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Meet Our Addiction Treatment Team in Brea, CA

The addiction treatment team at Grant Me The Courage Recovery and Therapy in Brea combines licensed therapy with specialized counseling for alcohol and drug addiction. Our licensed therapists handle assessments and individual sessions, while our certified addiction counselors run group therapy and case management. Clients meet the team at our office or through telehealth on Zoom when clinically appropriate.

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Multidisciplinary Team Behind Each Treatment Plan

Every treatment plan here gets input from our whole multidisciplinary team. After your clinical assessment, our clinical director meets with the clinicians assigned to you to set weekly goals such as a target number of sober days. Case management joins that meeting whenever housing or transportation problems could interrupt treatment.

Our Therapists and Certified Addiction Counselors

Our licensed therapists and addiction counselors each hold a current California license, registration or certification. Which of them a client works with depends on the treatment plan.

Clinical Director Tiffany Komba (LMFT)
Tiffany Komba is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 8 years of experience. As Clinical Director, she oversees every treatment plan and reviews each client’s progress to keep care consistent and effective. Her specialties include addiction, co-occurring mental health disorders (dual diagnosis), anxiety, depression, self-esteem, communication skills and conflict resolution, with a focus on healthy relationships and skills that support lasting recovery.
Program Director Christa Chaffins (CADC-CAS)
Christa Chaffins is our Program Director, Case Manager and Group Facilitator, and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with the CAS credential. In 10 years of addiction recovery work, she has focused on trauma-informed care, emotional regulation and practical recovery skills. Christa coordinates each client’s care from intake through every step between levels of care, so therapy continues without a gap during a move from PHP to IOP.
Associate Therapist Joselin Blalock
Joselin Blalock is our Associate Therapist. She conducts clinical assessments at the start of treatment and provides individual therapy for both substance use and the mental health concerns that come with it.
Group Facilitator Joel Rowland (CADC II)
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II) with 12 years of experience in chemical dependency treatment, Joel Rowland facilitates our therapeutic and psychoeducational recovery groups. His groups combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and practical use of 12-Step principles, giving members honest feedback from others in recovery.

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Individualized Addiction Treatment From Our Team

Our team provides individualized addiction treatment by adjusting your weekly mix of individual and group sessions as you progress. After a lapse, our clinical director can add individual sessions, and several sober weeks shift more time toward group work.

Trauma-Informed Individual Therapy

With trauma-informed care, you set the pace for discussing past trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) sessions examine the thoughts behind recent substance use, such as the belief that a single drink is harmless, and build a plan for the next trigger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for handling grief or shame without returning to alcohol or drugs, and for setting boundaries with people who continue substance use.

Relapse Prevention Groups Led by a CADC II Counselor

In each relapse prevention group, members list their high-risk situations, such as social events with alcohol or a family argument, and rehearse a response to each one. Joel also teaches coping skills and emotional awareness exercises for the moment a craving starts, building a stronger base for long-term sobriety.

Case Management Led by Our Program Director

Christa oversees case management for needs outside therapy that affect attendance and stability. Transportation resources help a client who has trouble reaching our office. For someone facing eviction or job loss, Christa locates housing assistance or employment services and helps strengthen the support system around them.

Medication Management With Outside Psychiatric Providers

We arrange psychiatric evaluations with outside mental health professionals for clients with depression or past substance-related paranoia. Medication management stays with that provider, and our team shares treatment updates with them. Clients on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can join our program too.

Addiction Counselors in Long-Term Recovery

Each of our addiction counselors brings personal recovery experience into groups and case management. Talking about relapse or shame comes more naturally with someone who has faced the same choices.

Staff Licenses and CADC Certifications

The professional credentials on our team each confirm a specific level of training. An LMFT holds a full California license to provide therapy for individuals, couples and families. An associate therapist is registered to treat clients under a licensed supervisor. A CADC credential reflects specialized training in addiction counseling, and the CADC II level requires more supervised clinical experience.

Anyone can check an LMFT license on the California Board of Behavioral Sciences website. Our program holds California DHCS license 300302AP and Joint Commission accreditation, and has provided addiction treatment since 2013.

Why Choose the Grant Me The Courage Recovery and Therapy Team

You reach the clinicians treating you directly, rather than through a call center. Every session follows evidence-based treatment, and our team works only in substance use care and the mental health concerns linked to it. People who return after a relapse, and those whose use began with a prescription, receive care without blame.

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First Call and Biopsychosocial Assessment

Admissions takes the first call and answers questions about our clinicians and the levels of care we offer. A biopsychosocial assessment (an interview about your health, substance use history and home life) comes next, conducted by our associate therapist. Our clinicians then apply DSM-5 criteria to confirm a substance use disorder (SUD) and the ASAM Criteria to set your level of care and match you with a therapist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can clients request a specific therapist?

Yes. At intake, a client can ask to work with a particular clinician, for example someone with experience in trauma or relationship conflict. Our clinical director weighs that request against the needs found in the assessment and explains the final match before treatment starts.

Does the team share session details with family members?

No. Nothing about sessions reaches relatives unless the client signs a release naming that person and the details allowed. A client can cancel that release at any time, and relatives can still take part in our family program.

Do telehealth clients work with the same counselors?

Yes. Our telehealth sessions on Zoom connect clients with the same therapists and counselors who work in our office. Someone who starts in person and later switches to telehealth keeps the clinicians already assigned to their plan, when Zoom care is clinically appropriate.

Does the team help with anxiety and depression too?

Yes. Our clinical director specializes in co-occurring disorders, and our therapists treat anxiety and depression in the same sessions that address substance use. One team handles both, so care never splits between an addiction program and a separate counselor.

How many clients are in a group session?

Group size changes as clients start and finish treatment, and we keep each group intimate enough for every member to speak. Admissions can tell you the current size of the group you would join before your start date.

Speak With an Addiction Counselor in Brea

Questions about a specific therapist or counselor get clear answers before you commit to treatment. Call or text Grant Me The Courage Recovery and Therapy to schedule a free, confidential assessment in Brea and begin individualized care with our team. After you reach out, admissions confirms your benefits and books your intake date. To check coverage first, verify your insurance online.