Team

Amanda Gonzalez Transportation Coordinator Amanda is Bright Future Recovery’s transportation coordinator. She has been working in the industry for about two years and makes it a daily goal to be present for the clients and help them become the individuals they aspire to be. Amanda is often the first person clients interact with at BFR; […]

Yvonne Navarrete Grammy There isn’t a title that encompasses all that Grammy does. Grammy works onsite as well as behind the scenes to ensure that everything is always well taken care of. She loves working hands-on with clients almost as much as clients love her. Grammy is able to bring the home away from home

Chris Henriques, BS CHHS Counselor Chris has been working in the field of prevention for a decade. Chris has degrees in Alcohol and Other Drugs Counseling and Collaborative Health and Human Services from Cal State University Monterey Bay. In 2019, she received the Lighthouse Capstone Award for the development of a Resource and Recovery App

Michael Gonzalez Admissions Coordinator An active member of recovery for 14 years, Michael is proud of the ten years he’s dedicated to the field of addiction recovery. Michael has been featured on four seasons of A&E’s Intervention. He is a Certified Intervention Professional and has trained extensively under some the most respected minds of the

Tasia Belton Admissions and Outreach Coordinator Tasia is one of Bright Future Recovery’s admissions and outreach coordinators. She recently graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Communication. She values the connection she is able to build with clients while assessing the best treatment options for them. Tasia

Jessica Lucero Detox Technician Jessica Lucero—registered alcohol and drug technician—has been a detox technician for about a year. She strives to continue growing and furthering her title to more than just a “technician.” Jessica describes the atmosphere at Bright Future Recovery as familial and nurturing. In her opinion, the most incredible part about working at

Patty Bové-Stewart Registered Nurse Patty—registered nurse and detox technician—has been working in the substance use prevention industry for 25 years. In addition to being a registered nurse she also has a Masters of Education in Counseling. Her priorities while working with the clients is to teach the many modalities of the program and ensure that

Dr. Jennifer Denton, Psy. D Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Denton has been in the mental health field for almost a decade. Dr. Denton has a Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Forensic Psychology, Masters of Arts in Forensic Psychology, and a double major Bachelors of Arts in Behavioral Science and Sociology with a specialty in criminology. In

Mark Fredrickson Director of Business Development Mark is one of the first people families come in contact with when contacting BFR. Mark not only specializes in business development, he also handles admissions and treatment placement to ensure clients are getting the appropriate care they need. Mark graduated from the University of California Berkley with high

Darlene Gonzalez Program Director Darlene-registered alcohol and drug technician-has been with Bright Future Recovery for about three years. Every day, she strives to have a heart full of love, an ear ready to listen and a hand willing to help others. Darlene loves BFR’s transformational atmosphere because she gets to help and witness individuals get