RESIDENTIAL EATING DISORDER
TREATMENT IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA
At We Conquer Together, we stand as compassionate stewards on the path to wellness. We are dedicated to supporting individuals who are bravely facing eating disorders and mental health conditions. Our mission is to partner with them, recognizing their inherent strength and resilience by establishing a nurturing container to provide the multi-faceted services which lay the foundation for lasting and sustainable recovery.
Together, offering the guidance and understanding needed to embark on this transformative journey toward a brighter, healthier future.
We firmly believe that isolated we suffer, together we conquer.
Our dedicated staff recognizes the paramount importance of cultivating an environment grounded in trust and safety. This foundational element is essential for the meaningful work of healing and recovery. With unwavering commitment, we approach every individual with empathy, viewing them through a strength-based, non-judgmental, and compassionate lens. We firmly believe that every person is more than the sum of their struggles and diagnosis, and our mission is to ensure that they feel valued and understood.
We believe in the power of continuous evolution. Our organization is committed to ongoing growth and adaptation, seeking innovative ways to enhance the quality and effectiveness of our care. We understand that the field of behavioral health is dynamic, and we are dedicated to staying at its forefront. Our evolution extends to our treatment approaches, our staff's development, and our commitment to providing the best possible care.
Every facet of our organization, from our exceptional team to the meticulously designed facility, reflects our unwavering dedication to excellence. Every detail has been crafted with care and intention to create an environment that serves as a serene and supportive container for comprehensive care. We wholeheartedly believe that each individual entering our care deserves nothing less than the full spectrum of what a residential treatment experience has to offer. Our commitment to excellence is at the heart of our mission to provide the utmost in care and support.
Our dedicated team of highly skilled professionals, including therapists, dietitians, doctors, and nurses, is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to support your recovery from mental health and eating disorders. At “We Conquer Together,” you are never alone in your journey towards lasting wellness.
We know that the environment isn’t everything; it is truly the quality of care that matters most. However, we certainly wouldn’t mind being able to bring a smile to some faces while making the facility a proper display of the diversity and vibrancy of the populations we serve. That’s why we’ve lovingly curated every corner of our mental health facility to be a visual testament to the beauty of intention and a source of inspiration for your journey to wellness.
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Founder
With over ten years of hands on experience with the intricacies of behavioral health operations, our founder possesses an intimate understanding of the challenges and complexities facilities face on their journey to optimizing the quality of organizational performance. His extensive experience is highlighted in his involvement with program development, safety protocol implementation, and crisis intervention.
Prior to venturing into behavioral health, our founder served as a first responder. This experience equipped him with invaluable insights into safety protocols, crisis management, and the importance of a structured, secure environment. His background allowed him to witness what can happen when mental health, trauma, and pain are left untreated which instilled a deep commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual under our care.
Instilling hope and inspiring transformation is what he has been guided to do and he understands what an honor it is to take part in that process with individuals seeking care. The same is true for the staff he shepherds by reflecting and instilling our values with a Servant Leadership approach.
Medical Director
Venice Sanchez, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist. At her practice in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Sanchez takes a holistic approach to care that emphasizes not only medication management and traditional medicine, but also the incorporation of therapy, spirituality, healthy eating and exercise, and social factors. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Addiction Medicine.
Dr. Sanchez received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She continued her training at the University of California, Irvine Psychiatry Residency Program where she was recognized by faculty with the Outstanding Resident of the Year Award as an acknowledgment for her dedicated efforts in education, the clinics, and her work with her patients.
Dr. Sanchez has had extensive training at multiple facilities under the supervision of experts in her field, which allowed her to gain comprehensive knowledge and experience in treating a wide array of psychiatric disorders. Her work at the Long Beach VA, various addiction rehabilitation centers, and San Diego Detention facilities allowed her to gain expertise in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, and mood and thought disorders underlying substance use.
Dr. Sanchez realizes the significant need in women’s health, especially in treating pregnant and postpartum patients who are struggling with mental illness. She not only trained with a specialist at the Maternal and Fetal clinic at UCI Medical Center, but she was also at the forefront in opening up the first Women’s Mental Health Medication Management Clinic at Long Beach VA Veteran’s Hospital. Her passion for her field allowed her to diligently pursue the much-needed training and experience in treating patients who have a comorbid psychiatric diagnosis. She also specializes in treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.
Business Development
Sasha holds over six years of experience in the behavioral health treatment landscape. With a comprehensive background spanning various facets of the field, she brings a wealth of expertise to our team offering a great understanding of every available level of care.
As an internationally certified counselor, Sasha’s commitment to professional growth remains unwavering. She continually pursues advanced training and education under the guidance of leading figures in the intervention space, with a particular focus on addressing complex mental health issues and process addictions. Her dedication to staying at the forefront of community involvement is exemplified by her active participation as a candidate member of the Association of Intervention Specialists and her role as a committee member within the LGBTQIA+ Association of Addiction and Mental Health Professionals.
Sasha’s professional areas of focus primarily center around admissions work and community outreach. Over the past four years, she has immersed herself in understanding the vast landscape of local and national resources available to individuals seeking support for their behavioral health concerns. Her passion lies in creating a sense of safety and trust for those in distress, and she approaches every interaction with a deep commitment to learning and empathizing with those on the other side of the phone. Sasha recognizes that these initial moments often mark the beginning of an individual’s transformative journey toward recovery.
Sasha’s dedication to her work reflects her commitment to providing the highest level of care and support to those in need, embodying our organization’s mission of compassionate healing and holistic recovery.
Registered Dietitian
Lynette holds two degrees from California State University of Long Beach: a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Food Administration. After completing her Didactic Program in Dietetics, she completed her Dietetic Internship through CSULB. Lynette has been working with individuals who suffer from eating disorders since 2012, beginning her work at an eating disorder facility. She has helped her clients see the value in balanced eating and living through exposure therapy, nutrition counseling and personalized meal planning. She promotes Intuitive Eating (IE) and Health at Every Size (HAES) while seeking to dismantle weight stigma.
Lynette also applies her clinical knowledge and expertise in meeting with clients. By having experience in a hospital setting, Lynette is able to apply biochemical data and research based knowledge to her clients individual needs. She actively seeks to bridge the gap between Medical Nutrition Therapy and the principles of IE and HAES. In her free time, Lynette spends time with her husband, three beautiful daughters and fellow foodie friends. She has experienced different cultures and food across the globe, having traveled to eastern Africa, central Mexico, the Caribbean and Spain. From her travels Lynette has learned the power food has to bind people and bring them together. Lynette believes the value of food transcends nutrition and strives to bring that love and passion to her clients.
Clinical Director
Kyrr Christoffersen, LMFT, specializes in working with young adults facing addiction and behavioral challenges. Kyrr is dedicated to providing a solid foundation of support and understanding. He encourages individuals to reach out, ensuring they can navigate challenges and foster growth in a safe and empathetic environment. Kyrr reviews all content on the We Conquer Together website to ensure that it is accurate and helpful to users.
