Meet Our Team

Dr. Chaghouri is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned his B. A. in Biology with Summa Cum Laude honors. He earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California where he also served as Chief Resident in psychiatric emergency services and as Resident Clinical Instructor and Volunteer Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry. After residency, Dr. Chaghouri completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at the USC Institute of Psychiatry and Law. Dr. Chaghouri’s clinical work focuses on the treatment of co-occurring psychiatric and addictive disorders. He also has extensive experience consulting and providing expert opinion in trial and for the film and television industry.

Chloe first became involved in social justice at age 15 in which she volunteered at a camp for children and families affected by HIV/AIDs. She then created a fundraiser at her high school benefiting the organization that is still in effect today. Chloe received her B.A. in Liberal Studies with a minor in Sociology from Sonoma State University and her Masters in Social Work from University of Southern California in which she was selected to participate in the Department of Mental Health’s Trauma Focused cohort. Concurrent with her Social Work degree, Chloe received her Masters in Nonprofit Management from Hebrew Union College in which she focused on Disruptive Innovation in the Nonprofit Mental Health world. Chloe initially worked in various community mental health spaces focusing on court mandated clients and partnering with various law enforcement offices to bring trauma informed services to LA’s most vulnerable populations. Through this work with both adults and youth suffering from Serious and Persistent mental health disorders as well as intergenerational substance use, Chloe was able to bring her experience studying epigenetic trauma to the frontlines of LA.  Chloe then decided to move to the private sector and bring her skills to those experiencing transgenerational trauma to support the community she grew up in. Chloe’s passion and commitment to helping adolescents and young adults struggling to fully individuate stems from her work spearheading family programming within the LA Jewish Community for over 8 years.  Chloe’s approach to helping young individuals unpack how their early trauma has led to maladaptive coping skills is based in Psychodynamic theory, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and a Family Systems approach.

Jake received his master’s degree in psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles where he focused on trauma studies. Jake began his therapist career working with the homeless veteran population out of the dual diagnosis West Los Angeles VA. During this time, he worked closely with case managers, peer support, and the Department of Mental Health Services in order to assist clients with meeting both short and long term goals regarding mental health, sobriety, housing, and employment.

Jake went on to perform telehealth therapy services with children, adolescents, and families prior to joining Launch in 2023. His work spans a variety of populations and diagnoses, with ages ranging from 3 years to 70 years and diagnoses of anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar I & II, OCD, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorders. Jake predominantly utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and psychoanalytic therapy via a trauma informed lens.

Josh Cleary earned his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles and is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Prior to joining the Launch team, Josh spent several years providing essential field based psychotherapy services to homeless Veterans as part of a Full Service Partnership Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Program. Josh has a particular interest in working with clients suffering with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. Josh’s preferred therapeutic modalities are, CBT, MBCT, and psychodynamic/relational. Josh also has in-depth personal knowledge of the disease of addiction, its effects on the addict, and its effects on their family system, allowing for a nuanced and compassionate approach when working with addicted clients.  Josh is a father of two and in his free time enjoys rigorous exercise, the outdoors, live music and cats. Josh firmly believes that, no matter what the problem is, if you can change the quality of your mind, you can change the quality of your experience.

Over the past 25 years, Nancy has supported countless families during times of crisis. She specialises in working with families devastated by addiction, mental illness, and grief/loss. With a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology she is licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioural Science.

Nancy’s down-to-earth personality and sense of humour allows her to connect with even the most challenging of clients. She can ultimately help any family who is willing to sincerely examine, and work hard to transform their family dynamics.

In her personal life, she has eclectic interests which include: visiting obscure public art exhibits and museums; listening to music of all genres; enjoying the outdoors with her two dogs; and travel. She is a dedicated meditator and a spiritual seeker. She loves adventure and craves new experiences.  On her “Bucket List” is visiting all the National Parks, camping in a vintage teardrop trailer.

Darrylann “DaLa” is a graduate of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a Dual- Masters in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy [MFT] and Professional Clinical Counseling [PCC]. Her clinical areas of interest include diversity/identity, working with sexual and gender minorities, trauma recovery, and working with non-traditional coupling and families . DaLa is currently pursuing a Psy.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy.  As an adjunct professor, DaLa  teaches Diversity, Psychopharmacology, Psychopathology, and Sexual Issues. DaLa also mentors research teams with the Illinois Science & Technology Institute and provides community mental health workshops in Los Angeles County. She was also awarded the 2022-2023 LA County DMH Stipend.

 Outside of work, DaLa is a professional dancer, acrylic abstract painter, and avid international traveler.

Emily holds a B.A. in Dance and Human Development from Connecticut College and is currently in her final year at the University of Southern California, pursuing a Master’s in Social Work. As an MSW intern at Launch, she integrates motivational interviewing and cognitive-based therapy to support clients effectively. Emily is passionate about fostering personal growth and resilience through evidence-based practices.

Triana is completing her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Southern California, graduating with honors in December 2025. She holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Philosophy from Loyola Marymount University and has worked in various roles within the treatment industry for nearly four years.

She has experience as a behavioral interventionist through Intercare Therapy and currently serves as a case manager for Casa Bella Recovery Services. Triana is passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey with compassion, accountability, and care.

Amanda is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. She offers her clients a strengths-based approach, with an emphasis on mindful self compassion, embodied awareness, and therapeutic yoga + breathwork. She utilizes a holistic approach that is motivational, supportive, and empowering. Specializing in working with adolescents and young adults, Amanda aims to empower her clients by supporting them with the tools and space to cultivate emotional attunement, mind-body connection, enhance confidence, and release limiting beliefs. In her free time, you’ll find Amanda at the beach, park, or farmers market with her family.

For 20+ years, Jose has been involved in alcohol and addiction recovery, helping people succeed in overcoming substance abuse and regaining control of their lives. He has experience in all aspects of the recovery world, from facilitating entry into treatment as an intervention specialist to counseling and case management at rehabilitation facilities. Jose has worked one-on-one with individuals as a sober companion and with groups as a resident counselor at addiction treatment centers and is certified by the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) to practice as a substance abuse counselor. Through his professional experiences in crisis intervention, drug and alcohol detoxification, substance abuse counseling, and relapse prevention, Jose has developed a unique plan for case management that bridges the gap between a person’s painful past of substance abuse and a future of sobriety.

After earning her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida in Marketing, She relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2013. Having found her passion early on in addiction treatment, she has held positions with Foundations Recovery Network/ UHS, Monte Nido and Affiliates and TrueLink Financial. In her free time, Kelly enjoys the company of her friends and family, exploring the beauty the outdoors of California has to offer and is a wiz at pop-culture trivia.

Kelly is passionate about meeting and working with like minded individuals in the addiction field who all share a common goal – building lasting recovery for our clients.

Clint Green admits that he had never considered working in treatment until he was a client in treatment. A published author who wrote and produced in the entertainment industry under a pseudonym, Green turned to drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism that quickly careened out of control.  “Before I knew it, I was doing rails and going completely off the rails,” he says.  “I ended up in rehab so broken and beaten, all I needed was someone to be nice to me. One of the resident assistants there was, which changed my life.”  That resident assistant inspired him and coincidentally, became the coworker who trained him at his first job in the field. A passion for connecting with both potential clients and their family members is what led him to admissions.  “I put my parents through so much for so long; I can’t help but feel compelled to help others. The most rewarding part of this job is seeing the change that occurs from that initial phone call to the client’s discharge, and beyond — but I’m not just talking about the client. The change I see in the entire family dynamic and structure: that’s what brings things big picture.”

Secilia is an advocate for mental health and addiction recovery and a passionate traveler. Her love for exploring new cultures led her to live in Portugal for two years, where she studied Psychology. During her time abroad, Secilia also taught English in both Japan and Portugal, immersing herself in diverse communities and learning from different cultures. At the young age of 19, she made the decision to get sober after struggling with drug and alcohol addiction throughout her teenage years. This experience ignited her passion for helping others, and she has since devoted herself to supporting young adults in their recovery journey. Secilia worked as a Program Manager at Riviera Recovery before transitioning into her current Admissions role at both Launch Centers and Riviera Recovery. With her unique blend of personal experience, education, and dedication to supporting others, Secilia is committed to empowering those on the path to recovery.

Shaun is a dedicated professional with seven years of experience working in the treatment field, specializing in supporting young adults and families as they navigate the complexities of mental health and substance use. A Los Angeles native, Shaun has an associate’s degree in Sociology and Psychology. He has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals in recovery and is passionate about empowering young adults to build a strong foundation for long term success. As an alumnus of Launch Centers and someone in recovery himself, he is committed to providing guidance, encouragement, and the tools necessary for clients to launch into independent and fulfilling lives.