Mark Wheeler - Sober since June 22, 1993 — 33 years of continuous sobriety. Mark brings more than three decades of continuous sobriety and twenty+ years working inside the entertainment industry. He understands the disease, and he understands the specific world in which entertainment clients have to get and stay sober: studio and network development stress, the constant demands of production, sets, press obligations, and premieres, deal pressure, and the isolation that comes with visibility.

Recovery foundation. Sober since June 22, 1993, Mark has maintained continuous, active participation in Twelve Step recovery for thirty-three years, including decades of hands-on service work with people in early sobriety and in crisis. Service is the practice that has anchored his life for three decades.

Speaking and panel service. Over the course of his sobriety, Mark has carried recovery meetings and panels into institutional settings including Los Prietos Boys Camp and Lompoc

Federal Penitentiary, and ran weekly recovery groups at the Salvation Army in Santa Barbara.

He has attended and participated in meetings across many countries around the world, and is comfortable speaking, leading groups, and sharing experience in any room.

Dual-diagnosis experience. Mark's experience is lived and peer-level: across decades of service work and group leadership, he has supported many people navigating sobriety alongside mental health challenges in high functioning executive roles, and he understands the difference between what peer support can hold and what belongs to clinicians. He works strictly within the peer scope of practice and escalates to clinical staff appropriately.

Industry fluency. Mark spent twenty+ years as an entertainment executive and producer, beginning at Innovative Artists and then alongside veteran agent Lou Pitt, later running his own management and production company. He has spent a career around well-known people and is not starstruck; he knows how production days, events, and premieres actually run, where the pressure points and triggers live in that world, and how to be present in it without needing anything from it.

Discretion and temperament. Confidentiality has been a professional baseline for his entire career; he has operated under NDAs and handled sensitive personal and financial matters for high-profile clients as a matter of routine. Colleagues know him as calm under pressure, direct, and reliable, with strong boundaries and the logistical competence that comes from decades of working with complex productions and travel.

Professional development. Mark's SUDRC registration is in process with CADTP, a California DHCS-approved certifying organization, and he is committed to formal training, supervision, and working strictly within the sober companion and peer support scope of practice.

Jacqueline Gonzales is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate addiction, mental health challenges, and life crises with compassion and evidence-based care. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Jacqueline completed her alcohol and drug counseling education through UCLA Extension.

Throughout her career, Jacqueline has worked across multiple levels of behavioral healthcare

throughout Southern California, providing support to individuals with substance use disorders

and co-occurring mental health conditions. Her experience includes crisis intervention, case

management, relapse prevention, and recovery planning, where she partners with clients to build

resilience, develop practical coping skills, and achieve lasting recovery.

Jacqueline's commitment to this work is deeply personal. Growing up in a family affected by

addiction, she witnessed firsthand the devastating impact substance use can have on individuals and their loved ones. Those early experiences inspired her lifelong mission to help others break the cycle of addiction and rediscover hope.

Known for her empathetic, nonjudgmental, and client-centered approach, Jacqueline strives to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel heard, empowered, and equipped to make meaningful changes. She believes that recovery is possible for everyone and is

honored to walk alongside clients as they move toward healing, stability, and a healthier future.

ARIAN TEHRANI

Behavioral Health & Recovery Professional

Dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health and Recovery Professional with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) disorders. Drawing from both extensive professional experience and personal recovery, I build trust quickly and foster meaningful therapeutic relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Skilled in crisis intervention, client advocacy, relapse prevention, and promoting long-term recovery through empathy, accountability, and evidence-based support. Recognized for professionalism, integrity, and a strong commitment to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery, improved mental wellness, and greater independence.

‍ Frances B, CRS

After years of feeling disconnected and unfulfilled, I was given the opportunity to embrace sobriety and face the challenges of my mental health. For a long time, I worked in a career that didn’t align with who I was or who I wanted to become. Through that experience, I made a commitment to stay sober, invest in my personal growth, and build a strong foundation in recovery—so that one day, I could support others on their own journeys.

Over time, I rebuilt my self-confidence, repaired meaningful relationships, and created a life that I am genuinely proud of. Today, I have a healthy home life, strong connections with loved ones, and a career that brings me purpose. It is truly a privilege to walk alongside my clients and support them in their recovery.

With over nine years of personal recovery and four years of professional experience, I am a dedicated recovery companion committed to meeting clients where they are. I began my career

as a program mentor at Casa Bella, where I developed my ability to form authentic, meaningful connections. I have since completed the International Recovery Institute’s Certified Recovery

Specialist (CRS) program and am a Registered Drug and Alcohol Technician (RAD-T). My long-term goal is to continue growing in this field by becoming a case manager and earning my CADC.

I work with a wide range of cases involving diverse diagnoses, including co-occurring disorders and substance use disorders, and support both adults and adolescents. I have a strong understanding of medication-assisted treatment and am well-versed in grounding techniques. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal.

I also deeply value the role of self-care, both in my own life and in the work I do with others.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy cooking, exploring new foods, spending time in nature, and connecting with family and loved ones—practices that continue to support and enrich my own recovery.