Meet The Team At Our Sober Living Homes In Los Angeles, CA

Sebastian has been participating in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery for over a decade, and has a passion for assisting people as they work through areas of life similar to the ones that he has struggled with. Sebastian has worked with New Life House in a variety of roles, and spent time both directing the houses and focusing on the alumni, as well as working with the clinical team at Clear Recovery Center.

Sebastian takes pride in having the opportunity to help young men transform their lives while working with their families.

Dave Lewis has been associated with New Life House for almost 25 years. Through the years he has been a sponsor, teacher, confidant, manager, chef, carpenter and plumber. He has had many wonderful experiences through his time as a manager at New Life House.

When not at one of the South Bay houses, you can find Dave supporting the Stanley Cup Champions the Los Angeles Kings. If it’s football season he will be sitting at home watching the Cornhuskers. More often than not, he is often giving rides to meetings nearly every night.

New Life House has brought Dave a sense of gratitude and satisfaction from watching the guys who come into the house who are beaten and broken as a newcomer to transitioning to graduation and being told they have completed the program. Dave takes great pride and joy in being a small but hopefully successful part of the process.

Howard Barker handles all of the outreach and community engagement at New Life House. He works to spread education and awareness on issues surrounding mental health and substance abuse as well as help families navigate the difficult waters of getting a loved one help. Howard has spent the past 8 years working with young adults and their families, being a support during times of crisis.

A New Life House alumni, Howard went back to college and underwent CADC training in recovery. He has spoken on panels, in treatment centers, community centers, schools, with parents, students, teachers, law enforcement and mental health providers to give insight on issues that are impacting young people today. He works closely with the New Life House families and the management staff, helping to keep things innovative, add additional services for the guys, and deal with all of the logistics of running the New Life House programs.

With a commitment to fostering positive change, David serves as a dedicated Business Development professional for New Life, a structured men’s recovery home. Bringing a rich skill set in community outreach, networking, and marketing, they champion the expansion of New Life’s vital services.

Known for their strategic acumen, David excels in cultivating impactful connections within the community and driving collaborative initiatives. Their passion for supporting individuals on their recovery journey is reflected in their ability to convey the mission of New Life through effective marketing campaigns.

David has received his Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Southern California and is poised to contribute significantly to New Life’s growth, ensuring that the organization continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of men seeking recovery.

Maxwell is a dedicated advocate for recovery and personal growth, deeply grateful to work for the very program that transformed his life. Through his journey, he discovered the path to manhood and now strives to guide others towards the same profound realization. Maxwell’s commitment and passion are evident in his unwavering support for those seeking a fresh start, and integration into our recovery community.

Dominic is the Manager at New Life West, and  is a graduate of New Life House himself. He also previously worked for Clear Recovery Center. As such, Dominic has a comprehensive understanding of the program, and a love for helping others actualize their recovery. Outside of the recovery home, Dominic is a passionate skydiver, surfer, and fisher.

Mac Morrill spent years working in tv before he discovered his passion for recovery. It was not until he went through miracle house that he realized what his life was missing; sobriety, integrity, and community. Since learning this, he has made it a priority to share this new way of living with young men who are struggling as he did.

When not working he’s out looking for books, waves, and carnitas.

John Twomey came to New Life House over 4 years ago from South Carolina. He prides himself being a part of the community, as well as being a part of the guys lives. New Life House has become his family, as well as his home. John’s dedication to New Life is very admirable and inspiring. He strives to create the same environment that he experienced so that can be the case for others. John has been working as an assistant manager since the beginning of 2023 and his focus is to bring the love and tolerance that he was so freely given.

Colby is a graduate of the program and has been involved with the community for over four years. He is passionate about recovery and strives for helping anyone he comes in contact with find their own passion for their recovery and their lives. He’s had experience night managing at New Life East for 6 months as well as weekend managing at East for about 9 months as well. Colby enjoys making new connections with everyone he meets, and has positive outlook on life.

Cole is House Manager at New Life East. He graduated from New Life West in 2022. After the house, he spent time case managing at Clear Recovery Center, facilitating groups about sobriety. Cole has a unique passion for helping young men recover and create the life they’ve always dreamed of. In his spare time, you can find Cole on the tennis court, or curled up watching a good film.

Lance has been participating with New Life for 2 years, and says that some of his best memories have been from his involvement at the houses. He is from Las Vegas and enjoys having fun in sobriety, spending time with his community, and staying active.  He says that going through New Life taught him to adopt responsibility and value his relationships, and he wishes to help others with doing the same.

Cameron’s journey epitomizes resilience and transformation. After graduating from New Life recovery house in 2022, he embarked on a mission to pay it forward. As a dedicated sponsor, he extends his hand to guide others through their own recovery journeys, nurturing a sense of belonging within the community. His tenure at Clear Behavioral Health deepened his understanding of the complexities within the community, equipping him with invaluable insights to facilitate recovery for the young men who cross his path. Cameron continues to foster hope and empowerment in every individual who enters those doors.

Irina Jodzio is the Parent Intensive and Family Group Facilitator at New Life House. Irina has an extensive background working with young adults and their families, and has been participating in the New Life House community for many years, helping the young men recover. Through a lens of clinical expertise and a belief that everyone can recover and transform their lives with the right assistance, Irina helps both families and the young men in New Life House navigate recovery, heal family dynamics, and move towards healthy and whole relationships with one another.

Patrick Hawkins is a Licensed Addictions Counselor that has worked with adolescents and young adults since 1995 – in residential settings.

He has worked in nearly all roles of residential treatment including primary counselor, case manager, admissions director, business development, clinical director and executive director. He has also helped lead the opening of two programs. He has a national reputation of honesty and integrity.

Being in recovery himself, he is an advocate for utilizing the 12 steps and has honed his skills at assisting clients and their families incorporate them while recognizing them as part of a comprehensive plan for recovery.

Pat’s work in primary treatment has provided him with an opportunity to have a number of clients transition to New Life House over the past 18 years. He has seen firsthand the work that occurs there and the benefits for these young men in perpetuating their progress in recovery.

Dr. Josh Lichtman is an experienced psychiatrist who has been practicing for close to two decades. He is dual board certified in both adult psychiatry and addiction medicine.

He is passionate about both mindfulness and psychiatry, and seeks to blend the two. Although he primarily focuses on TMS and psychopharmacology, he is trained in various modalities of psychotherapy including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is a clinical instructor at UCLA, and has been selected to be on the list for Southern California Super Doctors for 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015. Dr. Lichtman brings his extensive experience with addiction psychiatry to serving the young men of New Life House.

Rob serves as the Director of Admissions for Clear Behavioral Health and group facilitator at New Life House. His personal experience in the field of mental health and recovery is what drives his passion towards helping others succeed in their own recovery process. Rob has worked in the mental health and recovery field for over 4 years where he gained the knowledge and experience to be effective in connecting with others in the field. In his free time he enjoys golfing and hanging out with his dog noodle!

From Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robert came to New Life House in 2019 to seek treatment and has been committed to recovery since. Thereafter, Robert has had experience fostering recovery within the New Life and AA community in many different capacities. He strives to utilize this experience to create an environment conducive to long term success and sobriety. Robert is not only a group facilitator, but also a life coach and sponsor for many within the recovery community at large, whilst also pursuing his degree in International Studies and Japanese Language at CSU Long Beach.