Shorecliffs Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center Staff  

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CLINICAL STAFF HAS 18 TO 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY FIELD

Richard Dorsey, MD Staff Psychiatrist
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Edward Kaufman, MD Psychiatrist
Specializing in Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorder and Chemical Dependency
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Larry Snyder, MD
Specializing in Dual Diagnosis, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders and Family Medicine
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Eric Eliason LCSW - Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Intervention
Mr. Eliason has over thirty-five years of experience in the Mental Health Profession. He received his bachelors degree from the San Diego State Social Work from Fresno State University. He did an internship at the Child Protective Services Agency in Santa Barbara, California and at the Family Protective Services Agency in Santa Barbara. While at the Atascadero State Hospital he had clinical responsibilities for two units of male mentally disordered offenders. After leaving that position he worked for the San Diego County Department of Mental Health as a Psychiatric Social Worker, Regional Manager, and as a Hospital Administrator/CEO for a total of twenty-five years. He then worked for Riverside County in California as a Clinical Supervisor for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. He has worked clinically with all age groups and has supervised graduate and under-graduate interns who worked both in the mental health and substance abuse programs. Most of his adult clients were dually diagnosed with both a mental illness and chemical dependency diagnosis. Additionally, Mr. Eliason was selected to be a Professional in residence at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California. He is the father of three grown children and grandfather of five. He enjoys music, reading, gardening, camping and swimming during his leisure time as well as visiting with his family and friends.

Nancy Wright MFT - Specializing in Domestic Violence and Co-Dependency
Nancy Wright is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 27 years of experience. She received her bachelor degree in Psychology from California State University, San Diego and a masters degree in counseling from California State University, Fullerton. Nancy is licensed with the state of California and has a California Community College teaching credential. She has lectured and taught classes for the past 23 years and is also the author of the book “Erasing the Guilt,” a parenting guide.

Daniel Duffy MA - Specializing in Trama Resolution and Dual Diagnosis
Daniel received his Masters degrees from chapman University in clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family counseling. He has worked for 25 years in the helping profession, in Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric and Drug and Alcohol facilities. Daniel was the senior Program Evaluation Specialist for the County of Orange in charge of evaluating Driving Under the Influence and drug Diversion Programs. Daniel is a strong believer in the importance of family participation in the recovery process.

Suzanne Koch Eckenrode MFT - Specializing in Dual Diagnosis and Eating Disorders Suzanne has a private practice specializing in treating gamblers and family members in San Diego and Orange Counties. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a National and California Certified Gambling Counselor.Suzanne has treated hundreds of gamblers and their families, led trainings and spoken on problem gambling in California and Oregon. Suzanne has also served as lead clinician for a Mood Disorder Partial Hospital Program, primary counselor for an adolescent residential alcohol and drug facility as well as individual and group counselor at University, community and private outpatient mental health clinics.

Steve Silva - Specializing in Chemical Dependency and Anger Management
As an addiction specialist and group facilitator for The Shorecliffs Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center, I bring over 22 years of experience in the Mental Health and Chemical Dependency fields. Providing counseling to individuals, families and groups has been very rewarding.