Tim Chapman, Msc.D., CSAC, Executive Director

Tim is the Founder and Director of Chapman House and  has worked with adults, teens and pre-teens as well as their families for 30+ years.

Experiences Include:

• Columnist for the Orange County Register
• Author of  two books
  • Addictionary
  • The Power of Parental influence  ( both available on Amazon.com)
• Sought speaker on adult addiction as well as how to parent a teenager.
• Doctorate in Metaphysics
• Certified Addiction Counselor
• Designed and opened the first adolescent addiction treatment program in Hong Kong in 1994.
• Appearances on the Larry Elder Show, Good Morning Arizona and several local Los Angeles television and radio programs
• Expertise on adult and adolescent substance abuse, behavioral and emotional problems

Esther Chapman, Administrator

Esther has been the Administrator of Chapman House since its inception. She co-created the program as well as the business structure.

Experiences Include:

• Heads-up daily operations
  • Policy and procedures
  • Legal conformance and enforcement
• Training in business management in Belize
• Managed hotels, car dealerships and other organizations that have given her a well-rounded perspective on human relations, as well as business operations.

Dan Chapman, CSAC, Director of Intervention

Dan has worked with adults, teens and their families for over 15 years. His caring and professional approach makes him 98% successful in convincing adults and teens to undergo treatment.

Experiences Include:

• Training in addiction treatment and intervention at the V.A hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the late 1970’s. worked amongst industry leaders for nearly 20 years
• Certified Addiction Counselor with specialized training in adult and teen intervention

Vinod Sodha, M.D., Psychiatrist

Dr Sodha has been with Chapman House since its inception. His Specialty is in psychiatry with an emphasis on substance abuse problems, alcohol and drug detoxification and rehabilitation. He works with patients who suffer from co-existing disorders (combined psychiatric and substance abuse issues), as well as, with patients in need of specialized pain management while they are recovering from various forms of addiction.

Experiences Include:

• Training at the University of Louisville in adult and child psychiatry
• Over 30 years of practice in Southern California
• Positions as staff psychiatrist at Camarillo State hospital
• Staff psychiatrist at Brea Neuropsychiatric Hospital
• Staff psychiatrist at Western Medical Center
• Staff psychiatrist at Knollwood Hospital
• Consultant to “Cedu, “ ( a residential treatment program with over 100 beds for adolescents)
• Staff psychiatrist at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Brian Burgess, CATC, Director of Intake, Interventionist

Brian has been with Chapman House for nearly 10 years. He is a Certified Addiction Counselor and experienced interventionist.he is the backbone of Chapman House’s Assessment and Intake Staff. As a recovering addict, Brian brings empathy, passion and is direct in his approach.

Experiences Include:

• Extensive history of working with alcoholics, addicts and their families
• Professional trainer for addiction counselors and conducts training on a regular basis with Chapman House clients as well as the staff

Kristen Dimeo, M.A., Program Director (Teensavers)

Kristen is the program director of day-to-day operations of Chapman House. She works closely with administration to maintain compliance with laws and ethics of addiction treatment.

Experiences Include:

• Intake and treatment planning
• liaison between Chapman House and the State of California Licensing Agency
• Graduate of Chapman University
• Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling

Jamie Staggs, CADC, Clinical Director

Jamie has been with Chapman House for 10+ years. He is a gifted counselor and directs all clinical operations with alcoholics, addicts and their family members. He is street smart and a  down to earth counselor who teaches by example and connects with our clients and their families instantaneously.

Experiences Include:

• Certified Addiction Counselor
• Worked with many celebrities in the entertainment and music industry

Michelle Stuart, CAS, Admissions Coordinator

Michelle is a Certified Addiction Counselor. She is one of the initial comforting voice for contact persons when you or your loved one contacts Chapman House. She evaluates each person who calls individually and then refers them to the appropriate program staff member or other service.

Experiences Include:

• Crisis management specialist
• Years of training and experience in de-escalating panic and crisis with individuals and their family members
• Experience in working with alcoholics, addicts, their family members or loved ones

Berril Coakley, AS, Administrative Assistant

Berril is in charge of maintaining clinical records, keeping up with policy changes and new laws.
She is an integral part of the management of confidential information as well as financial information for each client. Berril is a native of Belize where Chapman House plans to open its tropical family program.

George Tucker, Ph.D. – Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Tucker has been involved with Chapman House for 20+ years as our psychologist.  He is a specialist in psychological testing and evaluating learning disabilities and is a thoughtful and gifted psychologist. He has a passion for working with people with learning disabilities and co-existing addiction problems.

Experiences Include:

• Licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
• Author of “Problem Children; It’s not always the Parent’s Fault” (available on Amazon.com)
• Works with the Orange County Heath Care Agency and  several Orange County High School Districts
• Sought after speaker for corporations, television productions and community events

Roger Rainwater, Director of Native American Services

Roger is our expert in Native American services and has been with Chapman House for nearly 10 years. He is our liaison and works with many California Indian Tribes.

Experiences Include:

• Staff trainer for Native American tradition
• Experienced with many Native Americans clients who have come through Chapman House for addiction treatment
• Staff trainer
• Assists the clinical staff in understanding traditional tribal methods

Rick Morehouse, RAS, Staff Counselor

Rick has been with Chapman House for 5+ years and is a Primary Counselor for Chapman House. Like many staff here, Rick received much of his training and internship in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Once a client is admitted to the program He will assist them in developing a plan for their recovery. His work is  under the direction of treatment team members (psychologists, psychiatrists and program directors) to accomplish the individual goals of each client in both group and individual sessions.