Dr. Gary Lira was born and raised in Southern California. Gary has a BA in Psychology, a MA in Counseling…
Dr. Gary Lira was born and raised in Southern California. Gary has a BA in Psychology, a MA in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University, and a Doctorate in Education from Northcentral University. Gary is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, LMFT. Gary worked as the Director of Operations for 3 different Boys & Girls Clubs for nearly 20 years. As the Director, Gary would go into Juvenile Halls and talk to at-risk teens in conjunction with the Right Trak Program. After becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Gary worked for American Family Housing (AFH) a homeless shelter where he was responsible for introducing new therapists how to therapeutically begin their counseling sessions and implement therapy with individuals, families, kids, and groups. Gary also worked for Laguna Treatment Hospital as the Clinical Supervisor to oversee the mental health team in supporting patients in their recovery. Gary currently supervises interns for IAS and EBS Healthcare.
Gary has 2 kids, one in college and the other getting ready to finish High School. Gary enjoys family time with his kids and playing golf with his dad every Friday. Gary’s favorite quote, “The meaning of life to find your gift but the purpose of life it to give it away”
Eric Heard’s journey in life has not been an easy one having been raised in an alcoholic home where he was…
Eric Heard’s journey in life has not been an easy one having been raised in an alcoholic home where he was emotionally, verbally and physically abused. The pain in his life led him to start using alcohol in 3rd grade and drugs when he was in 6th grade. His addiction to both alcohol and drugs led him to make an attempt on his life at age 17. Several weeks later he was invited to put his faith in Jesus Christ that would allow him to have a personal relationship with God, have his sins forgiven, and ultimately have a home in heaven.
A year later, Eric’s Pastor encouraged him to start a youth ministry, which he did, and volunteered for 2 years at his church. After that, Eric has served in two prominent churches including 22 years as a Youth Pastor at Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton and for the last 22 years at Mariners Church in Irvine where he is presently serving as the Pastor of Stewardship and Pastoral Ministries.
Eric’s education includes a B.A. in Christian Education from Biola University, and a Master of Divinity from Talbot Seminary.
Eric has been happily married to his wife, Debbie, for the past forty years. Together, they have raised two awesome kids: 31-year-old Johnny and 29-year-old Crystal who is married to Michael and have given them two grandkids Sage and Bobby.
Eric’s interests include biking, working out, waterskiing, snowboarding, skimboarding, reading, going out to dinner, watching movies, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Phil Aguilar, aka ” The Chief ” aka Pastor Phil : World Legendary Recovery coach, spending the last 4 decades…
Dr. Phil Aguilar, aka " The Chief " aka Pastor Phil : World Legendary Recovery coach, spending the last 4 decades being the Life Coach to the Stars and the Bars.
Dr. Phil specializes in working with the most troubled youths.
Dr. Phil has opened several Detox and Treatment Centers with clients having a very high success rate of recovery. Dr. Phil has been happily married for 44 years, has 6 children, and 23 Grandchildren!!! Phil definitely has a full life and loves to give his wisdom and experience to the clients and staff at Lift Off Recovery!!!
Trinajoy Aguilar comes from a unique background. Being raised with a Father who took people…
Trinajoy Aguilar comes from a unique background. Being raised with a Father who took people struggling with alcohol and substance abuse problems into their own family home yet still ended up struggling with her own addiction problem. Her own mistakes and life experiences allow her to truly understand what these young men and women are feeling. With that, she is able to help
individuals struggling with the same problem she once struggled with.
Trinajoy has spent over 20 years in the substance abuse recovery in the non-profit sector and has been in the private insurance for the past 12 years. Trinajoy has opened and ran 4 Detox/Residentials plus was part of the creation and development of four other treatment programs in Southern California before starting Lift Off Recovery.
She went to school for Drug and Alcohol Studies in 2005 . She also trained in Relapse Prevention, Crisis Intervention and Recovery Coaching. With Education, someone being willing to open-up and work through the difficult topics us as addicts like to avoid and most of all LOVE, Trinajoy believes that everyone has the chance to become whatever they have dreamed of.
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Alejandro Alva, MD, is the Founder, Chief Medical officer, and CEO of Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS)….
Alejandro Alva, MD, is the Founder, Chief Medical officer, and CEO of Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS). He sees psychiatric patients of all ages at the practice’s three offices in Costa Mesa, Orange, and Huntington Beach, California, with a focus on substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment and general psychiatric disorders.
Dr. Alva earned his bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton, and completed medical school at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine in Mexico. He then returned to California, where he completed his psychiatric residency at the University of California, Irvine.
To keep up with the latest advancements in psychiatric care, Dr. Alva maintains active membership in a number of professional medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, the Orange County Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the California Psychiatric Association, as well as multiple others.
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