Our diverse team of addiction treatment specialists in Orange County, CA have years of hands-on expertise and personal experience in treating substance abuse disorders and mental health issues. We understand that it takes hard work to transition from treatment to recovery in the real world. That’s why we are committed to providing our clients with personalized care that is compassionate, supportive, and provides each client with the skills and tools to live a full and rewarding life in sobriety.
Conor has worked in every field of the recovery industry including compliance, admissions, marketing, and operations. As a co-founder of a sober living community, he has designed the operations for 30 clients living in a healthy environment. This community facilitates the adjustments needed to develop and maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle.
Conor is an expert at managing teams and communicating with clients like they are people—not just addicts or alcoholics. He likes to spend one-on-one time with clients to discuss past, present and future plans once a week while in the care of the Pacific Sands Recovery Center. Conor is the face and voice the clients get to know and learn from throughout their stay
Chase grew up outside of Atlanta, GA and graduated from the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University where he received a Bachelors of Business Administration degree. Chase has worked in the behavioral health field for over 5 years at a medical billing company, so he understands the complicated ins and outs of health insurance. He has a ton of compassion for people struggling with addiction, alcoholism, and mental health issues based on personal experiences. He believes that everyone deserves a chance at sobriety and that each individual is worth the fight, regardless of the situation. He strives to treat each person that comes in as an individual and part of the Pacific Sands Recovery Center family!
Dr . DeSanto is a Board Certified physician who practices Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine in Orange County, CA and has been a Medical Director since 2018. He has been helping addicts and alcoholics recover since 2006, and has dedicated his life and career since getting sober in 2012 to the local community and many who travel from around the country to seek a new way of living.
His speciality is detox medicine and has assisted thousands on their journey to seek sobriety. Having been through his own struggles, he intimately understands what is needed on a daily basis to make this happen. Dr. DeSanto is a strong believer in Medication Assisted Therapy, a science-driven modality used to save lives and allow his patients to achieve a quality of life worth living. He is known for his ability to treat many addictions, from drugs and alcohol , to food, sex/love and intimacy and technology addictions as well.
Dr. DeSanto received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Lafayette College , in Easton PA, and received his Medical Degree from SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. He completed his training at Cedars Sinai, in Los Angeles, obtaining his speciality and Board Certification in Internal Medicine.
He is also a prominent figure on the forefront of novel modalities to treat addiction, working with a company actively involved in clinical trials, through the FDA, to bring these medications to the general public. Dr. DeSanto is actively involved in the Veterans Affairs system, advocating for and helping homeless vets seek treatment, and receive the care they deserve. He is an avid camper and hiker, and collects fountain pens and antique timepieces, keeping close contact with heritage and history.
Natalie has worked in the recovery field for seven years, after achieving sobriety eight years ago and today has her CADAC II credentials to help others. She wanted to use her personal experience to help others find hope, and be an example for what is possible in a life of recovery. Natalie is dedicated to helping each client at Pacific Sands Recovery Center find growth and strength in recovery.
Leah has always felt called to help people. After she began her own recovery journey eight years ago, she knew that she wanted to help other people struggling with substance abuse. Leah currently holds a CADC 1 and is working toward her CADC 2. For the last seven years, Leah has been helping clients overcome addiction and live meaningful lives in recovery.
Jen has had a lifelong passion of helping others. She started her career as a medical assistant where she was able to help many people reach their health goals. She then knew she could do more for her community and made the commitment to return to school to become a Nurse. Now as a Nurse she is able to make a greater impact on people’s lives and help them on their journey of long term sobriety.
