The Cornerstone Family
Cornerstone's vision is:
Our staff is composed of a dedicated team of diverse professionals with experience and training in treating chemical dependency and related addictions. Many of our staff are in recovery, have credentials of the heart, and through personal experience, understand the recovery process. We are proud of our 90 employees and affiliates.
Over the years Cornerstone has been able to attract many of the senior Orange County medical and psychological experts in the field of addiction, as independent affiliates, to see our clients as needed for detox issues as well as medical and psychiatric problems.
- Administrative Staff
- Admissions Staff
- Alternative Sentencing Staff
- Clinical Staff
- Independent Physicians
- Contracted Programs
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Michael Stone, M.D., FAAFP, Board Certified in Addiction Medicine Founder and Clinical Director, President |
Dr. Stone founded Cornerstone of Southern California in 1984, when he recognized that many addicts, who needed help, could not afford hospital stays. He believes that not all addicts need to be in a hospital to get well. They can live in home-like settings and have time for social interaction and daily living skills, in addition to lectures and therapy.
Dr. Stone has treated over 60,000 addicts and their families' since 1969. He is well known and respected in the professional community. He has treated clients from all walks of life as well as celebrities and prominent business professionals from all over the world.
He graduated from Sheffield University Medical School, England in 1967. In 1969 he opened and directed the first hospital-based treatment center in Canada. He was Medical Director of Care Unit Hospital, Orange, a famous psychiatric hospital, at a time when alcoholism and drug treatment was coming out of the closet and becoming more acceptable. He and his team were asked to train the first medical director and family program director at the Betty Ford Center.
Dr. Stone is a caring professional who has committed himself to helping people with addictive diseases. Dr. Stone has been married for over 42 years. He is extremely proud of his 3 adult children who work full-time at Cornerstone. He enjoys the beach, loves dogs, and reads science fiction novels in his free time. His special loves are his 6 grandchildren with whom he enjoys spending time.
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Cornerstone Administrative Staff
Jessica Stone
Executive Assistant
Jessica Stone has been a quiet but integral part of Cornerstone since 1984. She has helped in many areas of the company. She was born in India, but grew up in England, where she met and married Dr. Stone in 1967.
Jessica is extremely proud of her 3 children, Simon, Samantha and Tim who work every day at Cornerstone. Mrs. Stone loves the beach especially in Hawaii where she has become a proficient body boarder. Jessica's special love is to spend time with her 6 grandchildren, attending their dance performances and music recitals. Even though Cornerstone is a huge part of her life, she has many other interests.
CEO and Director of Operations
Certified Addiction Specialist
James has been with Cornerstone since 1998. He started on the graveyard shift and soon began working in the office. When the clients started to ask for him as their counselor James was given an opportunity to be a case manager. He has worked in all areas of Cornerstone, Outpatient and Alternative Sentencing. He has been Outpatient Manager, and about 2 years ago learned that Cornerstone had bigger things in store for him. He now runs the day to day (and night) operations of all Cornerstone facilities. James started work in the field in 1993, as a resident manager and program coordinator for a program treating veterans in San Bernardino California. James served in the US Marine Corps. He relaxes by running distances of 8-20 miles every morning. He gets up at 4:00 AM and starts his workout routine before most people open their eyes on the new day. He ran in the Boston Marathon in 2007, 2008 and will once again in 2010. He loves fishing and camping. He is married to Sandy Neumann, has 4 grown children and 3 grandchildren that he adores.
Timothy Stone, BA
Vice President of Recovery Homes
Tim Stone has been with Cornerstone since 1999, but he has been involved much longer since he is the youngest son of Dr. Stone. He has essentially grown up with Cornerstone. He helped initially with cleaning the pools and helping with maintenance around the houses. He now runs and cares for over 20 Recovery Homes which must be in compliance with the California Department of Alcohol and Drug program regulations at all times.
Tim graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in English.
He loves music and has been the lead singer and songwriter for a band called "The Goodkind" since 1996. He has produced many CD's of his own, and has set up a recording studio in his home where he continues to record new music. He has won song contests on Broadjam.com, has music available for download on iTunes and still plays live shows at venues like The Coach House and Galaxy Theater. He loves to surf and read science fiction/fantasy novels. He enjoys running and maybe he will go to Boston one day.
Tami K. Campbell, CAS
Residential Administrative Coordinator
Tami Campbell has been with Cornerstone since 2007. She started as a support staff for the graveyard shift. We soon knew we had a gem of a person who was capable of much more. We knew she would be a dedicated and talented Cornerstone employee, the kind of person we say "She's got 'it'."
Tami now runs the administrative part of a very busy 24 bed Detox and Primary care program. She oversees the many staff that support Cornerstone. A well run program is part of what makes us one of the best centers that treat addiction. Cornerstone has over 90 employees, most work in our Residential 24 hour program. We believe in a team approach and the important role all of our staff have on a successful outcome of treatment.
Tami's prior career must have seen the same 'it' as she started as a file clerk and soon became the Office Manager of a large Orthopedic Surgery office for 7 years. Tami was fortunate to get to be a stay at home mom for 3 years. She heard about Cornerstone from a friend she sponsors that had successfully completed the program.
Tami says: "I have been with Cornerstone of Southern California for 2 years and am honored to be part of such a wonderful company. I look forward to work each day and the new challenges that arise."
When she has time she loves to read as much as possible. She also knits scarves for her family and friends.
Tami is an active member of AIR, (Alumni in Recovery) for over 20 years. They have monthly potlucks and activities for families in recovery. She is also the Pack Committee Chairman for her son's Cub Scout pack for the last 4 years. She has 3 sons. One of them works as support staff in our outpatient program. We really are like a family.
Tami has a pet turtle named Tommy. "Tommy the Turtle."
Tami says: "I believe I have been given the opportunity to see miracles happen in the lives of others. I have been in recovery for over 21 years." Cornerstone is fortunate that Tami joined our family-style team.
Cornerstone Admissions Staff
Samantha Stone, BS, BA.Senior Vice President of Admissions and Finance
Samantha graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and A Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She has been with Cornerstone since the beginning, in 1984. Samantha helps in all areas of running her family business, mainly working with Intake, Admissions, patient insurance verification and coordinating patient accounts. If you need help or need assistance regarding your insurance benefits, do not hesitate to give Sam a call.Sam, like her mom, loves all animals and currently has a cute little pug dog named Buster. She loves sushi, spin class at the gym, going to the movies, and traveling. Sam always roots for the underdog
Intake Specialist
Rebecca has been with Cornerstone since 2006. She says:"working with the Cornerstone Team has been a very life rewarding experience."
Rebecca says: "I enjoy being the 'Cruise Director' in the Intake department. It is my pleasure being a liaison between Cornerstone and other professionals and provider programs." She also assists Dr. Stone and staff working with patients, their loved ones and family members.
Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her 2 dogs, a yellow lab named Hunter and a German Shepherd named Roscoe. Rebecca says: "The pride and joy of my life is being a mother and caring for my four children and grand-daughter."
Susie Schultz, CADCII
Senior Case Manager and Intake Counselor
Susie has over 15 years experience working in Acute and Sub-acute, Outpatient settings. She has worked with both adolescents and adults. Susie has worked as an interventionist, sexual assault crisis advocate and has done domestic violence counseling.
Susie says: "I enjoy working to help the families come together and heal. When my patient's understand how to fight the "enemy of addiction" by learning to see and share how they have been affected by the disease, it brings me great joy. When the family comes out of their denial and makes a breakthrough it is very exciting. I love to see hearts open and defenses drop when the young children of the addicts/alcoholics are able to express themselves in the multi-family group where truth is revealed. When the children get the opportunity to "talk" I am hopeful that they won't repeat the addiction cycle in the family."
Cornerstone Alternative Sentencing Staff
Stephanie N. Herring, PH.D., M.A.Alternative Sentencing Representative
Dr. Herring first came to Cornerstone in 1996, after working as a primary case manager at The Betty Ford Center. Prior to that, she worked in acute psychiatric settings at Charter Hospital in Palm Springs and CPC Santa Ana Hospital. She has also worked for the Count y of Orange, providing individual, group and family therapy with troubled children and their families. She has been in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment since 1991.She received her Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She then went on to receive her Ph.D. in Psychology, where she also obtained Certificates in both treatment of victims and perpetrators of violent crimes and chemical dependency treatment. During her five year doctoral training, she conducted a research study at Cornerstone of Southern California, entitled “Cognitive Therapy with the Chemically Dependent Depressed Inpatient.” This became her published dissertation. While at Cornerstone she received two years of her post-doctoral supervision from world renowned psychiatrist, Joseph Pursch.
Dr. Herring has had extensive training from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide crisis counseling to the victims of the Laguna Beach fires in 1994. She is affiliated with the American Psychological Association, Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, California Association of Marriage and FamilyTherapists and American Association of Christian Counselors. She has continued to stay up to date on the most recent cutting edge treatment strategies, attending seminars by various therapists and psychologists such as Terrence Gorski (Relapse Prevention), Dr. David Burns (Cognitive Therapy techniques) and educational seminars conducted by the APA, CAMFT and CAADAC. She is excited and enthusiastic about returning to Cornerstone after spending time at home raising her two beautiful children.
Simon A. Stone J.D.
Senior Vice President, Safety Officer and Court Liason
Simon's primary job at Cornerstone is Safety Officer and is Vice President of the Environment of Care. He ensures Quality Management which includes decorating, renovating, improving and making sure our facilities are always safe for our clients and staff. Simon also assists in our Alternative Sentencing department.
Cornerstone Clinical Staff
Mary Fritz, CAS IISenior Case Manager
Mary has been working at Cornerstone for about 10 years, since 1999. She has held positions in all of our programs as a Case Manager in our Detox / Inpatient / Residential and Outpatient programs.
She has over 20 years experience having worked in the field of addiction since 1989. Mary began her career as a therapist in private practice in New Zealand. She says that most, if not all, of her clients had chemical dependency problems. She then began training and educating herself specifically for addiction.
Mary says: "I enjoy watching and being a part of the positive changes in people's lives."
Mary enjoys scuba diving, yoga, kite flying, painting, competitive dance, international travel and knitting. Mary is a Dive Master, yoga teacher and ham radio operator.
Mary's enjoys feeding wild birds.
Carla Denso, CADCA
Case Manager
Carla has been working for Cornerstone of Southern California since 2004. She graduated college in 2003 where she specialized in alcohol and drug counseling. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate.
Carla says: "I am so proud to be part of this organization as we are client centered and ethics are always a top priority. I am constantly growing and maturing as an individual and as a counselor. It is satisfying to be a part of the restoration of so many lives that only recently were filled with hopelessness and despair. Because I love what I do, I am able to express enthusiasm, passion and dedication in all that I do."
Carla has many other interests and hobbies. She loves to read mostly self help and spiritually based books. She is extremely athletic and exercises daily. She loves to run, spin (cycle) row, and practice yoga. Carla snowboards and loves to relax in the mountains for short getaways. She says she is always up for a night at the movies.
Carla has been a great asset to our clinical team at Cornerstone, where she works mostly in the women's program. Hers is the office with lots of cute stuffed animal pigs.
Kathryn Anderson CADCA
Case Manager
Kathyrn is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate.
Kathryn is a Case Manager and joined Cornerstone in 2007.
Prior to coming to Cornerstone, she worked for the YMCA Born Free program, a peri-natal facility.
For fun, Kathryn enjoys attending community outreach functions and spending time with her family.
Kathryn says: "I love to work with people and this job allows me to work with people from all walks of life. I love it!""
Vaughn Callison, RAS,
Case Manager
Vaughn is a Registered Addiction Specialist with 31 years of experience in the field of addiction recovery. He is also a retired Navy man who is very proud of his service to the country.
Vaughn is a Case Manager for our Sober Lodger Program.
He joined the Cornerstone team in 2003 and his duties include facilitating our Tuesday night Family Groups, dealing with Insurance inquiries and Authorizations, lecturing, facilitating Sober Lodger Groups and overseeing our Aftercare Program.
Vaughn loves his work and it shows.
Diane Shaw CADCA
Case Manager
Diane is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate. She has worked in the field of chemical dependency since 2006. Most of her experience has been working with the adolescent population.
We are glad Diane continued in the field after working with a very complex and difficult population. Her experience and training has been very useful working with Cornerstone's Adult population. In the exit interviews our patients always have great things to say about Diane and her groups. Prior coming to work in the field of Chemical Dependency, Diane was employed at Verizon for 24 years.
Diane says: "I chose this work to teach and hopefully give others a way to embrace the freedom and joy a clean and sober life has to offer."
Diane enjoys being outside playing with her grandchildren and reading.
Diane loves animals and has a Labrador named Megatron.
Diane wants you to know, that she enjoys learning and since there is so much to learn in the recovery field, she truly enjoys everyday. Cornerstone and our patients are glad to have her and no matter how long we have been doing this work, there is always something new to learn.
Chris Boyd CAS
Case Manager
Chris is a Certified Addiction Specialist in our Intensive Outpatient Program. He entered the addiction/recovery field in 1989. He has worked in long-term residential programs, adult and adolescent programs, and hospital settings throughout Southern California. Having experience with many different treatment styles and approaches, he brings flexibility and skills to best assist his clients in achieving their recovery goals.Chris says: "I think I have known since I was a teenager that I was going to be a counselor when I grew up. I have long been drawn to helping others to improve the quality of their lives. Through my own process of recovery, I found meaning and purpose in my life that allows me the honor and privilege to serve those who still suffer in their addiction.
Chris enjoys travel, sightseeing, hiking and spending time with his wife.
Chris has worked for Cornerstone as the Primary Evening Case Manager since 2004. We are fortunate to have Chris and his eclectic training and experiences to work with our clients. Many of our clients have been to numerous treatment centers in the past and have praised Chris for finally being able to "reach" them. They said he opened a doorway for them to enter and find their own path to recovery.
Alanya Potapov CADCA
Case Manager
Alanya is a Registered Recovery Worker (RRW. She works as a Case Manager in Cornerstone's Alternative Sentencing program.Alanya has 3 years experience working in this field and has worked at some prominent treatment programs in Southern California.
Alanya enjoys biking, camping, and BBQ's with her family and friends. She was valedictorian in college.
Alanya has 1 dog, a Maltese, named Chantel.
Robert Strouse, CCBCDC
Case Manager
Robert joined Cornerstone in 2009.He has a BA in Spanish, that he earned while studying at the University of Madrid.
For fun, Robert likes to spend his time with his wife or exercising. He enjoys reading and continuing his academic career.
Robert says "I am an alumnus of Cornerstone and have always wanted an opportunity to help others achieve and appreciate the joys of recovery and sobriety."
INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS
Inna Lamport, M.D.
Internal and Addiction Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Certified by American Society of Addiction Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Addiction Medicine
Psychiatrist - Specialty: Alcohol, Drugs and other Addictions
Psychiatric evaluations
Affective disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Crisis, Family,
Medication Management
Sexual Addiction
Her office is located in Tustin, Orange County, California.
Marilyn enjoys spending time in nature and hiking. AmyLynn Dimaano, MT-BC
Alternative Destinations Music Therapy Services
AmyLynn Dimaano, MT-BC, holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Berklee College of Music and the Music Therapy Degree Equivalency from California State University, Northridge. She is Board Certified and is a trained REMO HealthRhythms Drumming Empowerment Facilitator.AmyLynn specializes in treating populations facing the challenges of addictions, abuse, grief, physical illness, and psychological disorders promoting Transformation through Empowerment; Inviting all participants to discover solutions and insights for themselves through the healing power of music. AmyLynn believes that the most effective therapy is interactive, client centered and designed to effect change "outside" of the session room.
" Leading individuals who have 'lost their personal sense of power' towards taking responsibility for and manifesting positive change in their own lives has become my life's work. It is how I am of service, paying forward what worked for me by helping people learn how to help themselves."
Cornerstone Contracted Programs
'Soul at Home'Day spa, yoga studio, store, gallery, and marketplace for your soul.
A store,a studio, a spa, a gallery. Soul at Home is each of these and all of these, under one roof. Our concept has redefined the way we relax our minds, rejuvinate our bodies, and reinvent our personal spaces. Go beyond the ordinary. Experience Soul at Home!
LA Fitness
Helping people achieve the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
State-of-the-art equipment & Cardio area Aerobic (group exercise) classes throughout the day;
Specialty classes, such as, Yoga, Cycling, Mat Pilates, Kickbox Cardio, Aqua Aerobics,
Heated lap pool, whirlpool spa and saunas
Racquetball, Tennis & basketball* (tournaments and leagues available)
Full locker facilities
Personal Trainers*
Kids Klub (babysitting)*
Open 7 days per week; with some locations open 24 hours
Juice Bar*
