Richard has more than two decades of experience as a counselor and case manager in the field of addiction. Before joining the team at Laguna, he spent 10 years working for the California Department of Corrections. Richard is a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and has also dedicated much of his career to helping other Vets, previously serving as the liaison for the VA Loma Linda’s program for homeless Veterans. He also worked with Vets and general population clients at Phoenix House California.

At Laguna, Richard facilitates our Veterans programming and evidence-based curriculum groups, including Seeking Safety, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Thinking for Change.