Samuel resides in Wrightwood, CA with his wife and six children, and enjoys the outdoors, reading, studying history, and playing board games.
Samuel continues to be involved with the school as an adjunct faculty member, teaching courses in the Human Development and Psychology programs, and helping to raise up the next generation of therapists and community servant-leaders. Samuel received his Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Support from Hope International University in 2015 and was accepted into the Delta Kappa International Marriage and Family Support Honors Society the following year. He works primarily from an existential approach o therapy, utilizing aspects of CBT, depth psychology, and Bowenian Family Support to facilitate positive change and greater self-awareness in clients he serves. Samuel is passionate about his work, drawing upon his background in psychology, philosophy, and theology to inform his human-centered approach to compassionate care for those suffering from addiction and other mental health struggles. Samuel also has many years of prior experience building community outreach and recovery programs through his previous pastoral position in the Church of Christ. Before working in addictions as a therapist, Samuel worked with many diverse populations, including families, couples, teenagers, and young children, treating a broad spectrum of issues related to mental health.
Samuel has been a therapist at Serenity Lodge since September of 2020. She loves to spend time outdoors and always winds the day down with a good book.
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In her free time, Ranay is passionate about fitness, being active, and team sports. She believes in empowering each individual in their own recovery by supporting their transition in a positive, affirming manner while challenging each to be fearless in their journey. Ranay has worked in the field of addiction recovery for five years and subscribes to the old truism, “You only keep what you have by giving it away.” Ranay’s firsthand knowledge of recovery and her own personal journey has shaped her philosophy and style. Ranay is certified as an Anger Management Specialist and is certified in Domestic Violence prevention and victim’s advocacy. Ranay has Associate’s degrees in Liberal Studies and Psychology and is currently studying for her BA in Psychology with the goal of achieving her MFT. Ranay Dato is a Substance Use Disorder Case Manager, who studied English Literature while playing volleyball internationally as a scholastic athlete. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, his fiancé Robin, and his golden retriever, Kevin. Born and raised in Lake Arrowhead, Michael is an avid golfer, aspiring triathlete, and a staple in the local recovery community. You can usually find him working alongside various departments, from individual sessions with team leaders to yard work with our facilities crew. Naturally a man of few words, Michael brings a direct, hands-on approach to the development and refinement of people.
Michael officially assumed leadership a few months later, having guided and shaped its new design. Alongside Jesse Kellert and the management team at Windward Way, Michael led the acquisition of Serenity Lodge in April of 2020.
He then went on to join the Windward Way team in 2019, developing a diverse relationship base while leading its outreach team and assisting in the overhaul of its brand. Michael spent the first five years of his behavioral health career with Serenity Lodge, developing operations, admissions, and community outreach processes.
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