At New Method Wellness, we are proud of our highly qualified and empathetic professional treatment team. With over 60 employees and growing, we have the opportunity to provide the individualized treatment our clients deserve on their road to recovery. From our Clinical Director to our Nutritional Therapist, we have the most educated and experienced addiction professionals serving on our treatment staff. Each staff member brings to the table their expertise, years of experience and their passion for substance abuse treatment, treating New Method Wellness as their home away from home.
As an Owner/Founder and the Chief Executive Officer at New Method Wellness, Ed Blum brings a supportive, no-nonsense approach to the center. He is passionate about recovery service and has been a crucial leader in developing New Method Wellness, bringing the center’s strengths to the forefront. Ed’s hands-on, personable leadership style enables him to connect with clients during their treatment; his vested interest in each person’s progress makes clients feel they have a personal ally at the highest level of the organization. Ed cites the consistency and spiritual values of the company as its strengths, and he sees his contribution as rearticulating those fundamentals. Ed has a 30-year background as a successful business executive and has served in the military for 15 years. He enjoys cooking for crowds and loves to play golf
Dr. DeAnna M. Crosby leads a dedicated team of compassionate, highly-trained clinicians at New Method Wellness, supporting clients through every step of their recovery journey. With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), she specializes in fostering healthy relationships, drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experience as a recovering addict.
Dr. Crosby’s deep insights into behavioral health have earned her recognition on various platforms, including several appearances on The Dr. Phil Show, where she serves as a behavioral health expert. She is also a frequent contributor to esteemed media outlets such as NBC News, The Huffington Post, Elle Magazine, MSN, Fox News, Yahoo, Glamour, and Today.
Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine, followed by advanced studies at Centaur University, where she earned CAADAC certification in chemical dependency. She later completed her Master’s in Counseling Psychology and earned a Doctoral Degree in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Dr. Crosby is deeply committed to her clients’ well-being and believes that a structured, supportive environment is essential for long-term recovery. Outside of her professional work, she is actively involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Consider the Lily. In 2016, she successfully raised funds for LLS blood cancer research, honoring local children who have triumphed over cancer.
Bing is the Chief Financial Officer at New Method Wellness. He oversees payor relations, support services, information technology, legal, standards and compliance, and health information management areas. Having owned several businesses in the past, including a daycare center, Bing is well suited to serve as our financial strategist. He utilizes his economic management and strategic planning experience to help New Method Wellness continue to grow and provide cost-effective services to clients and their families. After landing a football scholarship at Boise State University, Bing graduated from Vanguard University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Having been in recovery for over 30 years, Hopson-Blum has been an active, vital member of the recovery community ever since she went into treatment herself in 1988. Her experience managing and directing a behavioral health treatment facility has roots in Sober Pacific Living, a sober living house that opened its doors to clients with a passion for treatment and recovery. Susie Hopson-Blum used her professional expertise and personal experience to establish New Method Wellness, a dual diagnosis treatment center that takes a holistic approach to recovery.
Juanita serves as the Director of Admissions at New Method Wellness. Having joined New Method Wellness in 2013, Juanita served for five years as a practicing clinician before accepting the role of Assistant Clinical Director in 2018. During this time, Juanita helped expand the role of the LGBTQ, trauma, and aftercare programs. Now, in her role as Director of Admissions, Juanita utilizes her extensive clinical background in pursuit of identifying relationships with other nationally prominent treatment providers that address behavioral health and addiction in America. Juanita assists families in navigating the admission process at New Method Wellness. Juanita is a duly accredited Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC-II) with International Accreditation (ICADC).
Amber has been working in the field of recovery since 2018. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University Stanislaus, Amber always knew her passion was to use her compassion and empathy to help others. After finding her recovery, she found her calling in helping others struggling with substance use disorders and mental health. She completed the Drug and Alcohol Studies Program through Saddleback College in 2020 and is working toward becoming a CADC-III. Amber has experience working with co-occurring disorders as well as eating disorders. When she isn’t working, she loves spending time with her dog Diggy Smalls, enjoying the beach, dancing, and making people laugh.
Dr. Chou received his Doctor of Medicine and undergraduate degrees from the University of Southern California, where he graduated as the university valedictorian. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Oregon Health & Science University, where he was elected chief cardiology fellow. He is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Stanley Chou is a true believer of proactive and preventive healthcare and uses a holistic approach with his patients that combines advanced medical therapies with nutritional eating, regular exercise, and stress reduction. Dr. Chou’s approach to treatment starts with patient listening, followed by a complete and thorough examination. He then works to tailor a personalized plan to meet his patient’s needs, goals, and unique medical and physical condition. He understands that although patients may be diagnosed with the same condition, they can respond very differently to treatment.
Kathy graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She earned her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Masters of Public Health from Touro University – California. Kathy is certified through the California Association of Physician Assistants and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Kathy was working in endocrinology and hepatology prior to focusing her practice in addiction medicine. Her primary goal in patient care includes a complete patient focused history, a thorough physical exam, and an open and realistic treatment plan with her patients. Kathy believes each patient’s story is different, and thus each treatment plan should be individualized.
Alyssa, a counselor at New Method Wellness, holds a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton and is pursuing her master’s in clinical counseling. With over six years of experience in the field, Alyssa specializes in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapies, delving into the unconscious meanings and motivations behind problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts. Inspired by her journey through recovery, Alyssa felt compelled to extend a guiding hand to others, fostering healing and transformation. In her spare time, Alyssa enjoys the simple joys of life, spending quality moments with her son, two dogs, and a cat.
Amy is a dedicated counselor at New Method Wellness with a profound personal and professional journey. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from UCLA and is pursuing a master’s in clinical psychology at Vanguard University to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Having experienced the challenges of addiction firsthand—once labeled “the relapse queen”—Amy brings invaluable empathy and insight to her role. Her extensive experience from her recovery and her work in the field empowers her to support and guide others on their paths to healing and growth. When Amy is not working or learning, she loves to spend her days with family & friends, playing beach volleyball, finding good bargains, and playing “You can’t catch me!” with her 4-year-old son.
Kendra has lived and worked in Orange County for over 20 years. A mother, wife, friend, and an intuitive healer. Her journey began with her own awakening, educating herself on a physical, nutritional, and healthy lifestyle.
Quickly, she realized others, like herself, need to be educated on the benefits of healthy eating and exercise. She created a blueprint for a better and healthier way, which we all strive for but never know how to get there! She has a passion for healing others, and her calling came through the touch of massage with an emphasis on energy healing. When she lays her hands on someone, there is a pure and genuine intent to help heal the difficulties or pains each client is going through.
She is committed to personal growth and continuing education as a massage therapist and yoga instructor. All the while working alongside each client, promoting their education to participate in this powerful self-healing process.
Meet Charles Crosby, AKA Carlos, Chucky-dog, or Chucky-boy. He is a trauma sensitivity specialist. He is always available for treats and pets.
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