Sebastian Saad is a dedicated advocate for helping others, drawing on his first-hand experience and deep understanding of recovery. After undergoing a transformative journey through the Ethos Recovery program, Sebastian developed a passion for fostering meaningful relationships with clients and guiding them toward sustainable change. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, he works to empower individuals by highlighting their potential and helping them navigate the challenges of addiction and mental health. As a Los Angeles native, Sebastian has an intimate understanding of the cultural and environmental factors that influence addiction and mental health struggles in the community. This insight fuels his determination to create new opportunities and integrate innovative solutions into the recovery process. He continues to expand his expertise by exploring different modalities, ensuring that each individual receives tailored and impactful support on their path to a healthier way of living.
Sebastian Saad is a dedicated advocate for helping others, drawing on his first-hand experience and deep understanding of recovery. After undergoing a transformative journey through the Ethos Recovery program, Sebastian developed a passion for fostering meaningful relationships with clients and guiding them toward sustainable change. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, he works to empower individuals by highlighting their potential and helping them navigate the challenges of addiction and mental health.
As a Los Angeles native, Sebastian has an intimate understanding of the cultural and environmental factors that influence addiction and mental health struggles in the community. This insight fuels his determination to create new opportunities and integrate innovative solutions into the recovery process. He continues to expand his expertise by exploring different modalities, ensuring that each individual receives tailored and impactful support on their path to a healthier way of living.
Chris Howard is a passionate advocate for long-term recovery and mentorship for individuals and families struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. As a Los Angeles native, Chris understands the devastating impact of addiction on families, having grown up in a home with a mentally ill mother. As a young man, he turned to drugs and alcohol because of the euphoric experience he had and to cope with boredom. After more than a decade of struggling with addiction, Chris was forced to make a change in 2009. Initially, Chris was not focused on embracing long-term sobriety; he simply wanted a better life than the day-to-day struggle of active addiction. However, after roughly six months of staying clean and sober, he discovered a newfound sense of purpose in giving back to the community, and this transformed his life. He found tremendous benefit in a highly structured sober living environment and utilized it to change his life in monumental ways. Chris continued his mission in recovery as a Director of a prominent sober living house in 2010. Here, he learned the importance of long-term mentorship and the power of community support in helping individuals regain their integrity, responsibility, and joy in sobriety. He went back to school, earning a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA in 2013 and volunteering at a social justice research lab at UCLA to better understand the dynamics of social change. Today, Chris serves as a mentor and counselor at Ethos Recovery, utilizing his personal and professional experience to support young men on their journey to recovery. He is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC- III) and a Certified Case Manager Interventionist (CCMI) committed to helping individuals and their families thrive in long-term recovery.
Chris Howard isa passionate advocate for long-term recovery and mentorship for individuals and families struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. As a Los Angeles native, Chris understands the devastating impact of addiction on families, having grown up in a home with a mentally ill mother. As a young man, he turned to drugs and alcohol because of the euphoric experience he had and to cope with boredom. After more than a decade of struggling with addiction, Chris was forced to make a change in2009.
Initially, Chris was not focused on embracing long-term sobriety; he simply wanted a better life than the day-to-day struggle of active addiction. However, after roughly six months of staying clean and sober, he discovered a newfound sense of purpose in giving back to the community, and this transformed his life.He found tremendous benefit in a highly structured sober living environment and utilized it to change his life in monumental ways.
Chris continued his mission in recovery as a Director of a prominent sober living house in 2010. Here, he learned the importance of long-term mentorship and the power of community support in helping individuals regain their integrity, responsibility, and joy in sobriety. He went back to school, earning aB.A. in Psychology from UCLA in 2013 and volunteering at a social justice research lab at UCLA to better understand the dynamics of social change.
Today, Chris serves as a mentor and counselor at Ethos Recovery, utilizing his personal and professional experience to support young men on their journey to recovery. He is a Certified Drug and AlcoholCounselor (CADC-III) and a Certified Case Manager Interventionist (CCMI) committed to helping individuals and their families thrive in long-term recovery.
Alec Dombkowski is a compassionate and skilled professional dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their journey through addiction recovery and mental health challenges. As the Community Outreach Coordinator at Ethos Recovery, Alec serves as a vital bridge, connecting those in need with the resources, programs, and support systems essential for sustainable growth and healing. With expertise in de-escalation techniques and motivational interviewing, Alec fosters trust and collaboration in every interaction. His empathetic yet pragmatic approach empowers clients and families to navigate challenges, set meaningful goals, and embrace actionable steps toward lasting recovery. Alec’s commitment to community-building and his personalized guidance create a supportive space where individuals feel valued and understood. By championing client-centered care and fostering strong connections, Alec ensures that each person has the tools and support needed to rebuild their lives and achieve their recovery goals.
Alec Dombkowski is a compassionate and skilled professional dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their journey through addiction recovery and mental health challenges. As the Community Outreach Coordinator at Ethos Recovery, Alec serves as a vital bridge, connecting those in need with the resources, programs, and support systems essential for sustainable growth and healing.
With expertise in de-escalation techniques and motivational interviewing, Alec fosters trust and collaboration in every interaction. His empathetic yet pragmatic approach empowers clients and families to navigate challenges, set meaningful goals, and embrace actionable steps toward lasting recovery.
Alec’s commitment to community-building and his personalized guidance create a supportive space where individuals feel valued and understood. By championing client-centered care and fostering strong connections, Alec ensures that each person has the tools and support needed to rebuild their lives and achieve their recovery goals.
Tuck Richardson’s journey with Ethos Recovery is a powerful example of transformation and service. After years of struggling to change the course of his life on his own, Tuck found success through the Ethos process. Inspired by his personal experience and the impact he witnessed in others, he joined the Ethos team to help others achieve the same life-changing results. With over five years of sobriety and three years as part of the Ethos team, Tuck now serves as Program Director, where he works directly with individuals navigating recovery. Drawing on his own journey, he helps guide those who find themselves at a crossroads, just as he once was. Tuck is passionate about creating a supportive environment that empowers others to rebuild their lives and move forward with purpose.
Tuck Richardson’s journey with Ethos Recovery is a powerful example of transformation and service. After years of struggling to change the course of his life on his own, Tuck found success through the Ethos process. Inspired by his personal experience and the impact he witnessed in others, he joined the Ethos team to help others achieve the same life-changing results.
With over five years of sobriety and three years as part of the Ethos team, Tuck now serves as Program Director, where he works directly with individuals navigating recovery. Drawing on his own journey, he helps guide those who find themselves at a crossroads, just as he once was. Tuck is passionate about creating a supportive environment that empowers others to rebuild their lives and move forward with purpose.
Dana has lived a life rich in adventure and exploration, from growing up in Chicago to living in Tokyo, Japan, and Heidelberg, Germany, before settling in Asheville, NC. After raising her children, she returned to work as an Admissions Coordinator in the therapeutic program industry, quickly becoming an Admissions Counselor due to her dedication and empathy. Dana has a deep respect for the courage it takes for parents to seek help and is committed to providing a nurturing and informative space for families during challenging times. In 2012, Dana joined an Educational and Therapeutic Consulting Firm, where she expanded her knowledge of clinical issues and treatment options for adolescents and young adults. Her role allowed her to support parents through the process of enrolling their children in therapeutic programs, ensuring they felt fully informed and cared for. Dana chose to work with Ethos because of her passion for helping families and young adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Her extensive background and knowledge make her a phenomenal resource for families and an invaluable member of the Ethos Recovery team.
Dana has lived a life rich in adventure and exploration, from growing up in Chicago to living in Tokyo, Japan, and Heidelberg, Germany, before settling in Asheville, NC. After raising her children, she returned to work as an Admissions Coordinator in the therapeutic program industry, quickly becoming an Admissions Counselor due to her dedication and empathy. Dana has a deep respect for the courage it takes for parents to seek help and is committed to providing a nurturing and informative space for families during challenging times.
In 2012, Dana joined an Educational and Therapeutic Consulting Firm, where she expanded her knowledge of clinical issues and treatment options for adolescents and young adults. Her role allowed her to support parents through the process of enrolling their children in therapeutic programs, ensuring they felt fully informed and cared for.
Dana chose to work with Ethos because of her passion for helping families and young adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Her extensive background and knowledge make her a phenomenal resource for families and an invaluable member of the Ethos Recovery team.
