








AMFM Mental Health Treatment
AMFM Mental Health Treatment
About AMFM Mental Health Treatment
AMFM believes in going beyond traditional mental health care, offering a more personal, deeply compassionate healing experience. Their care delivers results: 87% of AMFM clients say they'd recommend the program, according to the company's 2025 outcomes data. That standard shapes the men's residential program in Fallbrook, where a maximum of 6 clients receive care for depression, anxiety, trauma, and other primary or co-occurring conditions.
Achieve Lasting Recovery with Whole-Person Care
Men learn to manage anxiety, process trauma, and rebuild daily structure through three or more clinical groups each weekday, plus 1-2 individual sessions weekly that include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for those who haven't found relief through medication alone. Clinicians also oversee medication management, with family therapy available to strengthen support at home.
Recharge and Connect in Restorative Surroundings
Up to 6 men share double-occupancy rooms at AMFM's Fallbrook home, set on a quiet inland property with a private tennis court and pool, including designated swimming on Saturdays. An in-house gym with t game area round out the setting, while daily walks through nearby avocado groves and nature preserves and weekly outings for bowling or golf keep the days active. Chef-prepared meals accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and kosher needs.
Sustain Recovery with Ongoing Support
The discharge planning process at AMFM begins in the first week of admission, underscoring its significance for long-term healing. Tailored outpatient therapy referrals, supportive housing arrangements, and comprehensive discharge planning ensure that no client leaves without a clear path forward. Alumni stay connected through in-person and virtual groups, social events, and workforce reintegration support, reinforcing the bonds and progress built during residential treatment.
Center Overview
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Meet Your Care Team

Ted Guastello
CEO

Angeleena Francis
Vice President of Operations
LMHC

Dr. William Dodge
Chief Medical Officer
MD-MMM, FACEP, FAAEM

Dr. Geoffrey Phillips
Psychiatrist
ABPN

Dr. Meghan Marcum
Chief Psychologist
PsyD, ABPP

Christina Kayanan
Executive Director
LMFT, LAADC

Eric Schlothan
Clinical Director
LCSW

Rey-Phillip Genaldo
Clinical Director

Rebecca Lazuka
Primary Therapist l

Vanessa Lopez
Primary Therapist l

Zeena Aljawad
Primary Therapist l

James Battles
Primary Therapist l

Andrea Moore
Primary Therapist l

Fahdi Aboushameh
Clinical Case Manager

Kelly Bello
Clinical Case Manager

Nicole Kirksey
Clinical Case Manager

Reno Galassi
Clinical Group Facilitator

Ian Baer
Clinical Group Facilitator

James Johnson
Wellness Coordinator

Elisabeth Baer
Experiential Group Facilitator
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