Dr. Alejandro Alva
Medical Director
Dr. Alva’s expertise in adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatry including dual diagnosis using the latest pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to treat mental health as well as the use of anti-craving interventions.
Jessica Horning, PA-C
Jessica Horning, PA-C is a nationally board-certified physician assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists. Jess graduated first from The Master’s University located in her hometown of Santa Clarita, California with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She later briefly relocated to Riverside to attend California Baptist University, acquiring a Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Jess is trained to diagnose, manage, and treat patients with various psychiatric conditions. Jess looks forward to every new patient she sees and views it as an opportunity to discover how she can best tailor each treatment plan to her individual patient’s needs and values. People often comment on Jess’s happy, bubbly personality which she views as an asset in her work.
Duane Durst, LMFT
Clinical Director
Duane completed his undergraduate work at USC and received his Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling at The Professional School of Psychology. He has helped develop several therapeutic programs and currently provides supervision for the clinical staff at 417 Recovery.
Allison Herman
Therapist
Allison completed her undergraduate work at Lafayette College and received dual Bachelor Degrees in Psychology and Art History. Allison earned her Master's degree in clinical social work at Columbia University in NYC. She obtained her post graduate training at NYU Psychoanalytic Institute with a focus on studying psychodynamic psychotherapy for children and adolescents. Allison has a particular interest in working with adolescents and their families struggling with addiction.
Nicholas Buchan, Business Development
Nicholas currently attends at Christian Institute to be a Certified Substance Abuse and Alcohol Counselor. With previous experience working in mental health, and substance abuse with adults. Nicholas will be there to guide each family through the admission process, as well as helping around the facility with family questions.
Brianna Lopez, Floor Staff
Brianna is a recent graduate from California State University, Fullerton with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and emphasis in criminal justice. She’s dedicated her education to helping others and will be utilizing that passion to direct adolescents in life group skills at 417 Recovery.