SERVICES

BUZZ MARSTON | CADC II, NCAC I

Buzz started his clinical work at Good Samaritan Hospital, Behavioral Health Services (Psych/CD) in 1994 as an Intern while attending the University of California, Santa Cruz. Buzz moved up to become Clinical Manager of the Behavioral Health Outpatient & Chemical Dependency Program. He also led therapeutic groups with focus on chemical dependency and dual diagnosis while at Good Sam.

Buzz opened the private practice of Research West Behavioral Health Services in July of 2004 and has continually seen clients at the same location as well as supervising other counselors. Buzz’ focus of therapy is on the chemical dependent individual, relapse prevention, addiction and the family, intervention, dual diagnosis and life coach, with a special interest in Pharmacology and Neurology.

Buzz is certified as a chemical dependency counselor through the CAADAC and NAADAC. Buzz serves on the Board of Directors of “We Care” a non-profit health care professionals organization and is the Executive Director of Research West.

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PEGGY CALANDRI | M.A. Counseling Psychology

Peggy is a Life/Parent Coach in Los Gatos, CA who specializes in helping people overcome procrastination, perfectionism, fears, and blocks.  She gives people confidence and the ability to move forward in a positive manner in the areas of their life where they desire change.

Peggy received her Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2003 from John F. Kennedy University in Campbell, CA.  She worked with individuals, families and groups throughout her 3,000 hours as an intern.  She made additional contributions mentoring incoming Ph.D. candidates and worked as co-facilitator in the school's Expressive Arts Camp for children. 

Peggy also works at Kaiser Permanente as a Behavioral Health Educator in the department of Psychiatry (Mind-Body Wellness).  She teaches Couples Communication, Relationship Skills, Anxiety and Fear, Anger Management, Stress Management, Sleep Better and Managing Depression classes.

   

Peggy has been in the field of education for over seventeen years first as a pre-school teacher and then as a community college instructor (San Jose City and Evergreen College).  She has taught Life Management, Marriage and Family, Family Violence and Early Childhood Education classes.

Peggy's mission is to foster the happiness and productivity of her clients while they discover their own wisdom within. 

She specializes in: Relationship Skills, Personal Goal Setting, Communication, Healthy Lifestyle Practices, Cognitive Restructuring, Parenting Skills, Stress Awareness, Relaxation Training, Self-Care Strategies and Compassion for self and others.

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LES WASHBURN | CADC II, NCAC I, ICADC, CAS

Les has worked in the rehabilitation field since 1987.

Presently: • Counselor, interventionist • Recovery specialist, teacher • Consultant and trainer • Supervisory Counselor for both Adult and Adolescent services at CRC Health Services Online Division, one of the largest Addiction Treatment providers in the United States

Previously: • Addiction Specialist in the Psychiatric Department at San Francisco General Hospital • Director of Adolescent Addictions at Central City Hospitality House in SF • Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist at Bonita House Inc. in Alameda County • Rehabilitation Counselor at Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment • Counselor at Glide Black Extended Family program in SF • Worked directly with Darryl Inaba, Pharm.D. at the Drug Detoxification, Rehabilitation, at the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic

Les specializes in working with individuals and groups in the areas of Substance Abuse treatment and Relapse Prevention, Alcohol and Drug Interventions, Co-Dependency, Relationship Issues, Parenting Issues, Anger Management, Stress Management, Health and Wellness and Life Coaching.

“Wellness is more than physical; it is how you are with yourself and with the world. When your mind, body and spirit are connected and are one, than wellness is casually the way that you live.”

-Les Washburn

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JEANNIE ANDERSON | CADC II, NCAC I, BCRPS, ICADC

Jeannie has worked in the Addiction and Recovery field since 1988. She has worked in residential, inpatient, outpatient and dual diagnosis settings. Jeannie is a counselor, a teacher, a trainer, an Interventionist, and a Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist. Jeannie currently works as a counselor for CRC Health Services, one of the largest Addiction Treatment providers in the country.  She was an addictions counselor at Good Samaritan Hospital's Behavioral Health Outpatient Department and the Continuing Care Coordinator at Bayside Marin in San Rafael.

In addition to substance abuse she specializes in working with individuals with Eating Disorders and Sexual Addiction. Jeannie maintains a private counseling and consulting practice in Los Gatos, CA. and works as a lead counselor for the on-line treatment provider, "e-Get Going". Jeannie is dynamic, inspirational and highly motivational.

Jeannie is a Professor at Cal State University teaching Relapse Prevention and Sexuality and Addiction.

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