Darrin Ford
Founder & Director
Darrin Ford, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S, MBATT-S is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
and certified by The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as a
Clinical Supervisor of Associate Therapists. As co-founder of Sano Center for
Recovery, he has integrated mindfulness into the treatment of those struggling
with addiction. He has also worked mentoring therapists in the utilization of
mindfulness and the development of their private practice.
In addition Darrin is a nationally recognized speaker and internationally published
author. His books include,"Awakening from the Addictive Mind,” co-author to
"Transforming the Addictive Mind,” and co-author to “The Recovery Coach Client
Handbook.”
You may contact Darrin at: darrin@tmaatt.com
Mari A. Lee
Senior Faculty Member
Mari A. Lee, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S, MBATT-S is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
who is recognized for her clinical work and mindfulness approach with sex addicts
and betrayed partners. She is the founder of Growth Counseling Services, a private
recovery practice in Glendora, CA., and The Counselor’s Coach, specializing in
business coaching for therapists.
Along with her clinical and coaching work, Mari is a popular national speaker and
teacher, and is the co-author of, “Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners
of Sex Addicts” and she is the author of, “Healing Betrayal” and “The Creative
Clinician: Exercises and Activities for Clients and Group Therapy.” Her next, book,
“The Gift in the Wound: Stories of Resiliency and Hope” will be out in 2020.
You may contact Mari at: mari@thecounselorscoach.com
Josie Myles
Faculty Member
Josie Myles empowers couples and individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve their relationships. Using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, she has worked with children, adults, couples and families since 2008. Josie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and earned her Master’s of Science degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling with emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy, from California State University Northridge. Because research shows that unhealthy relationships can cause both emotional and physical stress, whereas healthy relationships can enhance and improve overall well-being, Josie offers relationship counseling, Trauma Informed Care, and individual counseling for anxiety, depression and relationship issues. She is a proud member of CAMFT.
You may contact Josie at: josie@mindfulcenters.com
Chris Bordey
Design & Tech Administrator
Chris Bordey is an important part of the our team and is the Design and Tech
Administrator for TMAATT.
He holds a Masters Degree in nutritional science from Cal State Los Angeles and works
as a registered dietitian. He has a passion for creating, as well as an interest in nutrition.
Chris obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in creative writing and is a self-taught graphic
designer. Chris is currently training to become an illustrator.
His goal is to utilize these skills to bring ideas to life and to help others realize their vision
in the form of books, presentations, and other types of media.
With all of these skills, he lends his talent to The Mindfulness Academy for Addiction &
Trauma Training to develop compelling and engaging materials for use in the training
curriculum.