Doctors · therapists · counsellors
Our Doctors & Therapists
Evidence-based rehabilitation solutions and individualised recovery plans — from acute care to ongoing outpatient treatment and beyond.
Our staff of experienced doctors, therapists, and addiction counsellors work together to support every client through their detox journey. Every resident is assessed individually and matched to a clinical lead who guides their care from admission through discharge planning.
Attending Physician
Dr. Adnan E. Khoury, MD
Los Angeles–based psychiatrist with more than 20 years of clinical experience and subspecialty focus in addiction psychiatry, sleep medicine, and integrative psychiatry. Attending physician at Believe Detox Center since 2021.
Trained in both psychiatry and internal medicine — dual expertise directly relevant to residential detox, where psychiatric symptoms and medical withdrawal risks must be evaluated together.
English · Spanish · Arabic · Active California medical license since 1999.
The clinical team
Meet the people guiding your care
Jamel
My name is Jamel and I'm an Admissions Specialist here at Believe Detox Center. I'm often the first person families speak with when they decide…
Tanya
My name is Tanya and I work as a Case Manager at Believe Detox Center. Once detox is complete, the next 30, 60, 90 days…
Amy Akopyan
My name is Amy Akopyan and I am the Program Director here at Believe Detox. I often get asked why I want to work with…
Kimberly L.
My name is Kimberly and I am a behavioral health technician here at Believe Detox Center. I'm passionate about the work that I'm doing because…
Shant Karakouzian
Hi, my name is Shant Karakouzian, I am a behavioral technician at Believe Detox Center. I work in this field because I care about everyone's…
River
Our certified therapy dog. On scheduled visit days, River brings a calm, reassuring presence — a gentle companion during counseling, rehab, and challenging days.
Speak with our admissions team.
Our staff is available 24/7 to answer questions about clinical leads, treatment plans, and what to expect on arrival.