Michael Finch

MICHAEL FINCH, LPT, CAS, CADCA: (Counselor and co-owner) Michael has been working in the field of addiction since 1990 in a variety of ways.He started out working in psychiatric nursing and working with co-occurring disorders.He has also worked with assisting doctors and nurses in medical detox of substance abuse patients.Michael has worked full time at the chemical dependency unit at SouthCoastMedicalCenter (Genesis and Pacific Coast Recovery) in Laguna Beach, CA. as a counselor since 1992.He completed further education at the Training Institute for Addiction Counselors, is a member of CADAC, NADAC, the American Academy of Addictive Disorders and continues to maintain his psychiatric technician license through the state of California, Michael has also had training in interventions and is interested in furthering his experience in that area.More than anything he believes that deep inside every alcohol/addict there is a desire to find recovery and he is dedicated to helping individuals get in touch with that part of them.

Michael Finch, L.P.T., C.A.S.

CD Counselor , Case Manager

Michael has been active in the recovery community since 1987, and has worked in the field of Chemical Dependency since 1990, initially as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician and then as Certified Addiction Specialist.In 1992 he became the Aftercare Coordinator for Genesis at South Coast Medical Center.In 1993, after receiving certification in addiction counseling, Michael concentrated his efforts in the facilitation of individual and group therapies, chairing conventions and participating in a variety of conferences.

Today, as a PCRC Case Manager, Michael continues to feed his passion for recovery both personally and professionally by continuing to facilitate groups and lectures, as well as working to further his education.For Michael, seeing a person's spirit come in broken and lost, and then leave enlightened and hopeful is his ultimate gift.

CERTIFIED SPECIALIST - Michael Finch, L.P.T., C.A.S, Certified Addiction Specialist and Licensed Psychiatric Technician Michael Finch is a Certified Addiction Specialist as well as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician He has been working in the field of substance dependency since 1990 with a background in nursing. Michael has also worked with psychiatric disorders and co-occuring disorders in the 90's as well as experience in working with seniors. His passion for recovery keeps him busy in continuing his education on how best to help the chemical dependency clients.