Meet Our Team

Jessica Clark is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 15 years of experience working with those struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Jessica attended Pepperdine University where she received her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. During her traineeship Jessica specialized in the treatment of opioid use disorders. Jessica went on to join the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health’s Co-Occurring Disorders Committee while working as a Program Coordinator for clients struggling with chronic mental health conditions. Jessica transitioned into substance use treatment 10 years ago and has served in various positions as Clinical Director, Program Director and is a certified clinical supervisor. Jessica is passionate about providing the support and skills necessary to those who are struggling with addiction within the compassionate and supportive environment of West LA Recovery.

Dr. William Huang is board-certified in both general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. He graduated from UCLA undergraduate and completed medical school at St. George’s University. He completed his adult psychiatry residency and served as Chief Resident of Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He stayed on and finished his fellowship training in the sub-specialty of addiction psychiatry.

Dr. Huang became very involved in the field of addiction during residency in the treatment of severe withdrawal cases in the medical center and ICU settings. He also spearheaded trainings of alcohol withdrawal awareness and treatment protocol to medical students, interns, residents, and nursing staff in an effort to increase the level of care of alcohol withdrawal treatment hospital-wide. As a fellow at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, he helped set up the Addiction Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic and provided psychiatric evaluation and treatment for Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program and inpatient consultations. He also worked with Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers and Hollywood Mental Health County Clinic in providing evidence-based treatment for minority and underserved patient populations.

Dr. Huang was awarded the American Psychiatric Association/SAMHSA Substance Abuse Minority Fellowship for his special interest in working with minority groups with co-occurring disorders. He has also been the recipient of scholarships from the American Psychiatric Association/Lilly Chief Resident Executive Leadership Program and Ruth Fox from the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He also participated in several of the California Society of Addiction Medicine’s legislative days in Sacramento to lobby for parity in addiction treatment.

Dr. Huang has been an active speaker for workshops, CMEs, and special lectures at international conferences and meetings with topics of biological perspectives on co-occurring disorders, state of substance use disorder training, suicide prevention, online Internet games, virtual reality and cybertherapy, video game addiction, and integrating co-occurring disorder treatment in California prisons.

Shir Klainman is an Associate Clinical Social Worker who recently graduated with her Masters in Social Work, concentrating in Mental Health, from Washington University in St. Louis. There, she completed an internship doing crisis work for a domestic violence non-profit and an internship facilitating individual and group therapy at an in-patient and out-patient substance use treatment center in St. Louis. She is passionate about providing accessible, trauma-informed, and person-centered services, developing clients’ skills and empowering individuals toward paths for flourishing, healing, and long-term wellness. Shir enjoys reading, painting, eating dessert, drinking matcha lattes and spending time with her cat Luna.

Ralph is an experienced administrative professional with 20 years in healthcare, contributing to the West LA Recovery team since February 2025. After making a career change from pharmacy to addiction treatment and recovery, Ralph’s personal journey is a direct result of being in treatment centers like West LA and CNV Detox. Having maintained sobriety since 2023, his experience fuels his passion for fostering inclusivity and diversity in his work. Committed to lifelong learning, Ralph is actively pursuing higher education in substance use disorder and addiction. His dedication to compassionate care drives him to create supportive environments where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

With over 10 years of experience in administrative and business accounting, Melina brings both expertise and a compassionate touch to everything she does. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she’s a loving wife and proud mother to a son and daughter, who are the center of her world.

Having been a brief client of West LA recovery, Melina truly understands the importance of support and care, and she brings this personal experience into her professional approach. Her warm understanding and nurturing nature make her a trusted ally to anyone she works with.

Keeley Landis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Clinical Supervisor with over five years of experience supporting individuals with Substance Abuse disorders, co-occurring diagnoses, and mental health conditions, including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar disorders, and disorders with psychotic features. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Keeley has worked in various substance abuse treatment settings, including intensive outpatient programs and detox facilities, providing individual therapy, group therapy, and family support. With extensive experience in case management, she is dedicated to connecting individuals with practical resources to thrive in recovery, in addition to therapeutic treatment. Utilizing a psychodynamic approach, Keeley incorporates psychoeducation to help clients understand the interplay between past experiences and present behaviors. Passionate about meeting individuals where they are, Keeley fosters self-compassion as a cornerstone of healing, empowering clients to transform their lives with empathy towards themselves and others.

We are pleased to introduce Vinny, who joined the West LA Recovery Team in October 2025. Vinny made a career change to addiction treatment and recovery following years in the maritime industry.

As someone personally in long-term recovery, Vinny deeply understands the challenges involved in achieving sobriety and is passionate about helping others live their best lives. He knows that with sustained sobriety, life offers endless opportunities that are well worth the effort.

In his personal time, Vinny is an avid runner and enjoys being active and surrounded by nature. His motto is: “Love yourself, love others, and you will be your best self.”

Megan McArthur is someone who understands the importance of structure in creating a safe and supportive environment for both clients and staff. Megan’s priority is making sure that every client’s needs are heard and respected, because she knows how critical those first steps in recovery can be. Having experienced addiction within her own family, she brings a deep empathy and personal understanding to this work. That perspective drives her to lead with compassion, consistency, and accountability.