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Dennis Brown
MA, NCACII, CADC II, ICADC
Executive Director (SAP)
Dennis Brown
MA, NCACII, CADC II, ICADC
Executive Director (SAP)

Dennis has been in the field of counseling for the past 30+ years serving as the Executive Director of The NESS Counseling Center, Inc. since 1996. Dennis is and has been recognized and well known throughout the years for his approach of focusing on and servicing the whole person. He is well known throughout the community at large for his professionalism and ethically sound support and has continued to offer this support to any and all who have sought his assistance.

Substance Abuse Professional Specialized Certifications and titles: Addictions Specialist, Sexual Addictions, Domestic Violence, Criminal Justice Services, Chaplain with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Employee Support Services

Rhisie Hentges
LMFT #90416
Clinical Supervisor
Rhisie Hentges
LMFT #90416
Clinical Supervisor

Rhisie has over a decade of clinical experience across various settings including structured residential programs, outpatient clinics, crisis intervention, and private practice. She has provided clinical and administrative supervision to interns and professionals. Rhisie has a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals and groups across the lifespan and believes in working in partnership with clients; utilizing their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals.

Michelle Gonzalez
CADCCII, ICADC
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Quality Assurance Manager
Michelle Gonzalez
CADCCII, ICADC
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Quality Assurance Manager
Jessica Gonzalez-Lecher
Intake Coordinator
Jessica Gonzalez-Lecher
Intake Coordinator
Sam Brown
Programs Coordinator and Director of Monitored Visitation and Exchanges
Sam Brown
Programs Coordinator and Director of Monitored Visitation and Exchanges
Sam works with agencies such as Department of Children and Family Services and Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles Family Court, along with attorneys and the families they represent to assist in compliance for all areas of visits, exchanges, and telephonic visits.

Zoom and outside visitations are also available through Safety Zone at the Ness.

Kevin Niehaus, MBA, MA
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 8824); CASOMB Independent Practitioner (#NIE1529)
Clinical Director
Kevin Niehaus, MBA, MA
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 8824); CASOMB Independent Practitioner (#NIE1529)
Clinical Director
Mendy Brown, CPCT
Programs Coordinator Consultant
Mendy Brown, CPCT
Programs Coordinator Consultant
Kelley Reynolds
Administrator
Kelley Reynolds
Administrator