Our program manager and most distinguished clinician Daniel Avila is honored to be working with such a talented and professional team providing first class services for adults who struggle with mental health, eating disorders and substance abuse. Daniel has made it his life’s work to help men and women overcome difficult struggles and find hope in the process of growth and recovery.

Daniel is a California native who began his academic career at Cal Poly where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science. He then went on to earn a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy at Pepperdine. After he graduated Daniel worked as a clinician and supervisor with the California Hispanic Commission providing clinical services to at risk youth in the East and South Los Angeles areas. Daniel also has extensive experience from his time at the USDVA where he supported our veterans through their mental health and substance abuse struggles.

Daniel is honored to have been appointed program manager at Growth Extended and we are grateful to have him. He steadfastly supports and supervises the clinical team with an inspiring resolve that motivates and energizes staff and clients alike. At Growth Extended, Daniel is known for his client-centered approach which goes beyond treatment as usual. With the help of his colleagues, Daniel has cultivated an environment where startling results and miraculous transformations take place on a daily basis.

In his day to day work at the facility, Daniel enjoys being in direct contact with the clients and values the time he spends with them in individual sessions, in groups and during down time. Daniel can often be found around the Lake Balboa facility doing everything from helping out in the kitchen to supervising the primary therapists. In his spare time Daniel enjoys working out at the gym and spending time with his dog, an 87 pound weimaraner named Buttercup.