Wow where to start … Six months ago my family received a strong recommendation from a very esteemed residential treatment center to work with Jeffrey Merrick. I was beyond my rock bottom, and the last thing I wanted was another clinical stranger passing their judgments on me, my decisions and my illness. To top off all of that, a global pandemic had just unfolded. I felt like I was drowning in unknowns, but it is without exaggeration that I say Jeff has been an anchor through it all. Not only did he meet me exactly where I was mentally, he brought me to higher ground using his impeccable network of his own experiences, relevant colleagues, comprehensive understanding of sobriety in Los Angeles, and unmatched emotional intelligence and empathy. Today I am not only six months sober, but the epicenter of a wonderful community of folks who have shown me how to genuinely care about myself — and it all started with Jeff.