Rebecca's House Staff

We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping others recover from the devastating effects of eating disorders. Many of us are in recovery, so we understand the language of eating disorders. Our combined education, experience, strength and hope provide each client with the tools and compassion they need to recover.

	Rebecca Cooper CEO, 21ST Century Wellness, Inc., President, Eating Disorder Outpatient Programs Founder, Rebecca's House Author, National Speaker Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFC #42898 M.A. Clinical Psychology IAEDP Chair President- Orange County Certified Eating Disorder Specialist International Speaker Rebecca is the gifted author of the Diets Don't Work® structured Program.  Her creative, unique and intuitive approach to the life threatening problem of disordered eating has profoundly changed the way this devastating illness is treated.  Her extensive experience has enabled her to develop this highly successful program which internalizes new eating behaviors.  It is being used by several recovery homes, therapists and their clients and is 12-Step compatible.
	Patrick Roux Clinical Supervisor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFC #24634 M.A. Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy Master of Divinity Patrick (Pat) Roux has been practicing in the mental health field as a licensed Marriage, Family Therapist since 1988. Pat has frequently assisted clients in their healing process, clients who experienced spiritual trauma in their earlier years. Pat has worked with recovering alcoholics, drug addicts, clients struggling with panic disorders and severely emotionally disturbed youth. Pat has also been involved in campus counseling at Chapman University and assisted with youth ministry retreats in his church community. Before supervising MFT interns/trainees at Rebecca’s House, Pat supervised MFT interns/trainees for eight years in a variety of community mental health environments. Pat enjoys the interactive learning and mentoring that develops in clinical supervision. Pat is a calm person with a practical but heartfelt drive to assist clients in developing skills, achieve goals and communicate in an engaging manner. Over the past two years Pat has facilitated through Rebecca’s House a 12 Step Program based support group for the families of loved ones struggling with Eating Disorders.
	Paula Magnuson Clinical Director Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,  MFC #44855 BA in Psychology - California State University Long Beach MA in Clinical Psychology - Pepperdine University Paula is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy therapist who received her bachelor's degree from California State University Long Beach and her master's degree from Pepperdine University.  Paula has extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and families from a variety of backgrounds throughout Orange County.    Paula also has experience working with survivors of child abuse and sexual assault.   Paula approaches the therapeutic relationship with genuineness, compassion, and empathy.  She is committed to helping her client's increase their insight and self-awareness as they work to overcome unhealthy behaviors and improve their quality of life.
	Megan Bright Certified Diets Don't Work®  Counselor Certified Graduate of Coach U, Inc. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist M.A., M.F.T. Student- Chapman University B.A. in Psychology- San Diego State University Megan is committed to helping others end the struggle with food and dieting.  Her personal experience and gentle approach promote a safe environment for one to discover the tools necessary to achieve healthy weight reduction naturally and end the cycle of compulsive overeating and food addiction.  Megan believes in living and eating intuitively, making self-care a top priority.
	Mary Schuk House Manager Mary believes in a living God, who she trusts to restore our clients to health and a new happiness. She has previously worked in a 12-Step recovery setting. While in clinical training for her CNA, she worked in a mental health facility. She thoroughly enjoys participating in the recovery process in her personal life and on the job.
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	Terri Graham Certified Exercise Physiologist M.S. Kinesiology Terri is an ACE certified Clinical Exercise Specialist with over 9 years experience working in a clinical setting. Terri has worked in the Weight Management and Fitness Department of major hospitals. She specializes in the treatment of patients with various types of eating disorders-from anorexia and bulimia to compulsive overeating. Terri has experience in every aspect of the fitness industry, including body fat testing, metabolic testing, fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions and more. She has worked with high-risk pulmonary and cardiac rehab patients, physical therapy patients, and expectant moms. She is a frequently sough after guest lecturer and has been a featured speaker at conferences across the country. In addition, she has written numerous articles, ad pages, and professional handouts and education materials on fitness.
	Melissa Bondurant Case Coordinator BA in Psychology – California State University Long Beach Melissa received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Long Beach. She is preparing for a master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Melissa combines her background in psychology and her experience in eating disorder and 12-step recovery to help our clients grow in their recovery and in their lives. She encourages our clients to practice self-care, discover what spirituality means to them and to be open and willing to all opportunities to grow.
	Marcia R. Roy Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker Intern, ACSW #21918 Supervised by Patrick Roux, MFC #24634 BA in Secondary Music Education- Brigham Young University Certificate in Domestic Violence De-Escalation Training Marcia Roy is an Associate Clinical Social Worker Intern who brings a broad depth of experience working with persons who suffer from severe mental illness and their families, both on an inpatient level, and a long-term rehabilitation recovery model. Marcia utilizes the cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and the addiction recovery model. Marcia deeply believes in a loving and kind God to whom surrender enables recovery on all levels. Marcia eagerly engages in the catalytic change process, possessing the ability to cut to core issues, while providing a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment in which to change.
	Loriann Witte CAC- Intake Director C.A.C., Certified Addiction Counselor Intake & Intervention / Coach / Counselor Addiction recovery, spiritual, & career counseling Graduated 1989 Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA A two year certificate program + internship Dean’ s list Student Addiction recovery experience– Primary Treatment = Group & 1 on 1 Client Care Multi-Family facilitator = History/ Resentments/ Love & Forgiveness Family after Care – Co-coordinator and group facilitator – Alanon Support One on One with Family members & Client prior to admit & after I have been a Certified Addiction Counselor for 15 years. I also have a history of my personal recovery for 19 years. I enjoy working with alcoholic -- addicts and the families. I try to love the people on a soul to soul level beyond the behavioral problems. I believe everyone "can" rise to occasion and find a path to recovery from this seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. I am a trained intervention facilitator who leads the family in a presentation of love, concern, a treatment plan, and consequences.