Emend Healthcare, SoCal West.
My Limitless Journeys is part of Emend Healthcare. The leaders below set the clinical and operational standard the residence is held to.
Maria Dahlman
MA, LCSWMaria is a dynamic and compassionate therapist with over a decade of experience as a licensed clinician. As the regional clinical director of Emend Healthcare, she leads with a vision that blends innovative therapeutic practices with a deep understanding of mental health. Her expertise not only enriches the lives of her clients but also empowers fellow clinicians in her region.
A true advocate for mental wellness, Maria continues to elevate the standards of care in her field, making her a prominent figure in the healthcare community. Her commitment to fostering resilience and healing is matched only by her passion for inspiring others to embrace their own journeys toward wellness.
Maria holds a master’s degree in psychology from The New School for Social Research and a Master of Social Work from New York University. She has worked at prestigious hospitals including Yale New Haven Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, bringing a rich background in Dialectical Behavior Therapy to the residence.
In her free time Maria spends time with her two horses, Dulce and Pumba. She is an avid equestrian and polo player.
Garrett Braukman
Behavioral Health ExecutiveGarrett Braukman has spent over 15 years in behavioral health, driven by a deeply personal mission. Growing up in a home shaped by mental health challenges and substance abuse, and losing his father at thirteen, Garrett made it his life’s work to help others find their way out.
He started his career as a behavioral health technician and worked his way through every level of the field before spending over a decade in executive leadership, overseeing everything from clinical programming and admissions to business development, branding, compliance, and multi-site operations. Today, he serves as Executive Director of the SoCal West Region at Emend Healthcare.
Throughout his career, Garrett has built organizations, led Joint Commission accreditation efforts, negotiated in-network insurance contracts, and driven growth through culture-first leadership. Beyond the world of treatment, music has always been a foundation of who he is. That passion led him to become a major part of the Kyle Pavone Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing overdose deaths in the music industry, and a featured speaker at the 2025 Vans Warped Tour on addiction and mental health.
Whether he’s leading a team through organizational change or speaking backstage to touring artists and crew, Garrett’s approach stays the same: meet people where they are, build something real, and never lose sight of why the work matters.
The hands-on work.
Therapy, counseling, and around-the-clock support, delivered inside the residence by the same people every day.
One team. No handoffs.
Most programs pass a client between departments. Here, the clinician who writes your plan and the therapist you see each week are the same people from the first call through alumni care.
- True 1:1 clinical ratios on every shift, six clients maximum
- Individual treatment plans reviewed by clinical leadership
- Licensed therapy and counseling inside the residence
- Registered behavioral health technicians on site around the clock
- Regional clinical leadership setting and auditing the standard of care
- Licensed by DHCS and accredited by The Joint Commission
Six clients. One team. The same faces from the first phone call to alumni care.