Maryann Rosenthal, PhD
Dr. Maryann Rosenthal has specialized in the treatment of addiction and mental health for more than 35 years. Maryann was a founder and Executive Director at Recovery Ways. She has a unique background and career working in both the business and clinical sectors of behavioral health care.
Appointed by the Governor of California, Maryann served on the Developmental Disabilities Board. She is a member of the Domestic Violence Council and a founding member of the Elder Abuse Prevention Project in San Diego. She served on the advisory board for Life Medical Technologies, a women owned business dedicated to educating and provide life-enhancing, innovative medical products to the public.
As Executive Director, Maryann introduced innovative recovery programs and outcome measurements that helped Recovery Ways expand access to quality, evidence-based care.
Dr. Maryann is an internationally known speaker and author of Be A Parent, Not A Pushover. A champion of women’s causes, Dr. Maryann has consulted throughout America, Australia, Europe, and Asia on substance abuse, mental health issues, family dynamics and life achievement issues. She has appeared as a regular on national television and has been published in numerous magazines and has collaborated on many books and publications.
Maryann believes that a satisfying and successful life requires a strong foundation of self, developed through resilience, meaning and purpose. This requires a blended treatment approach that is designed to meet the needs of the individual.
