The 449 Recovery Team

Jacquelyn earned her B.A. in Communication Journalism from the University of Hartford and her M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy with a concentration in Substance Abuse Treatment from Alliant International University. With over a decade of experience in the addiction and mental health field, she has served in roles including support staff, case manager, group facilitator, and alumni coordinator, and now serves as Clinical Director at 449 Recovery.

In her leadership role, Jacquelyn oversees the clinical team and ensures client-centered, high-quality care. She is committed to fostering a supportive environment for staff and clients while developing innovative programming to improve treatment outcomes.

Her clinical specialties include eating disorder education using an intuitive eating and HAES (Health at Every Size) approach, trauma-informed care, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy. She integrates experiential therapy, solution-focused therapy, and DBT, with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate challenges related to mental health, relationships, and personal growth.

Outside of work, Jacquelyn enjoys dancing, building Lego sets, musical theater, starting rock bands, creating improv comedy shows, watching and playing sports, visiting Disneyland, and sharing life’s simple joys with her dog, Albus.

Sashlyn is a dedicated Case Manager with over five years of experience specializing in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Health treatment. She is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery by providing client-centered care, coordinating services, developing personalized treatment plans, and advocating for those facing complex behavioral health challenges. Her mission is to empower clients with the tools, resources, and support they need to achieve for lasting stability, greater independence, and an improved quality of life.

Outside of her professional life, Sashlyn is an artist who uses music as a powerful form of self-expression. Creating music helps her stay grounded and connected, and values the role that creativity can play in healing and personal growth.

Cierra is a group facilitator for 449 Recovery’s evening IOP program, and brings over a decade of experience in hospitality, client advocacy, and leadership to her role at 449 Recovery. Her professional background includes serving as a hospitality manager, where she oversaw operations for private events, as well as holding leadership roles in corporate settings, including as a process assistant at Amazon. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to helping others—whether by supporting clients in accessing treatment resources, coordinating services, or facilitating empowering recovery groups.

Originally from the South, Cierra recently relocated to California with her husband and their two dogs to begin a new chapter surrounded by nature and purpose. She is currently furthering her education with plans to complete a degree in psychology and pursue a master’s degree to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Cierra is deeply passionate about mental health and substance abuse recovery. She considers it a privilege to support individuals on their healing journeys and is honored to be part of the 449 Recovery team, where she continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.