Meet Our Staff

The professional staff at New Day Rehab Center is more than a team. Every staff member works together in a respectful and caring manner to provide the best programs and services for our residents. Through mutual love, trust and faith, we help our residents get their lives back while also showing them how to create a better quality of life.

Our staff is made up of counselors, nurses and physicians with only one priority: the residents and their recovery. Instead of focusing on insurance policies and payments, we put our energy into helping every resident overcome addiction. Once the residents receive a personalized plan that focuses on their recovery and individual needs, our staff helps that resident in any way possible. We ensure that they’re not only staying on top of their therapy programs and counseling sessions, but that they’re taking their prescribed medications, as well.

Come join our family today at New Day Rehab Center.

Founder, CEO and Medical Assistant: Basem “Sam” Moussa

Basem has two years of experience working with quadriplegic patients and has spent the last four years following a calling to help battered women, homeless individuals, and those who struggle with substance abuse. Additionally, he has worked as a counselor trainer for adults with mental disabilities for two years.

With previous experience as an executive director and administrator for three different residential drug, alcohol and homeless housing programs, Basem was also responsible for opening, accrediting and licensing those programs.

He has seen firsthand how drugs and alcohol abuse have impacted the lives of so many homeless individuals. His passion and heart for helping others led him to open New Day Rehab Center’s detox facility and residential program.

Dr. Roger Girion

Dr. Roger Girion is a clinical psychologist in the state of California, and is president and CEO of Antelope Valley Mental Health Professionals in Lancaster, CA. He is currently on the medical staff at the Antelope Valley Hospital where he serves as the executive director of Mental Health Services.

He is an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Western University for the Health Sciences Department in Pomona, CA. He has received the Congressional Award, as well as a California State Assembly Resolution in his honor for his work in the mental health field.

Dr. Girion served as a Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam War and was a reserve police officer with the Pomona Police Department. As a captain of the Montebello Fire Department,he took a fire and rescue crew to the Twin Towers after 9/11. Dr. Girion has over 40 years’ experience in mental health with a strong clinical interest in neuropsychological assessment and treating PTSD, military, first responders, substance abuse and dual diagnosis patients.

Dr. Neda Javaherian, M.D.

Dr. Javaherian specialize in the treatment of psychiatric disorders including neurodevelopmental Disorders, Addiction & Substance Abuse, and General Mental Health Disorders. Dr. Javaherian completed her residency training in psychiatry at the University of Southern California Medical Center. After graduating she joined faculty at USC and was on staff teaching medical students and residents. She has special interests in the medical management of Attention Deficit Disorder, Anxiety, Depression and Addiction. She is member of the American College of Psychiatrists and American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology.

Dan Aronow, M.D.

Dan Aronow, M.D. is a practicing physician with over 20 years of experience. He graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a B.A. in biology and obtained his medical degree from Texas Tech Medical School. He completed his residency program in internal medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and board-certified in addiction medicine under the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He has given numerous presentations to doctors, therapists, and counselors on the topic of the neurobiology of addiction. He has been practicing in the field of addiction medicine for 8 years and is the medical director for several treatment programs in Southern California.

Jennifer Rosa

Jennifer Rosa has been in the field for 11 years and has had experience and many in many areas of substance abuse as well as being in recovery herself for 13 years. Jennifer currently holds a certification with the state of California through CCAPP as a CADC-II counselor and is currently waiting to complete the Nclex to receive her Credentials as an LVN. She is dedicated to the improvement of client care and is striving to create a safe and secure environment for those in need can feel comfortable in recovery.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Sara Morgan

Sarah Morgan is a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working in a variety of settings, including the healthcare field. She earned her B.A. in psychology from San Francisco State University and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. She is an accredited case manager.

Sarah has worked with children, adolescents and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, conduct disorders, multiple medical conditions, parenting challenges, relationship conflicts, grief and loss issues, low self-esteem and communication disabilities. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, solution-focused, strengths-based and psychodynamic therapies to treat her patients.

With unconditional positive regard and open communication, she hopes to help patients improve their quality of life.

Substance Abuse Counselor: Jeffrey Jones

Jeffrey Jones is a residential counselor who has acquired extensive experience working and volunteering as a personal recovery mentor and peer counselor. Jeff co-founded a non-profit that advocates for homeless individuals assimilating back into society. He has a passion for helping others achieve their goals.

His personal experience combined with his academic knowledge makes Jeff an energizing spirit that encourages strength and hope in everyone he meets. Jeff has an infectious joy for life.

Patricia Rodriguez, MA, AMFT

Patricia graduated from Chapman University in Orange, California with a master’s degree in psychology. She brings more than fifteen years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment, program managing and social work to New Day Rehab. Patricia has worked with many diverse populations throughout the years. Additionally, she adds over thirty five years of experience with the Twelve Step Program to her credit. While in graduate school, she taught HIV/AIDS courses in various juvenile detention facilities in and around Antelope Valley.

Patricia strongly believes that there is hope for everyone when it comes to recovering from addiction as long as they are given the right treatment and educated with the appropriate information.

Patricia is an Oblate of the Order of St. Andrews and has volunteered at St. Andrews Abbey in Valyermo, California for the past few years.

LVN Arlen Falgurea

Arlen graduated from the University of Perpetual Health in Manila, Philippines. She passionately seeks to improve herself in the field of medical assisting. Client health and service are her top priorities. She attributes her work ethic to a quote from Florence Nightingale: “I never gave or took any excuses”. Her unrelenting drive makes her an individual who takes initiative, appreciates her coworkers, and compliments her work environment by going above and beyond the call of duty for her clients.

Amy Estrada

Amy has seen her fair share of addiction in her own family. She earned her MA degree from High Desert Medical College and since then, she has strived to be the beacon of light for those who seek recovery and hope to turn their life around. She is a valuable asset to New Day Rehab Center and she continually grows her knowledge with us. Quality client recovery is important to Amy, so she is determined to see each client succeed.