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Our Team

Our Team

Genesis Recovery is blessed with a treatment team comprised of licensed and credentialed staff, all Christian, some in recovery, and each of whom bring a wealth of personal and professional experience to those seeking an addiction treatment center in San Diego.

Dr. Julie Hayden, Psy.D.

Executive Director
Dr. Julie Hayden is a licensed psychologist (PSY24184), COO of Rhombus, Clinical Director of Rhombus Counseling, La Mesa Counseling, New Vision Counseling Center and Genesis Recovery. She is also the Chair of the San Diego MFT Consortium and…
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Ken Weekes

Program Director

Ken is an AMFT #127367 who holds an MBA in Business, Masters in Counseling, a Senior Professional Human Resource Certification, a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC-CA), and is EMDR certified. Ken works under Deena Madrid, Practicum Director and Clinical Supervisor LMFT License No. 104174. He has clinical experience working with substance addictions, families, couples, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and more.
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Dr. John Allen

Medical Director
Dr. John W. Allen is a psychiatrist in El Cajon, California and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System-La Mesa and Alvarado Hospital Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 1976 and has been in practice for more than 45 years. Dr. John W. Allen has expertise in treating psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders.
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Program Directors

Dr. Julie Hayden

President of the Board of Directors

Esther Yi

Treasurer

Luther Smith

Secretary
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Genesis Recovery is Licensed by the Department of Healthcare Services to provide Residential Treatment Services. 
License #370139AN 
Expiration 9/30/2026
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