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About Us

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Creatives Helping Creatives

We are a group of fearless healers and artists, ready to help you recover creatively.

If you have ever felt like traditional treatment models do not fit who you are, you are not alone. At Creative Recovery LA, we understand that the standard approach to recovery is not for everyone, especially for creative and expressive individuals who see the world differently.

We are here to change that.
Let’s get creative about recovery. Together.

A Revolution in Healing

Creative Recovery LA represents a bold departure from traditional treatment. We are transforming the way addiction and mental health care are delivered by prioritizing the power of music, art, and movement as central tools for healing.

Founded in 2024 by Cory B. Savage, a creative visionary who overcame his own experiences with trauma and addiction, Creative Recovery LA was built to help others find freedom and purpose through self-expression. Drawing from his background in media and entertainment, Cory envisioned a space where clinical excellence meets creative exploration.

Here, recovery is not about confinement or conformity. It is about rediscovering your identity, your story, and your creative voice.

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Recover, Creatively

Creativity is a universal language that helps us access our deepest emotions and begin to heal from within. At Creative Recovery LA, it becomes a vital instrument in your recovery journey.

Our music studio, yoga studio, and sound healing spaces provide safe and inspiring environments where you can express, release, and rebuild. Through a blend of music therapy, art therapy, yoga, breathwork, sound healing, and other holistic modalities, we help clients reconnect the mind, body, and spirit.

This integration of evidence-based therapies with creative practices allows for a multidimensional healing process that treats both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

When you recover creatively, you do more than overcome challenges. You transform them into strength and purpose.

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize recovery by helping individuals make a masterpiece of their lives through creativity, compassion, and connection.

We believe that every person has the capacity to heal and to create a life that feels authentic and meaningful. Our programs combine clinical care with creative exploration to empower lasting transformation.

Our Core Values

Our approach is guided by five values that define everything we do:

Creativity

Using art, music, and movement to unlock self-expression and healing.

Compassion

Meeting each client with empathy, respect, and understanding.

Innovation

Redefining treatment through progressive, arts-driven care.

Community

Building connection and belonging as the foundation for recovery.

Equity

Providing inclusive and accessible treatment for all backgrounds and identities.

These values are reflected in every interaction, every program, and every creative breakthrough that happens within our walls.

Our Team

FOUNDER & CEO

Cory B. Savage

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FOUNDER & CEO

Cory B. Savage

Founded in 2024 by Cory B. Savage, a creative visionary who overcame his own experiences with trauma, Creative Recovery LA was built to help others find freedom and purpose through self-expression. Drawing from his background in media and entertainment, Cory envisioned a space where clinical excellence meets creative exploration.

Healing Through Creativity

Cory’s personal recovery from trauma revealed the groundwork for the philosophy behind Creative Recovery LA: healing through creativity. The program was built to help others find freedom and purpose through self-expression paired with clinical support and guidance. His career in media and entertainment gave him the tools to merge artistry and healing into a recovery model that speaks to the creative soul.

Dr. Malasri “Mala” Chaudhery-Malgeri

CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER

Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri, Ph.D., CBIS 

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CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Dr. Malasri “Mala” Chaudhery-Malgeri

Dr. Malasri “Mala” Chaudhery-Malgeri is a psychologist, executive leader, strategist, educator, professor, and speaker with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, organizations, and communities move through complexity toward meaningful,  measurable, and sustainable change. Her work sits at the intersection of behavioral health, recovery, trauma, human performance, organizational systems, creativity, and culture.

Her expertise spans PTSD, traumatic brain injury, military psychology, rehabilitation, family and relationship systems, recovery, organizational psychology, outcomes-informed care, integrated program development, and behavior change. Throughout her career,  Dr. Mala has worked with a wide range of populations, including active-duty military members and veterans, executives and business leaders, political figures, athletes, LGBTQ+ communities, racial and ethnic minority populations, Native and Indigenous communities,  rural and frontier populations, couples, families, and other communities that have historically faced barriers to access, equity, safety, and belonging.

A passionate advocate for recovery literacy, outcomes-informed care, equity, and inclusive treatment, Dr. Mala is deeply interested in a central question: How do we know people are actually getting better? Her work bridges measurable outcomes and the human  story behind the data, helping organizations and communities better understand what recovery means, how healing happens, and which environments enable people to thrive. She believes recovery is about more than symptom reduction or abstinence alone—it is also  about identity, purpose, agency, connection, belonging, and the ability to build a meaningful life.

Dr. Mala currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer of Creative Recovery LA, where she helps shape an individualized, whole-person approach to behavioral health care that integrates clinical rigor with creativity, connection, movement, mindfulness, storytelling,  and community. She is also the Founder and CEO of The Synergy Center, a Board Member of the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, and an Advisory Council Member for Recovery.com.

Drawing from both Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, Dr. Mala’s work is grounded in a simple belief: people do not change in isolation. They become within relationships, communities, cultures, and systems.

Roxana Radnia

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Roxana Radnia, LMFT

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CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Roxana Radnia, LMFT

Roxana brings extensive experience in trauma and addiction treatment. Her clinical leadership ensures that each program balances emotional safety with evidence-based effectiveness.

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Dr. Daniel Judes, Ph.D.  

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CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Dr. Daniel Judes, Ph.D.

Daniel Judes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York, and completed both his predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health System/Penn Medicine in Philadelphia. His additional clinical training included placements at Lenox Hill Hospital, the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Long Island University’s Psychological Services Center, and the Jewish Child Care Association in Brooklyn. His experience spans outpatient psychotherapy, inpatient psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, psycho-oncology, foster care services, college counseling, and community mental health.

Following his training, Dr. Judes established a private practice in Philadelphia and served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine, where he was also the Clinical Psychology Training Director at a Drexel-affiliated outpatient clinic. He has extensive experience providing long- and short-term psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, psychological assessment, clinical supervision, and the education and training of psychology trainees.

Dr. Judes now maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, where he works with children, adolescents, and adults. His primary orientation is psychodynamic and relational, with additional training in clinical hypnosis, and he has a particular interest in long-term psychotherapy. His clinical work focuses on complex trauma, mood disorders, personality functioning, and interpersonal and relationship difficulties. He is currently a psychoanalytic candidate at the New Center for Psychoanalysis in Los Angeles.

His scholarly interests include psychotherapy process and outcome research, reflective functioning and mentalization, personality and interpersonal functioning, clinical competencies, countertransference, and the integration of contemporary psychodynamic theory with empirical research.

Master’s Level LMFT Intern & Case Manager

Cristina Williams

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Master’s Level LMFT Intern & Case Manager

Cristina Williams

I am Cristina (she/her), a Master’s Psychology Intern at Creative Recovery LA and a graduate student in Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy atthe California Institute of Integral Studies. I completed my undergraduate education in World Arts and Cultures, Global Health, and Visual & Performing Arts Education at the University of California, Los Angeles.

I was first inspired to pursue art therapy through my experiences as a tattoo artist, where I came to appreciate the importance of self-expression, personal storytelling, and mental health. These experiences continue to inform my passion for working with individuals navigating substance use and recovery through a holistic, creative, and trauma-informed lens. I believe in the value of cultivating a lifelong creative practice as a sense of purpose, self-discovery, and connection. I draw from person-centered, expressive arts, existential, narrative, and family systems approaches, with an emphasis on creativity, connection, meaning-making, and understanding the personal and relational stories that shape who we are. Through this work, I aim to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their identities and experiences, reconnect with creativity and purpose, and discover their own paths toward recovery and meaningful change.

Facilities Operations Manager

Jordan Hartz, CACD-II

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Facilities Operations Manager

Jordan Hartz, CACD-II

Jordan Hartz is the Operations Manager at Creative Recovery LA. With a background in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment, Jordan believes that a strong recovery environment starts with consistency, connection, and a team that genuinely cares about the people they serve. He helps oversee daily operations while supporting both staff and clients throughout the treatment experience.

GROUP ART FACILITATOR

Regina Yazdi, RADT

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ART THERAPY FACILITATOR

Regina Yazdi, RADT

Regina brings clinical expertise and artistic talent to facilitate healing through creative processes. She guides group sessions with grace, patience and clinically-proven techniques to ensure satisfaction and growth.

GROUP FACILITATOR

Richard Flenoir, RADT

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GROUP FACILITATOR

Richard Flenoir, RADT

Richard provides clinical professionalism with an open and artistic outlook that supports a free and expressive environment. He works with clients in a sincere and thoughtful manner to ensure comfort and success.

Creative Recovery Facilitator & Case Manager

Thomas Westfall, RADT

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Creative Recovery Facilitator & Case Manager

Thomas Westfall, RADT

Thomas Westfall is a Los Angeles-based screenwriter, educator, and group facilitator whose work centers on storytelling, connection, and community. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and USC’s Peter Stark Producing Program, Thomas began his career as a Teach For America corps member before transitioning into film and television. Outside of writing, he facilitates therapeutic groups focused on recovery, mindfulness, and creative expression. An avid marathon runner and cyclist, Thomas is also deeply involved with Trudging Buddies, Los Angeles’ sober athletic community, where he serves as co-captain of the cycling team.

Doctoral Level Psychology Intern & Creative Recovery Facilitator

Logan Guilbert-Neal, MA & Doctoral Student

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Doctoral Level Psychology Intern & Creative Recovery Facilitator

Logan Guilbert-Neal, MA & Doctoral Student

A psychology intern at Creative Recovery LA and 5th-year clinical psychology PhD student at Saybrook University, Logan specializes in existential-humanistic and Buddhist psychology, as well as mindfulness and meditation. Logan has presented at the 2025 APA Division 32 Humanistic Psychology conference as a student presenter on the integration of Buddhist practices and the cultivation of therapeutic presence. His research and expertise include men’s mental health and Buddhist psychology. Before entering the field of psychology, Logan had experience as a songwriting professional in Nashville, Tennessee.

Qigong & Reiki, Creative Recovery Facilitator

Edward Ormandy

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Qigong & Reiki, Creative Recovery Facilitator

Edward Ormandy

Originally from England, I am a certified Advanced Level Reiki Practitioner and Qigong Instructor with over 14 years of experience in the health and wellness field. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals through private sessions and facilitating group programs in spas, addiction treatment centers, and mental health and wellness facilities throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Guided by a lifelong passion for holistic health, wellness, and personal growth, I am dedicated to helping others cultivate balance, healing, and overall well-being.

My journey into energy healing began at an early age through my father, who was a Reiki Master. Growing up, he introduced me to a variety of holistic practices, including Reiki, Qigong, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques. These early experiences fostered a deep appreciation for the body’s natural ability to heal and inspired me to pursue a path dedicated to helping others achieve greater balance and well-being.

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing modality that involves placing the hands on or just above the body to support the natural healing processes, reduce stress, and promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Through Reiki, clients often experience a profound sense of relaxation, clarity, and inner peace.

In addition to Reiki, I teach Qigong, a traditional Chinese practice that combines gentle movement, breath regulation, meditation, and focused intention to cultivate and balance the body’s vital life-force energy, known as qi. Often regarded as the foundation of Tai Chi, Qigong supports physical vitality, emotional resilience, mental clarity, and overall wellness.

My goal is to provide the highest level of care and support, helping each client navigate their unique healing journey and empowering them to live a happier, healthier, and more balanced life in mind, body, and spirit.

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