leadership team
Lisa Lerma, MS Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Lerma is a leadership-focused professional with a strong academic foundation in organizational development and management. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from California Lutheran University and her Master of Science in Leadership and Management from the University of La Verne, with an emphasis in Organizational Development and Human Resource Management. Having experienced both effective and ineffective leadership throughout her career, Lisa developed a deep commitment to becoming a leader of purpose and impact. Lisa has worked in the behavioral health field for 20 years, beginning at the young age of 21 in residential treatment and non-public school settings serving at-risk youth. In 2010, she transitioned to working with adults struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Over the course of her career, she has held a wide range of roles within the treatment industry, from direct care and human resources to administration and executive leadership.
Lisa has successfully licensed, accredited, and operated detoxification, residential, and intensive outpatient programs throughout Southern California. Her success has been driven by her ability to build high-performing teams that consistently deliver quality outcomes. Her core strengths include organizational leadership, strategic planning, performance improvement, continuous quality improvement, and operational optimization. With extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in behavioral health operations, Lisa is committed to advancing organizational excellence and fostering growth within the community. She is passionate about helping organizations strengthen their systems, elevate their teams, and ensure that patient care is delivered with the highest standards of quality and compassion.
Beverly Barclay, Ph.D. Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Barclay holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and brings extensive clinical expertise and professional licensure across California, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, and Indiana. Since entering the behavioral health field in 1995, she has built a distinguished career marked by broad clinical experience, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to excellence in behavioral healthcare. Over the course of her career, Dr. Barclay has worked in a wide range of settings, including correctional institutions, rehabilitation centers, treatment facilities, community mental health organizations, and residential programs. Her experience spans direct client care as well as senior leadership and operational responsibilities, including program development and management, clinical supervision and oversight, curriculum design, compliance, performance improvement, and leadership in roles such as Program Director and Clinical Director. Dr. Barclay has worked in multiple states across the U.S. as well as internationally, bringing a diverse and well-rounded perspective to her work. She has specialized expertise in trauma treatment, including complex trauma, mass trauma, and specialty diagnoses, and is recognized for her ability to integrate clinical depth with operational strategy. Her work reflects a strong understanding of how high-quality behavioral health programs are built, sustained, and improved.
Drawing on decades of experience, Dr. Barclay applies empirically supported, evidence-based practices alongside practical, real-world insight to develop impactful psychoeducational materials, staff training programs, clinical frameworks, and leadership guidance. She is passionate about strengthening organizations through effective program design, team development, and clinical excellence. Her commitment to advancing behavioral health services continues to drive her mission of empowering organizations, professionals, and clients toward meaningful and lasting success.