CEO
Client Advocate & Support Staff
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Director of Operations
Associate Therapist
Case Manager
Associate Therapist
Camille Cox is the CEO of Brite Recovery and brings a deeply personal understanding of recovery and an extensive background in the behavioral health field to her work.
Born and raised in the small town of Whitehouse, Texas, Camille took a winding path toward discovering her purpose. After years of navigating addiction and its consequences, she made the decision to move to California in 2016 to pursue recovery. She entered an all-female treatment program that became a turning point in her life.
Early in her recovery, Camille began working as a treatment technician and quickly discovered a passion for helping others. Over the years, she has worked across many areas of the treatment industry, including sober living, admissions, and business development. Her experience across different levels of care has given her a broad understanding of the recovery journey and the many forms of support individuals may need along the way.
Most recently, Camille helped launch Brite Recovery, an all-female mental health outpatient center in Newport Beach focused on trauma, healing, and helping women recognize their worth. Her work continues to be guided by the belief that meaningful change is possible and that recovery can open the door to a life beyond what someone once imagined.
Today, Camille is grateful to live a life beyond her wildest dreams, surrounded by family, football, and her beloved pets. At the center of her life are her two children, Jacob and Kaitlin, who she describes as having her heart and soul. She remains a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan and continues to believe that miracles—and Super Bowl seasons—are always possible.
Christina Godwin serves as a Client Advocate and Support Staff member at Brite Recovery, supporting women throughout their treatment and recovery journey. With a background in office administration and experience supporting women in sober living and PHP/IOP settings, Christina brings a practical, compassionate approach to peer support and daily life in recovery.
Working under clinical supervision as a CCAPP RADT and Peer Support Representative, Christina is currently completing her SUDRC registration. She walks alongside women in the house, helping them practice the skills of recovery in their everyday lives while providing structure, safety, accountability, and support.
Christina’s approach is trauma-informed, peer-based, and straightforward. She believes in clear expectations, mutual respect, and creating an environment where clients can be honest about what they are experiencing without shame or judgment. Her areas of interest include women’s recovery, family systems, co-occurring mental health and substance use, and helping clients rebuild healthy daily living skills.
Outside of work, Christina enjoys hiking, creating things with her hands, and spending time with her dog, who she describes as her constant sidekick.
Chris Howard is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a background that began in the arts before ultimately leading him toward a career in mental health and therapy. After a close friend and medical provider familiar with his background encouraged him to explore the field of therapy, Chris discovered a new direction rooted in helping others.
Chris began his therapeutic career in peer support, an experience that inspired him to return to higher education. He subsequently earned his master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently a PhD candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Antioch University Seattle. He has worked as a professional counselor for six years, gaining extensive experience supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
Chris’s dedication to helping others extends beyond the clinical setting. For the past 15 years, he has also created and worked with nonprofit organizations focused on the well-being, quality of life, and mental health of children navigating divorce or separation. His professional and personal experiences have shaped a compassionate approach centered on supporting individuals through periods of change and challenge.
Aspen Tafoya serves as Director of Operations at Brite Recovery and holds a SUDRC II certification. With nearly five years of experience in the behavioral health field, Aspen focuses on creating a positive, supportive experience for both clients and staff.
Aspen’s approach to operations is person-centered, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that a balance of compassion, support, and consistency helps create an environment where every client feels understood, valued, and encouraged throughout their individual journey. She believes in meeting clients where they are while recognizing that each person may benefit from different levels of support, guidance, and encouragement.
One of the most meaningful parts of Aspen’s work is connecting with clients, learning their individual stories, and finding moments of genuine connection through shared experience. Her goal is to help create an environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported while navigating meaningful change.
Originally from New Mexico, Aspen came to California during a time in her own life when she needed support for mental health and substance use challenges. As she found stability and began building a life she was proud of, she discovered a sense of purpose in helping others navigate similar experiences. The support, compassion, and connection she received along the way continue to influence her work today. Aspen believes there is something deeply meaningful about turning our experiences into connection and using them to help others.
Aspen also has a trusted companion in her work: her dog, Willow, who is rarely far behind and takes her role as a peer-support specialist very seriously—mostly through cuddles, tail wags, and moral support.
Helki Zeigler-Bruzzone is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #155339) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #19517) with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She is supervised by Nikki Harris, LMFT #53711.
Helki provides individual therapy across Brite Recovery’s programs, offering dual-diagnosis care from intake through aftercare planning. Her clinical background includes counseling and group therapy within the residential dual-diagnosis program at Tarzana Treatment Centers, as well as group therapy in the PHP/IOP eating disorder program at Center for Recovery.
Helki holds a DBT Intensive Certification and takes a trauma-informed, whole-person approach to therapy. Her work is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). She incorporates mindfulness into her work and strives to help clients develop greater awareness, emotional regulation, and self-understanding.
Outside of work, Helki enjoys kayaking and spending time with her husband and child. Their home is also shared with a small backyard zoo consisting of three dogs, four hens, and two tortoises.
Roian Rodde, CADC II, serves as a Case Manager at Brite Recovery and brings 13 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Roian is passionate about supporting clients throughout treatment, connecting them with resources, and helping individuals build stability and confidence as they work toward their personal goals.
With extensive experience in case management and client support, Roian brings compassion, professionalism, and a client-centered approach to every interaction. Roian is committed to helping clients navigate the practical challenges of recovery while providing consistent support throughout their treatment journey.
Cara Hagerty, M.A., is an Associate Therapist who earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2025. She works with women in recovery at Brite Recovery, bringing a depth-oriented and relational approach to treatment that draws on psychodynamic theory and an understanding of the unconscious processes that can influence addiction and behavioral change.
Cara’s clinical work integrates Brainspotting and Sandtray Therapy alongside traditional talk therapy, allowing clients to explore and process experiences that may not always be accessible through words alone. Her clinical interests include addiction recovery, dream work, and the use of symbol and myth as tools for understanding the psyche and supporting lasting change.
Cara is particularly interested in the ways depth psychology can illuminate the meaning-making process in recovery and help clients develop a more coherent and compassionate relationship with their own history. She approaches therapy from a relational perspective and believes that the therapeutic relationship itself can become an important space for meaningful healing.
Cara also identifies as a woman in recovery and brings both professional training and lived experience to her work with clients.
