A full continuum of care in specialized subacute drug & alcohol treatment
New Perceptions North provides specialized, integrated programs to help clients begin their journey and proudly sustain a life without substance abuse.
Our multiple facilities connect adult men and women with professional healthcare through the recovery process. Using multidisciplinary techniques, our comprehensive treatment services allow us to help a wide range of addiction needs.
Each client is treated uniquely, addressing underlying conditions that cause their addiction, not just the addiction itself. We create a customized treatment plan tailored to the unique needs of each individual in order to maximize success. We offer high-quality, cost-effective treatment with only one goal in mind - to create a long-term path to sobriety and overall well-being. Given the right tools and treatment plan, you can soon be on your way to living a healthy and productive life.
Flindt Andersen & Thelma Gatlin-Wilson have worked closely together since 2008. With 50+ years of combined experience and sobriety, they bring substantial knowledge and expertise to our Central Valley communities.
Team Leaders
Flindt Andersen
CEO
Flindt has been in Recovery since 2001. In 2009, he founded Parents & Addicts In Need, a non-profit specializing in rehabilitation services and support for substance users and families. He continues to be a driving force in the fight against substance abuse.
Flindt regularly speaks to professional groups and media, addressing the public with information about the drug epidemic. He is also the creator of the podcast series “Don’t Hide The Scars.”
Thelma Gatlin-Wilson
COO
Thelma founded the treatment facility New Perceptions in Northridge, CA. She has three decades of sobriety and leadership experience with several treatment centers throughout California. Thelma’s passion is client support and bridging the communication gap between addicts and families.
The knowledge and experience Thelma now introduces to the Central Valley community is invaluable and unprecedented.
Dr. Amir Norbaksh
Physician
Dr. Norbaksh is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and specializes in interventional pain management. He attended medical school at Western University in Pomona, California, then finished his residency in anesthesiology at New York Medical College.
He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologist and American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
Joseph Silverstein
Psychiatrist
Dr. Silverstein, CSAP, FNP, PA-C, FAAPA has 20+ years in practice with specific expertise in acute care psychiatry, psychiatric crisis management, acute behavioral management, dual diagnosis, detox and rehab, psychopharmacology and medication management.
He is trained at Stanford School of Medicine, Board Certified in Psychiatry, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Certified Substance Abuse Practitioner.
Tiana Malhoit
LMFT
Tiana obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UCSB in 2011 and a Masters in Counseling at CSUF in 2019. With a mindfulness, client-centered, and emotion-focused approach, Tiana is passionate about walking with others as they choose the next best step forward; guiding them in making connections about their relationship to self, environment, thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and experiences; and exploring ways they can find and implement healing and growth in their journey.
Ashley Ramstad
LMFT
With a background in community mental health and private practice, Ashley has worked with many age groups and different cultural and religious backgrounds. She is formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which encompasses the importance of our thoughts and how they influence feelings and behaviors, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is evidenced-based and an effective treatment for trauma.
Amy Taglione
Human Relations
Amy has 18+ years of leadership and Human Resources experience in various healthcare settings. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from CSU Fresno. With a focus on state and federal employment laws and compliance, Amy ensures the application of fair, equitable and legal employment practices. Amy believes in the importance of strong employee engagement resulting in a healthy, successful work environment.
Chris Kuber
CMO
Born and raised in the Central Valley, Chris has played collegiate baseball and went on the coach collegiate baseball for 7 years. A graduate of Concordia University-Irvine, he has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree of Coaching and Athletic Administration. He continues to coach baseball in Southern California.
Chris has a passion for helping his community. He is deeply rewarded by helping addicts and alcoholics find the quality help they need.
Maximizing client success
Simple Recovery Model
We create a customized treatment plan tailored to the unique needs of each individual in order to maximize success.
Multidisciplinary Techniques
Our comprehensive treatment services allow us to help a wide range of addiction needs from different types of individuals.
Experience & Expertise
Flindt Andersen & Thelma Gatlin-Wilson have worked closely together since 2008 and have 50+ years of combined sobriety, experience and expertise.