About Us
Envison a team of specialists dedicated to supporting you just where you are along the path of recovery. The Key’s team is well-versed and accredited to manage substance use disorders and mental health co-dependencies, offering an enriching program tailored to you and your needs.
Join us today and experience a new level of outpatient programming that will fundamentally shift your course of addiction recovery for years to come.
We believe the KEY to overcoming addiction is to work with the best team in Santa Cruz. Read on to learn about our KEYS to success — The Key Addiction Treatment Center’s team!
Our Addiction Specialists
Dr. Bobby Singh, BA, MD
Dr. Bobby Singh
Double Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine
As a Stanford Addiction Medicine graduate, Dr. Bobby Singh carries with him a wealth of knowledge on both an academic and personal level.
Dr. Singh witnessed the struggles of his family and friends battling addiction. Although his hospital experience has given him a keen understanding of the medical complications of those going through dependency detox, it truly was his personal relationships with friends and family that inspired him to build long-term treatment plans for sustainable sobriety.
During his medical career and while training at Stanford, he found outpatient services greatly impacted the overall success rate of addiction treatment. This led to a fundamental shift in what Dr. Singh wanted to accomplish and further fueled his goals of establishing a well-balanced, honest and structured program – The Key Addiction Treatment Center and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
Dr. Singh has spent years studying addiction medicine and what good medical and counseling services can do for maintaining sobriety. He will personally meet with each client on a regular weekly basis. He is eager to help those with alcohol and/or substance use disorders. Dr. Singh knows many can find their way again if given the right tools and support – if given The Key to their sobriety and a chance to live life again.
Dr. Bobby Singh
Double Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine
Dr. Mo Ebrahimi
Dr. Mo Ebrahimi
Board Certified Internal Medicine
Dr. Mo Ebrahimi is a board-certified internal medicine physician and co-founder of The Key. She holds a BA in Philosophy, a BS in Biology, and an MD. With over a decade of experience as a hospitalist, Dr. Ebrahimi has managed patients across emergency rooms, ICUs, and inpatient units. She is well-versed in acute detox and alcohol withdrawal care. Patients consistently describe her as compassionate, attentive, and deeply committed to their well-being. Fluent in three languages, she has also volunteered internationally to underserved populations. Now a dedicated mother of two, Dr. Ebrahimi is focused on enhancing the health of her Santa Cruz community, a place she has called home for over 25 years.
Dr. Mo Ebrahimi
Board Certified Internal Medicine
Dr. Tara Cryderman
Dr. Tara Cryderman | Chief Clinical Officer
Psychologist & LMFT
I bring a relational, human-centered approach to both clinical care and leadership, grounded in the belief that real change happens through honest connection. As a dually licensed LMFT and Clinical Psychologist, I focus on creating spaces where people feel safe enough to be real, challenged enough to grow, and supported enough to stay engaged in the work. In substance use disorder treatment, recovery is more than abstinence—it’s about rebuilding relationships, developing insight, and creating a life that feels sustainable and meaningful. My clinical lens is rooted in relational modalities, with an emphasis on authenticity, accountability, and engagement.
In leadership, I prioritize courage, trust, and direct communication, aiming to build teams where curiosity is valued over judgment. I believe that when clinicians feel supported and empowered, the quality of care naturally follows. Outside of work, you’ll likely find me breathing under water, hiking coastal trails, or collecting sea glass.
Dr. Tara Cryderman | Chief Clinical Officer
Psychologist & LMFT
Sara Balla
Sara Balla | Chief Operations Officer
MA, Ed.
With over 10 years of executive leadership experience and business development, I have found my greatest strength is in strategic planning and program development that maintains a strong connection to the company’s overall vision. I excel in creating work cultures that value excellence in the care and support of the clients served. I have developed strategic policies in multiple fields of business that focus on the education of people, their families and community while also complying with local, State and Federal regulations.
As a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz- receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Education, I then began my journey at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. where I completed an internship with the Public Defender’s office, and had my initial, first hand experience within the legal and prison system. At all levels of these systems, countless issues are raised, most of which are of great complexity and the root of immeasurable social significance. It was through this experience where I unquestionably chose to focus my career on preventative care and support for vulnerable populations. Over a 20+ year career, I feel fortunate and proud of the programs I have created and supported, all of which have created positive impacts on our community and the individuals living and thriving within them.
Sara Balla | Chief Operations Officer
MA, Ed.
Christine Bassi, LCSW
Christine Bassi | Residential Clinical Director
LCSW, CADC
My role as The Key’s Residential Clinical Director is informed by years of experience and education in the field of addiction. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #118926) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. I believe recovery and meaningful change are possible, and I’m here to help you build self-awareness and move toward healing at your own pace. My approach is grounded in deep listening, respect, and genuine care, and I honor each person’s unique beliefs and experiences. I provide an LGBTQ+ affirming environment.
Christine Bassi | Residential Clinical Director
LCSW, CADC
Patrick Jones, MA, LPCC, LAADC
Patrick Jones | Program Coordinator
MA, LPCC, LAADC
As a licensed therapist with extensive experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals struggling with addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression, I am passionate about my role as Program Coordinator at The Key. I specialize in both traditional and experiential therapies, integrating modalities such as CBT, EMDR, DBT, CPT, Motivational Interviewing, and adventure-based interventions to support lasting recovery and personal growth.
With a background that spans private practice, residential treatment, and global military settings, I bring a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to every therapeutic relationship. In addition to my clinical work, I have contributed to program development and quality assurance across multiple accredited treatment environments, ensuring the highest standards of care are met.
Patrick Jones | Program Coordinator
MA, LPCC, LAADC
Kate Newhouse, LMFT
Kate Newhouse | Clinical Director (Monterey Outpatient)
LMFT
Kate Newhouse is a graduate of Mills College and Santa Clara University, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. She has worked across levels of care in behavioral health where she worked to reduce barriers to treatment for clients and their families. A trained Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction instructor and somatic EMDR specialist, Kate is able to bring practical, empirically validated interventions to every clinical encounter.
With over 21 years of experience in behavioral health, Kate has been told that her gifts lie in an ability to connect with another human being, to be present, and to articulate latent and manifest content with compassion. Kate is honored to be the inaugural clinical director of our Monterey Center, and loves working with colleagues to ensure that there is a culture of trust, of kindness, and of courage in all domains of our work. Together, we thrive.
Kate Newhouse | Clinical Director (Monterey Outpatient)
LMFT
Lindsey Singleton, CADC-III
Lindsey Singleton | Residential Program Director
CADC-III
The more years I’ve spent devoted to those willing to make hard changes in their lives, the more inspired I am to do this work. It is a privilege to hold someone’s story—thousands of them—and to recognize that each is deserving and capable of recovery. In joining The Key, I found alignment with an organization that shares my commitment to each person through advanced addiction medicine, whole-person wellness, clinical excellence, and genuine compassion. As a CADC-III, I have served in both clinical and operational roles since 2010. I am especially drawn to residential treatment for its relational and experiential nature, where change is supported through consistency, structure, and connection.
Outside of my professional role, I embrace dance, fitness, and functional medicine as part of my own approach to health. I love sunny days and the simple things in life.
Lindsey Singleton | Residential Program Director
CADC-III
Matthew Brooks, CADC-II
Matthew Brooks | Admissions Director
CADC-II
As the Admissions Director at The Key…
Matthew Brooks | Admissions Director
CADC-II
Salma Price
Salma Price | Office Manager
Office Manger bio coming soon…
Salma Price | Office Manager
Conor Kelly
Conor Kelly | Primary Therapist
MA, AMFT, APCC
As a Primary Therapist at The Key, I focus on working with clients at the PHP level of care with a holistic therapeutic approach…. Bio coming soon.
Conor Kelly | Primary Therapist
MA, AMFT, APCC
Nikki Geranios, CADC-II
Nikki Geranios | Lead Case Manager
CADC-II
As The Key’s Lead Case Manager… bio coming soon.
Nikki Geranios | Lead Case Manager
CADC-II
Autumn Ginty, ASW
Autumn Ginty | Primary Therapist
ASW
As an Associate Clinical Social Worker nearing completion of her LCSW, I am passionate about supporting Key clients as a Primary Therapist. I earned my BA in Theater from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, before following my passion for social justice and completing a Master of Social Work at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.
I have worked across diverse clinical settings, including crisis intervention with youth and families, outpatient therapy with LGBTQ+ clients, and substance use treatment in both residential and outpatient programs.
As a therapist, my approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in modalities such as DBT, EMDR, and attachment theory. I strive to meet clients where they are, honor their lived experiences, and help them build on their inherent strengths. Drawing from my background in the performing arts, I also integrate creativity and expressive modalities into my work, inviting clients to explore healing through imagination, movement, and self-expression
Autumn Ginty | Primary Therapist
ASW
Dr. Lauren Saputelli
Dr. Lauren Saputelli | Acupuncturist
DACM, L.Ac.
Lauren is a doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine. After completing her BA in Biology at UCSC, she pursued a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz and a doctorate from PCHS Pacific in San Diego. She has been thriving in private practice since 2008. Lauren has worked in various clinical settings, such as a local sober mental health community center, occupational medicine clinics, and wellness centers.
As an acupuncturist, Lauren aims to be a catalyst of change in people’s path of well-being at any level needed. She loves combining the tradition and theory of Chinese medicine with modern science and observing how each relies on the other. In collaborating with other medical providers, Lauren finds that acupuncture can be helpful in feeling more calm, grounded, and receptive to other treatments and therapies.
Dr. Lauren Saputelli | Acupuncturist
DACM, L.Ac.
The Best Intensive Outpatient Program in Santa Cruz
The Key Addiction Treatment Center is based in beautiful Santa Cruz, California, just outside Silicon Valley. Every aspect of The Key delivers the best, most progressive evidence based therapeutic modalities in small group sizes with highly specialized addiction practitioners where individuals come to find a deep sense of belonging.
Learn the details of our program by downloading our brochure.