Meet The Team

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Lauren Kenneally, MA, MFT (Co-Founder) She/Her

Lauren is a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), with a specialization in Addiction & Recovery (A&R). Lauren is also trained in EMDR, a well-known trauma modality. Lauren has worked in the treatment field since 2018 and mental health field since 2020. 

Lauren is a recognized and loved member of the Los Angeles 12-step community. Lauren regularly attends meetings and works with young women/people in early recovery via taking them through the steps. 

Lauren’s experience in sober living environments, as well as her clinical background and experience as a case manager, will only work to better serve the residents at Raven House with anything they may experience. Lauren believes in creating a safe space to guide each individual resident towards self-empowerment and utilizing  the foundational tools of honesty, vulnerability, authenticity, and compassion in order to foster building a life worth living sober.

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Sheldon Stokes (Co-Founder) She/Her


Over the last 11 years, Sheldon has worked many roles within the treatment community, including Director of a Utilization Review department and Director of Admissions. This experience equips her with the ability to reach women who are struggling and aid in their treatment planning for recovery. Sheldon’s experience in the UR world has largely been influenced by her ability to quickly build rapport with people from all backgrounds.

Sheldon regularly attends meetings and works with, as well as, sponsors women throughout the Los Angeles area. She also regularly attends H&I panels and engages in volunteer work.

Sheldon has worked closely with clinical and program directors and is an expert in insurance regulations for in-patient treatment centers. Often assisting in after care planning, Sheldon has recognized the profound impact of sober living to aid women in long term success in recovery. Her main focus is to provide affordable, effective, and ethical care to women in need. 

Katherine Anderson (Resident Aid & Business Development) She/Her

Kat does this work because she's passionate about helping people turn their lives around. Having been through her own recovery journey, she knows firsthand how tough it can be, and that’s what drives her to help others. She has seen how addiction impacts not just individuals, but also families and communities, and wants to be there to offer support, guidance, and real tools for change. This work means a lot to Kat because it gives people a chance to rebuild their lives. She is grateful to be apart of that process every day.
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Kat provides sober companion services as an additional add-on service. This add-on service includes sober support in high risk situations such as travel, events, daily scheduling, and any situation which may cause cravings or triggers. Sober companions provide a safe lifeline in early recovery and provides support in situations which cause a high risk for relapse. This service comes at an additional fee which the owners will discuss with families and clients; this fee is paid directly to Kat.
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Soheyla Fulwilder, CADAC II Case Manager She/Her

Soheyla Fulwilder, is an addiction counselor, CADAC II and a certified life coach. She completed her studies at UCLA extension after being sober for 2 years. Soheyla changed careers from banking to recovery due to her passion and love for this work. She has been working in this field since 2012. Soheyla believes in paying it forward with love, joy and compassion. Soheyla has a passion for meditation and mindfulness, and she believes with all her heart that her 16 years of recovery and working in this field has been far more rewarding than anything else in her life time. Soheyla lives with an attitude of gratitude, kindness, joy, and fun. She brings that with her everywhere she goes offering a unique experience for the ladies.
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Soheyla provides case management services as an additional add-on service. This add-on service includes two thirty-minute case management sessions a week. Case management is a vital step in helping our ladies transition into happy and productive lives. This service comes at an additional monthly fee, which the owners will discuss with families and clients; this fee is paid directly to Soheyla.
 
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