The people behind your care

Kristi Keelan brings over seven years of experience in the behavioral health field, with a diverse background spanning residential technician roles, sober living management, culinary services in treatment settings, program directing and consulting. Having personally experienced addiction and mental health challenges, Kristi has built a life in recovery that has transformed her relationships, purpose and direction. This lived experience gives her a deep and authentic understanding of the struggles clients face and allows her to lead with empathy, compassion and real-world insight.

Kristi's personal mission is centered on helping every client who walks through her door succeed in treatment and fully receive the gifts that sobriety and recovery have to offer. She is deeply committed to seeing individuals not only stabilize, but truly thrive — becoming the strongest, healthiest and most authentic versions of themselves.

She is dedicated to fostering strong foundations for long-lasting recovery, building a supportive, family-style environment where clients feel safe, understood and empowered to change. Kristi maintains a strong clinical presence, advocating for clients behind the scenes while ensuring care is structured, individualized and effective.

A mother of seven children and grandmother of three, Kristi has a natural ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life. She holds three certificates in addiction counseling — Addictive Disorders Studies, Advanced Skills for Addiction Treatment Counselors, and Community Behavioral Health Worker — and associate degrees in Psychology and Sociology. Kristi is currently pursuing her education on the path to becoming a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

Riley Collins, LMFT, believes that recovery is not simply the absence of substance use or psychiatric symptoms — it is the process of building a life worth living. As Clinical Director of Valiant Behavioral Health, he leads with the conviction that exceptional clinical care is built on authentic relationships, individualized treatment and unwavering accountability.

Riley has dedicated his career to treating individuals with complex substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, helping clients navigate challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and addiction. He is passionate about developing treatment programs that combine evidence-based practices with genuine compassion.

Beyond his work with clients, Riley is committed to cultivating a strong clinical team through mentorship, collaboration and continuous professional development. His leadership philosophy emphasizes clinical integrity, ethical practice and creating a therapeutic environment where both clients and clinicians can thrive.

At Valiant, Riley's mission is simple: to ensure every individual who walks through the door is met with respect, hope and the highest standard of behavioral healthcare.

Dan Aronow, M.D. is a board-certified physician in both internal medicine and addiction medicine. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and has been in the field of addiction medicine for over 14 years.

He did his undergraduate work at UC Berkeley and received his medical degree from Texas Tech University, followed by a residency in internal medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He has taught medical students and residents at Loma Linda University and has given numerous seminars to counselors and therapists on the neurobiology of addiction and how it affects the body.

Dr. Aronow has been the medical director of numerous treatment centers in Southern California in addition to his private practice in Culver City. He is interested in both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction as well as co-occurring disorders and relapse prevention, and is committed to a compassionate approach to helping his patients achieve long-term sobriety and a better quality of life.

My passion for helping others comes from both my professional experience and my personal journey. Having lived a life impacted by addiction, I understand firsthand the pain, loss and struggle that can come with it — but I also know the power of recovery and what it means to rebuild from the ground up.

I know what it feels like to be alone at the lowest point in life, and I also know there is hope, healing and light at the end of that darkness. Change begins when a person becomes willing to take that first step, even when it feels impossible.

I believe every person deserves compassion, respect and the chance to start over, no matter their past. I am also passionate about helping reunite families and restoring relationships that addiction has strained or broken. My goal is to create a safe, honest and supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard and never judged.

Outside of work, I enjoy weight lifting, cooking, watching movies, playing sports, reading and spending time with my wife, son and our dog. I am continuing my education as I work toward becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.