Dr Shari Corbitt

Featured in VoyageLA: Awakenings Founder Dr. Shari Corbitt

Dr. Shari Corbitt, founder and Clinical Director of Awakenings Treatment Center, was featured in the May 26, 2025, issue of VoyageLA Magazine.

In this in-depth interview, Dr. Corbitt shares her deeply personal journey—from her early professional experiences as a clinical psychologist to her bold decision to establish a truly integrative treatment center. A treatment center that focuses on trauma, mental health, chronic pain, and addiction. Her story is without a doubt inspiring, but also a powerful reminder of how purpose-driven work can impact lives in meaningful and lasting ways.

What sets Dr. Corbitt apart is her unwavering commitment to treating the whole person. At Awakenings, care is never one-size-fits-all. Instead, treatment is tailored using a unique combination of evidence-based practices, advanced neuroscience, and holistic healing approaches.

The goal? To specifically help each client heal from the inside out, in mind, body, and spirit.

In the interview, Dr. Corbitt also discusses:

  • The challenges of founding and growing a women-led treatment center in a male-dominated field
  • Why trauma-informed care is essential to effective healing
  • Her philosophy on what makes recovery sustainable
  • How her team empowers clients to reclaim their lives through compassionate, individualized support

Read the full feature here:
https://voyagela.com/interview/exploring-life-business-with-dr-shari-corbitt-of-awakenings-treatment-center

A true visionary, Dr. Corbitt’s passion for healing and commitment to innovation continue to shape the future of trauma and addiction recovery.

About Shari Corbitt

Dr. Shari Corbitt is a distinguished clinical psychologist with an enduring commitment to enhancing the mental well-being of individuals and communities. Holding a Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D), she has amassed a wealth of experience and expertise, making her a trusted authority in the field of mental health. As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Corbitt has provided compassionate and evidence-based therapy to countless clients. Her areas of specialization range from cannabis-induced psychosis and mood disorders to anxiety, and chronic pain, as it relates to PTSD and trauma, as well as stress-related conditions. She is widely recognized for her empathetic approach, creating a safe and supportive space for clients to embark on their healing journeys. Dr. Corbitt founded Awakenings Treatment Center to provide cutting-edge treatment for individuals suffering from substance abuse disorders, as well as related emotional difficulties. Optimal wellness is the goal for every client. She lives in gratitude each day for her own recovery, which she enjoys one day at a time.