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Program Director
Misty Ashby is the Program Director at Asana Recovery, where she provides program leadership and operational oversight across treatment services. With nearly two decades of experience in substance use treatment and human services, Misty is responsible for supporting clinical integrity, staff development, and individualized recovery programming.
Outside of her professional role, Misty values balance and connection through attending punk rock concerts, spending time at amusement parks with her son, and enjoying life with her family and their pug, Monchi. She remains actively involved in community outreach efforts supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, continuing her lifelong commitment to service and advocacy.
Misty Ashby is the Program Director at Asana Recovery, where she provides program leadership and operational oversight across substance abuse treatment services. With nearly two decades of experience in the human services and addiction treatment fields, Misty is responsible for supporting clinical integrity, staff development, and individualized recovery programming across multiple levels of care.
As a senior leader, Misty helps guide treatment delivery for individuals with complex needs, including those seeking dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. Her leadership emphasizes ethical care, accountability, and individualized recovery pathways that support long-term stability and meaningful outcomes.
Misty’s professional background spans nearly every level of the recovery continuum, giving her a comprehensive understanding of clinical operations, program development, and team leadership. She supports the use of evidence-based therapies such as CBT within treatment programming, working in close collaboration with licensed clinicians to ensure care remains structured, patient-centered, and clinically appropriate.
In addition to outpatient services, Misty brings extensive experience across higher levels of care, including residential treatment programs. Her leadership is informed by both professional expertise and lived experience, having personally navigated addiction and homelessness. This perspective strengthens her commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care while maintaining appropriate professional and clinical boundaries.
Beyond treatment settings, Misty has held leadership roles within homeless services, including serving as Program Manager of the Huntington Beach Navigation Center, a 174-bed facility supporting adults experiencing homelessness. This work deepened her understanding of the intersection between substance use, mental health, housing instability, and sustainable recovery support.
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