Colt Gordon, MSW

Clinical Case Manager
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Colt is a Clinical Case Manager and Primary Therapist at Roots.  Growing up, Colt’s family battled with addiction and mental illness.  After high school, Colt quickly joined the Marine Corps.  And he served on three deployments (Iraq, Korea, and Southeast Asia). Throughout his service, Colt secretly struggled with a debilitating eating disorder, depression, and suicidal thoughts.  After being honorably discharged, his symptoms became so debilitating that he experienced homelessness. But everything changed for Colt when he resolved to receive professional help through the VA. Here he dedicated himself to do whatever it took to fully recover.  And while in treatment, Colt was given the opportunity to lead a group therapy session; at that moment, he found his calling.  He has since been awarded Student Employee of the Year as a Mental Health Peer Educator, received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from UCLA, and his master’s degree in social work from USC. 

Colt focuses on valuing clients as credible sources of their own experiences, to support what is working and to challenge what is not; and ultimately, to allow the client to teach him how he can be most effective with them. A client’s diagnosis and a clinician’s treatment modality does matter; however, it needs to be rooted in the most essential therapeutic factor. That is, the creation and maintenance of a genuine relationship.  

Colt specializes in eating disorders, veterans, and substance abuse. 

Love | Connect | Inspire | Thrive

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“I am so grateful to be an alumni of Roots. Roots took me from my darkest of places, to the brightest and most beautiful part of life I've ever lived. They genuinely care about their clients. You will not be a number or a paycheck here. After discharging in February, I still receive help and words of wisdom whenever needed. Roots helped me battle things I'd been struggling with for over 14 years and finally put them behind me. I love roots with all my heart, and always will.”

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“Just got 365 days sober today all thanks to these people at Roots. And saved my marriage.”

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“It's great to see such a high quality of care program in Long Beach! The entire staff shows great care and compassion for their clients. The therapists are among the best around. Their admissions and case management is compassionate and driven to help you succeed! If your looking for help with trauma or substance abuse, this is the place for help!”

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“Very serene setting, you feel right at home when you walk in. The staff are super nice and really care about their clients.”

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“The most compassionate and knowledgeable staff! Roots Through Recovery offers the best addiction care and treatment available. They use multiple disciplines to cater to a wide variety of clients. Music therapy, art therapy....you name it, Roots has it! Do yourself a kindness and check them out. You'll be glad you did.”