Our Staff
A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE
SPACE FOR WOMEN TO
RECOVER
ALLIE FARMER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
After 8 years of Operations and Logistics at Avalon Capital Group Inc, Ms. Farmer joined Soledad House in early 2017. Allie is a graduate of the University of Redlands, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. With over 15 years of experience in operations, business management, and workplace dynamics, Allie oversees Soledad House as a whole, exceling at analyzing data to enhance and improve all company functions. Allie is dedicated to helping women achieve recovery from addiction and mental health issues, grow into their divine purpose, and flourish in life spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
Artmiz Bahadori, LMFT
Clinical Director
Ashlee Griebel
Director of Operations
CHANTAL LESSARD
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
LAUREN EISHER, SUDCC II
PROGRAM MANAGER & COUNSELOR
Dr. Alexis Gutierrez-Rafe
Therapist
Dr. Gutierrez-Rafe is a psychological associate experienced in treating anxiety, depression and trauma. She utilizes an integrative approach, incorporating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Competency, and Regulation (ARC). She has experience working for a strength based, relational, attachment focused model. She believes in adapting her approach to best fit the unique presenting needs of each of her clients. Dr. Gutierrez-Rafe enjoys utilizing a strength-based approach that values a strong collaborative relationship with her patients that considers their unique multifaceted backgrounds.
Dr. Gutierrez-Rafe graduated with a BA from the University of California Davis and earned her Doctorate of Psychology from The Wright Institute. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Oakes Children’s Center in San Francisco, CA and a formal post-doctoral residency in the Child and Family Psychology Department at Kaiser Richmond, CA.
TINA MADELYN, LCSW
Therapist
Tina Madelyn is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in psychotherapy and mental health. She received her graduate degree from Hunter College School of Social Work in New York in 2009, where she worked with diverse populations, serving clients from all walks of life experiencing complex trauma. While living in New York, she completed a three-year certificate program to become a Gestalt therapist, which allowed her to develop an experiential and holistic way to work with clients seeking support on their healing journey.
Tina’s approach is humanistic at its core, and through working holistically, can connect with the range of what it means to be human on a healing journey and the impacts of complex trauma. She believes healing is a co-creation and guides others to discover the answers and create new stories of empowerment. While her work has been able to reach many different populations, Tina’s passion and focus is now helping women step further into their empowerment by healing their inner child, recovering from trauma and abuse, developing self-compassion, understanding their generational wounds, healing from addiction, and embracing recovery. Her approach includes incorporating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic experiencing, narrative therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Breathwork.
Tina is also an ordained minister, from The Center for Sacred Studies, created by Elder Jyoti Ma, who founded the Council of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. She completed this two-year ministry program in 2016, which has allowed her to develop a deeper understanding and integration of different spiritual ways of living, ceremony, prayer, healing, shamanism, and spiritual initiations.
Gabriella Gallardo, ASW
Therapist
Gabriella Gallardo is a dedicated bilingual clinician with extensive experience in social work since 2019. She earned her master’s degree in social work and criminology from Florida State University and is currently pursuing licensure to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), expected in 2025. Gabriella has a diverse background serving individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, perinatal and postpartum disorders, substance abuse, and psychosis. Her experience includes leading the adolescent unit of an inpatient psychiatric hospital and working with low-income communities. Gabriella is committed to becoming an eclectic therapist, integrating evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) into her approach. She is dedicated to serving underserved and marginalized populations, tailoring her treatments to meet the unique needs of each client.
Anissa Ayala, AMFT, APCC
Therapist
Anissa is an empathetic and dedicated professional with hands-on experience providing high-quality therapy. With a strong focus on client advocacy and crisis intervention, Anissa is skilled in working with diverse populations, including those with co-occurring substance abuse issues. She is committed to delivering culturally competent care, recognizing the unique challenges faced by individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Anissa’s therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, ensuring that clients with a history of trauma receive the support they need to heal and move forward. She utilizes a client-centered, solution-focused methodology, empowering clients to navigate their challenges and work toward positive outcomes. Anissa offers a holistic approach to treatment, tailoring her techniques to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families.
Anissa earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy with Latinos from Pepperdine University in 2024. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University, awarded in 2017. With a diverse background, Anissa has worked with clients dealing with co-occurring disorders, disordered eating, homelessness, and generational trauma. Her eclectic approach combines various therapeutic modalities to ensure that each client receives personalized and effective care.
Mary Roach, SUDCC
Counselor & Case Manager
Mary is a certified substance use disorder counselor with a passion for helping others find freedom from the desperation and shame cycle that addiction traps us in. She uses both life experience and evidenced based practice to guide women through the process of early recovery and is passionate about trauma-informed, client-centered care.
She discovered her passion for the alcohol and other drug studies program at San Diego City College which has driven her to obtain as much education and understanding of addiction and trauma as possible. She obtained an associate degree in behavioral science with a focus on alcohol and other drug studies and is in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Mary understands that recovery is not a “one-sized fits all process” and collaborates with women suffering from addiction to help them find their own path to recover and is dedicated to continuing her education to learn more about the impact trauma has on women suffering from addiction. Mary’s use of unconditional positive regard and motivational interviewing empowers women to build discrepancies in negative self-talk, find their voices, and build self-efficacy to begin their recovery journey.
DORIAN HUDSON, SUDCC
Counselor
Dorian has a bachelor’s degree from California State University, San Marco in Sociology with an emphasis on family systems. She is currently obtaining her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro Worldwide University and will graduate in fall of 2024. Dorian obtained her Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate from San Diego City College 2014 and was certified in Breathwork in 2021.
Dorian is fiercely passionate in joining with her clients to achieve success in building a life independent of substance use and mental health symptoms. She uses a creative and unique approach with different therapeutic modalities in understanding the diverse needs of her clients. She believes in a whole-body approach with treating maladaptive thoughts, somatic responses, spiritual disconnection, and problematic behaviors. Dorian has 10 years of experience working in the substance use and mental health field. She focuses on empowering women to live a purposeful life. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, running, painting, knitting, yoga, and spending time with her beautiful family.
Tricia Housley, CADC II
Counselor
Karen “KT” Tremain, SUDCC IV
Therapist
Brad Hart, SUDCC
Counselor
Brad earned his Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies from San Diego City College in 2013 and has since accumulated over 12 years of experience in the field. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including active-duty military personnel. In 2024, Brad completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is currently pursuing a graduate program to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
Brad is deeply passionate about educating clients on the recovery process and fostering a comprehensive understanding of addiction. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys writing music, hiking, and bodyboarding along the scenic beaches of San Diego.
Amber McBride
Sound Healer
Amber has acquired over 500 hours of yoga training and certifications including Trauma-Informed Yoga, Yoga of 12 Step Recovery, Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Sound Healing, and Anusara Yoga. She attended Arizona State University and received her degree in Health Sciences, Healthy Lifestyles Coaching. Through sobriety, Amber has stepped into her authentic self, having to feel and accept every emotion, every situation, every thought. She remembers ‘home’, the inner light within herself, within you, connection, community, love, meditation, deep rest, and of course all practices of yoga. Amber continues to remain a student first, a teacher and guide second. Through her teachings and guidance, she hopes to help you find your home inner light too.
Natalie Suppa
Yoga Instructor
BAHAREH MOGHTADAEI, MT-BC
BOARD-CERTIFIED NEUROLOGIC MUSIC THERAPIST
