Our Staff
A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE
SPACE FOR WOMEN TO
RECOVER
Our staff is comprised of highly educated and experienced personnel with many years of practical experience working at premier rehabilitation centers.
At Soledad House, we believe every person coming into our program deserves the best possible treatment. Our staff has numerous years of experience working at premier rehabilitation centers, affording our residents the highest level of care possible at our rehab center in California. To learn more about Soledad House, contact us today.
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.
Nadia Zamani, LMFT
Clinical Director
Nadia Zamani, is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, bringing both clinical expertise and thoughtful leadership to her work. She earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego State University and has extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, youth, and families across a variety of clinical settings. Nadia uses a trauma-informed, narrative approach to help clients create meaningful and lasting change. Nadia is bilingual in English and Farsi. As Clinical Director, Nadia is deeply committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive clinical culture that centers ethical care, clinician growth, and positive outcomes for clients.
Ashlee Griebel
Director of Operations
Ashlee has been an integral part of Soledad House since 2016, bringing her devotion and passion for enriching women’s lives in recovery. As an alumnus of Soledad House, she understands the journey firsthand and has utilized her experience to support others both within and outside the organization. With years of commitment and empathy, Ashlee has become a vital pillar of the Soledad House community, embodying the values of compassion and resilience in her work every day.
CHANTAL LESSARD
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Chantal has an unmatched compassion for people in early recovery. She loves being a part of someone’s decision to get sober and remains deeply invested in their journey through treatment and beyond. Chantal passionately carries the message of hope to everyone she helps.
LAUREN EISHER, ACSW & SUDCC II
PROGRAM MANAGER & COUNSELOR
Lauren has over 15 years of experience working in the behavioral health and substance use disorder field. She has held a variety of roles at Soledad House, giving her a well-rounded understanding of treatment and a strong sense of connection and relatability to the women she serves.
Lauren obtained her Alcohol and Other Drug Studies certificate from San Diego City College in 2019 and is certified in the state of California as an SUDCC II. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at the University of Utah and is currently registered in California as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW).
Lauren is passionate about fostering an environment rooted in empowerment, self-worth, community, and healing—elements she believes are essential in the recovery process. She is deeply committed to ensuring the women at Soledad House feel supported, understood, and equipped to meet their needs. Lauren is grateful to walk alongside clients as they begin their journey toward long-term recovery.
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.
Mary Roach, SUDCC III
Counselor & Case Manager
Mary is a counselor who specializes in addiction by guiding women through early recovery with a trauma‑informed, client‑centered approach. She brings a strong foundation in addiction counseling, integrating motivational interviewing, unconditional positive regard, and a deep understanding of how trauma and substance use shape behavior. Mary helps clients break cycles of shame, challenge negative self‑beliefs, and build the confidence needed to sustain meaningful change. With a background in psychology focused on neuroscience and addiction and ongoing graduate studies, she continues to expand her clinical insight while staying grounded in compassionate, practical, and empowering care.
Dorian Hudson, AMFT & SUDCC
Therapist
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.
Dr. James Profitt, LAADC-C
Therapist
Dr. James L. Profit is a highly respected psychologist and addiction specialist with over 20 years of experience in substance use treatment and behavioral health. He has served as a Program Director and Lead Counselor at well-respected treatment centers across Southern California and is known for his clinical expertise. Dr. Profit utilizes a holistic, biopsychosocial, and spiritually informed approach to support meaningful, lasting recovery for the individuals he serves.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Profit is deeply committed to education and mentorship, actively training and supervising emerging counselors in the field. A U.S. Navy veteran, ordained minister, certified interventionist, and published author, he brings a unique blend of discipline, compassion, and insight to his work. His lifelong commitment to service, education, and recovery continues to make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and the broader community.
Victoria Mullett, AMFT
Therapist
Victoria Mullett is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with experience providing trauma-informed, client-centered group and individual therapy in both inpatient behavioral health settings and private practice. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in education with a concentration in Counseling from San Diego State University, as well as a master’s in clinical counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. Her approach integrates evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
With over eight years of experience in the mental health field, Victoria brings a holistic perspective through her background as a certified yoga instructor, incorporating mindfulness and body-based practices into her work. Her approach is also informed by her lived experience, allowing her to connect with clients in a genuine, compassionate, and nonjudgmental way. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals in recovery and helping clients recognize and shift patterns such as codependency, with the goal of fostering self-awareness, balance, and lasting change.
Tricia Housley, CADC II
Counselor
Tricia Housley is a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor with over 19 years of experience in trauma informed substance abuse treatment. She has experience in working with treatment teams, interventions, co-occurring treatment in residential and intensive outpatient programs where she uses Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Models in support of best outcomes. Prior to her time at Soledad House, she worked with Mental Health Systems for over 7 years serving women in the process of reunifying with their children. She currently provides individual and group counseling for women who may struggle with a wide array of psychological, emotional and or substance abuse issues. She specializes trauma and abuse, relationships issues, co-dependency and recovery issues. She believes in a strength based, solution-focused counseling approach to help clients overcome internal struggles and reach their full potential. Tricia is passionate about her work as a counselor, helping others, and values taking the time to explore emotions and relationships in greater depth. Driven by her personal experience and strong desire toward healing, Tricia has dedicated over 19 years of her life to guiding women to live a healthy lifestyle free from alcohol, drugs and trauma. Her personal experience, her strong belief in a life being recovered, restored, reconciled and her passion for helping others reconnect with their families make her an incredible asset to the Soledad House community.
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
Natalie Suppa has nearly a decade of dedicated yoga teaching experience and over 800 hours of Vinyasa training. Her heart and soul are woven into the practice of yoga. She specializes in a variety of yoga styles, including Yin yoga and yoga sculpt, which have the power to transform lives. Natalie believes that yoga is not just a physical exercise; it’s a path to wellness, inner peace, and self-discovery. Yoga is Natalie’s passion, and she is here to share its profound benefits with Soledad House clients. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, she invites all to experience the transformative potential of yoga in their life.
BAHAREH MOGHTADAEI, NMT
BOARD-CERTIFIED NEUROLOGIC MUSIC THERAPIST
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