Camille Hildebrand
CEO/Founder

Camille Hildebrand is a San Francisco Bay Area native and the Founder and CEO of Avery Lane, a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization serving women struggling with substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and co-occurring conditions. With more than 15 years of combined personal and professional experience in recovery and behavioral health, Camille has dedicated her career to helping women build meaningful, lasting lives in recovery.

Prior to founding Avery Lane, Camille worked in a variety of roles within gender-specific treatment programs, gaining extensive experience in addiction treatment, recovery support, operations, and program development. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal recovery journey, she created Avery Lane with a vision of providing exceptional, individualized care in a safe and supportive environment where women can heal, grow, and thrive.

Under Camille’s leadership, Avery Lane has grown into a comprehensive continuum of care that includes detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient services, and specialized mental health programming. She remains deeply committed to ensuring that every individual who enters treatment is met with compassion, dignity, and the belief that long-term recovery is possible.

Camille graduated Summa Cum Laude from Dominican University of California with a degree in Psychology. During her time at Dominican, she received multiple academic honors and was awarded the university’s Thesis Award for her research on women’s birthing experiences. She is passionate about lifelong learning and professional development, continually pursuing opportunities to expand her knowledge and strengthen the quality of care provided through Avery Lane.

In addition to her work in behavioral healthcare, Camille is actively involved in community outreach and education. She regularly shares her recovery story with students and community organizations throughout Marin County, helping to promote substance use prevention, reduce stigma, and inspire hope for those affected by addiction and mental health challenges.

Today, Camille continues to advocate for women’s recovery, trauma-informed care, and increased access to high-quality behavioral health services, while leading Avery Lane’s mission of transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based treatment.

David E. Smith, MD, DFASAM, FAACT
Medical Director

Dr. Smith is recognized as a national leader in addiction medicine, the psychopharmacology of drugs, new research strategies in the management of drug abuse problems, and the treatment of adolescent substance abuse. He is the founder of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics of San Francisco and has been honored as one of the “Best Doctors in America”. Dr. Smith is a distinguished fellow and past president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, past president of the California Society of Addiction Medicine, past medical director for the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, and past medical director for the California Collaborative Center for Substance Abuse Policy Research. Current appointments include chair of addiction medicine for Alta Mira Treatment Centers and medical director for Center Point. Dr. Smith is also an adjunct professor at the University of California, San Francisco.

Adriana Popescu, PhD
Clinical Director

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a licensed clinical psychologist, addiction specialist, and empowerment coach with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. After majoring in psychology at Dartmouth College, she received her MA and PhD from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, a program that takes a holistic approach to the training of psychotherapists, teaching them how to help clients self-actualize and reach their greatest potential. In addition, she completed a year of studies at the Boulder School of Massage Therapy, where she was first introduced to alternative forms of healing and the idea that any problem or illness has physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual components that all need to be addressed in order to facilitate healing.

Adriana is a certified hypnotherapist, Access Consciousness® Facilitator, and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) Practitioner. She has found that Energy Psychology provides incredibly powerful tools to identify and eliminate the deep-rooted causes of suffering and distress. She has many years of experience with and is a designated trainer of BSFF (Be Set Free Fast), having written her dissertation on this modality and worked closely with its creator. She discovered all these methods through her own quest for health and wellness, suffering with Lyme disease and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for 17 years before healing herself and becoming symptom-free.

Adriana developed her specialty in treating addictions and co-occurring disorders over 19 years at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, where she managed the Adult Substance Abuse Program, as director of outpatient services at Marin Services for Women, and director of outpatient services at Alta Mira Recovery Programs. She has also been a consultant and facilitated groups for a number of programs in the Bay Area, in addition to training counselors in the Chemical Dependency Studies program at Cal State East Bay.

Adriana has contributed to a number of books and book chapters, including TJ Woodward’s Conscious Being Workbook and The Conscious Recovery Method™ Workbook, both of which she co-authored with him. Adriana also has a private practice in San Francisco and travels around the world coaching and facilitating transformational and empowering workshops. She loves bringing the most innovative and effective tools to her work with participants and programs, empowering people to overcome their perceived limitations, release their self-judgments, and discover the brilliance within – creating a life of infinite possibilities.

Jade Dolcini
Executive Director

Jade has been dedicated to the field of addiction treatment since 2021, bringing both professional expertise and personal insight as someone in long-term recovery. She has worked in adolescent addiction and mental health treatment, gaining valuable experience across both large-scale facilities and smaller, more intimate programs. Known for her empathetic approach, Jade enjoys building genuine connections with individuals on their path to recovery. Her passion lies in empowering others to overcome challenges and find hope, drawing on her own journey to inspire and support those she serves.

Haley Lynn, MSW
Director of Admissions

Haley Lynn holds a Master’s in Social Welfare (MSW) from the University of Kansas and has over ten years of experience working in the behavioral health field. While completing her Master’s degree, she spent time at multiple universities in Ireland studying Addiction. Throughout her career, she has worked in community, hospital, and residential treatment based settings. Haley has personally and professionally witnessed the positive impact treatment can have on one’s life. She is passionate about connecting people to the right care at the right time while providing a safe, empathetic ear for clients and families alike.

Sheryl Cohen, BA
Operations Manager

Sheryl Cohen is a Marin County native. Sheryl earned her Bachelor of Science degree from San Francisco State University in 2016 in Health Education, focusing on Community-Based Public Health and Women’s Health Issues. Sheryl completed an internship at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine where her interest in mental health and holistic health grew. Sheryl was also a Health Educator for two years providing comprehensive health education, including mental health and drug and alcohol abuse, in Title-I high schools across the Bay Area. Sheryl has been with Avery Lane since the beginning, serving our clients with compassionate and inviting care. She makes sure each client feels comfortable and safe to fully immerse themselves in their healing. She has a great passion for helping others and brings dedication and hard work to the Avery Lane team.

Dr. Bobby Singh
Medical Director

As a Stanford-trained Addiction Medicine physician, Bobby Singh, MD brings both clinical expertise and personal insight into his work with individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

Throughout his life, Dr. Singh has witnessed the profound impact of addiction on those close to him. While his medical training provided a strong foundation in the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders, it was these personal experiences that shaped his commitment to compassionate, individualized, and long-term recovery care.

During his training at Stanford and throughout his career, Dr. Singh developed a deep appreciation for the importance of structure, continuity, and therapeutic engagement in achieving sustained sobriety. He believes that effective treatment extends beyond detoxification and must address the emotional, psychological, and behavioral components of recovery.

Dr. Singh is dedicated to providing thoughtful, hands-on medical care, working closely with each individual to ensure safe stabilization, appropriate medication management, and ongoing support throughout the recovery process.

He believes that recovery is always possible with the right tools, support, and environment—and that every individual deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life with clarity, purpose, and stability.

Judit Colbert, LMFT

Judit is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma treatment, eating disorders and addiction. Judit earned her master of science degree in counseling psychology at the Dominican University of California. Before joining the Avery Lane Team, Judit worked as a Primary Therapist and Clinical Supervisor at various settings, including addiction treatment centers, community clinics and private practice. In her role as a Lead Primary Therapist Judit focuses on helping clients heal from traumas through getting unstuck and rediscovering their true selves. Judit’s approach is trauma focused, compassionate and strength based. When working with clients Judit combines evidenced based interventions with mindful, spiritual and somatic techniques to help clients embrace their inner power.

Some of her clinical trainings include EMDR, Brainspotting, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and the treatment of eating disorders through the Big Hearted Embodiment Model.

To keep life balanced Judit enjoys travelling, watching sports, cooking and long walks with her dog, Bruno.

Elisa Reubens, LMFT
Primary Therapist

Elisa received her MS in counseling psychology from Dominican University in 1997 and joined the Avery Lane Team in 2023. She began her behavioral health career working with underserved children, families, and couples. Inspired by her own journey in sobriety, Elisa decided to transition into treating people working to overcome their struggles with alcohol and substance use.

Elisa employs a litany of therapeutic techniques including Mindfulness, CBT and Motivational Interviewing, Brainspotting, DBT Skills and Internal Family Systems to foster the changes necessary for sustained recovery. She prides herself on modeling healthy communication, radical compassion, and
acceptance for her patients and draws tremendous satisfaction from witnessing their growth and transformations. Her warm personality and understanding of family dynamics have always made her an invaluable asset to clients and teammates alike.

As a born and raised Bay Area native, Elisa enjoys living, working, and raising her family in the area where she grew up. When not working, she likes to be outdoors, fishing, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

Chrissy Cavasinni
Primary Therapist

Chrissy Cavasinni is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience supporting women healing from substance use disorders, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and challenging family dynamics. Her background in community-based mental health and intensive treatment settings has strengthened her understanding of complex clinical needs and the importance of individualized, compassionate care.

Chrissy’s approach is warm, collaborative, creative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change occurs when women feel deeply understood while also being supported in taking honest, values-aligned action. She draws from Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, expressive arts, family systems, and energy psychology. Chrissy is especially passionate about helping women understand the deeper functions of their behaviors, develop self-compassion, reconnect with their authentic selves, and build lives that feel purposeful and sustainable beyond treatment.

Summer Lan Franco

MA, MFT-t, Primary Therapist

Summer Lan Franco loves working with people to facilitate recovery from substance use disorders, disordered eating, mental health issues and complex trauma. She earned her BS in Nutrition and Food Science from California State University Chico and MS in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University of California. She has worked in community-based and private practice settings. Her approach is personable and sincere. Summer believes in helping people rediscover their true selves by uncovering barriers that stand in the way. Her warmth and earnest interest in others’ wellbeing are always present in the work she does with people seeking help. She has experience with trauma recovery, substance abuse recovery, codependency, family issues, disordered eating, treatment for anxiety and depression, and working with personality disorders.

Jaime Tschirki SUDRC
Clinical Case Manager

Jaime Tschirki is a dedicated Clinical Case Manager with over four years of experience supporting women on their recovery journeys. A graduate of Santa Rosa Junior College, she graduated at the top of her class and holds certificates in Addiction Studies and Mental Health Advocacy. Combining her professional training with her own lived experience in long-term recovery, Jaime brings compassion, empathy, authenticity, and a straightforward approach that helps clients feel supported while being held accountable in their healing process.

As a Clinical Case Manager, Jaime works closely with clients to coordinate individualized treatment plans, provide ongoing support, assist with discharge planning, and connect women with the resources they need to build sustainable recovery. She has extensive knowledge of community resources and continuing care options, including PHP, IOP, sober living, therapy, psychiatry, and recovery support services. Jaime believes that every woman deserves to be seen, heard, and treated with compassion, and she is passionate about helping clients rediscover their strengths, overcome barriers, and create lives filled with hope, purpose, and lasting recovery.

Isabelle Lamar
Case Manager

Isabelle has been working in the field of addiction treatment since 2021, bringing both personal and professional experience to her role as a Case Manager at Avery Lane. She built her career from the ground up, beginning in detox and earning her way into women’s residential treatment through years of deeply hands-on work. She holds a RADT credential and continues to grow her clinical knowledge as a psychology student at San Francisco State University.

What drives her most is watching the light come back into someone’s eyes as they begin to heal and getting them excited about the life waiting for them on the other side. She approaches every client with genuine care, meeting them where they are and walking alongside them as they discover that a life overflowing with joy, grounded in purpose, and more beautiful than they could have ever imagined is truly possible. She believes that a full, intentional life in recovery is not only possible but worth building, and she brings that belief into everything she does.

Outside of work, Isabelle enjoys spending time with loved ones, hiking, and practicing an intentional and mindful way of life.

Steph Rothman, Ph.D
Clinical Director

Steph Rothman, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from San Francisco’s California School of Professional Psychology in 2017. She provided clinical psychotherapy services in dual-diagnosis residential and outpatient treatment programs as a primary therapist before transitioning to the role of Clinical Director at Avery Lane’s new mental health program in 2023. In her present role at Avery Lane, Dr. Rothman is committed to fostering an ever-evolving community of women helping women work to stabilize and grow through severe mental illness, trauma, and substance use disorders. She’s also a mother, a long-distance runner, and a forager of fungi.

Joy Nickinson, AMFT
Primary Therapist

Joy loves listening to people and sitting with them as they learn to listen to and sit with themselves. Her approach to therapy is realistic, curious, and rooted in acceptance.

Joy holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from CIIS. Much of her professional and personal life has centered on supporting babies, children, and families. She especially values working in residential treatment because it creates space for deep relational work and meaningful connection.

Her clinical approach draws from relational, existential, psychodynamic, and developmental frameworks, along with coping-skills based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT. Her work is primarily collaborative and creative, with a strong focus on present-moment experiential work. That process often opens the door to CPT and trauma-informed therapy when appropriate.

Outside of her work as a therapist, Joy’s current favorite pastimes are being a mom and relaxing at home.

Shawnee Deist
Primary Therapist

Shawnee is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who feels honored to help women navigate life’s challenges with greater self-understanding, self-compassion, and resilience. She has experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, personality disorders, codependency, relationship difficulties, and the lasting impact of difficult family dynamics. She believes healing happens through a combination of insight, connection, and learning practical tools that support lasting change.

As a Primary Therapist in residential treatment, Shawnee strives to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen, supported, and safe enough to explore both their struggles and their strengths. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and authentic, blending curiosity, compassion, and gentle accountability. She believes that healing does not require perfection, and that growth is often supported by equal measures of courage, self-compassion, and laughter. While she deeply respects the seriousness of the work, she also believes that humor, levity, and moments of genuine human connection can be an important part of the healing process.

A Marin County native, Shawnee earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Irvine, and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Dominican University of California. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, hiking, cooking, spending time in nature, and connecting with family and friends.

Farrah Macci
Case Manager

Farrah Macci is a case manager, mixed-media artist, and poet native to the South Florida area. Here, she began working in the field of addiction recovery and became certified as behavioral health technician and therapeutic art life coach.

Farrah moved to the Bay Area in 2023 and is currently a counseling graduate student at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. Farrah has been involved with community-building and service work for Buddhist-based recovery programs for over five years.

Farrah also volunteers for a few non-profit organizations that hold communal offerings for people to explore the conversation of death and dying and embracing grief and loss. Farrah’s life experiences and journey towards healing have aligned her on the path to study psychology, work with grief, weave her personal practice of meditation and mindfulness into her work, and utilize art and poetry to help herself and others to attain psychological and spiritual health and well-being.

Patricia Utley
Director of Finance

Patricia is a seasoned accounting and finance professional known for innovative thinking, process improvements and commitment to excellence. With a diverse background including real estate, construction, solar development and holistic health, she made the decision to join Avery Lane in February 2023.

Throughout her career, Patricia has demonstrated strong leadership and the ability to understand the needs of not only the company but the team. She fosters collaborative environments where teams are empowered to grow and succeed both professionally and personally.

Outside of work, Patricia enjoys dabbling in the kitchen, spending time with close friends, long weekends at the coast and quiet time at home with a good book.

Jennifer Koreen
Admissions Counselor

Jennifer Koreen is our dedicated Admissions Counselor at Avery Lane Recovery Center, specializing in helping individuals on their journey to recovery. With a personal connection to the recovery process and 10 years of experience in communications, Jennifer brings a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to her role.

Having experienced her own recovery journey, Jennifer understands the challenges and triumphs that come with seeking help and embarking on a path towards healing. Her personal experience allows her to connect with individuals on a deeper level and provide genuine empathy and support.

With a warm and welcoming personality, Jennifer creates a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals seeking assistance. She approaches each interaction with compassion, actively listening to their stories and providing guidance tailored to their unique needs.

Jennifer’s passion lies in helping women navigate the recovery process. She recognizes the specific challenges that women face and is committed to empowering them to reclaim their lives and find strength in their journey towards sobriety.

In addition to her personal experience, Jennifer brings a wealth of communications experience to her role. With a background in the field, she possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, allowing her to effectively convey information, answer questions, and provide guidance to those seeking help.

As an Admissions Counselor, Jennifer is dedicated to working closely with individuals and their families to navigate the admissions process smoothly. She ensures that each person receives the care and resources they need to embark on their recovery journey with confidence and hope.

Jane James
Admissions Coordinator

Jane James is an Admissions Coordinator at Avery Lane with over five years of experience in the field. She earned her B.S. in Biobehavioral Health from Pennsylvania State University Park and has worked with both adolescents and adults navigating mental health and addiction challenges.

Drawing on her experience working directly with individuals at various stages of recovery, Jane understands the importance of creating a welcoming and supportive environment from the very first interaction. She is passionate about helping prospective clients feel safe, comfortable, and informed as they explore treatment options.

Jane believes that a positive first experience can set the foundation for meaningful change and long-term success in recovery. She values honesty, motivation, and compassionate communication, and strives to ensure that every individual feels heard, respected, and supported throughout the admissions process.

Judith Simmons
Operations Manager

Judith is dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journeys. With firsthand experience in addiction and sobriety since 2018, Judith has worked in the addiction field since 2020, bringing lived and professional experience to her role. Judith strives to establish a safe and judgement free environment, fostering a culture of respect, dignity, and empowerment for our clients. Passionate about providing compassionate and effective care, she is currently pursuing her education to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to further support individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.

Rosa Larsen, MBA
Insurance Biller

Rosa Larsen has been in the mental health arena since 1999 as a Health Insurance Subrogation Compliance professional with an in-depth understanding of California Health and Safety Codes, Title 28 Regulations, California Insurance Codes, Title 42, Social Security Act and ERISA 29 CFR. She is an accomplished Financial, Business and Operations professional with extensive experience successfully integrating human capital development, training, and health claims regulatory compliance with solid financial management.

Rosa is a Doctoral Candidate in Industrial Psychology/Organizational Leadership and has an MBA as well as a BSBA. Rosa is an active mentor to many professionals within the same arena and is constantly training and developing their skills, as a passion.

Amaryae Hines
Operations Supervisor

With years of experience in addiction treatment, an educational background in psychology, and a deep commitment to supporting women in their recovery journeys Amaryae serves as the Operations Supervisor. In this role, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring seamless coordination between clinical staff, support teams, and administrative departments. Amaryae is passionate about creating a nurturing, empowering environment where women can thrive both emotionally and physically.

Amaryae works closely with the leadership team to optimize processes, improve client outcomes, and maintain the highest standards of care. Amaryae’s strong organizational skills, coupled with her understanding of the unique challenges faced by women in recovery, contribute to the healing environment at Avery lane.

Outside of work, Amaryae is dedicated to creating sober, safe, spaces at events such as concerts, festivals and conferences. Further strengthening her ability to relate to and support our clients.

The Avery Lane Team

The best of the best in women’s addiction and mental health treatment

The true effectiveness of a treatment center is hinged on the excellence of the professionals delivering the support and services. At our very inception, the goal of our founder was to assemble the best of the best in women’s addiction and mental health treatment. Today, this fully integrated dream team of clinical and support staff is motivated and inspired by one simple idea; to provide the best possible care for the women they serve.

Our team includes renowned PhD-level therapists, medical doctors, and psychiatrists, as well as licensed marriage and family therapists, registered nurses, case managers, and recovery counselors. Even our nutritionist and chefs are the best at what they do, are integrally involved with each participant, and bring a spirit of creativity, inventiveness and caring to each balanced meal they prepare.

Every member of the Avery Lane team is a consummate professional, extremely hands-on, and operates in an open, non-stratified environment where every voice is heard and where ideas, opinions, and recommendations are valued and form the basis of continual improvement in our ever-evolving program.