When you think of going to rehab, you probably think about staying at a center for weeks or months. There's detox, therapy, and you spend every minute focused on getting better. For a lot of people, this is the reality of receiving treatment,
Women who struggle with addiction are at increased risk for developing co-occurring disorders. In order to understand why, one must first understand the intricate relationship between addiction and mental health among women. It's vital to shed light on the factors that contribute to
All people go through ups and downs in life. There are periods of happiness and periods of sadness. However, grief is something else entirely. It's an arduous process that can last years in some cases, which is a hard reality to face. The
There are many tried-and-true therapeutic interventions for addiction and mental health conditions. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) have a mountain of research supporting their efficacy. However, new therapy modalities that aren't yet widely accepted can be just as
Individuals struggling with mental health or substance abuse problems are highly encouraged to participate in a professional treatment program to secure and sustain recovery. Many individuals who accept their need for help, however, willingly leave their treatment plans in the hands of treatment
One of the greatest hurdles we may ever have to overcome is the one that stands in the way of accepting help and getting treatment. However, it is also often the most satisfying. After all, what is life without overcoming challenges? As the
In California and across the country, there are plenty of recovery centers doing great work to set people on a better path. When we started Avery Lane, we wanted to be different. We saw a need for women to have a safe and
Trauma and substance use disorder (SUD) are known to be linked. The connection has been studied in veterans who endured trauma during war, and it's been found that traumatic experiences highly increase the chance of future substance misuse, abuse, and dependence. However, trauma
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.
Alaina Dunér is a Sonoma County native. She studied sociology and outdoor adventure programming for two years at Loyola University of New Orleans and Warren Wilson College. In 2016 Alaina was on a recreational skydive and had a crash landing that resulted in her fracturing multiple vertebrae in her spine. Since her accident, Alaina has emersed herself in understanding the nuances and complexities of health and spirituality. She is passionate about supporting clients through Reiki and Sound. Since taking a pause from university, Alaina has become a certified Reiki Master Teacher in the Tibetan Usui system, an Ayurvedic yoga instructor, a health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and a trauma informed sound facilitator. At the end of 2022 Alaina will attend Southern Utah University to complete her bachelor’s in aerospace and aviation with an emphasis on rotary flight.
Sunnie has worked within the field of Energy Psychology for over 20 years and has been trained in a number of healing modalities, including EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Access Consciousness. She has been using the tools of Access Consciousness for 23 years, teaching classes and working with clients using various hands-on energy body work techniques. She specializes working with clients who have symptoms of PTSD and assisting in clearing where trauma is stored in the body.
Sunnie brings her personal experience with trauma healing as well as her kind and
caring energy to support the ladies interested in working with other healing modalities
at Avery Lane.
Nicole Collins entered the field of healing after receiving her BA from Colorado State University
in Human Services, which led her to work in domestic violence. Following her beliefs and
passion in the body-mind-spirit connection and the Intelligence of the Self-healing power, she
got her MS from Touro University in Vallejo. She believes that addiction, alcoholism,
depression, the things that push against your joy, calm, serenity, and sense of security, are
powerful and baffling. Still, there is something unique inside of you that is ready to push back
against it all. The fear, anxiety, depression, and trauma that press against your head and chest
are real, but they should not define you. She feels her role is to help you find the resources
within to overcome the challenges and suffering that life may bring. She specializes in trauma,
substance abuse, LGBTQIA+ community, matters of belonging, helping individuals heal in their
relationships within themselves. In your work together, she will meet you where you are and
support you in reacquainting you, with all parts of yourself, including your inherent wisdom.
Erin is a Registered Alcohol Drug Technician, Certified Recovery Coach, and Certified Clinical
Trauma Specialist-A (Trauma and Addiction). She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology and Addiction Studies at Aspen University. Through her personal experience with
alcohol addiction and recovery, Erin was inspired to support others on their recovery journeys.
She brings kindness, compassion, and encouragement to her work at Avery Lane. Erin lives in
Sonoma County with her husband and their two adventurous children.
is a Mendocino County native. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Sonoma State University in 2014 and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University. She has been a Recovery Counselor at Avery Lane since October, 2021, and works from a trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and humanistic lens. She has had a desire towards helping others since she was young and looks forward to working with you as you transition your life into one where you are thriving and proud to be living.