Our StaffThe Tribal Elders

Nancy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years experience in the field of addiction and co-occuring mental health disorders. She trained under William Glaser in Reality Therapy, a problem-solving, goal-focused treatment approach, and with Salvatore Manuchin in Structural Family Therapy, an outcome-oriented treatment modality. She has written and implemented numerous therapeutic programs for treatment facilities, and as one of Tribe’s Founders was instrumental in designing a unique philosophy and mission.

In creating Tribe, Nancy wanted to combined the best of what she’d learned and witnessed through her career, merging evidence-based treatment approaches with an innovative treatment philosophy addressing the chronic, rather than acute, nature of addiction and mental health disorders. Tribe is a place where treatment meets every client where he or she is. Her holistic approach includes therapies that best support the whole person within the family system, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to reduce cravings and facilitate a more comfortable and focused recovery, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) for anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, Dialectical (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), along with Mindfulness training, Neurofeedback, and Sound Baths.

With her authentic personality, unique sense of humor, and direct communication style, Nancy has helped thousands of addicts and their families find hope during times of trauma, grief, and loss, when families are devastated by addiction and mental illness.

Dr. Samantha Schlossmann holds a MA and Psy.D in Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College in Los Angeles, and joined Tribe as Clinical Director in 2018. Specializing in trauma and neurobiology, she brings strong academic training and practical experience to Tribe’s mental health and addiction programs. Dr. Schlossmann began her career in 2002, working in dual diagnosis treatment facilities from the ground up. This work gave her unique insight into the needs of clients within treatment programs, as well as informing her future practical and academic direction. Using the deeply restorative work of EMDR and Somatic Experiencing – treatments that when combined offer a better way to understand and treat complicated patients – she is uniquely skilled in assisting patients learn how to uncover their own natural resilience, and to reconnect to the self-regulatory skills they need to live a full and authentic life.

Laura has a client-centered approach that utilizes mindfulness, experiential, and cognitive behavioral methods to help you address compulsive behaviors, addiction, mental health, emotional, and relationship issues with increased awareness and compassion.

She is experienced in working with individuals with co-occurring disorders of substance abuse and mental health issues using a family systems approach. Laura specializes in treating mood disorders, chronic pain, and anxiety disorders, and can help you improve your quality of life and enhance your relationships with loved ones. She also offers transitional support coaching for individuals who have been in residential treatment or transitional living. Laura provides assessments to help you evaluate your strengths and weaknesses and teach you relapse prevention skills while you transition to a new, healthier, and more balanced lifestyle. She has a warm, direct, supportive manner, which assists clients in achieving optimal growth and positive change.

Melissa MacNeill, a retired US Navy veteran with a Master’s degree in Nursing, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Tribe. She brings over thirty years experience in healthcare to Tribe, from administering anti-craving medications and demystifying complex drug interactions to instructing clients in holistic pain management techniques and facilitating educational groups. Melissa assists the Clinical Director in administering Tribe’s Medication Assisted Treatment protocols for opioid and alcohol dependent clients, facilitating more comfortable and focused recovery and improving client outcomes.

Staci has a BS in Psychology from California State University at Northridge, and is a CAADE intern. As Program Manager in Tribe’s Intensive Outpatient Program, Staci insures is an empathetic and enthusiastic advocate for the needs of Tribe’s clients. Her experience includes managing housing staff and working with clients in dual diagnosis treatment facilities.

Emily received her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management from Babson College in Wellesley, MA. After working in finance in New York City, she moved to California to follow her passion for marketing and event planning. Emily found her Tribe, and as an Alumni is now Tribe’s Social Media Coordinator.

Melanie has been working in the field of mental health and substance use disorders since 2008, and is working towards a Master’s in Family Therapy at California State University at Northridge. She specializes in Neuro-linguistic Programming. Melanie has been a Group Facilitator at Tribe since 2017.

Delfina San Miguel is a retired federal corrections officer and has worked in the substance use field since 2003. She holds an Associate’s degree in criminal justice from Long Beach Community College and is working on her CAADE certification. Delfina brings strong client care skills to The Orchard, where she has found the sweet spot between maintaining orderly stability and a deeply compassionate environment where clients find self-worth, value, and safety. Delfina believes that “sometimes we just need someone beside us, even if we have to scrape our knees a few more times.” Most evenings you’ll find her cooking up something yummy for the guys in The Orchard’s kitchen.

John Garcia is a certified Drug and Alcohol counselor(CATC1) and works with our clients at The Orchard men’s structured house. He has an AA degree in Communications, Addiction Disorders and Sociology, and will be graduating from California State University at Channel Islands in May with a BA in Sociology. John is also an honorably discharged veteran of the Navy and has been sober for ten years. With an outsize heart, he brings structure and compassion to the men of Tribe. John is bi-lingual and has worked closely with persons afflicted with dual diagnosis disorders.

Cecilia has had a lifetime of personal experience with substance abuse. This has given her the exceptional ability to keep calm in the face of an emergency. She was born to an addictive mother and, she herself, was born addicted as a result. Cecilia watched her mother and sisters continue to struggle with substance abuse while maintaining her sobriety throughout her life. It has given her a unique prospective and understanding of recovering addicts and their struggles. Cecilia developed important skills in dealing with addiction that allowed her to have compassion and insight toward the clients which creates a very calm, trusting and relaxing atmosphere. As a Recovery Specialist, Cecilia brings an important set of life skills to the Tribe transitional living home that is needed for the successful recovery of the clients.

As Co-founder and CEO, Dan oversees Tribe’s management and growth. He has worked for three decades in the computer software industry in multiple roles, most recently in Software Engineering Management leading various cross-functional product development teams, planning product strategy and direction, improving quality assurance, and ensuring excellent client support. Dan has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems.

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