Meet the Team
The People Behind Your Recovery
Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, nurses, and counselors brings decades of combined experience — and a shared commitment to treating every client with dignity, expertise, and compassion.
Leadership
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Daniel SmarioAddiction Counselor
Owner & Program Director
Founder of Reggie’s Recovery Center, Daniel oversees every aspect of program operations and client care. His personal experience and professional dedication shape the compassionate, dignity-first culture that defines everything we do.
Medical Team
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Dr. Eric ChegouriMD
Medical Director
Provides comprehensive medical oversight for all clients, including detox protocols, medication management, and dual-diagnosis evaluation. Board-certified with extensive experience in addiction medicine.
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Jennifer ReimPA-C
Board-Certified Physician Assistant
Board-certified physician assistant providing medical assessments, ongoing care, and medication management for clients in detox and residential treatment.
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Shivali DavePA-C
Board-Certified Physician Assistant
Board-certified physician assistant working alongside our Medical Director to deliver attentive, evidence-based medical care throughout every phase of treatment.
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Victor HillaertAPRN
Advanced Practice Nurse
Delivers advanced nursing care, conducts clinical assessments, and supports medication-assisted treatment plans alongside our Medical Director.
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Diana ShatsRN
Registered Nurse
Provides 24/7 nursing care during medical detox and residential treatment, ensuring every client’s safety and comfort throughout their stay.
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Meledit DavtyanRN
Registered Nurse
Part of our round-the-clock nursing team, Meledit monitors vitals, administers medications, and provides hands-on bedside care to clients in detox and residential.
Clinical & Therapy Team
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Riley CollinsLMFT
Clinical Director
As Clinical Director, Riley oversees our entire therapy program, supervises our clinical team, and ensures every client receives an individualized, evidence-based treatment plan rooted in family systems and trauma-informed care.
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William DaviesAPCC
Clinical Counselor
Provides individual and group therapy with a focus on cognitive-behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, and helping clients build long-term coping strategies.
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Dara PaprockAMFT
Therapist
Works closely with clients on processing the underlying drivers of addiction — trauma, anxiety, depression, and family of origin issues — using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
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Stephanie J. NelsonAMFT
Therapist
Provides individual and group therapy with a strengths-based, client-centered approach. Specializes in helping clients rebuild self-worth and identity in early recovery.
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Dillon BaackCADC
Case Manager
Works one-on-one with clients to navigate insurance, family communication, employment leave, and the practical logistics of recovery so they can focus on healing.
Behavioral Health Team
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Evelyn MelgarRADT
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Leads our behavioral health team in providing direct daily support, crisis intervention, and a safe, structured environment for clients in residential treatment.
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Jason GayoRADT
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Co-leads the behavioral health team with a focus on milieu management, group facilitation, and building strong relationships with clients during their stay.
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Nicole BowmanRADT
Behavioral Health Technician
Provides hands-on, compassionate support to clients throughout the day — from morning routines to evening meetings — helping create the consistent structure recovery requires.
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Fabian HigaredaRADT
Behavioral Health Technician
Provides steady, compassionate support to clients in the residential milieu, helping create the consistent, accountable environment recovery requires.
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Ryan TrasenteRADT
Behavioral Health Technician
Brings energy, presence, and steadiness to the residential milieu — helping clients feel supported, safe, and never alone during the most vulnerable moments of recovery.
Credentials & Standards
A Team You Can Trust
Every member of our clinical team is licensed, credentialed, and committed to ongoing education in evidence-based addiction treatment.
DHCS Licensed
Both facilities certified by California Department of Health Care Services.
Joint Commission Accredited
Reggie’s Recovery is accredited by The Joint Commission for behavioral health care and human services — the national standard for safety and quality in addiction treatment.
Trauma-Informed
Every staff member trained in trauma-informed care principles.
24/7 Medical Coverage
Round-the-clock RN coverage with on-call physician access.
Understanding the Letters
What Our Credentials Mean
- MD — Medical Doctor. Our Medical Director provides medical oversight and detox protocols.
- APRN — Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Provides advanced clinical assessment and medication management.
- RN — Registered Nurse. Provides 24/7 nursing care, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- LMFT — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Independently licensed clinician specializing in family systems and addiction.
- AMFT — Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Master's-level clinician under licensed supervision.
- APCC — Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Master's-level mental health counselor under supervision.
- CADC — Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Specialized addiction counseling certification.
- RADT — Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician. Certified to provide direct support and care for clients in treatment.