About us.
Salina Shuler, MSW,
President, CEO
Salina Shuler is the President, CEO, and Program Director of South Orange County Detox and Treatment. Salina is an unbelievably caring person whose passionate blend of intelligence, intuition and perception make her an integral part of everything we do. Salina has diverse clinical experience in working with people suffering from severe and persistent mental illness, dual diagnosis, chemical dependency to conducting 5150 Hospitalizations and AB3632 Evaluations. Salina received a Honorary Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Chapman University in 1997 and a Master’s Degree from University of Southern California in Social Work with an emphasis on Mental Health in 1999. Additionally, she has experience as a National Drug and Alcohol Interventionist as well completing 2-years of specialized Gestalt Therapy training with Effective Institute of Psychotherapy in Malibu, mastering Gestalt techniques that are utilized in all facets of her work.
Salina Shuler has a unique and specialized approach in her addiction work that is rare and is at the core of her development of South Orange County Detox and Treatment. Salina believes that healing comes from a holistic effort where mind, body and spirit are all incorporated. She believes that every addict has a gift that once revealed, and understood, will lead to the path of true self-discovery, peace, and healing. Here at South Orange County Detox and Treatment, Salina focuses on the strengths model of healing and recovery where she passionately helps people harvest a new life full of potential, growth and healthy living.
“Salina Shuler is the most genuine and caring person that I know. She is extremely passionate about working with addicts. She puts her all into her work with clients, working through deep rooted issues each individual is struggling with. You can just tell she really cares about each and every person that comes to South Orange County Detox and Treatment. She goes above and beyond to make sure the clients are comfortable and cared for. She creates a safe environment for anyone who needs help. The guidance that Salina offers comes from a place of genuine care for the addict recovering. Without Salina’s help throughout my recovery I don’t know where I would be today and I am extremely grateful for everything she has done, and continues to do for me.”
— Socdetox 22-year old Female Client
Dr. K. Mitchell Naficy, MD, FAAFP- Medical Director
Detoxification & Treatment Services
Dr. Naficy is a Board Certified specialist of Family Medicine whose style of patient care involves caring for the person as a whole, rather than just treating a particular symptom or illness. His credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Rutgers University followed by obtaining his medical Doctorate in Puerto Rico. Dr. Naficy completed an internship in 1990 at USC Medical Center in Los Angeles and then 3 years of residency at UCI Medical Center in Irvine, CA. Dr. Naficy has extensive experience in treating the physiological aspects of addiction detox and is highly respected in the field by both his colleagues and patients.