- Cooking
- Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
- Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms
- Volunteer Work mentoring, sponsoring, coaching, and healing
Michelle Ann Nazario
Temecula,CA
Summary
Compassionate and trauma-informed professional dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery and emotional wellness. With extensive experience in addiction recovery, trauma healing, and behavioral health, I bring both lived experience and professional training to my work. Skilled in conducting client intakes, facilitating groups, supporting treatment plans, and maintaining a calm, empathetic presence in high-stress situations. I believe in meeting each client where they are, fostering trust, accountability, and hope through evidence-based practices and genuine human connection. Passionate about empowering individuals to heal the root causes of addiction and build purposeful, healthy lives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RADT
Hill Recovery
07.2024 - Current
- I am currently completing my internship hours. I complete them Oct 16, 2025
Life Coach/Mentor
She Chose Herself
07.2012 - Current
- Founder / Recovery & Trauma-Informed Life Coach
- 1. – Present
- Provide one-on-one and group coaching focused on trauma recovery, emotional healing, and addiction awareness.
- Mentor women in sobriety, guiding them through self-discovery, emotional regulation, and personal empowerment.
- Facilitate healing workshops addressing childhood trauma, forgiveness, and inner-child work as pathways to sustained recovery.
- Develop curriculum and reflective journaling exercises that integrate spirituality, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
- Offer support and accountability through recovery goal setting, relapse prevention strategies, and community connection.
- Collaborate with sober living homes and recovery programs to provide structured healing and personal development sessions.
Business Owner
Nana's Tamales
01.2007 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and high-quality food preparation.
- Developed catering menus tailored to client preferences and seasonal ingredients.
- Trained staff on food safety standards and customer service best practices.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and costs.
- Cooked
- Created Cookbooks
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Led community outreach initiatives to promote local food events and engagement.
Licensed Realtor
Allison James Estates & Homes
01.2023 - Current
- I sell real estate on the side to my friends. Ive been licensed by the state of California since 1992.
Education
Addiction Counseling School -
Health Staff
Temecula, CA08.2025
No Degree - Internship Counselor
Hill Recovery
Temecula, Ca 10-2025
Real Estate - Licensed Real Estate
Lumbleau Real Estate
Temecula, CA10-1992
Psychology - College
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06.2004
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Patient care
- Care plans
- Social work
- Intake
- Microsoft Excel
- Mobile devices
- Child & family counseling
- Behavioral therapy
- HIPAA
- Clinical counseling
- Case management
- Individual / group counseling
- Documentation review
- Microsoft Word
- Conflict management
- Discharge planning
- Group therapy
- Addiction counseling
- Crisis management
- Experience with children
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
Certification
- Real Estate License
- April 1992 to October 2029
- Ive been licensed since 1992. Currently not practicing real estate. My life’s purpose is on counseling and coaching others.
- Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT)
- March 2027
- CPI Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Interests
Timeline
RADT
Hill Recovery
07.2024 - Current
Licensed Realtor
Allison James Estates & Homes
01.2023 - Current
Life Coach/Mentor
She Chose Herself
07.2012 - Current
Business Owner
Nana's Tamales
01.2007 - Current
Addiction Counseling School -
Health Staff
No Degree - Internship Counselor
Hill Recovery
Real Estate - Licensed Real Estate
Lumbleau Real Estate
Psychology - College
East Los Angeles College
Award Winning Tamales
Award-winning tamale maker with a passion for authentic New Mexico–style cuisine and a heart for recovery. My healing and transformation began in 2012, marking the start of a life devoted to purpose, faith, and helping others. There are two things to know about me: I’m an expert in New Mexico–style foods, and I love my sobriety. Today, I use both to bring people together through food, healing, and hope.