I didn’t always believe recovery was possible. For much of my early life I assumed the best I could do was manage chaos and survive it. I was told that stabilization was the goal. That I should accept limits and focus on coping. But something in me refused to settle for that.

Through a mix of persistence, self-study, and gradual emotional and cognitive skill-building, I learned to work with my mind instead of fighting it. I learned to regulate myself, reduce reliance on substances I used to numb discomfort, and navigate experiences that once felt overwhelming or disorienting. I didn’t do this quickly, and I didn’t do it alone — but I did learn the territory from the inside.

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That personal work led me into the field. I became a counselor, completed graduate training in trauma and psychiatric rehabilitation, and spent years working directly with clients. I’ve taught other professionals, led system-level change efforts in a major hospital network, created peer training programs, and guided others who wanted to offer support themselves. The common thread in all of it has been connection, clarity, and walking alongside someone rather than treating them from above.

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I believe recovery is possible because I’ve lived it. I don’t promise quick fixes or perfect answers. What I offer is partnership, presence, skill, and the ability to help you understand and navigate your experience from the inside.

 

We start with trust. We move at a steady pace. And we figure it out together.

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Read my full recovery story in my blog.