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Recovery coaching can help whether you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol, trying to stop drinking, worried about relapsing, or figuring out how to build a life in recovery after treatment.I founded Cornerstone Life & Recovery Coaching because I saw a gap between traditional therapy and more intensive treatment. Some people need more support and accountability than a weekly therapy session provides, but they may not need, or be ready for, an intensive outpatient or residential treatment program.Recovery coaching gives you practical, individualized support focused on what’s happening in your life right now. Depending on what you need, that might include developing a recovery plan, identifying triggers, building structure and accountability, navigating relationships, connecting with recovery resources, or figuring out what needs to change for recovery to actually work in your everyday life.Most importantly, you don’t have to have everything figured out before we start.Learn more about Recovery Coaching.

That’s completely fine.You don’t need to identify as an alcoholic, commit to sobriety, or know exactly what you want before reaching out.If you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol or wondering whether it’s affecting your health, relationships, work, or the way you feel about yourself, we can start there.You’ll have a place to talk honestly about what’s happening without judgment or pressure to arrive at a particular conclusion.

No.I work with people at many different stages. Some are questioning whether they need to make a change. Some want to stop drinking but haven’t been able to. Some have recently relapsed. Others have completed treatment and are trying to stay sober.You don’t have to get sober before asking for help.We can start with where you are and figure out the next step from there.

No. I do work with people struggling with other substances.Addiction is addiction. Depending on the substance, the severity of use, and any safety or medical concerns, recovery coaching may be appropriate.If I believe you need detox, treatment, medical care, or another level of support before or alongside coaching, I’ll tell you.My goal isn’t to convince you that coaching is always the answer. It’s to help you figure out what kind of help makes the most sense.

A lot of my clients come to me after completing residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or another structured program.Treatment can give you a strong foundation, but eventually you have to take what you learned and apply it to your actual life.That transition can be difficult.Recovery coaching can help you create structure, stay accountable, work through triggers and high-risk situations, rebuild relationships, develop a recovery community, and figure out how to create a life that supports your recovery.The goal isn’t simply to avoid drinking. It’s to build a life you don’t need to escape from.

Recovery doesn’t only get difficult during scheduled appointments.For established recovery coaching clients, I make myself available outside of scheduled sessions or check-ins when necessary.Sometimes you may need help thinking through a trigger, interrupting an urge to drink, deciding what to do next, or simply connecting with someone who understands what’s happening.We’ll also work on developing strategies, resources, and a support system so I’m not the only person you can turn to when things get difficult.Coaching is not an emergency or crisis service. If there is an immediate medical or safety emergency, you should call 911 or seek appropriate emergency care.

There can be some overlap, but coaching and therapy serve different purposes.Therapists can diagnose and treat mental health conditions, provide psychotherapy, and help people work through issues that may require clinical treatment.Coaching tends to be more focused on the present and future. We identify what isn’t working, clarify what you want to change, and develop practical strategies to help you move forward.In my work, that often means structure, accountability, recovery planning, problem-solving, coping strategies, and helping you translate what you know into what you actually do.When appropriate, I also collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, physicians, treatment providers, and other professionals involved in your care.

Then I’ll tell you.Sometimes coaching is the right level of support. Other times, someone needs detox, residential treatment, PHP, IOP, therapy, psychiatry, medical care, or another form of support.There are also situations where coaching can be helpful, but it shouldn’t be the entire plan.Part of my job is helping you understand the difference.If I believe you need a different or higher level of care, I’ll be honest with you and help you understand your options.

It depends on what you need.Some clients meet with me once a week. Others benefit from two or three sessions a week, particularly during early recovery or a difficult transition. Sessions can also vary in length, and some clients benefit from brief check-ins between appointments.We’ll build a schedule around the level of support you need rather than forcing you into a predetermined program.Some people work with me for a few months. Others continue for a year or longer as their needs and goals evolve.There is no required length of time.

My standard rate is $125 per 50-minute session.I do not accept insurance. Coaching is generally not covered by health insurance in the same way that therapy or other clinical services may be.Because coaching is flexible, not every session needs to be 50 minutes. Depending on what you need, we may also use shorter sessions or check-ins.I also understand that circumstances vary. In some situations, I may be able to offer flexibility with my rate, and I’m always willing to have that conversation.

Yes.I offer in-person coaching in the Annapolis, Maryland area and virtual coaching nationwide.Virtual coaching gives us the flexibility to meet wherever you are, whether you’re at home, traveling for work, leaving treatment in another state, or simply prefer the convenience of meeting remotely.We can also adjust the frequency and length of sessions based on what works best for you.

Yes.When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it can be incredibly difficult to know what to do.You may be wondering whether you’re helping or enabling, whether you should set a boundary, how hard to push, what treatment options to consider, or how to take care of yourself while someone you love continues to struggle.Family consulting gives you a place to ask those questions openly, understand what may be happening, and make thoughtful decisions about how you want to respond.You do not need your loved one to participate in order for us to work together.

Yes.Trying to find treatment can be overwhelming, especially when seemingly every program says it offers exactly what you need.I can help you understand different levels of care, evaluate treatment options, identify reputable programs, and think through what kind of setting may be the best fit for you or your loved one.My recommendations are informed by nearly a decade of experience working in inpatient and outpatient dual-diagnosis treatment settings, along with my professional background as a certified addictions counselor in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.I don’t represent a treatment center, and my goal is not to steer you toward a particular program. It’s to help you make a more informed decision.Learn more about Treatment Consultation