VERNON, BC
Substance Use Out-Patient Treatment Program & Counselling
250-540-3025
My Approach
My Approach to Recovery – More Than Just Sobriety
Getting sober is just the start—building a life where you want to stay sober is the goal. Sobriety won’t fix everything overnight, but it clears the chaos, eases the guilt, and gives you space to heal. Sobriety isn’t just about avoiding substances. It’s about creating a life where you feel content, fulfilled, and at peace. Because you deserve more than just surviving.
Honest, Real, and Fully Committed to Your Recovery
Real change takes real conversations, even when they’re uncomfortable. Growth happens when you face the hard truths, not avoid them. I will challenge you. I will ask hard questions. I will dig deeper. Not to push you away, but to truly understand you—and to help you break free. I’ll be direct, but I’ll also be right there with you. I may drop an F-bomb, crack a joke, or even shed a tear. Because this work is real, and I genuinely care about your recovery.
Addiction Isn’t a Choice—Recovery Is. Let’s be clear:
👉 Addiction isn’t about willpower.
👉 It’s not about “just stopping.”
👉 It’s not a lack of discipline.
If quitting were that easy, you likely wouldn't be reading this. Addiction hijacks your ability to choose. Real recovery happens when your mind, body, and spirit find balance. That’s when the battle stops—when sobriety turns into real wellness.
Progress, Not Perfection
Recovery isn’t about never struggling—it’s about not giving up. There will be setbacks. Hard days. Doubts. But here’s what I know for sure: You don’t have to go backward, you don’t have to stay stuck, and you can move forward.
My Values
- No Judgment- Focus on growth, not past.
- Safety- A safe space for support.
- Confidentiality- What’s shared stays here.
- Vulnerability- Strength in openness.
- Compassion- With you in every step.
- Accountability- Encourage change.
