Paraclete Recovery, LLC
Peer Support - Recovery Coaching - Community Connection
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Paraclete Recovery is a Telehealth peer-led recovery support and coaching organization grounded in lived experience, trauma-informed principles, and holistic wellness practices. While Paraclete Recovery was originally developed with the intention of pursuing licensed substance use disorder treatment services, the organization currently operates exclusively in a non-clinical capacity and does not hold or require a Certificate of Approval from the Oregon Health Authority.
Why Paraclete Recovery is Different
Paraclete Recovery is not treatment.
It’s not just peer support.
It’s recovery reimagined.
Whole-person, heart-centered, and uniquely designed for lasting transformation.
Most programs offer peer groups that provide connection but remain limited in scope. At Paraclete Recovery, support is different. Recovery here isn’t confined to a meeting room or reduced to a single pathway — it’s a flexible, living process that honors mind, body, and spirit together. With credentials as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II) Certified Recovery Mentor II (CRM II) and Adult Addiction and Mental Health Peer Support Specialist (PSS & THW) I bring both professional training and lived experience, blending structure with compassion in a way that makes healing feel both practical and deeply human.
What sets this apart is the integration of holistic practices and meaningful connection. Through one-on-one coaching, peer groups, family and loved one support, and even outdoor sessions that root you in nature, recovery becomes more than just abstaining — it becomes the work of repairing relationships, restoring balance, and uncovering the resilience that already lives within you. This is not about being “fixed,” but about being guided into the deeper healing that allows you to rise into your own wholeness.
And because recovery does not stop at 5 PM, neither do I. With in-person and telehealth options, and availability on evenings and weekends, I offer support that meets you exactly where you are — when you need it most. Paraclete Recovery is recovery made accessible, compassionate, and transformative, inviting you to step into a process that goes beyond survival and opens the door to renewal.
Welcome to Paraclete Recovery, LLC
Rooted in Experience, Guided with Heart
Hi, I’m Christina — and supporting others in recovery isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am.
Paraclete Recovery was created from a deep belief that recovery is about far more than getting through the day. It’s about remembering your strength, healing at a deeper level, and stepping into a life that feels meaningful, grounded, and truly your own.
As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II) and Certified Recovery Mentor II (CRM II), I bring the integrity and structure of professional training—along with the wisdom of lived experience. I know this path from the inside out. I understand the courage it takes to choose recovery, the uncertainty that can arise along the way, and the profound transformation that becomes possible when support is compassionate, affirming, and real.
What makes Paraclete Recovery different is the way recovery coaching and peer support are woven together with holistic, whole-person care. Alongside one-on-one sessions, peer-led group circles, and resource navigation, I integrate grounding and restorative practices such as mindfulness, intention-setting, gentle somatic movement, Reiki-inspired energy work, sound healing, and creative exploration. These practices are not extras—they are intentional tools that support balance, resilience, and a deeper sense of connection in recovery.
I also believe support should meet you where life actually happens. Healing doesn’t follow a 9–5 schedule, and neither does Paraclete Recovery. With flexible in-person and telehealth options, including evening and weekend availability, support is accessible when you need it most.
At its core, Paraclete Recovery is about partnership. I walk beside you with empathy, encouragement, and hope. I believe in your resilience—even on the days you doubt it. I believe in renewal—even when things feel heavy. And I believe that recovery, when nurtured with both professional guidance and holistic care, can open the door to a life that feels vibrant, empowered, and worth celebrating.
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At Paraclete Recovery, peer support is more than guidance—it is a collaborative, empowering coaching experience that blends lived wisdom with professional training. Rooted in compassion and respect, this approach supports not only recovery from substance use, but the broader journey of personal growth, life alignment, and renewed purpose.
Whether we meet in person or through telehealth, our work together is centered on you. Sessions are designed to help you clarify goals, strengthen recovery skills, and explore what it means to live in alignment with your values and inner truth. This includes both recovery-focused support and life path coaching—supporting transitions, identity exploration, confidence-building, and forward momentum at every stage of your journey.
A holistic, integrated approach is woven throughout this work. Practices such as mindfulness, journaling, grounding, intention-setting, and reflective exploration are used to support balance, nervous system regulation, and self-awareness. These tools are not about fixing what’s broken, but about reconnecting you with your strengths, cultivating resilience, and creating sustainable growth from the inside out.
This is not a one-size-fits-all model. Peer support and coaching at Paraclete Recovery is flexible, heart-centered, and adaptive—honoring your lived experience, cultural context, spiritual beliefs, and personal goals. With evening and weekend availability and options for in-person or telehealth sessions, support is designed to meet you where life actually happens.
At its core, this work is about empowerment. It is about walking beside you as you move beyond survival and into clarity, confidence, and self-trust. Here, recovery coaching becomes partnership, coaching becomes activation, and recovery becomes a foundation for renewal, purpose, and a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and truly your own.
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At Paraclete Recovery, peer support is rooted in authentic connection, lived experience, and heart-centered care. We create sacred, welcoming spaces where individuals come together to honor life’s milestones, support one another’s recovery, and engage in meaningful personal transformation. This work is not about surface-level support—it is about walking alongside one another in community, healing in relationship, and growing together with intention.
Our peer-led groups are thoughtfully designed to foster encouragement, accountability, and shared growth. Offerings may include Recovery Support Circles, Relapse Prevention groups, Family & Allies support, and Resource Connection gatherings. These groups go beyond discussion-based meetings; they are living circles of support where stories are honored, strengths are celebrated, and challenges are met together in a spirit of compassion and solidarity.
What makes peer support at Paraclete Recovery unique is the integration of holistic and ceremonial practices that nurture the whole person. Group spaces may be infused with gentle Reiki-inspired energy work, the sacred vibrations of crystal healing, sound bath therapy, grounding rituals, and restorative practices that support nervous system regulation. These intentional modalities help create deeper release, spiritual renewal, and inner balance—strengthening resilience and supporting long-term recovery and relapse prevention.
For those drawn to deeper self-discovery, insights from personalized Human Design Charts may be lovingly woven into the peer support experience. This strengths-based wisdom illuminates each individual’s unique energetic blueprint, offering clarity around purpose, resilience, and authentic alignment throughout the recovery journey.
At Paraclete Recovery, peer support is more than a service—it is a sacred partnership and a shared path. Through connection, ceremony, and community, individuals are empowered to reconnect with their authentic selves, cultivate lasting balance, and build a foundation for sustained healing, wholeness, and renewal.
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At Paraclete Recovery, we believe recovery becomes stronger when the barriers of daily life begin to lift. Opening Doors is about practical, compassionate support that helps remove obstacles and expand opportunities—so you can build stability, confidence, and momentum in your recovery.
Through community connection and resource navigation, I walk beside you as we identify and access supports that strengthen your foundation. This may include connections to housing, employment, education, medical care, insurance, and social supports. Together, we make sense of complex systems, explore realistic options, and create a plan that feels empowering and achievable.
This work goes far beyond handing out referrals. It is a collaborative process rooted in encouragement and clarity—helping you understand what’s standing in your way, identify meaningful goals, and take intentional steps forward. As barriers are removed, space opens for possibility, growth, and renewed self-trust.
At Paraclete Recovery, Opening Doors is about replacing obstacles with pathways of support. It’s about ensuring you are not just surviving in recovery, but building a life with access, stability, and opportunity—one that allows you to grow with purpose, resilience, and hope.
We collaborate with clients to establish clear, measurable SMART treatment planning goals that guide their recovery process. These goals are designed to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, allowing for transparent tracking of progress and meaningful outcomes. We define success through a combination of clinical progress, self-reported outcomes, and qualitative feedback. Key measures include reduction in substance use or maintenance of abstinence, increased emotional regulation and resilience, progress on individualized recovery goals, strengthened coping strategies and relapse prevention skills, and enhanced connection to self, purpose, and support networks.
From Insight to Action 🌱 Where Hope Becomes Movement.🌱 Hope in Action - Healing in Motion.
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From Insight to Action 🌱 Where Hope Becomes Movement.🌱 Hope in Action - Healing in Motion. 🌱
“Recovery builds the bridge from struggle to strength, offering a path forward when the way feels uncertain. At Paraclete Recovery, lived experience is honored and transformed through peer support, coaching, and holistic care—becoming shared wisdom that strengthens individuals and communities alike. Together, we cross that bridge step by step, cultivating resilience, restoring balance, and creating lives rooted not only in healing, but in purpose, possibility, connection, and renewal. Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution—and where meaningful change is created together.”
Journey With Us — Our Story
Where Healing Becomes Possible
Paraclete Recovery began with a simple but powerful question:
What if support could feel human, spacious, and truly life-giving?
What if recovery wasn’t only about what we leave behind, but about what we are becoming?
From that question, Paraclete Recovery took shape as a place where people are met as whole human beings—complex, capable, and worthy of care that adapts to real life. We exist to offer steady companionship through change, whether that change is recovery from substance use, a major life transition, or the quiet inner work of rebuilding trust in oneself.
Our work lives at the intersection of peer support, recovery coaching, life-path guidance, and holistic practice. We focus on practical momentum and inner alignment at the same time—helping people navigate systems, set meaningful goals, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with their own sense of direction. Support here is collaborative, strengths-based, and rooted in respect for lived experience.
Paraclete Recovery is also a place of community. Growth happens not only through insight, but through connection—through being seen, supported, and encouraged by others walking their own paths. We create environments where honesty is welcomed, progress is celebrated, and no one is expected to fit into a predefined mold. This is not a program designed to move people along. It is a space designed to walk with them. A place where resilience is cultivated, clarity is restored, and possibility quietly re-emerges.
Our story continues to be written alongside the people we serve. Every step forward, every barrier removed, every moment of self-recognition adds to it. We invite you to step into this work with us—and to discover what can unfold when support is thoughtful, flexible, and grounded in genuine care.
How I Walk With You
I founded Paraclete Recovery, LLC from a deep knowing that healing happens best when people are met with dignity, understanding, and support that honors the whole of who they are. This work grew from both professional training and lived experience—and from a desire to create a space where recovery, personal growth, and life realignment could unfold in a way that feels human, respectful, and real.
My background includes professional credentials as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II), Qualified Mental Health Associate II (QMHA II), Certified Recovery Mentor II (CRM II), Adult Addiction & Mental Health Peer Support Specialist (PSS), and Traditional Health Worker (THW). These roles allow me to support individuals navigating substance use recovery, mental health challenges, and major life transitions with care that is informed, ethical, and grounded in relationship.
Rather than offering a rigid or one-size-fits-all model, Paraclete Recovery was created as a flexible, person-centered space. My work blends peer support, recovery coaching, life-path guidance, and holistic practices to support both practical stability and inner alignment. I focus on walking alongside people as they clarify goals, build resilience, navigate systems, and reconnect with their own sense of direction and possibility.
In addition to my peer and counseling credentials, I am also a trained Reiki Practitioner and Energy Healer. I thoughtfully weave mindfulness, somatic awareness, grounding practices, creative reflection, and energy-informed support into my work—not as add-ons, but as tools for nervous system regulation, self-trust, and sustainable growth. This integrative approach honors the connection between emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Paraclete Recovery is not about moving people through a system or fitting them into a predefined path. It is about creating space for steadiness, insight, and momentum to emerge at a pace that feels respectful and empowering. I believe recovery and personal growth are living processes—shaped through choice, relationship, and care—and that with the right support, people can move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
A Vision for Becoming
My vision for Paraclete Recovery is rooted in a simple, steady belief: recovery should feel possible, humane, and deeply affirming. I imagine a world where people are met with respect and compassion at every stage of change—without judgment, labels, or pressure to become someone they are not. In this vision, recovery is not defined solely by abstinence or symptom reduction. It is a process of reconnection—of rebuilding trust with oneself, rediscovering direction, and learning how to live with greater balance and authenticity. Healing unfolds not as a performance, but as a lived experience shaped by choice, relationship, and care.
I envision Paraclete Recovery as a place where people feel supported in becoming more fully themselves. Where practical stability and inner growth are held together. Where individuals are encouraged to explore who they are beyond survival, and to move toward lives that feel meaningful, grounded, and self-directed. At its heart, this vision is about possibility. It is about creating space for people to regain confidence, restore harmony across mind, body, and inner life, and step forward with clarity and purpose—knowing they are worthy of support, belonging, and a future that reflects their true potential.
The Heart of Our Work
My mission at Paraclete Recovery is to guide individuals through a compassionate, transformative, and holistic process of healing and lifelong recovery. I am deeply committed to walking alongside people as they navigate recovery, life transitions, and personal growth with support that is respectful, practical, and profoundly human. I hold a firm belief that every person is inherently worthy of wholeness and carries within them the capacity for meaningful, lasting change. At Paraclete Recovery, I offer peer support, recovery and life-path coaching, and integrative practices that honor lived experience while helping individuals build stability, clarity, and forward momentum in their lives.
My approach bridges the best of clinical science with time-honored healing traditions. I thoughtfully weave together neuroscience-informed and trauma-informed behavioral health practices with somatic awareness, mindfulness, and body-centered support. These are complemented by meaningful ritual, purpose-driven intention setting, and holistic practices that support nervous system regulation, self-trust, and inner alignment.
I am committed to meeting people where they are—without judgment, pressure, or rigid expectations—and supporting them in identifying what matters most to them. Through relationship, guidance, and accessible support, my goal is to help individuals strengthen resilience, reconnect with their sense of purpose, and move forward in ways that feel authentic, sustainable, and empowering. Paraclete Recovery exists to create space for real change to unfold—at a pace that honors dignity, encourages choice, and supports each person in building a life rooted in balance, meaning, and possibility.
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