Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Paraclete Recovery different?
Paraclete Recovery is rooted in relationship, lived experience, and whole-person support. I blend peer support and recovery coaching with holistic practices that honor the mind, body, and inner life. This work is not about fixing you—it’s about walking alongside you as you build stability, clarity, and a life that feels aligned and meaningful.
Is this therapy or clinical counseling?
No. Paraclete Recovery offers peer support, recovery coaching, life-path guidance, and holistic practices, not psychotherapy. My role is to support growth, recovery, and personal development through partnership, practical tools, and integrative approaches—while respecting scope, choice, and autonomy.
What does “somatic” or body-based support mean here?
This isn’t a separate practice or something you’re sent off to do on your own—this is woven directly into how I work with you in session. When something comes up—stress, overwhelm, craving, shutdown—we don’t just talk about it. We pause and work with it in real time.
That might look like:
Using sound bowls and frequency work during session to help your body settle while you’re in it—not after
Shifting your breath, posture, or focus in the moment to change how it shows up in your body
Slowing things down enough to notice what’s actually happening instead of pushing past it
Staying with the experience just long enough for it to move, instead of avoiding it or overanalyzing it
Reiki is a gentle energetic practice intended to support balance, grounding, relaxation, and emotional restoration. Reiki works with the body’s energetic system to help create a sense of calm, openness, and connection—especially during times of stress, overwhelm, emotional heaviness, or transition. Many people describe Reiki as helping them feel lighter, more settled, emotionally clear, deeply relaxed, or more connected to themselves. Each experience is different, and sessions are guided by what feels present and needed in the moment rather than following a rigid structure or routine.
What makes this different is that nothing is scripted or separate from your experience. We’re not following a set routine, and you’re not being taught techniques to perform later. We’re working with what’s happening as it’s happening—so your body begins to learn a different response while you’re supported in it. Over time, this builds something real: You recognize your patterns sooner. You know what helps. You don’t feel as stuck in it. This isn’t therapy, and it’s not a class. It’s support that meets you in the moment and helps you move through it in a different way.
How do holistic practices fit into recovery support?
Holistic practices are woven into support as optional, supportive tools—not requirements or beliefs. These may include mindfulness, grounding, intention-setting, sound-based relaxation, energy-informed practices, and creative reflection. They are used to support balance, nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and resilience in everyday life.
Do I need to be spiritual for this approach to work?
Not at all. Nothing here requires a belief system. Holistic practices are offered as practical ways to support calm, focus, and self-connection. You choose what resonates and leave what doesn’t—your values and comfort always guide the work.
What is Human Design, and why is it offered?
Human Design is a reflective, strengths-based tool that uses your birth data to explore how you process energy, make decisions, and respond to stress. Think of it as a self-understanding map, not a diagnosis or rulebook. It’s offered as an optional lens for insight, not something you have to believe in.
How can Human Design support recovery or personal growth?
Human Design can help you understand why certain patterns, triggers, or habits show up—and why traditional approaches may not always fit. It can offer language for self-compassion, boundary-setting, rest needs, and decision-making styles, helping recovery feel more personal and sustainable.
Does Human Design replace recovery coaching or peer support?
No. It complements the work. Peer support and coaching remain the foundation. Human Design is simply one optional tool that can support self-awareness and alignment as you move forward.
Is this approach practical, or is it mostly holistic?
It’s both. Alongside holistic practices, I offer practical support such as coaching, mentoring, goal-setting, resource navigation, and community connection. Healing is strongest when inner growth and real-world stability are supported together.
Who is Paraclete Recovery for?
Paraclete Recovery is for people seeking recovery support, life-path coaching, or guidance through change—who want support that is relational, flexible, and respectful. You don’t have to fit a mold or be at a specific stage. If you’re ready for support that meets you where you are, you’re welcome here.