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?

Somatic support helps you reconnect with your body and nervous system—especially when stress, trauma, or substance use have made it feel unsafe or disconnected. Through grounding, breath awareness, gentle movement, and body-based practices, you learn to notice signals, regulate stress, and build a sense of steadiness from the inside out.

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.

What is chakra-balanced or mindful nutrition, and is it required?

Mindful or chakra-inspired nutrition is offered as education and optional exploration, not a prescribed plan. It focuses on nourishing the body after substance use, supporting mood stability, digestion, energy, and emotional balance. The goal is reconnection—not restriction or perfection.

How does mindful nutrition support recovery?

Substance use often disrupts the body’s natural balance. Nourishment supports healing by stabilizing energy, reducing cravings, improving sleep, and rebuilding trust with your body. When approached mindfully, eating can become a grounding, supportive practice rather than another source of stress.

Is this approach practical, or is it mostly holistic?

It’s both. Alongside holistic practices, I offer practical support such as goal-setting, planning, 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.