Welcome to Paraclete Recovery
A Different Approach to Recovery, Healing, and Personal Growth
Paraclete Recovery is not built around a single modality, philosophy, or path. It is an integrative approach to recovery, healing, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through the practice of healing alchemy, this work honors the interconnected nature of our experiences and the transformative potential within them.
Healing is not a destination, recovery is not an identity, and growth is not a checklist. Each is part of an ongoing process that shapes who we are, how we live, and what becomes possible when we engage fully with the journey before us. My work is deeply informed by lived experience, professional experience, intuitive practice, and a belief that every person carries within them far more wisdom, resilience, possibility, and potential than they may realize.
The word paraclete means one who walks beside. An advocate. A guide. A companion on the journey. That meaning sits at the heart of everything I offer. I do not believe my role is to tell people who they are, prescribe a singular path, or position myself as the source of their healing. My role is to walk alongside them as they explore their own path, reconnect with their own wisdom, and discover what healing, growth, recovery, spirituality, and transformation mean within the context of their own lives. This is why Paraclete Recovery was never designed to fit neatly into a single category. It is a space where people are invited to bring all of themselves into the process—not only the parts that need support, but also the parts that are waiting to emerge, grow, and be fully embodied.
However you arrived here, I am glad you found your way. Welcome!
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As healing unfolds, many people find themselves exploring deeper questions about identity, purpose, relationships, self-trust, spirituality, and the life they are creating. This work honors the reality that recovery, healing, personal growth, and self-discovery are often interconnected rather than separate paths.
Together, we explore the patterns, beliefs, and experiences shaping your life while creating meaningful and sustainable change. Depending on your goals and what emerges throughout our work together, sessions may incorporate recovery coaching, Human Design, somatic practices, nervous system awareness, energy work, and other integrative approaches as part of a personalized process designed to deepen self-understanding, bridge insight and healing, and support lasting transformation.
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At Paraclete Recovery, peer support is not simply about sharing stories or talking through challenges. It is about creating intentional spaces where people can gather, connect, reflect, and experience healing in community. There is something powerful that happens when people come together with openness, authenticity, and a shared willingness to be present. Space is created for connection, reflection, laughter, insight, and the quiet recognition that we are not as alone as we sometimes believe ourselves to be.
These gatherings take many forms, including sound baths, healing circles, workshops, ceremonies, nature-based experiences, creative gatherings, and community events. While each experience is different, all are rooted in the understanding that healing can happen in many ways. These gatherings are designed to create space for restoration, connection, and meaningful engagement with life.
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At Paraclete Recovery, I believe healing is supported not only by the work we do within ourselves, but also by the relationships, resources, opportunities, and communities that surround us. When basic needs are unmet or important supports feel out of reach, it can be difficult to focus on the life you are working to create.
Community Connection and Resource Navigation is about helping you identify and access the people, resources, services, and opportunities that can strengthen your foundation and support your journey forward. This may include connections to housing, employment, education, healthcare, insurance, community programs, recovery supports, and other resources that align with your unique needs and circumstances. Rather than simply providing referrals, I work alongside you to explore options, navigate systems, and uncover pathways that may not always be easy to find on your own. Together, we identify what feels most supportive, clarify next steps, and create a plan that feels realistic, meaningful, and aligned with where you are in your journey.
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Paraclete Recovery LLC offers non-clinical, peer-based support, recovery coaching, and integrative services designed to support personal growth and healing. These services are not a replacement for licensed medical care, mental health treatment, or substance use disorder services. While Christina Bakker brings both professional training and lived experience to this work, all services are offered in a non-clinical capacity. This means they are not therapy, and do not include diagnosis, medical care, or clinical treatment. As part of this work, support may include helping you explore and connect with additional resources such as medical care, substance use treatment services, mental health services, or community supports when needed. While Paraclete Recovery LLC does not provide clinical services directly, guidance and support can be offered in identifying options and navigating next steps.