The hardest part
about walking a
HARD road:
walking it alone.
The second hardest?
Walking without light.
Navigating
ADDICTION
~
in Family, Friendship, Marriage,
Ministry
&
Workplace.
Hello!
Since much of my journey has unfolded under addiction's dark shadow, I am determined to make use of it, as I believe none of our pain will be wasted if we're willing to put it to work. Deep roots of empathy and expertise have come to me through 14 years in the trenches of this "cunning, baffling & powerful" disease—whether by living in a recovery community, sitting in 12 Step circles, managing a recovery program, becoming a licensed professional, or losing my family to addiction.
The trenches have taught me many things and one of them is this: Those whose lives are permanently altered by addiction can become some of the most inspiring, most compassionate, most enlightened humans roaming the earth.
Why, you may ask?
Because they have to work so hard, sacrifice so much, and be so humble, just to survive. This beauty is worth fighting for and is one of the treasures hidden in the darkness of addiction. If you are in the fight—or if you lead, love or serve those who are—it would be my privilege to bring a bit of light to your battlefield.
- Jennifer
Licensed
Addiction Counselor
Foundational truths that frame my perspective on addiction & RECOVERY
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The greatest act of strength is to admit weakness. The greatest measure of maturity is teachability.
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The truth will set us free, but first it will make us miserable. Do not rob your loved one of the gift of pain: it has to get worse before it gets better.
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The fear of change has to be overcome by the fear of staying the same. Change begins when we’re willing to do things we don't want to do.
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We earn the privilege of true power only when we give up false power. The greatest power is to live in our true identity.
meta-
[ met-uh ].
The word meta is Greek and means “beyond” or “transcending.” For example, the word metamorphosis means “beyond the original formation,” or transformation.
To navigate the dark tunnels of addiction––to find light and preserve wellness in the midst of it––we must go beyond our usual ways of doing things.
"Accept that the story is going to
be long and hard,
but never lose faith that it’s going to
be a good story.”
Ann Voskamp
Fees
Coaching | $150/60 min or $150/month Intermittent/On-Demand Coaching
Counseling | $150/60 min
Educational Workshops & Consultation | $200/hour
Interventions | Case-by-Case
Recovery Plans & Family Contracts | $150 (also requires 1 coaching session)
Community Support Group | $30/month
* My goal is to offer whatever support and professional guidance is cost-effective and
appropriate for the context, so customization is an option!