Addiction recovery coaching without dogma, deities, or shame.
Secular, evidence-based, 1-on-1 support for people who want to change their relationship with substances — on their own terms.
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Every Journey is Unique
Whether you're just starting out or leaving treatment, there's a path forward.
Seeking Change
Ready to explore options
Peer Support Meetings
Free weekly meetings
Treatment Programs
Residential or outpatient
1-on-1 Coaching
Personalized support
Independent Living
Thriving on your own
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Who I Work With
Two paths, one goal: sustainable recovery that fits your life
You don't need to hit rock bottom. You don't need residential treatment. If you've recognized that something needs to change and you want expert guidance — I'm here to help.
- Evidence-based tools that work outside the 12-step framework
- No labels required — focus on the change you want to make
- Flexible coaching that fits your schedule and life
You've done the hard work in residential treatment. Now comes the real challenge: applying what you learned in the real world. I provide the expert aftercare support that should come standard — but rarely does.
- Transition support from programs like Betty Ford, Hazelden, or Kaiser IOP
- Navigate real-world triggers your program couldn't prepare you for
- Build on your investment — don't let treatment gains slip away
Your Experience, Your Recovery
No “higher power,” no “powerlessness,” no shame. Evidence-based tools that address what's actually driving the behavior.
How We Work Together
Flexible options designed around your needs and schedule
1-on-1 sessions focused on your specific challenges, triggers, and goals. We develop practical strategies that work for your life.
Small group sessions that combine expert guidance with peer support. Learn from others while working on your own recovery.
Join our free weekly SMART Recovery meeting. A great way to experience my approach and connect with a supportive community.
“You've changed in here and you feel better, but when you leave here, it didn't change out there.”
Residential treatment creates powerful transformation — but the transition home is one of the most vulnerable moments in recovery. The skills you build in treatment are real, and maintaining them in the complexity of everyday life takes ongoing support.
That's where I come in. I partner with treatment programs to provide expert aftercare support that helps you carry your progress forward into real life.
Core Principles
Recovery that goes deeper than willpower
I gave up on the idea of flipping a switch and being “fixed.” Instead, I embrace small incremental change. Every step in the right direction counts — even tiny ones.
“Recovery isn't about never falling. It's about getting back up each time.”
Traditional recovery uses day counting. I prefer cumulative tracking. If you have three years, a lapse doesn't reset to zero — it's like a stack of cards where one card just doesn't get added.
“This reduces the 'fuck it, might as well milk the slip-up' mentality.”
Take what works, leave what doesn't — without judgment. You don't need to buy the whole menu. Try 12-step for community but skip the religious language? That's valid.
“If you get to some eggs that don't look tasty, you don't need to spit in the container. You just don't take it.”
Whether you call yourself an “alcoholic,” a “person in recovery,” or nothing at all — it's up to you. Labels should be useful tools, not mandatory identities.
“There's no intrinsic rationality to labels. It's about whether you find usefulness in them.”
Key Tools & Techniques
Practical skills you'll learn and use
Low Bar Commitment
Set goals so achievable you have 95% confidence you'll hit them. Small wins build momentum.
The ABCs
Activating Event → Belief → Consequence. Change your beliefs to change your outcomes.
Play the Tape Forward
Before making a choice, imagine every moment through the consequences. You can't skip ahead.
The DEAD Technique
Delay, Escape, Avoid, Distract. Four strategies for managing cravings that typically pass in 3-15 minutes.
Practice These Tools on Paper
Download a free 7-day printable journal that walks you through each of these evidence-based exercises. Enter your email and it's yours.
Alex's Recovery Manifesto
29 principles of recovery that helped Alex navigate his own struggles with addiction. Published publicly in the hopes they may prove useful to others on their recovery journey.
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Real feedback from recovery coaching clients and weekly meeting attendees
“Alex is a deeply empathic listener. He knows when to make space for someone to share, when to question or challenge, when to commiserate, and when to offer a personal connection. In a group setting, this builds community and brings out the same qualities in others.”
“Alex builds genuine community. Attending group sessions with him has been incredibly powerful, both as a participant and simply listening on. Recovery can feel very isolating, but being part of a group that's comfortable sharing some of the deep dark secrets that we don't want to make public can be really important in the recovery process.”
“Alex is a true coach. He holds space to listen; asks the right questions — a balance of encouraging and challenging, depending on what the need is; shares personal connections from his own recovery journey; and most importantly, makes coachees feel seen and heard.”
“Alex's approach to addiction recovery stands out for its inclusivity and thoughtfulness. He creates a space where all perspectives and feelings are respected, and he provides clear, structured guidance so participants understand how meetings will flow.”
“Alex brings patience, kindness, empathy, and an incredible amount of knowledge to help you not only understand yourself but also challenge yourself.”
“Alex's approach is authentic, patient, professional, honest, and vulnerable.”
“The environment he creates is supportive, inclusive, and grounded in real understanding rather than judgment or hierarchy. His approach has helped me feel safe showing up as I am, whether I feel ready to share or simply need to listen.”
“Alex has supported my recovery by modeling honesty, humility, and accountability. He does not position himself above others, but instead leads through shared experience and openness.”
“I could write a book about my experience! Alex not only helped me get back to doing something that I love, but his SMART group is something that I truly look forward to being at every week. People gravitate to him because of his personality and because he is one of us — not someone above us.”
“Alex's positive and humble approach creates a welcoming environment that encourages openness rather than hesitation. Knowing that guidance comes from someone who truly understands the recovery journey brings a sense of comfort and trust that is essential when seeking support.”
“For me, it is important that someone has gone through the struggles of recovery themselves so they truly know how that feels. Alex is incredibly open about his own daily struggles and that makes me feel like we are doing this together. Recovery is so much easier when you are not alone in the battle.”
“Alex is very good at drawing out your root problem. Then he recommends a strategy that is unique. His recommendations are not something you'd find in a Google search. These recommendations come from his experience with recovery and from his intellect.”
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