Talk 1-on-1 with a Peer Specialist About Substance abuse
Peer Specialists for substance abuse offer private 1-on-1 sessions with someone who has lived experience, so you can talk openly, feel understood, and move forward at your own pace.
Specialists available to book by the session.
Talk privately with a trained Peer Specialist
Want more focused support around physical health? These Specialists offer 1-on-1 conversations shaped by lived experience.
Kaitlin Weigle
Broad lived experience & passionate about helping. CPSS.
Jonathan Tucker
Grounded support for real life and recovery.
Izzy
As a daughter of a narcissistic mother and someone who has endured religious trauma, I want you to know this first: you are not alone. I was born and raised in Pakistan and have navigated my own journey through anxiety, CPTSD, depression, and dyslexia. For a long time, I carried guilt, confusion, and the quiet feeling of never being fully seen. Therapy was a meaningful and supportive part of my healing, and I’m grateful for the clarity it provided. Over time, I also began attending peer support groups, where I experienced something deeply transformative, being witnessed by others who showed up vulnerably and met me as an equal. That sense of shared humanity shifted my healing in profound ways. I originally trained and worked as a medical doctor, but I came to understand that my heart was in creating spaces centered on connection, presence, and lived experience.
Devin Brannen
Providing support & encouragement for those in recovery.
Megyn Ross
Navigating trauma & mental health as a parent.
Understanding substance abuse
Struggling with substance use can bring feelings of shame, guilt, and isolation. Whether you’re in recovery or considering taking the first step, the path to healing can feel daunting, especially without connection and understanding. Peer support provides a safe, nonjudgmental community where individuals can share their experiences with addiction and recovery. By connecting with others on similar journeys, participants gain accountability, empathy, and strength to keep moving forward. No one has to face this battle alone.
How a Peer Specialist helps with substance abuse
A Peer Specialist helps with substance abuse by meeting you 1-on-1 in private sessions with someone who has walked through recovery. Honest, judgment-free conversation can make it easier to stay connected to your progress and keep moving through setbacks.
What a substance abuse specialist session often covers
- Substance Abuse challenges and the real, unfiltered day-to-day of recovery
- Accountability, relapse prevention, and staying connected to support
- Shame, stress, motivation, and the emotional work of change
- Routines and perspectives that kept your specialist moving forward
Who these specialists may help
- People working through substance abuse or recovery-related challenges
- Anyone who wants private support, accountability, and less isolation
- People looking for honest 1-on-1 time with someone who understands change over time
Related topics
These topics often connect with substance abuse and may lead you to another specialist who fits what you are navigating.
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