What is recovery coaching and how is it different from therapy?

Recovery coaching is a forward-focused, non-clinical form of support that helps you build structure, clarity, and practical skills for daily life. Unlike therapy, coaching does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions — it works alongside any clinical care you may already have to help you integrate insights and move forward with intention.

Is recovery coaching confidential?

Yes, completely. Everything shared in a coaching session stays strictly between you and your coach. Confidentiality is a foundational principle of every engagement at Next You Recovery, with no exceptions.

What issues does Next You Recovery coaching address?

Next You Recovery works with clients navigating trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, anger and resentment, addiction recovery, relational pain, and self-reclamation. Each engagement is tailored to your specific situation and goals.

How do sessions work and where do they take place?

All sessions are conducted via telehealth, so you can meet from your home, your car, or wherever you feel safest. In-person sessions in the Westerville, Ohio area are available on a limited basis and arranged on request.

Is there a cost for the first consultation?

The first consultation is completely free, fully confidential, and carries no commitment or expectations. It is simply a space for you to be heard, ask questions, and determine whether the coaching relationship feels right for you.

Do I need to already be in therapy to work with a recovery coach?

No. Coaching is a standalone service and does not require concurrent therapy. Many clients work with a recovery coach independently, while others find it valuable as a complement to existing clinical treatment. Both approaches are fully supported.

What if I am in crisis right now?

Coaching is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

Services & Resources

Support, Structured to Meet You Where You Are

Every offering below is grounded in the same values: confidentiality, respect, and the belief that healing belongs to you.

Coaching Engagements

No. 01

Foundations

60-minute weekly sessions

One-on-one coaching focused on stabilization, daily structure, and identifying the drivers of broken patterns that no longer serve you.

For those beginning recovery or considering it

No. 02

Reclamation

75-minute bi-weekly sessions

Deeper work on managing trauma, anger, emotional disconnection, grief processing, and rebuilding identity after experiencing any powerful life changing loss that asked too much of you.

For those with stable footing ready to go deeper

No. 03

Companion

Monthly check-ins, on-call support

Ongoing maintenance coaching for those well into recovery who want a trusted, confidential partner during transitions.

For long-term recovery and life navigation

Discuss Which Path Fits

Find Your Path

Which Engagement Fits Where You Are?

Five honest questions. No wrong answers. A reflection to help you find your footing.

Question 1 of 5

Where would you say you are in your healing journey right now?

New Assessment

How Is Trauma Affecting Your Relationship?

A short self-assessment to clarify how emotional wounds and anger patterns may be shaping your intimacy — and what a path forward might look like.

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From the Practice

Recent Reflections

Honest notes on trauma, grief, addiction, and what recovery actually looks like.

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If You Need Help Right Now

Coaching is not crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or having thoughts of suicide, please reach out to one of these lines first.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988

SAMHSA National Helpline

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

Reading & Reflection

A small, curated shelf of books and practices clients have found steadying along the way.

The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk

On how trauma lives in the body, and what it takes to release it.
Drop the Rock

Bill P., Todd W., Sara S.

A direct, compassionate guide to the resentments addiction recovery asks us to put down.
It's OK That You're Not OK

Megan Devine

Permission and language for grief that refuses to be tidy.
Untamed

Glennon Doyle

On the slow, brave work of returning to yourself after a life of disappearing.

Common Questions

What You May Be Wondering

Honest answers to the questions that tend to come up before the first conversation.

Still have questions? A free, confidential conversation is the easiest way to find out if coaching is right for you.

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Strictly Confidential

Free First Call

Telehealth — Anywhere

Not Sure Where to Begin?

The first call is the hardest. It's also free, confidential, and entirely yours.

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