What is working with a professional Recovery Coaching like? It’s like having someone smart in your life that cares about you and believes in you and wants to help you with the things you believe are important. That could be getting a job, quitting smoking, doing something about addictions related to food, sex, internet etc. Or exercising more, managing your money, getting out a relationship that no longer works or doing something about your health. Recovery Coaches help you take care of things before they become stressful. So you aren’t in danger of relapse because you feel good about your life.

Can you work with someone who is still using? Coaches accept people as being exactly where they are. We only take clients who can benefit from coaching. Recovery clients need to show up for the calls, have a goal they want to reach and take action in between the calls. Recovery Coaches don’t diagnose or offer treatment or do therapy. We will help you figure out what you want to do with your life. Sometimes we help clients get ready for treatment. Sometimes we help clients reduce harm or come back from a relapse. We also help people with stable recovery discover and achieve their dreams

I thought Recovery Coaching would be quite clinical. I would be the patient and the coach would work on “how to fix Jen.” It wasn’t like that. My coach helped me know that I have all the answers, and we are working together to come up with the best solutions for me. I like that my Recovery Coach understands my twisted scary brain and world and helps me with my beliefs and family. Having a coach is having someone who sees the best in you and roots for you but doesn’t buy your bs. Your coach knows what you are capable of and helps you become it. I’m surprised how useful coaching is. It applies to my family, my business, and my own self-esteem. It saves me grief because with my coach I troubleshoot and go over things before they come up. I avoid the pitfalls that way. I think everyone leaving treatment should have a Recovery Coach because we all need someone to walk with us down the dark scary road of recovery. —Jenifer B.

What does it cost? Well, coaching isn’t cheap. But it is lot less expensive than relapsing or going through treatment again. It is less expensive than losing your job or not being able to work. In fact we think that Recovery Coaching will save you both time and money. People who use coaches make better decisions and spend less time struggling. They solve problems more easily and take more effective action. People without Recovery Coaches often get stuck or flounder. Ultimately, only you can decide if Recovery Coaching is worth it. And to help, we offer several levels of Recovery Coaching so you can choose the level that works be for you.

What if I'm not satisfied? If after your first month of Recovery Coaching, you decide that coaching is not for you we will return your coaching fee. That’s our “Recovery Challenge Guarantee.” We can do this because we train our own coaches and know they are the best Recovery Coaches available world wide no kidding. If you aren’t satisfied, you get your coaching fee back.

What happens if I relapse? First, we don’t think you will. But if you do relapse, we continue to work with you to help you avoid harm and get back in recovery (assuming you can show up and benefit from coaching). If you don’t show up or can’t benefit from coaching we will promptly stop coaching you so we don’t waste your money, and we’ll refer you to someone who can help or help you get back in treatment. Otherwise we will stay with you as long as you want coaching.

How do I start? That’s easy. If you are still in treatment you can tell your counselor to get in touch with us by calling 360-452-5005. Or you can give us a call or send an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . After were are contacted you will have a phone call with Crossroads Director, Alida Schuyler (pronounced AL-ih-duh SKY-luhr”) to discuss your preferences and to select your coach. Some of our coaches are listed below, but we also other coaches for hire.

Our Professional Recovery Coaches

The coaches below have expertise in specific areas of addiction recovery and are available through Crossroads Coaching. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Deborah Smith, ACC
Relationship & Codependency Coaching

The addict goes off to treatment. But what about those who love and care about the addict? Who helps them learn to take the focus off the addict’s problems so they can begin repairing their own life? Who helps them discover what ‘normal’ is after living with the chaos of addiction? Click here to finish reading about Deborah.

Mark Scannell, ACC,
Sex Addiction Coaching

Sex addiction is one the rise and is now one of the most common reasons for divorce. Mark Scannell offers compassionate and effective coaching for men who suffer from compulsive sexual behaviors. Sex addicts are typically consumed by sexual fantasies and urges, spend much time looking at porn or acting out, and use sexual behaviors to deal with stress, anxiety, boredom and depression. Click here to finish reading about Mark.

Catherine Campaigne, ACC
Nicotine Recovery Coaching

Both founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, Dr Bob and Bill Wilson, died from smoking (emphysema). What a shame to beat one addiction only to die from another. Don’t let it happen to you or someone you love. Catherine Campaigne’s 8-step coaching program helps people quit tobacco once and for all so they can be healthy and fully enjoy recovery. Click here to finish reading about Catherine.

Ann Balowski
Adoptees, Birth Mothers, Adult Children

As a Recovery Life Coach, Ann Balowski provides educational group-facilitation services to Pia's Place, A Soberway Home, Clean Adventures, and Decision Point Facilities in Prescott, Arizona. In addition to group work, Ann sees clients on an individual basis as they maneuver the challenges in transition from treatment. She serves on the Northern Arizona Veterans Administration Mental Health Council representing family members of Veterans. Click here to finish reading about Ann.

Mary Ellen Bartholomew
Overeating and Food Addictions Coaching

We’ve all heard that little voice that says, “I deserve this bowl of ice cream because I’ve worked so hard (or lost 10 pounds or been so good).” Mary Ellen helps people with eating problems find a voice inside that says, “I deserve to feel good, I deserve to be healthy, and I deserve to be free from compulsive eating.” Click here to finish reading about Mary Ellen.