DBSA Online Support Group

You are the expert of your own life. I’m just here to walk alongside you, not lead the way. Hi, I’m Katie. I’m a Certified Peer Support Specialist in two states & Oregon Certified Recovery Mentor II. I also work professionally as a Peer Recovery Coach in a residential treatment facility. Being diagnosed with PTSD, GAD, MDD, Substance Use Disorder, and Panic Disorder, I bring my own lived experience navigating mental health and addiction into the work I do, hoping to inspire you (and myself at times) to never give up. I gladly offer my support to you in the areas of anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, substance use disorder, life transitions, and, our dear old friend, emotional overload! When you join me in either my chat rooms, live meetings or searching for a peer to just listen, I offer REAL conversations in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere. We can either sit in silence, or share our understandings of one another in a space that is safe and secure. Whatever you need, I'm all ears, peer-to-peer. In my groups, you can expect a supportive, respectful environment where everyone has the option to share at their own pace. There’s no pressure, no expectations—just real conversation, connection, and encouragement. I find that joining in the conversations rather than just facilitating them makes a big difference in how community accumulates. I’m extremely passionate about creating spaces where people feel heard, supported, and not alone in what they’re going through.