Newly sober
You've taken the first step and want steady support, structure, and someone in your corner as you build a new foundation.
Now accepting new clients
Recovery & Life Coaching · California & Orange County
Build a life you don't want to escape from.
Compassionate, judgment-free recovery coaching with Keisha Simon — someone who has lived recovery and is professionally trained to help you do the same. For adults rebuilding life beyond addiction, and for the families who love them.
100% confidential · No judgment · No pressure
Lived experience + professional training
Strictly confidential
1:1 & family support
Virtual across California
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Meet Keisha Simon
I've sat on both sides of the table.
I spent years struggling with addiction, incarceration, and the consequences that come with them — and there were times I didn't know if my life would ever look different. Today I have nearly four years in recovery, rebuilt relationships, earned my degrees, and found my purpose: helping others build a life beyond addiction.
I'm a Case Management Supervisor in the substance use treatment field, with a Bachelor's in Psychology of Addictions and a Master's in Psychology — and I'm currently pursuing my MSW and doctoral studies. That mix of lived experience, education, and professional work is what lets me meet you with honesty and without judgment.
— Keisha Simon
With Ashley R. Garrick, MSW, MBA, LISW-CP
Vice President · clinical social worker & recovery advocate
Who I help
Coaching for wherever you are right now
I work with adults who are serious about change — and with the families walking beside them.
Returning after a relapse
A setback is not the end of your story. We'll get your footing back without shame and rebuild momentum, one step at a time.
Strengthening your foundation
You're in recovery and want to go deeper — confidence, purpose, relationships, and a life that keeps getting fuller.
Families & loved ones
Understand addiction, set healthy boundaries, and support someone you love — without losing yourself in the process.
Faith-based, if you want it
For those who'd like it, I'm glad to bring Christian principles into our work — and I warmly welcome people of every background and belief.
Anywhere in California
Sessions are virtual across the whole state, with in-person options in Orange County when that's a better fit.
The approach
What recovery coaching is — and isn't
Coaching is a partnership focused on where you're going. It complements clinical care and therapy; it doesn't replace them.
Forward-focused
We start from your goals and strengths — not your diagnosis. Every session ends with clear, doable next steps.
Judgment-free
No shame, no scripts. Just an honest, confidential space to be real about what's working and what isn't.
Whole-life
Recovery is about more than getting sober — it's relationships, work, health, and purpose. We work on the life, not just the symptom.
Recovery is about more than getting sober. It's about building a life you don't want to escape from.
— Keisha Simon
The signature program
The Grounding Method — 90 days, three phases
A structured path from overwhelmed to steady. Each 30-day phase builds on the last.
01
Stabilize
Days 1–30Create safety and clarity — steady routines, mapped triggers, and a personal recovery plan.
02
Rebuild
Days 31–60Rebuild habits, relationships, and identity — coping skills, boundaries, and renewed purpose.
03
Sustain
Days 61–90Make it last — a personal toolkit, lasting routines, and a plan you can run on your own.
Ways to work together
Support that meets you where you are
Every path is different. Start with a free call and we'll find the right fit. Services are private pay; a limited number of reduced-fee spots may be available.
Individual Recovery Coaching
Private 60-minute sessions built around your goals, your triggers, and your wins — accountability, relapse prevention, and real support.
$150 / 60-min session
Family Support
Guidance for the people who care. Understand addiction, set boundaries, and support your loved one without losing yourself.
$175 / 60-min session
90-Day Recovery Program
The full Grounding Method — weekly hour-long sessions plus two 15-minute check-ins, a personalized plan, accountability, and resource guidance.
$2,400–$3,000 / program
How it works
Getting started is simple
Book a free call
A relaxed 30-minute conversation. No commitment — just a chance to see if we're a good fit.
Make a plan together
We map your goals and build a personalized coaching plan around the life you want.
Move forward, supported
Regular sessions, real accountability, and steady encouragement as you build momentum.
In their words
Client stories, coming soon
With written consent and full confidentiality, client and colleague stories will be shared here. References are available on request.
Good to know
Questions, answered
What is a recovery coach?
A recovery coach is a trained, forward-focused partner who helps you set goals, stay accountable, build life skills, and navigate everyday recovery. Coaching complements treatment and therapy — it doesn't replace clinical or crisis care.
How is a recovery coach different from a therapist or sponsor?
A therapist treats mental-health conditions clinically. A sponsor is a volunteer peer within a 12-step program. A recovery coach is a professional, goal-focused guide for your day-to-day recovery and life — accountability, planning, and skills. Many people work with more than one.
Are sessions virtual or in person?
Both. Sessions are held securely by video anywhere in California, with in-person options available in Orange County when that's a better fit.
Do I have to be sober already to start?
Not at all. Whether you're considering change, newly sober, returning after a relapse, or years in, coaching meets you where you are. The only requirement is a willingness to take the next small step.
Take the first step
Book your free discovery call
Thirty minutes, no pressure, no cost. Just a real conversation about where you are and how coaching could help.
- Completely confidential
- No commitment to continue
- Leave with a clear next step
Online scheduling
Online booking is coming soon. For now, call or text (803) 242-0930 to schedule your free discovery call.