Case Studies

Who We've Helped

We'll call her Emma

The High School Sophomore - mid-teens - female

Emma grew up in a high-achieving family where perfection was the norm and where she felt that emotions often went unspoken. She found escape in alcohol, feeling it was the only way to “fit in” with peers and silence the anxiety of always needing to be perfect. Her drinking escalated to a place where it masked deep-rooted loneliness and self-doubt. Her grades began to slip as she sank deeper into hiding behind alcohol. She and her family were at a complete loss as to how to help her.
My work: I spent intense weeks with Emma—sometimes 24/7 for a month—walking her through overwhelming emotions and fears she’d never voiced. We built trust with her and her family, establishing a safe space where she could express vulnerability. I helped her replace the thrill of escape with self-compassion practices and creative outlets. I also guided her through social situations, offering real-time coaching on how to stay grounded when temptation hit. We focused on emotional literacy, trauma-informed care, and building social confidence without substances. Family sessions helped her support system understand how to nurture her authentic self.
Result: Emma is sober and thriving in school, expressing her feelings with more clarity, and has created friendships rooted in genuine connection—not escape.

We'll call her Sophie

The Influencer - late 20s - female

Sophie's life looked flawless online—many, many followers, glamorous brand deals, and a packed calendar of club appearances that were part of her job. But beneath the glitter, Sophie was deeply reliant on alcohol to numb the crushing pressure of always performing. Behind the scenes, she struggled with alcohol, cocaine, and ketamine’s grip — late nights fueled by social events and the pressure to always be “on.” Drinking started as a social lubricant but soon bled into her creativity, energy, and self-worth. She had lost all love for herself and used drinking as a shield from self-doubt and burnout.
My work: I was with Sophie through the highs and lows — attending events with her, guiding her through the buzz and the temptation in real time. We developed sober strategies for late-night parties, and I coached her through emotional breakdowns and moments of doubt. We took weekend sober vacations where she relearned how to enjoy life without alcohol, reconnecting with her creativity and self-worth beyond the spotlight. Together, we created a unique sober companion plan emphasizing boundary-setting, presence during live events, and rebuilding her creative spark without substances. We layered coaching and accountability with radical self-love practices.
Result: Sophie now confidently leads her brand sober, has launched a sober lifestyle segment, and radiates a fierce self-love that her audience feels every day. Sophie reclaimed her voice authentically. She now attends her appearances so clear and confident, that it makes her wonder what on earth she was numbing for.

We'll call him Marcus

The Executive - mid 40s - male

Marcus was a powerhouse in corporate finance, known for his sharp mind and relentless drive. Yet, the drinking culture of his career and high-stress lifestyle fueled a secret dependency he tried to hide. He knew alcohol was eroding his health and relationships but felt trapped by expectations and a work-hard-play-hard mentality. After all, boys will be boys, right?
My work: Marcus and I worked closely over several months with another male companion, including sober coaching during business trips and late-night work events. I became close with his wife, listening to her thoughts and feelings, while providing empathy & perspective for situations such as these. I accompanied him to concerts and vacations, holding space for him through every craving and emotional storm. For a full month, my recovery partner and I were his 24/7 sober companions—talking him through panic attacks, emotional shutdowns, and relationship struggles. Together, we created rituals that replaced drinking and built emotional literacy skills he never learned. I provided discreet sober companioning and coaching tailored to his demanding schedule, emphasizing stress management, sustainable boundaries, and rebuilding connection outside the office. We worked on transforming rituals around networking and socializing.
Result: Marcus has sustained months of sobriety, reports clearer decision-making and energy, and is reshaping his company’s culture by modeling healthier success.

We'll call him Austin

The Pheonix - very early 20s - male

Austin carried deep trauma and anger from childhood, compounded by rejection and isolation. Criticism from friends and family regarding his substance use & lifestyle reminded him of relentless childhood ridicule he endured, so he withdrew into heavy drinking and drug use. Alcohol and drugs were his refuge—a way to quiet the chaos inside and feel accepted in LGBTQ+ nightlife scenes. But the relief was temporary, and soon his life began unraveling, risking his health, career, and sense of self. When he first reached out, Austin’s life was unraveling.
My work: I was with Austin every step of the way—through the detox, then months of sober companioning that included attending concerts, navigating different LGBTQ+ scenes sober, and long, raw conversations about trauma and identity. I supported him 24/7 during the toughest weeks, helping him process rage and pain without running to substances. We built a community of chosen family around him and cultivated his artistic passions as a healing outlet. I offered trauma-informed sober coaching combined with compassionate companioning, focusing on self-forgiveness, safe community building, and rewriting his narrative beyond pain and addiction.
Result: Austin is sober to this day. He has since found a partner who loves him for him, and he continues rebuilding his chosen family, and pursuing creative passions that honor his story rather than numb it.