Authentic Wellness and Recovery was founded to help adult women and adolescent females identify and implement an individualized plan to overcome barriers blocking positive living. The vision from day one has been to share the message of hope while designing necessary tools and resources for you and help you become a woman who is thriving, healthy, and present for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Committing to an authentic life takes courage. Every one of us is born with a genuine purpose. Yet we come to crossroads: relationships, careers, finances, health, etc., and our choices become more complex. You may lose sight of what matters most to you, and your actions may become hurtful to you or those around you.

However, you can change and move in the direction for which you were intended. Your life is not static. Through Psychosocial counseling, education, and coaching, you will identify the wonderous human being that you are, learn to overcome halting obstacles, and align goals with the life you desire. We recognize that living a meaningful, healthy, and purposeful life is possible, despite the challenges of addictions, trauma, and other mental and emotional health issues.

Authentic Wellness and Recovery’s approach addresses your present and future, using hope, respect, choice and control, connection, and empowerment.

Dr. Starch, the founder of Authentic Wellness and Recovery, manages the day-to-day running of this program and works as the primary psychosocial counselor, life coach, and trauma-informed substance abuse professional.

With her skills and support, you will learn to

• Focus on relief from psychological, emotional, and/or trauma pain
• Identify past behaviors and patterns to change self-destructive habits, leading to a happier and healthier future
• Realize your negative thoughts and beliefs that hold you back, and begin to practice your new ideas so they stick

With life coaching, you will

• Identify your personal goals
• Open up about challenges while creating shifts and growth in your life
• Clarify your situation from a power source rather than fear, becoming motivated and accountable
• Boost your actions that feed your soul and your life
• Learn that mistakes and differences don’t change your value; they help YOU decide how you want to live YOUR life

You will be guided to resources such as

• The tools to know yourself and stay authentic
• Self-discovery and where to find support when seeking your ‘why’
• Confidence-boosting methods, mindfulness techniques, and other services that align with your goals