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Pilar A.
Certified Peer Supporter
I'm a National Certified Peer Support and Recovery Specialist (NCPS and NCPRSS). I have experience with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, long Covid, Misophonia, trauma, narcissistic/sociopathic/psychopathic abuse, cults/religious/spiritual leader abuse, church hurt and trauma, difficulty setting boundaries, decades of domestic violence, sexual abuse, anxiety, panic disorder, cPTSD, OCD, ADHD, Bi-Polar 1 disorder mixed episodes rapid cycling, anorexia, body dysmorphia, excoriation disorder, addictions to alcohol, drugs, love, sex, romance, gambling, food, sugar, hoarding/cluttering, debt, overspending, overwhelm, shame, and fear. If you experience any one of these things, you are not alone. My faith in Jesus Christ is an important part of who I am. God has taken the ugliest parts of my life and transformed them for the good. My testimony is being used to help others and spread hope to those around me. Never Give Up! I offer a safe, compassionate, judgment-free space for those who want support from someone who truly cares and understands. As an internationally and nationally board-certified peer support and recovery professional, and certified life, mental health, trauma recovery, and recovery coach, I combine my professional training with personal lived experience to help people feel seen, heard, supported, and empowered on their healing journey. FOR 1:1's, SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. I charge $25 hr.
Tanja M.
State Certified Peer Supporter
I’m a certified peer support specialist and coach living in Southern California, I host support group meetings on HeyPeers and also work one-on-one helping support peers with BFRB recovery and recovery from other compulsive behaviors, habits and unhelpful thoughts. I identify as a neurodivergent woman and mother with ADHD, PMDD, and sensory differences. Since 2020 I’ve been in recovery from skin picking disorder (also known as dermatillomania and excoriation disorder). I’ve since learned that this compulsive habit is called BFRB - Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. I believe in the power of community and have been attending various types of support groups since 2017. In my free time I like to craft with yarn and spend time outdoors hiking while looking for pretty rocks.
Lori H.
Certified Peer Supporter
Struggling? I’ve been there! I am Lori and have lived with Bi-Polar II, anxiety and panic attacks, depression and PTSD from trauma and toxic relationships most of my adult life. I also have members of my inner circle that also live with various life challenges. I live on both sides of the mental health journey. I received my certification from UNC-Chapel Hill in Peer Support in 2014. However, I have been listening to others and sharing my own experiences most of my life. I have rebuilt my life several times and explored the question of “who am I” and “why am and I here” multiple times through life. I try to live by the motto of "Living Life Forward" I am also a certified wellness recovery action plan trainer certified by AHP, (Advocates for Human Potential). Formerly known as the Copeland Center. I offer one on one peer support as well. You can find more information and contact information under the Living Life Forward banner on this page.
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Diana B.
Certified Peer Supporter
I enjoy coffee, in the mornings with some quiet time for reflection. I believe we grow and heal together, living in our humanity and not being reduced to numbers and dollar signs. This journey of continuous learning, understanding the influence of deep wounds (some call it trauma) of past has brought me to this place of support that Hey Peers provides. Some life stuff, abandonment, adoption, physical and emotional harm, substance use and recovery, Hep C and treatment, psychiatric system, heart surgery, parenthood & more. I am incredibly thankful to have learned how to treat myself with kindness, respect and awareness of what works for me. I love the connection that peer support gives; being with others who understand helps me navigate both the heaviness and the joys of life. You are here now, in this space of support with many phenomenal certified peer facilitators, welcome!
Mike C.
Certified Peer Supporter
My brain's… a lot. If yours is too, you're in good company! At my core, I'm a punkish creative & introspective nerd type. Hence why I get along with misfits so well. But I've spent most of my life feeling out of step—too much, not enough, and under a dark cloud I couldn't name. In my 30s I discovered I'm autistic with a side helping of ADHD. That was on top of a long history of anxiety, anorexia, trauma, and depression telling me I'm garbage. Footnote: I'm not, and you're probably not either. Life's thrown me its share of UGH and I've spent a lot of time learning to stop hating my brain. Still kind of a love/hate relationship, actually. But progress is progress. On paper, I’m a Certified Peer Support Specialist with ongoing training and all that. In practice, I’m just someone who’s been through a lot of the same mental health mess and sits in it with you.
Madonna A.
Certified Peer Supporter
Blessings of deep peace be with you. I'm grateful you are here. I am Madonna ~ mother, grandmother, teacher of beautiful things, encourager of spirit, story keeper, companion, and someone who has known both the unendurable and the quiet turn toward joy. " … The unendurable is the beginning of the curve of joy.” I have spent many years with people carrying more than they believed they could, enduring the quiet exhaustion of simply trying to stay well. I am here as a peer who has walked the dark edges of sorrow and encountered sweet mercy. I have learned that healing often begins the moment someone’s story is met with kindness and belief. I hope to see you soon in my groups and in specialized one-to-one care and support. If you would like a safe, confidential place to meet for specialized one-to-one support, I am accepting new connections. Please request to be added as a contact using the “Connect” button, and we can begin the conversation your soul has been yearning for. We can begin exactly where you are, at the pace your heart can hold. I know how heavy life can feel, and you don't have to face life's edges alone. We are held, even when we cannot feel it. I walk this path as a believer who trusts the Light that dispels all darkness, knowing that Light arrives in beautiful, unexpected ways. The compassionate spiritual care I provide supports spiritual growth through faith-rooted soul care, recognizing that spiritual abuse and church hurt are very real for many. I am a Messianic Christian, coming from a long line of Indigenous healers with a living trust in our Creator, Sustainer, and Healer. “What delight comes to the one who follows God's ways.” Deep peace, Madonna *Credentials: Chaplain, Rev, M.Div., CSD, CADC, CPSS Clinical Therapeutic Musician Certified Practitioner of the Social/Emotional Arts *Where you will find me: One-to-One Peer Support: Scheduling Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm EST. *Offerings: Soul Care for Women There's Gold in Your Story Writing Group The Gathering Mindfulness for Resiliency Monday Morning Christian Meditation for CPSSs Plumbline Collective Spiritual Direction Life Coaching
Candace Y.
Certified Peer Supporter
~ NOTE: LIMITED AVAILABILITY & 1:1 SLOTS ~ Group space and 1:1 availability will be limited. Pop-Up Group Series will be offered on select Saturdays and Sundays. Please allow up to 48 hours for chat responses. Check my profile for current availability and schedule updates. Thank you for your patience and for continuing to grow with me! ~Welcome! My name is Candace. I’m a Peer Specialist-CMPSS based in California. I hold a BA in Psychology and have over 14 years of experience in community mental health and community building, always moving toward the same goal: creating spaces where people can show up as themselves — not a collection of symptoms, diagnoses, or as a performance, but as whole human beings. I’ve moved through anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, PMDD, having ADHD, being autistic, and a lifetime of sensory overload that comes with it. I believe recovery is about finding your way back to yourself — taking stock of what needs to be released and what you want to make room for — and building from there. I don’t believe it is a one stop destination or about making yourself more palatable. I’m a creative at heart — painting, dance, baking, and singing are how I reconnect with myself. They remind me that healing can also be expressive, joyful, and deeply human. My focus is supporting neurodivergent individuals and people living with chronic illnesses to connect, grow, and learn in a supportive community. The spaces I hold are sacred, and I am honored to hold them. They are grounded in authenticity, healing, humor, and genuine care — and this is why I protect them with intention. Confidentiality and informed consent are non-negotiable for me and the spaces I hold. My groups are not clinical training grounds. They are healing spaces, and the stories, experiences, and safety of participants deserve to be respected by everyone who attends. No Student, Clinical Observation, Self-Promotion of Personal Services Allowed.
Jonathan T.
Certified Peer Supporter
I bring lived experience with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, more than 30 years of recovery from substance use, divorce, grief, and fatherhood. I support adults who feel overwhelmed, worn down, lonely, or unsure what comes next. You do not have to clean up your story or find the right words before talking with me. I’m not here to diagnose you or tell you how to live. I’m here to listen, share what has helped me when it fits, and help you sort through what you are carrying one step at a time. If you'd like to stay connected outside of our groups, you can also find me on Instagram, where I share thoughts on mental health, recovery, and everyday life. Instagram: @jonathanlistens If you'd like to stay connected outside of our groups, you can also find me on Instagram, where I share thoughts on mental health, recovery, and everyday life. Instagram: @jonathanlistens https://www.instagram.com/jonathanlistens/
Luanne V.
National Peer Supporter
I am a National Certified Peer Support Specialist. Most important is I have lived experience with Bipolar, anxiety, depressing,PTSD..I have a chronic medical condition so I understand what that is like. I am certified in grief counseling. I have experienced normal grief and complicated grief. I can walk you through the steps and will be there for you. I know what it’s like to file for disability and I can help you with that process. I have been homeless before but I got out of the black hole and you can too. I am a certified Youth mental Health Coach. I am also a forensic certified Peer Support specialist. I am also in class right now to become a first Responder group and hope to start some groups for First Responders soon.
Kimberly N.
Certified Peer Supporter
Hi there! It’s so lovely to meet you. My name is Kimberly, but most people call me Kim. I am a mental health advocate, activist, and a Certified Peer and Family Specialist. From as young as I can remember, I knew I wanted to help people. I worked in retail for the better part of my life and loved the connections that I built, but hated the pressure of selling to people. It was when I was diagnosed with my mental health conditions that I knew what I wanted to do. As someone with their own lived experience with mental health challenges and trauma, I have sought to connect with others, deepening my empathy and compassion for those who feel like they don’t fit in with society. I am deeply invested in engaging in the fight against stigma and shame, and believe healthcare and social support should be accessible to everyone, no matter where they come from. In addition to my work as a peer specialist, I am also a Certified QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor, a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, and an Intentional Peer Support trainer. I am also very passionate about social causes and justice, human rights, and equity and inclusivity. To schedule a meeting, message me directly or click here: https://heypeers.com/peer_support_requests/new?meeting_utility_id=316&peer_supporter_id=189152
Sarah H.
Certified Peer Supporter
Hey there! I'm Sarah, a Mental Health Peer Specialist with experience dating back to 2017. My passion is supporting individuals on their mental health journeys by offering understanding, encouragement, hope, and the reassurance that no one has to navigate their journey alone. Throughout the years, I've had the privilege of serving the mental health community in several capacities, including volunteering and serving on the Board of Directors for NAMI Greater Houston. In addition to providing peer support here on HeyPeers, I facilitate the Mental Health Matters support group at my church, a Community of Hope Lay Chaplain, and serve as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, helping others recognize mental health challenges and respond with compassion and understanding. I believe in the power of shared experiences, peer connection, and creating safe, judgment-free spaces where people feel heard, valued, and supported. Whether you need someone to listen, encouragement along the way, or simply a reminder that you're not alone, I'm glad you're here!
Tim L.
Certified Peer Supporter
My journey into peer support began long before I became a Certified Peer Specialist. As a child, I immigrated to the United States, the first of many life-changing and traumatic experiences that would shape my path. I later served as a firefighter/first responder and as a U.S. Army Infantryman before my military career was cut short by injuries sustained in a roadside bomb blast in Iraq. Like many of the people I now support, I have experienced profound struggles. I battled intravenous opioid addiction, served a lengthy jail sentence following a felony DUI with injuries, and spent years living with SI as I tried to make sense of a series of traumatic events. I know what it feels like to wake up consumed by hopelessness and despair, and to go to bed wishing tomorrow would never come. When I chose recovery, I committed myself fully to rebuilding my life. Using the GI Bill, I earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Substance Abuse Counseling and Human Services. I became a Certified Peer Specialist because I wanted to offer others the same hope, understanding, and encouragement that had been so meaningful in my own recovery. Over the past eight years, I have had the privilege of supporting people from many walks of life. My experience includes mentoring at-risk young men in a local high school, working with veteran nonprofit organizations, facilitating SMART Recovery groups, teaching the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), the lead peer supervisor with the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Sarasota and Manatee counties (NAMI), and serving in a variety of wellness centers and peer support programs. Today, I live a life guided by my values rather than my past. I believe recovery is possible, even when it feels out of reach, and that no one should have to face their struggles alone. It is both an honor and a privilege to walk alongside others as they discover their own strength, hope, and purpose. Someone once believed in me when I couldn't believe in myself. Supporting others is my way of paying that gift forward