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Claudia S.
Certified Peer Supporter
I have been a certified peer for nearly 10 years. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology. I am a Certified Trauma Support Specialist and a Life Coach. I have also been working weekly with a sex abuse therapist and trainer for the past 6 years. I am also a Shamanic Healer. I love to help people psychologically and spiritually. My own mental health issues motivated me to seek personal help and to become a life-long learner in finding tools and techniques for people's well-being. Although I have quite a few credentials most of my learning has come from my own personal experiences in trying to maneuver through life's difficulties. I experienced deep agony from my traumas but still have found the strength to forge ahead and do the best I can to help myself and others. As I went into the deepest darkest corners of my existence I learned how to go through my own psychological difficulties and work on the soul level. Combining my peer, psychological and spiritual healing abilities I am able to work with people on their deepest issues.
Nikia C.
Certified Peer Supporter
I am an author and artist with many years of community service in the Inland Empire of California. I have two poetry and a memoir about my life of mental illness with my mother and daughter. She has a Master’s Degree in Cultural Studies from Claremont University, and she is currently enrolled in a PhD program for Women's Spirituality. I am the co-founder of Many Flowers, Many Seeds, a weekly meeting group for individuals of color who have a dissociation disorder.
Cassian C.
Certified Peer Supporter
Hi! I'm Cassian, a Certified Peer Support Specialist and the person behind Cassian Peer Support. I've spent a lot of my life being the person people turn to for support. Whether I'm spending time with friends, participating in activities, or just getting to know someone, I've always found myself naturally taking on that role. Over time, I've realized that some of the most meaningful opportunities for connection and support don't necessarily happen when we're sitting down specifically to talk about mental health. Sometimes they happen while we're playing a game, creating something together, learning something new, or just enjoying a shared experience. That's the idea behind Cassian Peer Support. I provide activity-based peer support through gaming, creative activities, and shared experiences. Some of my groups focus on building community and enjoying ourselves, while others use activities to explore communication, relationships, boundaries, identity, and personal growth. While I welcome people with a wide range of experiences, I'm particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and people living with OCD or Cluster B personality disorders, including borderline, narcissistic, histrionic, and antisocial personality disorders. These are communities that often experience significant misunderstanding and stigma, including within mental health spaces. I want to create opportunities for people to connect, explore their experiences, and participate in supportive environments without feeling like their diagnoses define who they are. My approach is informed by my own lived experiences with mental health and neurodivergence, as well as my professional experience providing peer support. I also offer individual peer support for people who prefer one-on-one connection, whether that's through conversation, a shared activity, or a combination of both. I don't believe support always has to look a certain way. You shouldn't have to spend every moment talking about your struggles to find connection, community, or something meaningful. Sometimes we can just enjoy ourselves, and that's valuable too.
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Vanessa S.
Certified Peer Supporter
I'm Vanessa Spagnolo—a Certified Peer Support Specialist, registered alcohol and drug technician, and trained CalMHSA peer support instructor. My work is grounded in lived experience: I've navigated recovery from substance use, rebuilt my life after incarceration, survived domestic violence, weathered multiple devastating losses, and managed PTSD, anxiety, and depression. That journey taught me something I couldn't have learned any other way: how to sit with someone in their darkest moment and help them see a way forward. Talk therapy saved my life. Having a safe space to be honest without judgment—to cry, to rage, to be broken and be met with compassion—changed everything. Now I create that space for others. I'm here for you whether you're navigating grief, rebuilding after addiction, healing from trauma, managing mental health, figuring out parenting, or just need someone who truly understands. My experiences weren't wasted on me—they're now a resource for you.
Christina J.
Certified Peer Supporter
Hello! I am a Certified Peer Specialist with experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, family support, and trauma. I am a state certified WHAM (Whole Health Action Management) wellness coach, Certified Parent Peer Support Specialist, and experienced WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) group facilitator. I am also certified by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association as a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP). I feel honored and privileged to support peers along their recovery journey by using my training, lived experience, and compassionate connection.
Ahmad R.
State Certified Peer Supporter
I'm an African American, non-binary person living in Northern Colorado with my partner of 7 years and our 8 pets (and probably counting). I love interacting with others as well as balancing that with my personal self-care time. My self-care generally consists of gardening, creative writing, and doing anything related to Pokémon. Humor and music are big parts of my life and have helped me get through a lot. I play 6 instruments and I love to cook. Feel free to ask me more about myself!
Valerie C.
State Certified Peer Supporter
I am a fellow peer who has struggled with mental illness, Eating disorder, weight management, addiction, PTSD, and domestic violence. I have been in recovery for 14 years and know that having experienced life can be a valuable tool. I offer a listening ear without judgement and will encourage you in recovery and wellness. I have a good understanding about what it takes to push past the darkness to be able to fully focus on recovery. Working at self-care in any form is hard, and we all deserve to love ourselves. I have struggled with intense emotions that destroyed many positive things in my life. I have worked to better myself and develop the tools to continue to improve in life. I am compassionate and caring person with a heartfelt desire to help those struggling. I became a peer support specialist to use my experience to help others develop their own tools. I am not textbook in what I do, and I believe that everyone is unique and should never be put in a box. Each journey is different with some similar scenes. Recovery is a lifelong journey and I feel that one of the most important parts of recovery is knowing you are not alone. I am not ashamed of my story. Please join me in any of my groups or individual sessions to see if I would be a good fit to help you in your journey.
Randi G.
Certified Peer Supporter
I am a female Air Force veteran who has been out of the military for ten years. During this period, I have actively worked towards my mental health recovery. Some of my hobbies are making art, teaching yoga, and pursuing my studies. I live with my wife, Becky, and our two cats, Pretzel and Princess Dax. Throughout my journey of mental health recovery, I have undergone various therapeutic modalities as a client. Practicing yoga, spending time with loved ones, maintaining a balanced diet, and embracing spirituality have been essential for my healing process. For many years, I believed staying silent and invisible was the only way to keep myself safe. However, I later realized that this was a lie. I now want to help others break free from this silence and embark on their journey towards wholeness.
Heather S.
Other
Hi, my name is Heather Saunders. I am a certified recovery support specialist who loves painting, writing, cooking and going out in nature.
Eli M.
State Certified Peer Supporter
I am a transmasculine and disabled peer supporter who loves video games, axolotls, music, and doing DIY clothing and art! I'm involved in quite a few subcultural communities in my local area (mainly goth, emo, and J-fashion) and am working my first semester as a professor in subcultural/fan studies.
Megan W.
State Certified Peer Supporter
Hi my Name is Megan I am a state certified peer specialist and have also been a caregiver. Living with a mood disorder can be stressful on top of “regular” life. My goal is to provide support, skills and resources in a safe space for peers. A place they can be heard no matter what stage a peer is in on their journey of life. Community is the heart of healing. We do recover as long as there is hope. “Genius and insanity are closer than they seem, your perspective is the difference between your nightmares and your dreams” IN-Q page 72 from the book Inquire Within
Kaitlin W.
Certified Peer Supporter
I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in November of 2023. I have gone through a lot of life difficulties and know what it's like to feel like a monster and like no one will understand.