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Mara Westin, CRC

Certified recovery coach · Santa Barbara + virtual
About

One-on-one recovery coaching for people in early recovery, returning from treatment, or supporting a loved one. Weekly standing sessions, text-based check-ins, and a clear scope of practice.

Editor's Note · Recovery Roots Editors

Certified, trauma-informed, and — rare among coaches — deeply clear about when to refer out. Not trying to be your therapist. Exactly trying to be your coach.

What sets them apart

Three things worth knowing before you call.

Weekly 1:1 + on-demand text

Standing weekly video session plus unlimited between-session texting for accountability and tough moments.

Loved-ones coaching track

Separate coaching engagement for parents, partners, and family supporting someone in active addiction.

Clear referral network

When clinical care is the right call, I say so — and I've got a shortlist of clinicians I trust with my own people.

Your first call · step by step
  1. 01
    Free 30-minute discovery call — video or phone, your call.
  2. 02
    If we're a fit, we schedule a standing weekly time that works for your life.
  3. 03
    First package is four sessions, then month-to-month.
All coaching is HIPAA-compliant and confidential.
Levels of care
    coachingfamily support
Clinical philosophy
    Peer-LedTrauma-InformedSMART RecoveryHarm Reduction
Insurance accepted
    Private-payHSA/FSA
Languages
    EnglishSpanish
Therapy kept me sober. Mara kept me moving. The difference is she's in my corner between crises, not just during them.
Nadia R.·Coaching client · 14 months