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Meet The Team

Every companion is carefully vetted, deeply experienced, and personally committed to walking alongside clients through recovery.

Carefully Selected. Deeply Committed.

Our companions bring diverse backgrounds, professional credentials, and personal recovery experience. Each one is chosen for their character, their skill, and their ability to build trust in high-stakes moments.

Taylor Wilson, Founder
Founder & Lead Companion

Taylor Wilson

B.A. Sociology, MITT Masters, CRS-1 Certified, NASM-CPT

13+ years of experience in recovery support. Taylor built Active Recovery Companions to fill the gap between clinical treatment and the real world, providing discreet, private support for individuals and families.

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Dr Steven Palmer

Dr. Steven Palmer

Psychologist, Cognitive Behavioral and Transpersonal Coach

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Joe Roncetti, CARC

Joe Roncetti, CARC

Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)

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Johnny Gonzales

Johnny Gonzales

Recovery Support Peer Specialist, and Mental Health Peer Specialist

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Shanti Owen

Shanti Owen

Sober Coach & Companion

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John Roby

John Roby

Transports/Recovery Companion

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Natalie Delgadillo

Natalie Delgadillo

Recovery Coach, Certified Recovery Coach, Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

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Selina Rich

Selina Rich

Recovery Coach

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Micah Shepard

Micah Shepard

Sober Coach & Mentor, AR-C1 Certified Recovery Coach

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Cederia King

Cederia King

Therapist, Recovery Coach, & Companion

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Ricky Crawford

Ricky Crawford

Recovery Coach, CCAR Certified

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Liana Reid

Liana Reid

Interventionist/Coach, Upcycled Life, Inc., The Musicians Assistant Program, TRANSformation Recovery

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Lisa A. Sternadori

Lisa A. Sternadori

BS MBA, CAADC, CCTP

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Omar Elsayed

Omar Elsayed

Recovery Coach, CARC Certified, B.S. in Healthcare Management

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Ashley Palmano

Ashley Palmano

Recovery Coach, Master's in Behavioral Psychology

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Interested in Joining Our Team?

We're always looking for experienced, compassionate individuals who are passionate about recovery support. If you have the credentials and the heart for this work, we'd love to hear from you.

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