A steady walking partner on the recovery path.
I'm Brent. After nearly 38 years of sobriety, I coach both people struggling with addiction and the families who love them. I know how brutally hard this path is, because I've walked it myself. I walk side-by-side with you and help you find clarity, make better decisions, and apply proven solutions through early recovery and the tough years that follow.
last drug
Nearly four decades on the same path.
I got sober in my thirties and never looked back. I spent years working inside a treatment center, supporting people through the hardest parts of early recovery. What I learned there I now carry into the work I do — one-on-one, slowly, and with real individual attention.
I'm not a clinician. I don't replace therapy or medical care. What I offer is steady company: someone who's walked this path, who'll show up, and who knows the way because he's still on the path of recovery.
Two ways I can support you.
Both begin with a free, relaxed conversation. No contracts, no commitments, no hidden fees.
Sober Coaching
Weekly one-on-one sober coaching for people serious about building or rebuilding their recovery. I'm old school — I shoot straight from the hip and keep it real, no BS. We meet at a rhythm that works for you, usually once a week, and the relationship grows naturally from there.
- One-hour sessions, in person or by phone
- Text or call support between sessions when needed
- Honest feedback, no worksheets, no scripts
- Family check-ins available when requested
Sober Companion
I stay close and fully available during the toughest transitions — whether it's your first weeks out of treatment, a wedding, a funeral, a move, or a high-pressure work trip. You get steady, day-or-night support when you need it most.
- In-person support for days or weeks
- Travel-ready, discreet, and professional
- Coordination with your treatment team and family
- Real recovery work, not babysitting
People who are tired of guessing.
If any of these sound like you or someone you love, we should talk.
Leaving treatment
You've finished treatment and now you're heading home. The structure is gone. Those first 90 days can be brutal.
Slipped after years
You had years of sobriety, but life got tough and you slipped. You don't need to start over, but you do need someone who gets it.
Loving someone in it
You're a spouse, parent, or sibling watching someone you love struggle. You're tired of not knowing what to do.
Big life moments
A wedding, funeral, divorce, or high-stakes trip. You know these moments can test your recovery.
Privacy matters
You need complete privacy. Whether you're a public figure or just a private person, discretion is non-negotiable.
Sober-curious
You're not sure where you fit. You just want an honest conversation, no pressure, no labels.
Simple. Unhurried.
No intake forms. No gatekeepers. Just a few honest conversations to see if we're a fit.
You reach out
A short note or call. Tell me what's going on, even in broad strokes. I read every message myself.
30-min intro
Free. No charge, no pitch. We talk and see if I'm the right fit. If I'm not, I'll tell you and try to refer you well.
We agree on shape
Coaching, companion, or some mix. Frequency, duration, and rates settled in plain language up front.
We walk together
For as long as it helps. No contracts, no lock-ins. You can stop or pause anytime, no awkward conversations.
Quiet, steady, life-changing.
Brent showed up for our family during the worst stretch of our lives. He didn't fix anything — that wasn't his job. He just kept showing up, kept being honest, kept making the next right thing visible. That's what we needed.
I left treatment terrified of going home. Brent flew out and stayed with me for the first three weeks. He didn't hover. He didn't lecture. He just made being sober at home feel possible — which I hadn't believed in years.
The terrain I live on.
Recovery isn't a closed room. It's a fishing boat at first light, a tee box on the Big Island, a long flight to somewhere new, a coin in your pocket. I do this work because that life is worth showing up for.
Things people ask first.
Is this therapy?
No. I'm not a licensed clinician and I don't diagnose or treat mental health conditions. I'm a recovery coach and sober companion who walks alongside people doing this work. Most of my clients also have a therapist, a sponsor, or a treatment team — I work in concert with them.
How much does it cost?
Coaching is priced by the month, companion work by the day or week. Rates vary with intensity and travel. The 30-minute intro is always free, and I'll quote in plain dollars before we agree to anything. No retainer surprises.
Is this confidential?
Completely. Nothing leaves our conversations without your express permission, and I work with public figures and executives whose privacy is non-negotiable. References and testimonials on this site are anonymized with consent.
Will you travel?
Yes. Companion work usually involves travel — out-of-state engagements, post-treatment transitions, weddings, funerals, work trips. I keep my schedule deliberately small so I can be fully available when needed.
What if I'm not sure I have a "real" problem?
That's a perfectly common place to start. The 30-minute intro exists for exactly this. If you leave it deciding you don't need this kind of help right now, that's a good outcome too.
Do you take insurance?
No — coaching and companion services aren't billable through health insurance. Some clients use HSA/FSA funds; I can provide receipts. If cost is a barrier, please tell me — I keep a small number of reduced-fee slots open.
Tell me what's going on.
This goes straight to me. I read every note and respond within a day or two. No intake forms, no gatekeepers, no automated replies.
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