Professional Recovery Coaching

Empowering Recovery Through Lived Experience, Personalized Support, And Hope For A Better Tomorrow
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Guiding Light Coaching Services- why us?

💜About Our Coaches Our coaches are Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS), credentialed by the Pennsylvania Certification Board. Each of us is in long-term recovery and driven by a passion for guiding others along their own unique path. Many of our coaches are women, bringing added insight and compassion to those who seek gender-specific support. We understand—firsthand—the challenges, setbacks, and victories that come with reclaiming your life from substance use and related struggles. Our own journeys have been defined by resilience, growth, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. Through lived experience, we’ve developed a deep understanding of the complex obstacles people face on the road to recovery. We know that no two recovery paths are the same, and we are here to provide personalized, non-clinical support every step of the way. Our mission is to help you discover your inner strength, develop healthy coping strategies, and create a life aligned with your values and goals. We take a holistic approach—supporting your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being—while respecting your pace and choices. With compassion, empathy, and real-world insight, we will walk beside you as you build a foundation for lasting wellness. > Note: CRS services are non-clinical and do not replace therapy or medical care. We follow DDAP and CCBH guidelines and maintain strict confidentiality. 💜What We Do At Guiding Light Coaching Services, we provide peer-based recovery coaching through the Certified Recovery Specialist program. Our role is to: Co-create recovery plans that reflect your goals, strengths, and needs Build recovery skills like coping strategies, boundary setting, and relapse prevention tools Offer field-based and community support to help you follow through on action steps Navigate resources for treatment, housing, employment, education, benefits, transportation, and community programs Collaborate—with your written consent—with treatment providers, probation/parole officers, and other supports to keep everyone on the same page We do not provide therapy, diagnosis, or medical care. Instead, we work alongside your clinical providers and support network to reinforce your progress and help you apply recovery tools in real life. 💜Coverage & Eligibility Insurance: Covered for eligible members through Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) in Berks County, PA Private pay: Available for individuals not covered by CCBH. Connections to other local providers until other funding options are secured. Referrals: We accept self-referrals, provider referrals, justice system referrals, and community agency referrals Eligibility: Our CRS services are open to all individuals seeking recovery support. For those who prefer gender-responsive care, we also offer specialized support for women. 💜 Our Commitment We follow Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) standards and CCBH requirements for CRS services. All services are: Trauma-informed Recovery-oriented Person-centered Strictly confidential We are committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces for everyone in recovery. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Guiding Light Coaching Services, Llc
Certified Recovery Specialist

Services

Certified Recovery Specialist

  • Substance Use
  • Alcohol Use
  • Women's Issues
  • Family Supports
  • Co-Occuring Mental Health
  • Forensic Involvement

Approaches

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Coaching
  • Wellness Recovery Action Plan
  • Person-Centered
  • Compassion Focused
  • Supportive of all Pathways
  • Strength-Based
  • Holistic
  • Mutual Aid Support Groups
  • Recovery-oriented

Insurance Accepted

  • CCBH/Berks Healthchoices - Medicaid
  • No Other Insurances Accepted
  • Call for additional funding options

Testimonials

“"Having a CRS beside me helped me believe I wasn’t alone. They walked with me to appointments and reminded me I could do this. Without that support, I would have given up."”

Existing Participant

“"My coach understood me in a way others didn’t — because she’s been through recovery too. That made me feel safe enough to be honest about my struggles."”

Former Participant

“"Every time I wanted to give up, my coach reminded me of the progress I’d already made. Having someone check in with me weekly made all the difference."”

Existing Participant

Location

Berks County, PA

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Guiding Light Coaching Services LLC

Reading, PA 19610-2920

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