Meet our EPIC Team!

  • Corey Clouthier

    As Canadian Certified Addictions Counsellor, and Certified Anger Management Facilitator with lived experience Corey is an excellent resource and advocate for addiction recovery. Corey values the use of a faith based model and connection as a means to overcoming addiction. Corey has a deep passion to assist those navigating addiction and the criminal justice system by assisting in the development of relapse prevention plans, and conflict resolution skills

  • Sarah Montes

    In active recovery, Sarah supports others to achieve the same as a Recovery Coach, Family & Friends Coach, and Addiction Counselor. Sarah provides guidance in recovery plans, relapse prevention, and goal setting. Sarah works not only with those navigating addiction and recovery, but also with family members, partners, spouses, and loved ones. Sarah believes recovery is possible and utilizes her personal and professional experiences to guide others. She is also a qualified Canadian Certified Addiction Counselor (CCAC) and is continuing her education at McMaster University. Sarah’s varied background in youth, family, and addiction programs, provides the perfect foundation for supporting your recovery.

  • Alaina Kerwin

    Alaina is a Certified Recovery Coach and an Associate Addiction Counsellor with the CACCF. Alaina not only brings her education and experience to the for-front when communicating with clients but also her personal lived experiences. She believes that through connection and healing, addiction can be overcome. Alaina meets every person where they are with no judgment and with complete compassion of the recovery journey. Her goal is to provide others with the knowledge and support needed to fight the stigma of addiction.

  • Are you a LIVED experience professional?

  • THIS COULD BE YOU

    ARE YOU A FUTURE COACH WITH EPIC RECOVERY ??

    We are always looking for passionate and like-minded individuals to join our team. If you are interested in becoming a lived experience helper then please email us info@epicrecovery.ca

  • Dean Anderson

    Dean Anderson is an International & Canadian Certified Addiction Counselor CCAC, ICADC from London, ON. He currently wears many hats in the addiction and recovery communities, including being a Private Practice Counselor, MAP Service Provider, Consultant, and NRT Practitioner. His experience includes withdrawal management, residential treatment, peer support, residential trauma, private care, and several volunteering ventures. His dedication to the field is reflected in the multiple committees, programs, and community events, including chairing the Community of Practice for the CACCF. He also uses his knowledge and experience as a CCS-AC Clinical Supervisor to help grow the addiction counselling profession as a whole. In addition, Dean uses his lived experience to be an advocate for addiction recovery and the removal of stigma through public speaking, educational workshop, and hosting a local TV show about stigma and addiction.

As a team of lived-experience professionals, we recognized the need for more addiction care, education, and interventions that are peer-led and client-focused. Those conversations directed us to create a team of collaborative and ethical coaches with a diverse set of skills and backgrounds. This team has a focus on creating and sharing peer-directed education, certification, and treatment. Not just with those seeking treatment for addiction, but amongst ourselves, building a strong and supportive group of helping professionals.