Sarah Montes is a dedicated Addiction and Recovery Counsellor with a deep commitment to helping individuals and families heal from addiction and codependency, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work.
Having personally navigated addiction and codependency, Sarah understands the complexities of recovery firsthand. She has turned her journey into a passion for supporting others, offering compassionate, person-centered care that fosters both acceptance and hope.
Beyond counselling, Sarah is an engaging public speaker and peer support advocate, using her voice to break stigma and inspire change. She provides education on addiction, family dynamics, and trauma-informed recovery, empowering individuals, loved ones, and professionals with the tools they need to support lasting transformation.
Sarah’s holistic approach integrates psychoeducation, communication tools, and boundary-setting strategies to guide individuals toward sustainable healing. Whether working with clients one-on-one, facilitating group support, or speaking at events, she is committed to creating a space where recovery is not just possible—but thriving is the goal.
Sarah Montes
RPC, MPCC, CACC
London, Ontario
Educational Achievements and Certifications:
Professional Addiction Studies, McMaster University
Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor, CACC - CACCF
Registered Professional Counsellor, RPC - CPCA
Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling, MPCC - CPCA
Concurrent Disorders, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification, Crisis Prevention Institute
Internal Family Systems & Addiction, Mission Empowerment
Trauma-Informed Leadership Certificate, Detroit recovery project
Abuse Prevention Training, Plan to Protect
Crucial Conversations Certification, VitalSmarts
More about Sarah,
Sarah Montes's life weaves a narrative of profound transformation, triumph, and an unwavering dedication to guiding others on their recovery journey, deeply rooted in her own experiences and family values, spanning generations. Sarah's journey commences within the intricate maze of addiction that touched her own family. Growing up amidst these challenges, she intimately understood the pain, confusion, and the crucial need for empathetic support. Amidst these struggles, Sarah discovered a wellspring of strength and resilience that would shape her future endeavours, supported by her loving husband of almost 30 years, their children, and her cherished grandson. As a testament to her commitment, Sarah's professional journey includes managerial roles in withdrawal management and primary counselling within residential treatment centers, all while maintaining the balance of a loving and supportive family life that spans generations. Sarah's dedication is rooted in empathy, understanding, and an unwavering belief in the human capacity for change—a belief instilled through her professional experiences. She aims to embody living proof that recovery is not only possible but can lead to a life filled with purpose and fulfillment, a truth she shares and lives daily. Her passion and empathy pulse through the essence of Sarah’s work. Her experiences, amalgamated with her professional expertise, form the bedrock of a support system where individuals and families discover not only guidance but also the unwavering support needed to embrace a new beginning.