Our team

DIRECTOR

For almost 30 years Piers has utilized spiritual, psychological, and wellness practices to help those suffering from substance use disorder. Since 2002 he has served in various capacities, including: program director, director of spiritual life, counselor, and program supervisor. From 2013 - 2016 he was chair of the department of transpersonal psychology at Burlington College in Vermont. Piers is also core faculty at the Alcyon Center, a spiritual retreat in Seal Cove, Maine. Piers has Master’s degrees in theological studies and counseling psychology and is a certified yoga instructor.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Ricky has worked in various roles supporting those with substance use disorder and other mental health challenges, including behavioral health professional, recovery residence manager, recovery support specialist, recovery case manager, and Director of 12 Step Programming for one of the largest treatment organizations in New England. He holds degrees in philosophy and biblical studies, as well as a certificate in contemplative spiritual direction. He currently resides in the greater Portland area with his wife and two sons.

CLINICIAN

Krista is a certified alcohol and drug counselor in the state of Maine. She began her counseling career as a nationally certified school psychologist where she provided meaningful assessments and therapeutic support to children and adolescents facing adversity. She expanded her outreach by opening a private practice as a Licensed Educational Psychologist in the state of Massachusetts. Krista has experienced how addiction impacts families first hand and it is her mission to help clients restore healthy relationships in their lives.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Since finding recovery in 2014, Lisa has worked in multiple settings, nonprofits and treatment centers in the field of recovery. In 2018, she founded the Aletheia House for Women in Portland, ME. Rooted in the practice of the 12 Steps, Aletheia also employed a variety of modalities that included: contemplative practice, yoga, and hiking. Lisa’s approach was largely informed by her own experience of recovery. After years of struggle she finally came to realize that healing from addiction was so much more than mere abstinence from drugs and alcohol. Recovery is ultimately about community. With proper encouragement and support, our shortcomings can actually help us find our way! Lisa looks forward to taking another step forward with Maine Recovery Collective.

CLINICIAN

After several attempts at sobriety, Naomi found recovery in 2017 through the 12 step model of Alcoholics Anonymous. She was taught it was possible to outgrow the curse of addiction if she sought and collaborated with a greater power, and when this happened she was determined to help others accomplish the same. Naomi has been working in the treatment field since 2018 and is currently a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) in the state of Maine. Naomi's approach is informed by Jungian analysis, somatic healing, contemplative practice and service work. Naomi has a talent for building connections with clients and supporting them in their recovery. She is passionate about contributing to a genuine mission of love and healing.

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Marissa Dodge is devoted to compassionate care and empowering others in the behavioral health field. As a substance use disorder clinician, and a board member for a non-profit providing scholarship opportunities for individuals to fund substance use treatment, she spends her days helping others to make positive changes in their lives. Marissa has a Bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences, and a Certificate in Public Health, and also is licensed as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Supervisor in the State of Maine. She lives in Poland with her husband and two amazing sons… and a menagerie of pets that include 2 dogs, a cat and 10 chickens!

CLINICIAN

Commencing his journey in the addiction treatment field in 2015, Jason has since assumed crucial roles, ranging from Sober House Manager to 12-Step Instructor, Case Manager, Sober Coach and Clinician. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Jason brings a specialized skill set to his work. Beyond his credentials and experience, Jason's genuine enjoyment in this field stems from the profound sense of connection it fosters. Each day, he finds himself driven by the opportunity to guide individuals towards recovery and witness the transformative power of reclaiming one's life from the grips of addiction.