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Addiction Recovery Support

Addiction Recovery Support

Recovery does not happen all at once. Beginning recovery is an important step, but learning how to live differently takes time and continued support. You may be working hard to maintain the changes you have made while facing stress, shame, damaged relationships, strong emotions, or situations that make old patterns feel close again. You may be newly in recovery or have been walking this path for years. You may have strong support around you and still need a place to talk honestly about what is happening beneath the surface. Counseling can help you understand the patterns connected to addiction, recognize what makes recovery more difficult, and develop practical ways to support the life you are building. Our counselors provide ongoing support for people who are medically stable and do not need detox or intensive addiction treatment. They will respect the work you have already done and walk alongside you as you continue moving forward.

Complimentary consultation: 15 minutes with a counselor.

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Who We Serve

  • Individuals working to maintain recovery from addiction or substance use
  • Those transitioning out of detox, residential care, or an intensive treatment program
  • People who want counseling alongside a recovery program, support group, sponsor, or other recovery resources
  • Individuals concerned about relapse or returning to old patterns during difficult seasons
  • Those who want to address the emotions, relationships, trauma, or life experiences affecting their recovery

What We Help With

  • Recognizing triggers and situations that may place recovery at risk
  • Fear of relapse or returning to substance use
  • Shame, guilt, grief, anxiety, depression, or loneliness during recovery
  • Rebuilding trust and repairing relationships affected by addiction
  • Developing healthier routines and ways of responding to stress or difficult emotions

How We Help

  • Provide a place to talk honestly about recovery without shame
  • Help you recognize patterns, triggers, and early signs that you need additional support
  • Develop practical tools and a plan for responding when recovery feels more difficult
  • Address painful experiences, emotions, or relationship patterns connected to addiction
  • Support the recovery plan and relationships you already have in place

A meaningful place to begin

You may be doing well in your recovery and still find that some seasons are more difficult than others.

Stress, conflict, loneliness, reminders of past pain, or unexpected changes can bring challenges you did not anticipate. You may also be trying to rebuild trust, understand who you are without the addiction, or learn how to handle emotions you once tried to avoid.

Your counselor will help you recognize when it may be time to reach for additional support and explore what that support could look like for you. Together, you can make a plan for reaching out and practice different ways of responding before things feel overwhelming.

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Our approach

Recovery is personal and supported in many different ways.

We understand that there is not one path that works for everyone. Your counselor will take time to understand your history, the support you currently have, what has been helpful, and what you want your life and recovery to look like moving forward.

This work may include identifying triggers, developing healthy coping skills, working through trauma or painful experiences, addressing anxiety or depression, rebuilding relationships, and creating routines that support your continued recovery. Your counselor will also respect and work alongside the treatment providers, recovery groups, sponsors, faith communities, and trusted relationships you choose to include.

Our goal is to support you as you maintain recovery and continue building a life that feels stable, meaningful, and connected.

Addiction Recovery Support does not replace detox, residential care, medication management, or intensive addiction treatment. If you need a higher level of care, your counselor will help connect you with appropriate resources.

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What to expect

Beginning counseling can feel like a big step. We make it simple.

You do not need to know exactly what to say or have everything figured out. We will meet you with care and help you take the next step at a pace that feels right.

Whether you are looking for support for yourself, your relationship, your family, or your child, the process begins with one conversation.

Complimentary Consultation: 15 minutes with a counselor.

Reach out

Take the first step

Schedule a session or book a complimentary consultation to ask questions, share what you are looking for, and learn more about how we can help.

Find your fit

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Explore our counselors and services so you can find support that feels aligned with your needs, goals, and season of life.

Begin your journey

Move forward with support

Together, you and your counselor can create space for healing, clarity, healthier patterns, and meaningful next steps.

Meet our counselors

The right counselor can make all the difference.

Every counselor at Pinnacle brings a unique perspective, area of expertise, and heart for helping people move forward with hope.

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Jess Hites May

MA, LMHC

Jess Hites May

Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Counselor in Orlando

Works with adult women facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and church hurt. Trained in EMDR, somatic therapy, EFT and DBT, with a holistic view of body, mind and spirit. In person in Winter Park, FL and telehealth statewide.

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Jeannette Bevan

MA, LMHC

Jeannette Bevan

Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Counselor in Orlando

Works with women, including overstimulated mothers and those navigating postpartum changes, sexual trauma, disordered eating and church hurt. Warm, gentle and trauma-informed. In person in Winter Park, FL and telehealth statewide.

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Micah K. Massaquoi Jr.

LMHC

Micah K. Massaquoi Jr.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Counselor in Orlando

Works with young adults and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and recovery, and questions of racial and cultural identity. Calm, authentic and CBT-informed. In person in Winter Park, FL and telehealth statewide.

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Kirby Whitehead

LMHC

Kirby Whitehead

Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Counselor in Orlando

Works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, chronic illness and addiction and recovery. Relational, curious and honest, drawing on EMDR, ACT and narrative approaches. In person in Winter Park, FL and telehealth statewide.

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Jan Amerman

MA, LMHC

Jan Amerman

Qualified Supervisor (Florida) | Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Kentucky)

Works primarily with women navigating grief and loss, codependency, anxiety, depression, spiritual struggles and major life transitions. Person-centered and attachment-informed, with room for questions of faith. Telehealth in Florida and Kentucky.

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Ashley Kinchen

CDP

Ashley Kinchen

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Works with women, men, couples and parents navigating trauma, high-conflict divorce, parenting, grief, dementia and caregiving, with particular care for foster, adoptive and special-needs families. In person in Winter Park, FL and telehealth statewide.

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Lindsay Buono

MA, LMHC

Lindsay Buono

Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Counselor in Orlando

Works with women of all ages facing disordered eating, body-image concerns, OCD, anxiety and depression, and with mothers and daughters seeking healthier connection. Relational and story-centered. In person in Winter Park, FL and telehealth statewide.

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David DiVirgilio

MA

David DiVirgilio

Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern

Works with men, teens and young adults facing anxiety, panic, grief, stress and burnout, and relationship struggles. Person-centered, attachment-based and emotionally focused. In person in Winter Park, FL and telehealth statewide.

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Take the next step

You do not have to figure this out alone.

Whether you are ready to begin counseling or simply have questions, our team is here to help you find a next step that feels right.

Prefer to talk first? Call 407-657-5800

Frequently asked questions

It is okay to have questions before you begin.

Book a Complimentary Consultation

You can schedule a session directly or begin with a complimentary 15-minute consultation. During that conversation, you can ask questions, share what you are looking for, and get guidance on the best next step.

A complimentary consultation is a brief 15-minute conversation with a counselor. It is a chance to ask questions, share what support you are looking for, and determine whether Pinnacle may be a good fit for you.

Yes. Pinnacle offers telehealth counseling throughout Florida, along with in-person counseling in Winter Park, FL. Your counselor can help you determine which option feels best for your schedule and needs.

Coverage and financial options can vary. We encourage you to contact our team so we can help you explore available payment, insurance, and scholarship options based on your situation.

Yes. For clients who want it, faith can be thoughtfully integrated into the counseling process. Your counselor will respect your preferences, beliefs, and the role faith may or may not play in your care.

You can browse counselor profiles to learn about specialties and approaches, or book a complimentary consultation for guidance. Finding the right fit matters, and our team is happy to help you begin there.