John Powell
Real World Support for Lasting Recovery
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John Powell, CADC | Recovery Support Coach
John Powell is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and Recovery Support Coach at Gateway Counseling. He brings a steady, practical, and experience-informed approach to helping individuals build and maintain recovery.
Before entering the behavioral health field, John worked as an EMT and paramedic for 23 years. During that time, he developed a strong ability to stay grounded in high-stress situations and sup people through crisis-skills tha.people through crisis-skills that continue to shape his calm, straightforward presence with clients today.
John has worked as an alcohol and drug counselor in both residential and outpatient settings, as well as within the prison system. Across these roles, he has supported individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, always focusing on meeting people where they are and working collaboratively toward meaningful change.
He also brings over 20 years of lived recovery experience. This allows him to offer a level of understanding that goes beyond training alone-grounded in what it actually takes to navigate early recovery, prevent relapse, and rebuild a stable, fulfilling life.
At Gateway Counseling, John'sAt Gateway Counseling, John's work reflects a shared emphasis on real-life application rather than theory alone. He takes a direct, supportive approach, helping clients build structure, strengthen accountability, and develop practical strategies they can use in their day-to-day lives.
As a Recovery Support Coach, John works alongside clients to stay focused, navigate challenges as they arise, and move toward lasting, sustainable recovery.
John Powell is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and Recovery Support Coach at Gateway Counseling. He brings a steady, practical, and experience-informed approach to helping individuals build and maintain recovery.
Before entering the behavioral health field, John worked as an EMT and paramedic for 23 years. During that time, he developed a strong ability to stay grounded in high-stress situations and sup people through crisis-skills tha.people through crisis-skills that continue to shape his calm, straightforward presence with clients today.
John has worked as an alcohol and drug counselor in both residential and outpatient settings, as well as within the prison system. Across these roles, he has supported individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, always focusing on meeting people where they are and working collaboratively toward meaningful change.
He also brings over 20 years of lived recovery experience. This allows him to offer a level of understanding that goes beyond training alone-grounded in what it actually takes to navigate early recovery, prevent relapse, and rebuild a stable, fulfilling life.
At Gateway Counseling, John'sAt Gateway Counseling, John's work reflects a shared emphasis on real-life application rather than theory alone. He takes a direct, supportive approach, helping clients build structure, strengthen accountability, and develop practical strategies they can use in their day-to-day lives.
As a Recovery Support Coach, John works alongside clients to stay focused, navigate challenges as they arise, and move toward lasting, sustainable recovery.
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