Find a Certified ARISE® Interventionist (CAI) or ARISE® Intern

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In addition to my ARISE Certification, I have completed the 50/50 Pathwork training and have received certifications in Life Coaching, Recovery Coaching (including process as well as substance addictions) and Relapse Recovery Coaching.

My personal recovery journey allowed me to operate women's and LGBTQ+ aftercare facilities for eight years. I worked directly with clients on life skills, goal setting, relapse prevention, crisis management, family communication, shame resiliency, Substance Use, Mental Health and Co-occurring Disorders. I attended the University of Minnesota with a focus in psychology and a specialization in Addiction Counseling. I became a Certified Professional Coach and a Certified ARISE® Interventionist.

Coming from a long family history of addiction and mental health concerns, I find comfort in assisting those who are navigating the addiction and mental health sector. Help can feel so out of reach in these difficult times, but a helpful hand may assist in finding your footing. My educational experience has provided me with the ability to assist individuals with complex vulnerabilities such as addiction, homelessness, mental health concerns, involvement with the justice system, and victimization. I have worked in child welfare, trauma, and addiction treatment. For the last 6 years, I have worked as a Relapse Prevention and Continuing Care Counsellor in an Adult Addiction Treatment Centre. Throughout this process, I have maintained relationships with families, and assisted with the development and delivery of family programs to provide education surrounding addiction and resources to family members affected by this disease. The ARISE® process has given a platform to help families rebuild trust and remove blame, shame, and guilt through a gentle and non-confrontational approach. I look forward to being able to help you, and your whole family move towards health, healing, and greater family connection through the ARISE® process.

Charisse Czaja is a CCAR Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) and an ARISE® Intern. She believes anyone can experience profound change, heal their lives and live happily and whole. She provides discreet, non-clinical recovery coaching & case management. She tirelessly collaborates with her clients on their recovery plan by serving as their mentor and guide, hoping to promote optimism, healthy living, and wellness. 

Charisse & her husband David, both in long-term recovery, live in Rowayton, CT where they raised their three grown sons. Charisse is a cancer survivor & wellness enthusiast and enjoys and is grateful for the gifts recovery has given her.

Alexandria Dennison specializes in helping those who struggle with both mental health and substance abuse disorders. Through her six years of experience, she brings an energetic, empathetic, and vicarious approach to working with individuals, groups and families. Alexandria believes that the entire family system is deeply affected, everyone’s feelings are valid and that true healing is possible for all of those involved in the process. Alexandria is able to instill hope and motivation while empowering individuals to change their life in order to become the best versions of themselves and to reach their fullest potential. Alexandria is well versed in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, knowledge of 12 step programming and person-centered intervention.

Originally from San Francisco, California, Evyan Donch is a Certified ARISE® Interventionist, (CAI), trained and certified IRSI International Recovery Coach and most recently a Trauma Recovery Coach (IAOTRC) based in Rome, Italy. She conducts her work with compassion, empathy and skill and is highly experience in Europe and USA, working with people from all walks of life: from the back streets of Rome, to some of the most well known international organizations throughout Europe.