Johnny Gonzales is a state-certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist and Mental Health Peer Specialist through the Texas Board of Certifications. Johnny applies his professional skills and lived experience toward helping individuals overcome the obstacles they endure.
Johnny is an active Recovery Coach, Mentor, and Sober Companion in the Houston area.
Johnny’s recovery journey started in 2019, and his personal experience informs a deep, compassionate approach to always helping the next person struggling. He possesses exceptional listening and interpersonal skills from coaching and mentoring participants to discover their own path.
He uses motivational interviewing to understand participants and build rapport to help individuals cope with challenging emotions, face limiting beliefs, and set boundaries that protect their sobriety and well-being.
Johnny’s passion is to deliver inspiration and hope to guide others battling the disease of addiction to disconnect from their inner critic, find a healthy balance in their lives, and reconnect with their inner wisdom.
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