What is a Sobriety Coach? (And Do You Need One?)

What is a Sobriety Coach?

If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how to stop drinking” at 2 a.m., you’re not alone. Many women struggling with alcohol ask the same question: What’s the best way to quit for good? That’s where a sobriety coach comes in.

A sobriety coach is someone who has walked the path before you and is trained to guide, support, and empower you as you break free from alcohol. Think of it like having a mentor, cheerleader, and accountability partner rolled into one.

How a Sobriety Coach Differs From Therapy or AA

It’s important to understand how a sobriety coach fits into the recovery landscape:

• Therapist: Focuses on mental health, past trauma, and diagnosis.

• AA or Sponsor: Follows a 12-step framework with peer accountability.

• Sobriety Coach: Offers personalized tools, mindset shifts, and day-to-day strategies to quit drinking and thrive.

None of these approaches is “better” than the others; they’re just different. Many women find that coaching gives them the structure and encouragement they need outside of clinical or group settings.

Why Women Hire a Sobriety Coach

If you’ve tried moderation, white-knuckling it, or “just one more time” promises, you already know how exhausting the cycle can be. A sobriety coach helps you:

• Break free from the moderation cycle

• Learn tools for cravings and triggers

• Stay accountable to your goals

• Build confidence and trust in yourself

• Create a life you actually enjoy without alcohol

What It’s Like to Work With Me as Your Coach

I get it, I lived in the cycle of grey area drinking and “tomorrow I’ll quit” for years. Since 2012, I’ve been living alcohol-free, and now I coach women just like you to do the same.

Working with me means:

• No judgment, just compassion.

• Tools that actually work for your real life.

• Weekly support and guidance to keep you moving forward.

Do You Need a Sobriety Coach?

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of going in circles, then yes, having a sobriety coach may be exactly what you need. You don’t have to figure it out alone, and you don’t have to keep waiting for “someday.”

Ready to explore coaching?  Work with me 1:1 here