Sheila Easter, MS, Recovery Coach and Counselor
Sheila Easter is a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Coach and Counselor, recently licensed and committed to helping individuals on their journey to sobriety and personal growth. With certifications in recovery and life coaching, and a Master of Science in Substance Abuse and Addictive disorders, Sheila brings a strong foundation in peer support, crisis management, and recovery-oriented care.
Her approach is centered on empowerment, active listening, and guiding individuals toward sustainable recovery. With a passion for making a difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction, Sheila works to provide encouragement, resources, and support for each person’s unique journey.
Whether helping clients navigate early recovery, build resilience, or access necessary resources, Sheila is a steadfast commitment to continuous learning and professional development ensures she stays informed on best practices in recovery coaching and theraputic intervention.
With empathy and expertise, Sheila is making a meaningful impact in the recovery community, offering hope and guidance to those seeking a healthier, more fulfilling life.
How It All Started
In the Spring of 2022, I was in the homestretch of my undergraduate degree and was prayerfully and mindfully seeking the direction of my graduate program. I felt led to continue onto a master’s degree in counseling but wasn’t sure of the specific emphasis of focus. I encountered a situation that assisted with solidifying the direction to further my education, equip with training, and pour the rest of my life with assisting those suffering with addiction of drugs and alcohol in addiction to other addictive behaviors.
Completing an errand just off Bell Road, traffic jammed up due to the always occurring Phoenix construction. I decided to divert, traveling north on El Mirage Road. Knowing the re-route away from construction would take a bit longer, I blue-toothed a phone call with a close friend. Shortly into that call, two cars ahead of me swerved to the left lane, dust was flying and so was the body of a 13-year-old boy. I immediately started screaming on the phone, “Body in the road!! Body in the road!!” and hung up quickly. I stopped my car just in front of the gentleman who struck the boy as he had deliberately run into oncoming cars. I dialed 911 and ran to see if the boy needed help. Another gentleman grabbed my arm and said, “he is gone, and you don’t want to see this.” I returned to stay with the driver. Three hours passed, which involved interviews from detectives and additional witnesses.
I later learned this young boy, barely a teen, was under the influence of a mind-altering substance when he chose to run into traffic. I learned that his mom was going to get a visit very shortly from the Sheriff’s Officers that her son was dead. I learned, while driving home and trying to process those past 3 hours, I needed to do something to assist people with substance abuse and the radical behaviors that cause such devastation. I needed to find a way to support the myriads of mothers, wives and families who are riddled with the life-taking epidemic. My decision was made to pursue an MS in Addictions Counseling shortly after this experience.