Frank W. Dorward, CADC-CAS

Founder

“Darkness is best braved with a helping hand along the way.”
That belief sits at the center of my work.

Since 2011, I’ve been walking alongside individuals and families navigating addiction, recovery, and the rebuilding that follows. My approach combines lived experience, professional training, and a deep respect for the courage it takes to change.

Before launching my private practice, I worked in residential and outpatient treatment settings, supporting clients and families through every stage of the recovery process, from intervention and treatment placement to aftercare and reintegration. Those experiences shaped the foundation of how I work today: grounded, compassionate, and accountability-driven.

I don’t believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions. Recovery and personal growth are complex, deeply human processes. My role is to help people find clarity, structure, and connection in the midst of that complexity, to offer a steady hand as they chart their next steps.

Whether you’re seeking life and recovery coaching, family support, or intervention guidance, I bring the same commitment to each client: to meet you where you are, help you move forward with honesty and purpose, and remind you that even the hardest paths don’t have to be walked alone.

Outside of work, I do my best to practice what I teach: spending time with my family, exploring a new hiking trail, cooking a good meal, getting lost in a book, or recharging by the ocean.