"Women into healing saved my life. I was a suicidal, depressed addict who hated herself. In an atmosphere of safety, comfort and love, I learned the tools I needed to look at myself in the mirror with a smile - and without shame and guilt. My life today is honest, clean and joyous... the real core of this centre is the people - I was surrounded by a love and care that nourished my soul, and the love and care hasn't ended just because my 42 days have."
    Theresa T
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"I lived in a nice house, had a good job and thought I had it all. But there was a sense of emptiness inside of me, which only alcohol could fill. My last days of drinking were dark and suicidal, alcohol was my best friend, my lover my saviour... Women Into Healing gave me some incredible tools to turn my life into something I honestly did not think was possible... I felt supported, encouraged and safe. I will always be eternally grateful to the ladies of Women Into Healing, for giving me a new life."
    Maggie T
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"Today I feel strong in my sobriety. I like and value myself more. I have new and more efficient ways of coping with life. They made sure that I was set up with a good aftercare program and I know that they'll always be there if I need additional support. I am so very grateful for my life today. It is so different from what my life was like and I have W.I.T.H to thank!!"
    Tara A
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Our Women into Healing Professional Team

Why W.I.T.H.? | Our Team | Client Testimonials

Immediate Impact Team

Norma-Jean Neufeld – Executive Director
Norma-Jean realizes her dream of creating a specialty treatment centre just for women like no other. Equipped with years of experience including one-on-one counselling and group presentations plus enormous backing, Norma Jean has surrounded herself with the best in professional counsellors, support workers, and an experienced management team. She is determined to lead the way for women to not just find recovery but joyful, long-term clean and sober living.

Marie Hilts – Therapist; Individual & Family
Marie comes to Women into Healing with a wealth of experience both in operations management, group counselling as well as individual and family counselling. To just meet Marie you soon realize she means what she says and says what she means. Her leadership qualities and dealing with those in need are unparalled in the recovery industry.

Tamara Bonnell  – Support Worker
Tamara not only brings her heart into her position as a support worker, but brings her knowledge of recovery and the 12 steps. Tamara is passionate and enthusiastic about her role at Women Into Healing. She seeks to assist you in finding your own strength and path along your journey toward recovery.

Antonie, Glenna and Morgan  – Mentorship
So often it’s about the people you meet and hang out with.  Developing new friends and especially mentors in the new, yet real world is critical in maintaining your new habits and new ways of thinking.  They will embrace each person in a special way, helping to develop and maintain new choices.

Professional Alliance Team – Support and Aftercare Professionals

Candace Plattor, M.A. RCC. – Vancouver
www.candaceplattor.com
Candace Plattor, MA, RCC, is a therapist in private practice, specializing in addictive behaviours such as Substance Misuse, Eating Disorders, Internet Addiction, Gambling, Compulsive Overspending, and Relationship Addiction.
Candace offers individual, couple and family counselling in her Vancouver, BC office and by telephone worldwide. She also counsels family and friends whose loved ones are struggling with addiction, helping them to set appropriate boundaries and put more attention on their own lives.
Candace can be reached at 604.677.5876. You can email her at candace@candaceplattor.com, or visit her website at www.candaceplattor.com.

Kathleen Landry MCS RCC – Vancouver & Deep Cove
Kathleen Landry & Associates – www.kathleenlandry.ca
Kathleen holds a Masters Degree in psychotherapist from UBC and Is a British Columbia Registered Clinical counselor. Her passion is in individual and family counseling and she is a courageous leader in modern aftercare programs. Kathleen’s experience encompasses over 70,000 clinical hours and over 3,000 clients. She has also performed over 300 successful family and workplace drug and alcohol interventions. Kathleen is often able to reach people that have been unsuccessful with other approaches.

Glynis Sherwood, MEd, CCC, CAC. – Vancouver
Recovery Counselling Solutions – www.glynissherwood.com
Glynis provides addiction counseling services to adults and youth from early to longer term recovery, as well as couples and families who want to reclaim their lives from addiction, anxiety, depression, abuse and grief and loss.  Recovery counseling focuses on ‘emotional recovery’ – the second stage of recovery work – after active addiction has stopped.  Whether you are dealing with recovery from substance abuse or compulsive behaviours, the only requirement is a commitment to  reclaiming your life back from addiction.  Glynis offers day, evening and Saturday appointments.

Michele Crawford, M.Ed. RCC, CCC. – New Westminster
Willow House Wellness Ltd – www.michelecrawford.ca
With an additional background as a psychologist and social worker Michele has a passion for working with people to resolve their problems. She truly feels privileged to have such a gift. She is an expert in “changing ones thinking” along with addictions counseling and trauma and aftercare specialties. Her counseling design, which transcends the usual approaches in therapy, is to help you access solutions through a proven 2-step formula. The benefits of her methods are well documented in the scientific research. “Common sense” would best describe her counselling application.

Kerry Oxendale, RPC Vancouver and North Vancouver
www.CounsellingWithKerry.com
Kerry Oxendale has worked in the Addictions field for over 7 years, both in private practice and within government organizations. Kerry offers individual, couple and family counselling from her Vancouver and North Vancouver offices, as well as by telephone worldwide. She specializes in Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioural techniques, with adults and youth, to change ones thinking and learn new coping skills. Kerry can be reached at 604-897-5931 or visit her website at www.CounsellingWithKerry.com.