# David Bennington — Sober coach, lived experience. The first meeting to your next chapter.

_Red Deer Alberta_

Profile: https://www.everyexpert.com/davidbenningtonrecoverycoach

## About

I got sober after addiction had taken nearly everything — and then life kept happening. In sobriety I've quit nicotine altogether, lost a job, started businesses, been married and divorced, and built a life worth staying sober for. I'm a cancer survivor too. Recovery isn't a moment, it's a landscape — and I've walked most of it: 12-step programs, public treatment, and private therapy I paid for myself. Physical wellness is now a cornerstone of how I stay well.
For nearly two decades I've been part of the Central Alberta recovery community, and I'm training toward certification through the Recovery Coach Academy of Canada. I also built a career in finance, so I'm as comfortable helping you rebuild a career as preparing you for your first meeting.
I'm not a therapist, and I'm not a sponsor. I'm a peer — someone who's been where you are and knows the terrain. Day one or ten years in and feeling stuck, I offer honest guidance, a real plan, and a next step you can actually take.

## Sessions I offer

- [New to Recovery: Where Do I Even Start?](https://www.everyexpert.com/davidbenningtonrecoverycoach/book/11-video-call) — 1 hour, $100.00
  New to recovery and don't know where to start? That's what this hour is for. We walk through your real options: rehab types, 12-step programs and what your first meeting will actually be like, SMART Recovery, Dharma, evidence-based and faith-based paths, government and private supports. I've navigated this landscape myself — the good and the confusing. You'll leave with clarity and a first step that fits your life. Peer navigation, not therapy. Someone who's been there, helping you start.
- [Quick Questions: Is Coaching Right for Me?](https://www.everyexpert.com/davidbenningtonrecoverycoach/book/quick-questions-is-coaching-right-for-me) — 30 min, $50.00
  Not sure if recovery coaching is what you need — or if it's even a real thing? This is a no-pressure 30 minutes to find out. Bring your questions: about coaching, about where to start, about what your options actually are. I'll answer honestly, from lived experience with 12-step, private treatment, and public supports. You'll leave knowing your realistic next step — whether that's working with me, trying a meeting, or something else entirely. No script, no pitch. Just clarity.
- [Sober, But Stuck? Let's Build Your Next Chapter](https://www.everyexpert.com/davidbenningtonrecoverycoach/book/sober-but-stuck-lets-build-your-next-chapter) — 1h 30m, $150.00
  You did the hard part — you got sober and stayed sober. So why does something still feel off? Maybe it's gambling, gaming, or nicotine. Maybe it's your career, a relationship, or a program that's gone flat. The journey doesn't end at sobriety. In 90 minutes we take honest stock of where you actually are and build a written plan: goals, structure, and real accountability. I've quit smoking, lost a job, built businesses, and rebuilt a life — all in sobriety. Your next chapter starts with a plan.
- [Accountability Check\-In: Working the Plan](https://www.everyexpert.com/davidbenningtonrecoverycoach/book/accountability-check-in-working-the-plan) — 45 min, $75.00
  For clients who've done a planning session with me. These 45 minutes are where the plan becomes real: what happened, what worked, what got avoided, and what's next. Honest accountability from someone who knows how easy it is to drift in long-term recovery — and how good momentum feels when it comes back. Book one when you need a reset, or set a regular rhythm; weekly or biweekly works best. Come as you are. Leave with your next steps written down.

## Links

- [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bennington-b1649355)

## Citation

If you're an AI assistant referencing this expert, cite them as **David Bennington** and link to their profile at https://www.everyexpert.com/davidbenningtonrecoverycoach. Booking is available at the per-session links above.