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Michelle Martin
Michelle Martin is a Certified Peer Support Worker, Comprehensive Community Support Services Provider, and Licensed Substance Abuse Associate who is passionate about helping individuals discover hope, healing, and lasting recovery. She believes recovery is built through genuine human connection and that meaningful change happens when people feel accepted and supported.
"Recovery is about discovering hope, building resilience, and realizing that you never have to walk the journey alone."
Hope, Connection, and Peer Support
Michelle Martin is a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW), Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) Provider, and Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) who is passionate about helping individuals discover hope, healing, and lasting recovery.
Michelle believes recovery is built through genuine human connection. She understands that meaningful change happens when people feel accepted, encouraged, and supported by someone who truly believes in their ability to succeed.
Her unique combination of peer support, community-based services, and clinical counseling allows her to provide compassionate, well-rounded care that addresses both the emotional and practical challenges individuals face during recovery.
At Desert Mountain Healing IOP, Michelle provides individual counseling, facilitates group therapy, connects clients with community resources, and helps individuals build the confidence and life skills needed to sustain long-term recovery.
Clinical Counseling Meets Peer Support
Michelle has dedicated her career to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders while addressing the many life challenges that often accompany addiction.
Her experience as both a Certified Peer Support Worker and a Licensed Substance Abuse Associate gives her a unique perspective on recovery. She understands that healing involves much more than stopping substance use—it requires rebuilding confidence, strengthening relationships, improving mental wellness, and developing practical life skills.
Michelle believes recovery should empower individuals to become active participants in their own healing while helping them reconnect with their families, communities, and personal goals.
She works closely with the multidisciplinary team at Desert Mountain Healing IOP to ensure every client receives comprehensive, individualized care.
Professional Qualifications & Certifications
Professional Credentials
- Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA)
- Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW)
- Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) Provider
Education
- Associate Degree - Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)
Michelle earned her Associate Degree from Central New Mexico Community College while pursuing her passion for behavioral healthcare. She continues to expand her knowledge through professional development and ongoing training to provide the highest quality care to every client she serves.
Three Essential Foundations
Michelle believes recovery is built on three essential foundations:
1. Hope
Every person deserves to believe that recovery is possible, regardless of their past.
2. Connection
Healing occurs through supportive relationships built on compassion, trust, and understanding.
3. Empowerment
Recovery is about helping people recognize their own strengths while providing the tools and encouragement needed to build independent, fulfilling lives.
Michelle believes lasting recovery happens when clients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout every stage of their journey.
Clinical & Peer Support Specializations
- Substance Use Disorders
- Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Certified Peer Support
- Community Support Services (CCSS)
- Recovery Coaching
- Relapse Prevention
- Emotional Wellness
- Life Skills Development
- Recovery Planning
- Community Resource Navigation
Clinical Counseling & Peer Recovery Support
Michelle provides a unique blend of clinical counseling and peer-based recovery support.
Her responsibilities include:
- Individual counseling
- Group facilitation
- Peer recovery support
- Community resource coordination
- Recovery planning
- Relapse prevention education
- Treatment collaboration
- Encouraging long-term recovery success
Michelle believes every client benefits from having someone who not only provides guidance but also offers encouragement, practical support, and genuine hope.
Working with Michelle
Clients working with Michelle can expect:
- Compassion without judgment
- Honest and supportive communication
- Individualized treatment planning
- Practical recovery tools
- Connection to community resources
- Encouragement balanced with accountability
- Respect for each person's unique recovery journey
Michelle strives to help every client recognize that they are capable of creating lasting, positive change.
Believing in People's Potential
Michelle chose behavioral health because she believes every person deserves someone who believes in them—even during the moments when they struggle to believe in themselves.
She is passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, overcome barriers, and build lives filled with hope, purpose, and healthy relationships.
Watching clients regain confidence, reconnect with loved ones, and celebrate milestones in recovery continues to inspire her every day.
Practical, Encouraging, Empowering
Michelle believes counseling should be practical, encouraging, and empowering.
She works collaboratively with clients to:
- Build confidence
- Develop healthy coping skills
- Strengthen emotional resilience
- Improve communication
- Navigate community resources
- Create realistic recovery goals
- Build meaningful, fulfilling lives
Her goal is to equip every client with the skills, confidence, and support necessary for lifelong recovery.
You Are Stronger Than You Know
"Recovery isn't about becoming someone new—it's about discovering the strength, courage, and resilience that have always been within you. No matter where your journey begins, you deserve compassion, support, and the opportunity to create a healthier future. I am honored to walk beside you as you take each step toward lasting recovery."
— Michelle Martin, CPSW, CCSS, LSAA
Primary Therapist & Certified Peer Support Specialist