Sean Davis, CPFS

Sean serves as a Group Facilitator and CCAR Certified Peer Support Specialist at Untethered Recovery and is currently pursuing his Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) credential.

Sean's path to recovery was hard-earned. After spending approximately 15 years in active addiction, much of it intertwined with incarceration, he eventually found himself in sober living and committed to changing the course of his life. While incarcerated, Sean began advocating for himself and seeking opportunities for growth, including participation in Therapeutic Community (TC) programming. He openly shares that although he spent much of his final months in prison trying to manipulate the system, he eventually realized he needed to take recovery seriously if he wanted a different future.

Today, Sean views recovery work as an opportunity to repair some of the harm caused during his past and to remain grounded in his own recovery journey through service to others. He is especially passionate about supporting individuals returning from incarceration, those navigating gang separation and reduction, and people rebuilding their lives after years of addiction and criminal justice involvement.

Sean's favorite part of the job is helping people "turn the lights on"—watching clients discover strengths, abilities, and potential they never knew they had. He enjoys helping individuals navigate obstacles and find a path toward a healthier and more meaningful life.

Known for being straightforward and honest, Sean approaches recovery with a balance of accountability and compassion. He believes in telling clients what he needed to hear himself and leading by example. His work is heavily influenced by the principles found in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, particularly the concept of paradigm shifts and the importance of continually striving to "do the next right thing."

Outside of work, Sean enjoys spending time with his family and working on cars. Faith and family are the cornerstones that keep him grounded and focused. While many people are surprised to learn he spent much of his life incarcerated and was once involved in gang culture, Sean uses those experiences to connect with clients who may feel like change is out of reach.

One of Sean's favorite sayings is, "The best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time." It's a reminder that lasting change doesn't happen all at once—it happens through small, consistent actions taken day after day.

When welcoming new clients, Sean encourages them to give themselves grace, allow themselves the opportunity to grow, and most importantly, not give up before they've even gotten started.