Sharon Sauer, LCDCi, CCMI, MBA
Sharon Sauer is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with the State of Texas, a certified case manager, and an interventionist with a Master’s in Business Administration.
As a person in long-term recovery, 3-20-2005, Sharon uniquely understands the trials and tribulations addiction and mental illness present to the family she serves. As a lifelong seeker of knowledge, Sharon earned several degrees and certifications to be armed with addiction facts to serve clients and their families.
In 2005, Sharon went to treatment to recover from alcoholism and to address her childhood trauma and binge eating disorder. This experience opened the doors for a long-lasting personal growth and development journey. Inspired by the profound change in her life, Sharon chose to share this gift with others as a career. In 2013, Sharon changed her career path from Business Consultant to work in the substance use disorder field. She packed all her belongings in one car and drove to South Padre Island to begin working as a Recovery Advocate at Origins’ Behavioral Health. This humbling and inspiring experience set the groundwork for Sharon’s lifelong mission to guide clients from darkness to light, hence the name Beacon of Light.
Throughout the years, Sharon has worked with several residential treatment centers and sober living facilities throughout Texas. She curated an extended care program for women in Austin, Texas, and continues to provide scholarships to sober living in Texas through her non-profit Living Amends. As an LCDC, Sharon thrives in a challenging environment and uses her therapeutic knowledge to guide families through this complex process from addiction to recovery. Today, her passion is helping families find the light in recovery at the end of their dark addiction tunnels. Please get in touch with us today to learn how Sharon and Beacon of Light in Recovery can support your loved one throughout the treatment process.
“That feeling that the drink problem has disappeared will often come strongly. We feel we are on the Broad Highway, walking hand in hand with the Spirit of the Universe.”
Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book 4th ed., Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, 2002.
Contrary to popular belief, one person’s addiction or mental health disorder doesn’t just impact them. When one person is battling substance abuse, they may struggle to maintain healthy relationships with the people they love. They may be unable to hold a job or complete other critical responsibilities. To fund their drug or alcohol addiction, your loved one may have lied or stolen from family or friends, leaving you feeling lost and confused. However, there is support available.
