Thrive Sinclair Method Coaching: Support That Helps Change Stick
Thrive offers Sinclair Method coaching built specifically around naltrexone, not generic advice about cutting back. Through unlimited message support, live group coaching, and one-on-one sessions, our alcohol reduction coaching helps you stay consistent from day one.
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How Alcohol Recovery Coaching Supports Real Change
Learn More About Our TeamChanging your relationship with alcohol isn't just about understanding the science behind the Sinclair Method. It's about applying it in everyday life.
Inside Thrive, members get personalized coaching to navigate the real experiences that happen during the process, from the honeymoon phase and habit change to alcohol-free days and eventually extinction.
Through group discussions and tailored one-on-one guidance, members can use our alcohol reduction coaching and support to begin understanding the underlying patterns in their behavior, navigating the triggers that make them want to drink, building alternatives when they need them, and staying consistent as they reach each goal.
What Can Members Gain Through Alcohol Reduction Coaching with Thrive?
Understanding the Process
Learn what to expect during each phase of the Sinclair Method, how naltrexone works as part of the process, and what changes you may experience along the way—so you can move forward with more clarity and confidence.
Navigating Challenges
Talk through triggers, social situations, setbacks, and the challenges of changing drinking habits with coaches who understand the process firsthand.
Building New Habits
Discover healthier ways to relax, celebrate, and cope, while learning practical tips on how to drink less alcohol and build new habits that support your changing relationship with alcohol.
Reinforcing Progress
Share wins, reflect on change, and strengthen new patterns that support a healthier relationship with alcohol and help progress feel more sustainable over time.
Alcohol Reduction Coaching Options Inside Thrive
With Thrive, there are multiple ways to connect with experienced coaches and get guidance as you move through your Sinclair Method journey.
đź‘Ą Group Coaching & Workshops
Thrive offers weekly and monthly live sessions, including alcohol support group meetings, where members can ask questions, learn from experienced coaches and experts, and connect with others who understand the TSM journey.
Topics may include practical tips on how to drink less alcohol, understanding triggers and drinking patterns, changing drinking habits, building healthier routines, and adjusting to a changing relationship with alcohol.
Participation is always optional. Members are welcome to join the conversation, ask questions, or simply listen—whatever feels most comfortable.
đź“© Unlimited Coach Messaging
Communication during your journey matters. With Thrive, alcohol recovery coaching isn't limited to scheduled sessions. Members can privately message coaches any time for guidance, encouragement, and support with their TSM journey.
Whether you have questions about the process, are navigating cravings or changing drinking habits, hit a setback, or simply need support along the way, our alcohol reduction coaching gives you a place to turn between live sessions.
Our coaches are there to support you through the real-life ups and downs of TSM, with guidance that meets you where you are and supports your individual goals.
đź’¬ One-on-One Coaching
Having dedicated one-on-one support can make all the difference in your TSM journey. Thrive’s trained alcohol reduction coaches understand the Sinclair Method firsthand and can help you work through the challenges, habits, and patterns that come up along the way.
One-on-one coaching gives you space to talk through what’s happening in your journey, get personalized support around your goals, and identify practical changes that can help you keep moving forward.
Whether your goal is to drink less, regain a sense of control, or eventually stop drinking altogether, our coaching meets you where you are and supports the goals that matter to you.
What Is The Live Coaching & Workshop Schedule?
Thrive offers multiple live coaching sessions and alcohol support group meetings throughout the week, giving members plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, ask questions, and get support. Sessions are led by experienced TSM coaches, physicians, and other Sinclair Method experts.
Topics range from understanding TSM and naltrexone to habit change, navigating challenges, and practical tips on how to drink less alcohol in everyday life.
Join the conversation, bring your questions, or simply listen in—the level of participation is completely up to you.
Mondays
5pm PT/8pm ET
- Type: General Support
- Coach:Â Dave
- Frequency: Weekly
Dave, TSM Host & Community Leader
Dave T began his journey with the Sinclair Method after more than two decades of watching alcohol shift from a social habit into a more dependent and destructive presence in his life. Nearly a year into exploring abstinence-based recovery, he began researching medical approaches to better understand and manage the desire to drink — which led him to The Sinclair Method.
After 18 months of consistent use, Dave reached extinction in 2021. Along the way, he developed a deep interest in the neuroscience of addiction and the behavioral patterns that keep us stuck. What he discovered is that the true power of TSM isn’t only about reducing alcohol — it’s about reclaiming clarity, freedom, and reconnecting with what matters most.
Over the past four years, Dave has supported a wide range of individuals on their own TSM journeys, bringing insight, steadiness, and lived experience to the community he helps lead.
Tuesdays
9:30am PT/12:30pm ET
- Type: General Support
- Coach:Â Bruce Rose
- Frequency: Weekly
Bruce Rose, Sinclair Method Coach & Co-founder at Rethink Drink
Bruce Rose has worked for many years in the rehab industry, managing drug and alcohol treatment centers. After learning about the success rate of medication assisted treatment for alcohol addiction, Bruce decided to dedicate his work to supporting clients interested in using this method. In these past few years, he has seen incredible success with his clients, watching them recover quickly and without the usual issues of severe alcohol withdrawal and alcohol deprivation syndrome.
Wednesdays
4pm PT/7pm ET
- Type:Â Support and Q&A
- Host:Â Claudia Christian
- Frequency:Â Quarterly
Claudia Christian, Actress, Author & Founder CThreeFoundation.org
Claudia Christian is the most recognized advocate for The Sinclair Method (TSM) in the world. In 2013, Christian started her non-profit C Three Foundation to help raise awareness of the treatment, which saved her life in 2009. In 2014, Christian’s award winning documentary One Little Pill was released. Christian has spoken at UCLA, USC and at medical conventions around the world. In addition, she has appeared on Larry King Now and Megyn Kelly educating people about TSM. Her TEDx talk on TSM has had over 4 million views. She is a fierce advocate for medication assisted treatment (MAT) and is on the advisory board for Ria Health, a telemedicine company that offers comprehensive, personalized treatment for patients with AUD.
Wednesdays
4pm PT/7pm ET
- Type:Â Naltrexone Q&A
- Host:Â Dr. Joe Volpicelli
- Frequency:Â Monthly
Dr Joseph Volpicelli, M.D., Ph.D. & Thrive Medical Advisor
Dr. Joseph Volpicelli has 40 years of addiction treatment research and clinical experience. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious Medical Scientist Training Program in 1981, where he earned both his Doctor of Medicine and a doctorate in psychology. He also completed a psychiatry residency and a fellowship in neuropsychopharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania.Â
After training, Dr. Volpicelli became a tenured faculty member of the University of Pennsylvania, where he conducted clinical trials on pharmacological treatments for alcohol, opioid, and cocaine addiction. His research led to the discovery of naltrexone to treat alcohol use disorder. His research also led to creating a psychosocial approach designed to improve treatment engagement and retention called the BRENDA Approach.Â
After 25 years at Penn, Dr. Volpicelli decided to put theory into practice as he opened the Volpicelli Center in 2009. The idea was to put what was learned in research into clinical practice to treat real patients in the community. This model program seamlessly integrates medications with psychosocial support to provide innovative, evidence-based addiction treatment.
When he’s not overseeing the clinical team as Volpicelli Center’s Medical Director, he spends time conducting research through his non-profit entity, the Institute of Addiction Medicine. It is through the institute that he is able to continue to carry out his passion for research. Dr. Volpicelli is a featured author of over 100 academic publications and two of his own books, “Recovery Options: The Complete Guide” and “Combining Medication and Psychosocial Treatments for Addictions: The BRENDA Approach.”
Wednesdays
4pm PT/7pm ET
- Type:Â Moderate Drinking Workshop
- Coach:Â Dr. Michele Perron
- Frequency:Â Monthly
Dr. Michele Perron, PhD
Dr. Michele Perron holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology, is certified in Positive Psychology and is also a TSM Coach.
Dr. Perron has been in the Recovery field for over 16 years as the Senior Clinical Supervisor at a national addiction treatment company, a private international addiction coach, counselor, speaker, and author. She brings to Thrive Alcohol Recovery her experience working with groups and individuals in the critical stages of change with private TSM coaching. Dr. Perron has developed curriculum and training for counselor education classes and moderation education programs. In today’s changing world, Dr. Perron feels that the Sinclair Method expands the outdated one-size-fits-all treatment model and allows clients the autonomy of personal choice concerning alcohol consumption without shame, failure, or guilt. Dr. Perron holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology, is certified in Positive Psychology, is an internationally licensed addiction counselor, and has worked with clients all over the world. She believes in whole life wellness and the power of connection, and is the author of “Tools for Life.”Â
Wednesdays
4pm PT/7pm ET
- Type:Â Trauma Workshop
- Host:Â Gabrielle Loomis-Annett
- Frequency:Â MonthlyÂ
Gabrielle Loomis-Annett, LPCC, AADC, CCTPÂ
Gabrielle is an Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Gabrielle is also EMDR trained and has worked in the addiction field for over 12 years in a variety of settings including residential, outpatient, private practice and telehealth.Â
Gabrielle’s focus has always been to understand the complex nature of the addiction/trauma connection and to help individuals break free from the constraints of both conditions. Using cutting edge evidence-based tools and a tailored approach to counseling, Gabrielle has been able to help hundreds of individuals break the cycle of addiction and gain greater happiness and peace in their lives.Â
Gabrielle first became familiar with The Sinclair Method (TSM) in 2015 and became a counselor at a TSM outpatient center in 2016. Since then she has helped many clients successfully transition from problematic drinking to managed drinking or abstinence utilizing TSM. Her experience has shown her that Medication Assisted Treatment allows for an individualized approach to recovery and helps people reach their goals more successfully.Â
Gabrielle is a member of the National Association for Addiction Professionals, International Association of Trauma Professionals, EMDR International Association, American Counseling Association, California LPCC Association and the National Association of Women Business Owners and is licensed in California and Arizona.
Thursdays
3pm PT/6pm ET
- Type:Â General Support
- Coach:Â Samara Ibanez
- Frequency:Â Weekly
Samara Ibanez, Certified Sinclair Method Coach, Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach
Samara’s passion for helping others with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) comes from her own 27-year battle with alcohol and substance use that began at a young age. Despite being an active member of AA for nearly 15 years, she found herself trapped in a frustrating cycle of abstinence and relapse, plagued by relentless cravings and triggers. No matter what she tried, control over her drinking seemed impossible—until she discovered naltrexone and the Sinclair Method. This treatment didn’t just change her life; it saved it. Now, Samara is dedicated to supporting others on their journey to freedom through this life-changing approach.
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Find answers to more common questions on our FAQ page, or reach out to connect with our team.
Start Your Sinclair Method Transformation
Thrive provides the guidance and coaching that enhance the Sinclair Method, along with a community that helps members turn treatment into lasting change.
Our coaches bring real alcohol reduction expertise to every session. They also understand naltrexone inside and out, with day-to-day support that's engaged and ongoing.
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