Valerie Gustafson, MPS LADC

Valerie Gustafson is a parent in long-term recovery, an MPS LADC, and former Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) who also completed doula training to see if it’s compatible with CPRS training (it is). Valerie’s goal is to reduce trauma by overcoming systemic stigma and prioritizing engagement in prenatal care. People experiencing less trauma before birth have a head start on developing resiliency and breaking the chain of intergenerational addiction.