Carina McDermott

Recovery Associate

Carina is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery, mental wellness, and building meaningful, joyful lives. As a woman in recovery since Jan ’21, Carina is able to bring both professional experience and personal understanding to this work. Before coming to Release in 2025 Carina’s experience included working at a residential treatment program for adolescent girls, serving as a recovery coach for women all over CT, and working in a transitional living facility with young adult men who completed long-term treatment, learning how to navigate the challenges of starting their lives in recovery. These experiences taught her the importance of meeting people where they are, offering compassion without judgment, and empowering individuals to recognize their own strengths and potential. Outside of work, Carina enjoys spending time outdoors: camping, hiking, gardening, cooking, and practicing meditation. Carina believes that recovery is about more than simply overcoming addiction—it is about discovering who we are, finding purpose, and creating a life that feels worth living.