Meet the Founder
Kimberlie Jones Gordon
When Kimberlie Jones Gordon made the decision to get clean, she remembers the fear and uncertainty that came with not knowing where to turn or who could truly help. That personal journey became the driving force behind her life’s work, helping others navigate recovery with compassion, structure, and unwavering support. Today, Kimberlie is the founder of The Recovery Experience, a concierge-style continuum of care designed to remove the guesswork from recovery. From intervention to in-house detox, treatment placement, recovery housing, coaching, and long-term stability, she and her team coordinate every step so that individuals and families never have to walk this road alone. With over 30 years of nursing experience and 14 years of personal recovery, Kimberlie brings unmatched expertise and empathy to her work. She is a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN), a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) specializing in recovery coaching, and a Certified Recovery Residence Administrator (CRRA) with over a decade of experience operating recovery homes. She also serves veterans in her role at the Bay Pines VA Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MRRTP), where she facilitates various recovery pathways, mind-body wellness, and health education groups.
Her approach blends clinical knowledge with lived experience, ensuring that care is both evidence-based and deeply personal. Kimberlie has led interventions, guided families through crisis, and provided ongoing coaching to help clients build strong foundations for lasting recovery. She is also a passionate recovery advocate, known for organizing awareness events like “Stomp Out the Stigma” walkathons, Art of Recovery art show @ the Dali Museum, and the annual Rock the Recovery concert in Largo Park. At the heart of her mission is a simple truth: recovery is not a single moment, but a journey that requires care, accountability, and connection. Kimberlie and The Recovery Experience stand as that trusted guide—ensuring every recovery story has the chance to be not just successful, but meaningful, rewarding, and healthy.
Who We Are
At The Recovery Experience LLC, we’re more than a recovery service, we’re a committed partner in your transformation. Founded by Kimberlie Gordon, a Nationally Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing in Recovery, our work is grounded in clinical expertise and personal connection. With years of experience serving as a court liaison for Survivors of Addiction and a certified health and wellness coach, Kimberlie understands the challenges individuals and families face when navigating recovery systems.
Our mission is to provide a full-spectrum support system, bridging the gap between crisis and stability, with one clear goal: to help you reclaim control of your life. As your recovery liaison, we stay connected throughout the entire journey: coordinating treatment, securing recovery housing, advocating in court, and guiding every step with clarity and compassion.
We believe in solutions over shame and action over avoidance. Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and it’s not passive. It demands your participation. We’ll be there as long as you're willing to keep going.
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