About Melissa Killeen
Melissa Killeen, MSOD, MPhil, NCPRSS, is a nationally recognized recovery coach, educator, consultant, author, and professional speaker specializing in addiction recovery, peer support services, relapse prevention, and recovery coach development.
As founder of MK Recovery Coaching & Consulting, Melissa has spent nearly two decades helping individuals, treatment centers, and behavioral health organizations develop effective recovery-oriented programs and long-term recovery support systems. She provides recovery coaching, professional consultation, workforce training, and program development services throughout the United States.
Melissa is the author of the newly released third edition of Recovery Coaching: A Guide to Coaching People in Recovery From Addictions (2025), a respected resource for recovery coaches, peer specialists, clinicians, and treatment providers.
In 2015 she was awarded the Vernon Johnson Award, presented by Faces & Voices of Recovery at its annual America Honors Recovery event in Washington, D.C.. This award recognizes individuals and family recovery advocates who have devoted their lives to advancing recovery and helping others find long-term recovery from addiction.
She has served as an adjunct professor in addiction studies and behavioral health workforce development at Camden County College and Rowan College at Burlington County, teaching courses in addiction recovery, ethics, crisis management, leadership, and peer recovery support.
A former President of Recovery Coaching International, Melissa continues to advocate nationally for ethical, professional, and recovery-centered coaching services that support long-term recovery and lasting change.
Melissa earned both a Master of Science and Master of Philosophy in Organizational Dynamics from University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in leadership, executive coaching, and organizational change
Her credentials include:
- NAADAC Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS)
- Certified Recovery Coach Supervisor
- Certified Recovery Support Trainer (CCAR)
- International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-I)
- Certified in CSBD Assessment (NAADAC)
- WRAP® Facilitator
