About Deep Waters Recovery

Our Mission


Deep Waters Recovery’s mission is to transform trauma and dependency into lives of meaning through experiential programming. we are a community of people in recovery from dysfunction, substance abuse, and trauma. Consider joining our community by attending the deep waters experience and participating in our experiential facilitator’s training program.

Our Team


Dr. Bob Beare, PhD

Executive Director, Founder

Bob is the founder of DeepWatersRecovery.org Healing and Recovery Programs, Bobbeare.com Empowerment Programs, and the Experiential Facilitator Workshops/Certification Program. He is a 3-time publish best-selling author and has been a leader in the mental health and addiction field for 20 years. He holds advanced degrees in music, theater, and clinical and organization psychology.


Kimberly Dragon-Flournoy, LCDC, CEFI

Program Director

Kim has 11+ years of active recovery and professional experience in the addictions field and holds degrees in Addictions Counseling and Social Psychology. Kim continues her work in the addiction recovery field as a counselor and program manager for a variety of agencies, and is currently practicing as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor helping others heal from trauma.


Julia Thomas

Program Manager

Julia attended the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Nevada Las Vegas, majoring in Psychology. She has 15 years experience in people and project management, non-profit organizations, and has deep ties to the recovery community.