Jeannie Riley
Jeannie R. is the owner of Better Days Recovery Network, LLC, a non-clinical peer support practice based in Annapolis, Maryland, serving adults navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and major life transitions. A Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP), Jeannie brings integrity, consistency, and a deeply person-centered, strengths-based approach to her work. Known for being dependable, detail-oriented, and compassionate, she offers steady encouragement and practical guidance that helps individuals build confidence, develop essential life skills, and move toward meaningful, self-directed goals.
Jeannie’s work is grounded in respect, accountability, and hope. She creates supportive spaces where people feel genuinely heard, empowered, and capable of lasting change—especially during seasons when progress feels quiet or invisible. Her peer-to-peer coaching philosophy centers on human connection, patience, and empathy, recognizing the courage it takes to ask for help and the transformative power of simply walking alongside someone without judgment.
In addition to her practice, Jeannie is an author and educator. In 2025, she published From Certification to Practice and its accompanying workbook, available in both print and e-book formats on Amazon, offering practical insight for professionals entering the field. With a background that includes roles in admissions coordination, peer support, and family services, Jeannie continues to expand her impact and is currently pursuing her Certification for CFRP—further strengthening her commitment to ethical, effective, and heart-centered support.
• Certified CPRP 2025
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to determination and a refusal to ever settle for ordinary.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to always do the right thing—even when no one is watching—and to trust my instincts.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
It’s incredibly rewarding work—there’s nothing more satisfying than helping another human being—so learn as much as you can, read often, and keep growing in your knowledge of the field.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—in this field is helping clients feel safe enough to make that first phone call by building trust and genuine connection.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are integrity and ethics, always looking out for and believing in others, and a deep love of knowledge that drives me to keep learning—whether through reading, taking AI classes, or setting out on road trips that lead me somewhere new.