Real People.
Real Recovery.
We are a team of recovery coaches, case managers, and mentors who have walked this path ourselves. We combine professional expertise with lived experience to help families heal.
Trey Herlitz-Ferguson
Founder & Lead Coach
The Founder's Story
Hi, I’m Trey.
I founded OFF THE COUCH because I’ve lived the struggle myself. For years, I was caught in addiction, battling my mental health, and stuck in patterns that left me feeling hopeless. I know what it’s like to be the young person who can’t get out of his own way. My turning point came when I was pushed out of my comfort zone and into the wilderness. Through hard lessons and uncomfortable growth, I learned the value of leaning into challenge instead of running from it.
After finding my own recovery, I spent over seven years working in the field, and I now have more than eight years sober. I’ve worked in top treatment and coaching programs across Utah and Los Angeles. I ran group homes, supported transitional living, and collaborated with clinicians. I saw what worked, and I saw what didn’t. Off The Couch is the culmination of those lessons: blending lived experience with professional training to create structure and accountability for both the client and the family.
I named this company "Off The Couch" because I’ve seen how real change happens. It doesn't happen by sitting still. It happens through action. The couch has become a symbol of being stuck in addiction, depression, or the paralysis of "failure to launch." Our philosophy is simple: get into solution, choose action over avoidance, and create momentum. Whether it's on a trail, in the ocean, or just showing up for life, we prove to young people that change is possible when you step into movement.
Our Philosophy
We believe in a "whole-person" approach that integrates the family system, physical health, and mental well-being.
Lived Experience
We've been there. We know the lies, the fears, and the struggles because we lived them. This allows us to build trust faster than traditional clinicians.
Movement as Medicine
Depression and anxiety thrive in stagnation. We use hiking, surfing, training, and adventure to break physical and mental patterns.
Family Systems
A young adult doesn't heal in a vacuum. We work closely with parents to establish boundaries, communication, and a healthy home environment.
Meet The Team
Our team consists of certified recovery coaches, case managers, and mentors who are passionate about helping young people launch.
Sierra Handley
Recovery Coach & Mentor
A dedicated Women’s Health & Sobriety Coach based in Santa Monica, Sierra combines her passion for wellness with expert mentoring. As a NASM Certified Trainer and Movement Specialist with expertise in Neurocentric Training, she helps young adults integrate healthy living and mindful movement into their recovery, enhancing both physical and mental well-being.
Dylan Wolff
Recovery Coach & Mentor
With over three years of sobriety, Dylan is a recovery coach passionate about helping others navigate addiction and mental health. He manages two sober living homes in Venice with Living Now Recovery and is pursuing a degree in psychology. Drawing from his own journey, Dylan supports clients with structure, accountability, and empathy. Outside of coaching, he enjoys skateboarding, surfing, and soccer.
Marie Trent
Life Coach and Trainer
A compassionate coach dedicated to helping teens thrive, Marie brings a unique background in professional dance and fitness. Originally from Alabama, she performed in NYC and with Holland America before becoming a certified personal trainer in LA. Having overcome her own challenges with eating disorders and anxiety, Marie empowers young girls to embrace their strengths. She also inspires others as a social media influencer, sharing positivity and encouragement.
Jon Ericson
Personal Trainer & Mentor
Jon is a personal trainer who has worked with clients ranging from professional UFC fighters to older adults living with Parkinson's. He brings a high level of care and adaptability to every session, meeting each client where they are and helping them grow stronger in body and mind. Outside the gym, Jon is an ultra runner, dedicated yogi, and active participant in men's work. These practices fuel his own growth and directly influence his training style: grounded, intentional, and focused on long-term well-being.
Isabel Jones
Trauma Informed Adolescent Care | Neurodiversity Educator | Substance Abuse Counselor
With over a decade of sobriety and lived experience supporting neurodivergent and medically complex family members, Isabel brings deep compassion to adolescent care. Her approach is experiential and connection-based, often shaped by time in nature, creative projects, and service work. She has supported chronically homeless and refugee communities, provided mental health care for adolescents, and guided individuals entering sobriety or adjusting to new diagnoses. Isabel believes healing grows through small steps, genuine connection, and honest moments.
Morgan Reisel
CDAC-1 | Female Lead Coach
At 28, Morgan brings lived experience and professional expertise as Lead Coach. Sober since 2021 after navigating wilderness therapy and treatment centers since age 17, she found lasting recovery at 24 in Southern California. Morgan has served as case manager, mentor, and community leader across the recovery field. With certifications, compassion, and a calling to serve, she is passionate about empowering young women to live full, free, and purpose-driven lives. Her leadership is grounded in authenticity and driven by the belief that recovery can be beautiful.