William Piers Kaniuka MA, Counselor/Therapist
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William Piers Kaniuka MA

Counselor/Therapist | Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

P.O. Box 983 Brunswick Maine, 04011-0983
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About

For over 20 years Piers has utilized spiritual, psychological, and wellness practices to help those suffering from addiciton. Piers is a published author and Addictions Activist.

Piers is the co-founder of the Liberation Institute, 501c3, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing wellness, recovery, and eductional services to underserved populations. He currently serves as Director of Spiritual Life for Granite Recovery Centers in New Hampshire. Piers is also the core faculty in the Contemplative Spiritual Direction program at the Alcyon Center in Seal Cove, Maine.

Piers holds Master's degress in Theological Studies and Counseling Psychology. Piers is also a certified yoga instructor and recently received a Fellowship with Spiritual Direction International.

Education and Training

Evergreen State College BA 1990

Bangor Theological Seminary Masters Theological Studies 1997

Antioch NE Graduate School Masters Counseling 2001

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Families of Drug and Alcohol AddictionFaith CommunitiesFamilies Drug & Alcohol AddictionIncarcerated PopulationsMarginalized PopulationsAddiction

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director of Spiritual Life Granite Recovery Centers 2015 - Present
  • Co-Founder, Addictions Activist Liberation Institute, 501c3 2015 - Present
  • Core Faculty Alcyon Center 2009 - Present
  • Fellow Spiritual Direction International 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Spiritual Direction International  
  • Yoga Alliance  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Liberation Institute, 501c3

Areas of research

Opioid Epidemic

Dislocation Theory of Addiction

Earth Centered & Holistic Wellness Healing

Spiritual Psychology

 

William Piers Kaniuka MA's Practice location

Liberation Institute, 501c3

P.O. Box 983 -
Brunswick, Maine 04011-0983
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New patients: 207-755-1035
http://liberate-now.org

Granite Recovery Centers

244 High Watch Rd -
Effingham, NH 03882
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New patients: 603-539-8808
https://www.greenmountaintreatmentcenter.com/contact-green-mountain-treatment-center/

Alcyon Center

PO Box 40 -
Seal Cove, ME 06674
Get Direction
New patients: 207-208-0995
https://www.alcyoncenter.org

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