In 2020, the world was thrust into a collective upheaval—an event that shattered the status quo and altered the very fabric of our lives. The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way we interact, how we perceive our communities, and even the very structure of our world. It was a time when the old paradigms began to crumble, leaving us suspended in a liminal space between what had been and what has yet to emerge. In this space, Depth Recovery was born.
Rooted in the wisdom of C.G. Jung and James Hillman, two visionary thinkers who paved the way for a deeper understanding of the human psyche, Depth Recovery is more than a method—it is a journey. Just as Jung and Hillman ventured beyond their original confines to chart new paths of psychological understanding, so too does Depth Recovery seek to break free from the confines of traditional recovery programs. It is grounded in the belief that our struggles are not merely obstacles but are imbued with meaning and purpose. Through depth psychology, we uncover the archetypal layers beneath our afflictions and begin the ongoing work of soul-making.
At its core, Depth Recovery is about seeing beyond the surface of our pain and discovering the deeper wisdom that lies hidden within. It calls on the rebellious spirit of Jung and Hillman, both of whom forged their own paths through individuation, leaving behind the rigid structures of their early lives in favor of a more authentic, self-directed journey.
The foundations of Depth Recovery are not just academic or philosophical; they are born from personal experience, struggle, and the continual quest for deeper meaning. After nearly seven years as a devoted member of the recovery community, I found myself at a crossroads. Despite the years of sobriety, the sense of fulfillment and purpose I had once felt began to fade. The structured path I had followed no longer resonated, and a growing curiosity took hold of me. I began to ask the tough questions: Why? Why did I feel stuck? Why did I still yearn for something deeper, something more authentic?
The beliefs I had clung to, the practices I had relied on, even my relationships with sponsors and sponsees—all of it began to be called into question. This was the initiation I had been avoiding, a journey not toward an end, but toward a new beginning. It was in the depths of this questioning that I began to feel the stirrings of something greater than myself. This was my underworld, the inner darkness where transformation happens, where the soul is forged through fire and struggle.
Over the course of the next several years, I moved away from the familiar confines of traditional 12-Step recovery. I wandered into uncharted psychological terrain, eventually discovering a path that was both archetypal and deeply personal—one that embraced the wisdom of the unconscious and the idea that recovery is not a fixed set of rules but an ongoing process of becoming. In this space, I found the freedom to create my own myth, one that was no longer defined by external structures but by an inner truth and the vitality of my soul.
This is the spirit of Depth Recovery: it is not about following a fixed path, but about living into a deeper, more authentic narrative of self-discovery. It is a process of continuously evolving—of embracing the depths of your own psyche and engaging in the ongoing work of soul-making. It’s a journey that transcends traditional notions of recovery and becomes a way of being, a perspective that invites you to see your afflictions not as burdens but as gateways to transformation.
What sets Depth Recovery apart is its commitment to being in a constant state of becoming. Recovery is not a static endpoint, but a dynamic journey—one that evolves as we evolve. We aim to free the recovery experience from the constraints of rigidity, dogmatism, and the one-size-fits-all narrative that often surrounds addiction, recovery, and suffering. Instead, we seek to create a space that invites a personalized and archetypal approach, where individuals can move beyond predefined paths and engage in a process of self-discovery and transformation.
At the heart of our work is the belief that recovery is not a program but an unfolding—a continual movement toward a deeper understanding of self and soul. In this way, we strive to be a temenos, a sacred space for those in long-term recovery, those newly sober, or those simply longing for deeper meaning. We invite individuals to challenge the old myths that no longer serve them and to embark on a journey toward new stories of addiction, recovery, and healing—stories that are rich with archetypal depth, individual authenticity, and personal growth.
Our vision extends beyond addiction; we see recovery as a soul-making process—a restoration of the very essence of who we are. We believe that recovery is not solely about overcoming addiction but about returning to the uniqueness of one’s soul. It is the work of reconnecting with the eccentricities of the self—the idiosyncratic patterns that make us whole, authentic, and alive.
Depth Recovery is an invitation for all, not just those touched by addiction, but for anyone who feels the yearning for a deeper, more meaningful existence. It is the process of returning to your essence, of rediscovering the beauty in your life and in the world around you. Recovery, in this light, becomes the embodiment of eccentricity, an expression of the unique and vital self—free from the constraints of conformity and open to the creative potential that lies within.
Corey Gamberg has long been sought out by people who find themselves fractured, alienated, or underserved by traditional recovery. He has worked with these individuals to rediscover themselves within a recovery context, and to dig far deeper than traditional recovery methods allow. Corey seeks to restore Soul to recovery. He has built a body of work upon the theories and practices he has uncovered on his own journey, and he has found this work to deeply resonate with others who have struggled to find or maintain authentic connections with themselves in traditional recovery spaces.
Much of Corey’s theory echoes the work of his spiritual forebears, chiefly Carl Jung and James Hillman. Driven by the fire in his heart sparked by these and other explorers of the psyche, Corey has obtained a Jungian Psychotherapy Program certification from the esteemed Jung Institute of Chicago, a Jungian Dreamwork Certification from The Haden Institute, and a Contemplative Spiritual Direction Certification from The Alcyon Center.
Corey has woven these studies into his long history of experience working in recovery. He has operated sober houses, worked roles in treatment centers ranging from RSS to Executive Director, and was a co-founder of the non-profit The Family Restored. Throughout the tapestry woven from these experiences, Corey has continually followed his own personal thread, and often draws from his own Soul work when working with clients on an individual or group basis, speaking at events, and hosting trainings.
Corey’s life work is to usher in a new era of meaningful recovery work, responding to the needs and drives of the individual and to the ever-changing nature of substances themselves. Colleagues and client alike have found his work to be profound, elegant, unique, and deeply meaningful.
“Pathology is not a problem to be solved, but the soul’s way of working on itself”
– James Hillman
