Justine Polk

Substance Abuse Counselor

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Justine is a U.S. Navy veteran and former military spouse of 20 years, as well as a published author, counselor, and entrepreneur. Over the past two decades, she has served the military community in a variety of professional roles, ranging from admissions counselor in higher education to Founder and CEO of The Paradigm Switch, which merged with Columbia University in 2021. Following this milestone, she published her first book, F*uck This, in 2022. She also previously served as a board member of VOCAL Virginia, advocating for individuals impacted by substance use and the criminal justice system. Driven by a passion for service and advocacy, Justine transitioned into the substance use and mental health field, beginning her new professional journey as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist at Fairfax County’s Crossroads long-term co-occurring disorders treatment center. There, she was deeply inspired by the clinical team’s work and commitment to client care, which led her to return to school to pursue addiction counseling. In January 2023, Justine began her counseling career at The Farley Center in Williamsburg, Virginia, where she served for one year as the active-duty male counselor. She later joined Evolution House, an outpatient treatment center with housing in Williamsburg, specializing in substance use treatment within the Medicaid population. Today, Justine is pursuing her second master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University while working full time at Faith Recovery as the Director of Clinical Services. In this role, she specializes in developing and launching Faith Recovery’s six-month clinical and vocational program, with a particular focus on serving the Medicaid population. She prides herself on providing evidence-based, person-centered solutions that truly work for individuals committed to healing, and she is deeply passionate about renewing the mind, body, and spirit of each person she serves. Justine’s long-term goals include becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LP

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Work Background

Director of Clinical Services-Women's Program

Faith RecoveryDirector of Clinical Services-Women's Program

Aug. 2025 - Feb. 2026Williamsburg, VA

Vice President Board of Directors

Vocal VirginiaVice President Board of Directors

Mar. 2025 - Jan. 2026

Substance Abuse Counselor

Faith RecoverySubstance Abuse Counselor

Oct. 2024 - Feb. 2026Williamsburg, VA

Substance Abuse Counselor

Therapy OwlsSubstance Abuse Counselor

Oct. 2024 - Feb. 2025Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Board Member

Vocal VirginiaBoard Member

Sep. 2024 - Jan. 2026

Substance Abuse Counselor

Evolution HouseSubstance Abuse Counselor

Apr. 2024 - Oct. 2024Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Substance Abuse Counselor

The Farley CenterSubstance Abuse Counselor

May. 2023 - Feb. 2024Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

VA Liaison

The Farley CenterVA Liaison

Jan. 2023 - May. 2023Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Fairfax County GovernmentCertified Peer Recovery Specialist

Feb. 2022 - Dec. 2022Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Creator & Host

Protecting Courage PodcastCreator & Host

Jun. 2020 - Dec. 2021Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Owner

Justine Evirs, LLCOwner

Mar. 2020 - Jan. 2022Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Regional Executive Director & Head of Advocacy

Bunker LabsRegional Executive Director & Head of Advocacy

Feb. 2018 - Nov. 2018San Francisco Bay Area

Regional Ops Manager- North & South America

Founder InstituteRegional Ops Manager- North & South America

Sep. 2017 - Feb. 2018Palo Alto, California

CEO

The Paradigm SwitchCEO

Aug. 2017 - May. 2019San Francisco Bay Area

Founder

The Paradigm Switch (merged w/ Columbia University)Founder

Jun. 2017 - Jun. 2021Washington D.C. Metro Area

Founder & President

The Paradigm SwitchFounder & President

May. 2017 - Jun. 2021San Francisco Bay Area

Senior Director of Programs

Service to SchoolSenior Director of Programs

Feb. 2017 - Jun. 2017San Francisco Bay Area

Bay Area Executive Director

Bunker Labs Bay AreaBay Area Executive Director

Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2018San Francisco Bay Area

Veteran Services Program Coordinator

College of San MateoVeteran Services Program Coordinator

Oct. 2015 - Jan. 20171700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

Branch Manager and Aspire Club Coach/Mentor

JAFRA Cosmetics InternationalBranch Manager and Aspire Club Coach/Mentor

Jun. 2014 - Jul. 2015Chester, Virginia

Military Education Coordinator

University of Maryland University CollegeMilitary Education Coordinator

Jul. 2012 - Jun. 2014Hawaii

Military Admissions Advisor

ECPI UniversityMilitary Admissions Advisor

Jun. 2011 - Jul. 2012Virginia Beach/Hawaii

Volunteer Support, Caseworker, Instructor and Presenter

Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyVolunteer Support, Caseworker, Instructor and Presenter

Jan. 2011 - Jul. 2012Norfolk, Virginia Area

Fireman/ Administrative Assistant / Tour Guide

U.S. NavyFireman/ Administrative Assistant / Tour Guide

Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2003Norfolk, Virginia

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