My destructive way of life came to an end in early 2016 when I was accepted into a Faith-Based Treatment program. After graduating from this 12-month life-changing program I knew the path the Lord wanted me to take.

I began the process of building a recovery program for women by working with the local church leaders, women’s groups, jail administrators, judges and anyone else who wanted to be a part of His vision!

Come As You Are is my answer to prayer to help suffering women, just like I was, to overcome and realize that Jesus is the ultimate physician.

Today, I am a thriving member of society, real estate broker, multi-business owner and committed Mom to a very happy little boy.

She loves listening and pouring into others that have struggled with the same type of torment in their own lives. Jesus has done so much in her life, and she gives all the glory to him for helping her overcome so much in her life. She is still in process, but seeing her scars for beauty. Dana’s favorite verse to stand on is Dueteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord God goes with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Sure my mother loved us and did the best she could to show us love and take care of us but she was so consumed with trying to save my dad. In high school I turn to drugs, alcohol, and reckless sexual behavior which led me down a path of even more abuse and brokenness. I eventually ended up in Colorado where Father God put amazing people in my life who lead me in His direction. I surrendered my life to him, excepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and my life has never been the same! He has delivered me completely from addiction and depression! He has made me whole and he has shown me what true real love looks like. He has satisfied every longing in my heart and has healed me from the trauma I have endured! I told him that I want to serve him for the rest of my life by being a part of walking alongside women struggling with addiction, abuse, depression, and so many other strongholds we struggle with. I want to show them His love, lead them closer to Him, and watch how he transforms them and sets them free! He opened the door for me to be a part of the Come As You Are Ministry so I walked through that door holding his hand and became a part of the most amazing team of Jesus loving warriors!

We are so happy to have Viviane on the team, she is teaching the ladies the power of doing your job for the Lord at the most excellent level we are able!

cherish each story into which I’ve been invited, but the women of CAYA remain to be my most celebrated clients. Partnering with the Spirit and walking with them through their healing, watching them courageously embrace freedom and new life, is an honor like no other. 

In my work with residents, I partner with the Spirit to shepherd clients into the hidden places where their addiction began - where their original wounds are still festering. Together we bring the wounds into His light. When brought into the light, residents are able to see what drove them to addiction were actually broken pieces of their identity that ached for the wholeness and the unconditional love for which they were made. After identifying their original wounds and honoring the ashes of life lost in addiction, I equip them to overcome; to create sustainable habits that empower them to remain in their new identity and in recovery; help them rebuild their confidence and self-worth on His firm foundation; and ultimately call them up into a life surrendered to His grace, living as royal daughters under His banner, “it is finished.” My desire is that they fall back in love with the Lord and His radical character, through our shared time together. And that through discovering His character, they experience His freedom, peace and rest, so that they may go back into the world fully equipped and overflowing with Him. 

I don’t have all the answers - at all. I simply have my testimony thus far, His perspective of grace and radical moments of powerful redemption to encourage and equip my clients. It is by grace alone that I stand in my identity today. And it is my heart’s passion to help each client trust His grace in their own life, so that they too may rise from their ashes into the beauty of their Heavenly identity, so they may run the race of their anointing.