Provider Licensure & Telehealth Disclosure
Provider Licensure & Telehealth Disclosure
I AM Recovery Inc provides telehealth services only to patients physically located in states where the treating clinician is licensed or authorized to practice at the time of the visit. We currently serve patients in Virginia, Maryland, and California through licensed clinicians. Patient location is verified during intake and at the time of telehealth visit.
Integrated care for lasting recovery
Rooted in evidence. Backed by empathy.
Our Team
Dr. Daniel Ageze, MD, MPH
Addiction Medicine & Psychiatry
Dr. Daniel Ageze believes that true healing begins by recognizing the dignity and worth of every
person. While addiction and mental illness often affect every aspect of life, he believes recovery
is about more than symptom management—it is about helping people rediscover hope,
purpose, healthy relationships, and the capacity to flourish. His approach combines evidencebased medicine with compassionate, whole-person care that considers the biological,
psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health.
Born in Ethiopia and raised in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Ageze's life has been shaped by both
cultures and by a deep appreciation for service. He attended the University of Washington
before earning his medical degree in Virginia. Drawn to caring for patients with complex medical
and behavioral health needs, he completed residency training and pursuing additional training
and board certification in Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Lifestyle medicine at the
University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He also earned a Master of Public Health from San
Diego State University, where he focused on health promotion and behavioral science.
In addition to serving patients at I AM Recovery, Dr. Ageze continues to practice addiction
medicine and psychiatry at Neighborhood Healthcare and serves as a researcher at UCSD. His
research has focused on cannabis, public health, safety, impaired driving, and substance use,
with multiple peer-reviewed publications examining the health impacts of cannabis policy and
use. His work reflects a commitment to bringing sound science into conversations that directly
affect patients, families, and communities.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ageze has cared for individuals in outpatient clinics, detoxification
programs, and residential treatment settings. These experiences have reinforced his belief that
lasting recovery cannot be achieved through medication or therapy alone. Healing requires
understanding each person's story, addressing the factors that contribute to illness, and
partnering with patients to build a sustainable path toward recovery.
Although he was born into the Orthodox Christian faith, Dr. Ageze stepped away from the
Church during his college years as he searched for deeper answers about truth, purpose, and
the human person. That journey led him to study philosophy, comparative religion, apologetics,
and the historical foundations of Christianity before ultimately returning to the Orthodox
Christian Church with a renewed and well-informed conviction. His faith continues to shape how
he understands healing—not as something that simply removes disease, but as a process of
restoring the whole person.
Dr. Ageze founded I AM Recovery with the vision of creating a practice where clinical
excellence, compassion, and faith-informed care coexist. Patients of every background and
belief are welcomed with respect and dignity. His hope is that each person who walks through
the doors of I AM Recovery experiences not only excellent medical care, but also genuine hope,
meaningful restoration, and the confidence that lasting healing is possible.
Dr. Nebiyu Shukur, MD
Emergency Medicine & Addiction Medicine
Dr. Nebiyu Shukur believes that every person is created with inherent dignity in the image of God, and that addiction treatment must care for the whole person — body, mind, soul, family, and community. His approach to addiction medicine is rooted in compassion, medical science, and a deep concern for the spiritual wounds that often accompany substance use and compulsive behaviors.
Born in Ethiopia, Dr. Shukur came to the United States at an early age and completed middle school and high school in Virginia. He went on to study biochemistry at Virginia Tech. During his senior year, while reflecting on the repetitive cycle of life and searching for deeper meaning, he became drawn to the simple yet profound teachings of the Orthodox Desert Fathers. This search led him to take his Orthodox Christian faith seriously and shaped his understanding of healing, suffering, repentance, and restoration.
Dr. Shukur later attended medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School and chose to specialize in Emergency Medicine. He completed his residency training at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Through his work in the emergency department, he witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of substance use disorder on individuals, families, and communities. Many encounters were brief, but deeply impactful with moments where patients were suffering physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially, yet often had limited access to the sustained support they needed.
His passion for addiction medicine grew through both his clinical experience and the personal impact of addiction on families and communities. He became convinced that people suffering from addiction need more than brief stabilization; they need compassionate, comprehensive care that recognizes the physiological changes of addiction while also addressing the emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions of healing.
This conviction led Dr. Shukur to help found I AM Recovery Inc, with the mission of walking alongside individuals and families affected by addiction. His hope is to help restore those suffering from addiction of any kind to wholeness, dignity, and renewed purpose through evidence-based treatment, compassionate support, and faith-informed care when desired.
Helen Bariamichael
Operations & Program Development
Helen Bariamichael is a nonprofit executive & housing strategist with more than 15 years of experience designing and leading programs that create pathways to stability, healing, and long-term success for individuals, families, seniors, and veterans experiencing housing insecurity and varying life challenges.
Throughout her career, Helen has led multimillion-dollar programs, developed high-impact community partnerships, and built teams committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered services. Her leadership spans permanent supportive housing, affordable housing, transitional housing, youth development, and community engagement, giving her a unique understanding of the critical connection between stable housing, behavioral health, and sustainable recovery.
Prior to joining I AM Recovery, Helen served as Regional Vice President at Mercy Housing, where she provided executive leadership for all program services across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, overseeing regional strategy, program innovation, and a $3.5 million operating budget while leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with housing, healthcare, and community partners. She also served as Program Director at Vision House, leading trauma-informed transitional housing programs for families experiencing homelessness, where she oversaw program operations, compliance, staff development, and cross-sector partnerships to help families achieve long-term housing stability.
Helen's experience also includes executive leadership with City Year Seattle, consulting on youth leadership development nationally and internationally, and founding D&H Rental Property, LLC, where she oversees strategic operations and housing management. Across every role, her work has centered on creating systems that empower people, strengthen communities, and expand access to opportunities that promote dignity, wellness, and long-term success.
At I AM Recovery, Helen brings a deep commitment to whole-person, recovery-oriented care and a passion for building programs that integrate housing, behavioral health, and community support. As the organization grows into sober living and residential treatment services, her expertise in developing housing-based support systems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and creating sustainable, mission-driven programs will help advance I AM Recovery's vision of providing comprehensive pathways to healing and lasting recovery.
Helen holds a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from San Diego Christian College. She is
passionate about servant leadership, culturally responsive practice, and creating environments where individuals, families, and communities can thrive.
Kh. Christina Reimann, MA
Addiction Counselor
Khouria Christina Reimann brings a deeply compassionate and holistic approach to addiction counseling, shaped by decades of experience walking alongside individuals and families navigating substance use disorders. She is passionate about helping people rediscover hope, healing, and renewed purpose through thoughtful, individualized care that recognizes the whole person.
For more than thirty years, Christina has worked across the continuum of addiction treatment, including inpatient detoxification, residential care, outpatient counseling, intake assessments, relapse prevention, family education, and recovery planning. Most recently, she served as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor at the University of St. Katherine, where she provided counseling and support for students in recovery. Earlier in her career, she served as both an Evening Program Director and an Intake Counselor in hospital-based addiction treatment programs, giving her extensive experience caring for individuals at every stage of recovery.
Christina earned a Bachelor of Arts from Hellenic College, a Master of Arts in Theology from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and a Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her background uniquely blends clinical expertise with a rich theological foundation, allowing her to integrate evidence-based counseling with a deep appreciation for the spiritual, emotional, relational, and family dimensions of healing.
As the wife of an Orthodox priest, Christina has spent many years serving within parish communities and understands the important role that faith, family, and community can play in recovery. In addition to counseling patients, she contributes to the development of psychoeducational materials, recovery curriculum, family education, and faith-informed recovery initiatives that support the broader mission of I AM Recovery and its affiliated educational programs.
James Wright, BS
Peer Support Specialist
James Wright believes that some of the greatest encouragement in recovery comes from walking beside someone who truly understands the journey. Drawing from his own lived experience and years of sustained recovery, he is passionate about helping others find hope, accountability, and the confidence to build lasting change.
Before entering behavioral health, James built a successful career in engineering, operations management, and business leadership, developing strong skills in organization, communication, project management, and leadership. Those experiences now serve him well as he supports individuals navigating the challenges of recovery while helping build systems that strengthen patient care.
James currently serves as a Behavioral Health Technician and Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT), providing peer support, recovery coaching, accountability, and practical guidance for individuals in residential and outpatient recovery settings. His approach emphasizes compassion, consistency, and meeting people where they are as they work toward lasting recovery.
At I AM Recovery, James' role extends beyond direct peer support. He assists with the development of recovery programming, peer support initiatives, educational resources, and community outreach while collaborating with clinicians, counselors, clergy, and organizational leadership to help build a comprehensive recovery model that addresses the needs of the whole person. His desire is to encourage every individual with authenticity, humility, and the conviction that lasting transformation is possible through evidence-based care, supportive relationships, and faith when desired.
Our Team
Dr. Daniel Ageze, MD, MPH
Addiction Medicine & Psychiatry
Dr. Daniel Ageze believes that true healing begins by recognizing the dignity and worth of every
person. While addiction and mental illness often affect every aspect of life, he believes recovery
is about more than symptom management—it is about helping people rediscover hope,
purpose, healthy relationships, and the capacity to flourish. His approach combines evidencebased medicine with compassionate, whole-person care that considers the biological,
psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health.
Born in Ethiopia and raised in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Ageze's life has been shaped by both
cultures and by a deep appreciation for service. He attended the University of Washington
before earning his medical degree in Virginia. Drawn to caring for patients with complex medical
and behavioral health needs, he completed residency training and pursuing additional training
and board certification in Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Lifestyle medicine at the
University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He also earned a Master of Public Health from San
Diego State University, where he focused on health promotion and behavioral science.
In addition to serving patients at I AM Recovery, Dr. Ageze continues to practice addiction
medicine and psychiatry at Neighborhood Healthcare and serves as a researcher at UCSD. His
research has focused on cannabis, public health, safety, impaired driving, and substance use,
with multiple peer-reviewed publications examining the health impacts of cannabis policy and
use. His work reflects a commitment to bringing sound science into conversations that directly
affect patients, families, and communities.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ageze has cared for individuals in outpatient clinics, detoxification
programs, and residential treatment settings. These experiences have reinforced his belief that
lasting recovery cannot be achieved through medication or therapy alone. Healing requires
understanding each person's story, addressing the factors that contribute to illness, and
partnering with patients to build a sustainable path toward recovery.
Although he was born into the Orthodox Christian faith, Dr. Ageze stepped away from the
Church during his college years as he searched for deeper answers about truth, purpose, and
the human person. That journey led him to study philosophy, comparative religion, apologetics,
and the historical foundations of Christianity before ultimately returning to the Orthodox
Christian Church with a renewed and well-informed conviction. His faith continues to shape how
he understands healing—not as something that simply removes disease, but as a process of
restoring the whole person.
Dr. Ageze founded I AM Recovery with the vision of creating a practice where clinical
excellence, compassion, and faith-informed care coexist. Patients of every background and
belief are welcomed with respect and dignity. His hope is that each person who walks through
the doors of I AM Recovery experiences not only excellent medical care, but also genuine hope,
meaningful restoration, and the confidence that lasting healing is possible.
Dr. Nebiyu Shukur, MD
Emergency Medicine & Addiction Medicine
Dr. Nebiyu Shukur believes that every person is created with inherent dignity in the image of God, and that addiction treatment must care for the whole person — body, mind, soul, family, and community. His approach to addiction medicine is rooted in compassion, medical science, and a deep concern for the spiritual wounds that often accompany substance use and compulsive behaviors.
Born in Ethiopia, Dr. Shukur came to the United States at an early age and completed middle school and high school in Virginia. He went on to study biochemistry at Virginia Tech. During his senior year, while reflecting on the repetitive cycle of life and searching for deeper meaning, he became drawn to the simple yet profound teachings of the Orthodox Desert Fathers. This search led him to take his Orthodox Christian faith seriously and shaped his understanding of healing, suffering, repentance, and restoration.
Dr. Shukur later attended medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School and chose to specialize in Emergency Medicine. He completed his residency training at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Through his work in the emergency department, he witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of substance use disorder on individuals, families, and communities. Many encounters were brief, but deeply impactful with moments where patients were suffering physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially, yet often had limited access to the sustained support they needed.
His passion for addiction medicine grew through both his clinical experience and the personal impact of addiction on families and communities. He became convinced that people suffering from addiction need more than brief stabilization; they need compassionate, comprehensive care that recognizes the physiological changes of addiction while also addressing the emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions of healing.
This conviction led Dr. Shukur to help found I AM Recovery Inc, with the mission of walking alongside individuals and families affected by addiction. His hope is to help restore those suffering from addiction of any kind to wholeness, dignity, and renewed purpose through evidence-based treatment, compassionate support, and faith-informed care when desired.
Helen Bariamichael
Operations & Program Development
Helen Bariamichael is a nonprofit executive & housing strategist with more than 15 years of experience designing and leading programs that create pathways to stability, healing, and long-term success for individuals, families, seniors, and veterans experiencing housing insecurity and varying life challenges.
Throughout her career, Helen has led multimillion-dollar programs, developed high-impact community partnerships, and built teams committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered services. Her leadership spans permanent supportive housing, affordable housing, transitional housing, youth development, and community engagement, giving her a unique understanding of the critical connection between stable housing, behavioral health, and sustainable recovery.
Prior to joining I AM Recovery, Helen served as Regional Vice President at Mercy Housing, where she provided executive leadership for all program services across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, overseeing regional strategy, program innovation, and a $3.5 million operating budget while leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with housing, healthcare, and community partners. She also served as Program Director at Vision House, leading trauma-informed transitional housing programs for families experiencing homelessness, where she oversaw program operations, compliance, staff development, and cross-sector partnerships to help families achieve long-term housing stability.
Helen's experience also includes executive leadership with City Year Seattle, consulting on youth leadership development nationally and internationally, and founding D&H Rental Property, LLC, where she oversees strategic operations and housing management. Across every role, her work has centered on creating systems that empower people, strengthen communities, and expand access to opportunities that promote dignity, wellness, and long-term success.
At I AM Recovery, Helen brings a deep commitment to whole-person, recovery-oriented care and a passion for building programs that integrate housing, behavioral health, and community support. As the organization grows into sober living and residential treatment services, her expertise in developing housing-based support systems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and creating sustainable, mission-driven programs will help advance I AM Recovery's vision of providing comprehensive pathways to healing and lasting recovery.
Helen holds a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from San Diego Christian College. She is
passionate about servant leadership, culturally responsive practice, and creating environments where individuals, families, and communities can thrive.
Kh. Christina Reimann, MA
Addiction Counselor
Khouria Christina Reimann brings a deeply compassionate and holistic approach to addiction counseling, shaped by decades of experience walking alongside individuals and families navigating substance use disorders. She is passionate about helping people rediscover hope, healing, and renewed purpose through thoughtful, individualized care that recognizes the whole person.
For more than thirty years, Christina has worked across the continuum of addiction treatment, including inpatient detoxification, residential care, outpatient counseling, intake assessments, relapse prevention, family education, and recovery planning. Most recently, she served as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor at the University of St. Katherine, where she provided counseling and support for students in recovery. Earlier in her career, she served as both an Evening Program Director and an Intake Counselor in hospital-based addiction treatment programs, giving her extensive experience caring for individuals at every stage of recovery.
Christina earned a Bachelor of Arts from Hellenic College, a Master of Arts in Theology from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and a Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her background uniquely blends clinical expertise with a rich theological foundation, allowing her to integrate evidence-based counseling with a deep appreciation for the spiritual, emotional, relational, and family dimensions of healing.
As the wife of an Orthodox priest, Christina has spent many years serving within parish communities and understands the important role that faith, family, and community can play in recovery. In addition to counseling patients, she contributes to the development of psychoeducational materials, recovery curriculum, family education, and faith-informed recovery initiatives that support the broader mission of I AM Recovery and its affiliated educational programs.
James Wright, BS
Peer Support Specialist
James Wright believes that some of the greatest encouragement in recovery comes from walking beside someone who truly understands the journey. Drawing from his own lived experience and years of sustained recovery, he is passionate about helping others find hope, accountability, and the confidence to build lasting change.
Before entering behavioral health, James built a successful career in engineering, operations management, and business leadership, developing strong skills in organization, communication, project management, and leadership. Those experiences now serve him well as he supports individuals navigating the challenges of recovery while helping build systems that strengthen patient care.
James currently serves as a Behavioral Health Technician and Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT), providing peer support, recovery coaching, accountability, and practical guidance for individuals in residential and outpatient recovery settings. His approach emphasizes compassion, consistency, and meeting people where they are as they work toward lasting recovery.
At I AM Recovery, James' role extends beyond direct peer support. He assists with the development of recovery programming, peer support initiatives, educational resources, and community outreach while collaborating with clinicians, counselors, clergy, and organizational leadership to help build a comprehensive recovery model that addresses the needs of the whole person. His desire is to encourage every individual with authenticity, humility, and the conviction that lasting transformation is possible through evidence-based care, supportive relationships, and faith when desired.