Grace & Emerge Recovery represents the evolution of our original program, Grace Recovery TX, which was founded upon a bedrock of hope and passion in 2017. Since then, the personal and professional experiences of our founders have guided them in crafting the holistic, individualized program that Grace & Emerge is today.
A Texas program through and through, Grace & Emerge Recovery actually has its roots in the Southside of Chicago, where Partner Leah Malone grew up with her two sisters, and another individual that she considers her brother (although not by blood). Sadly, their experience was no different from the typical Southside Chicago family, in that it was deeply marked by trauma and addiction.
Leah's brother fell victim to a tragic fatal overdose while in an aftercare program in 2013. In 2015, one of Leah’s sisters also entered aftercare as well. Fearful that her sister would meet her brother’s fate, Leah embarked on a mission to elevate the standards of aftercare for all women in Austin. What began as a deeply personal quest to save one young girl became a mission to help women nationwide. Along the way, Leah faced her own challenges with addiction and unresolved trauma, gaining a profound first-hand understanding of the journey to healing — one that demands significant effort, but was essential in order to live the beautiful life she cherishes today.
This is a journey that Partner Laurel Tracy knows all too well. A college soccer star, Laurel was sidelined by an injury that quickly spiraled into addiction. In 2012, she began her own path to recovery, ultimately dedicating her life to breaking the stigma and raising the standards of women’s behavioral health treatment. In 2019, Leah and Laurel united to design a program that would provide all the essential elements for women on the path to recovery from mental health challenges, trauma, and addiction. That program became Grace & Emerge Recovery.
Honesty, empowerment, resilience, and service are the cornerstones upon which this program is founded. Today, Leah and Laurel continue to devote their unwavering dedication to ensuring that the women of Grace and Emerge Recovery receive precisely what they need to address their unique struggles — and aspirations. We are proud to have built a powerhouse team led by dynamic women — one that fosters authentic connections and demonstrates genuine care in every interaction.
It is acknowledged that each person, from the staff to the participants' families, plays a vital part in healing the suffering. Leah and Laurel stand alongside every woman, aiding them in constructing a life they aspire to and one they aim to carry forward as they progress towards independent living. The work at Grace & Emerge Recovery TX is driven by experience and deep passion, with an unyielding commitment to never abandon a woman in their journey.
Medical
Psychiatry, psychiatric testing (if appropriate), medication management, & women’s health
Therapeutic
Group therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, & therapeutic milieu
Spiritual
Process groups, 12-step groups, support groups, organized service work
Family
Family therapy (if appropriate), family support group, & bi-weekly updates from Clinical Case Manager & Clinical Director
Restore
Clients entering our program always enter our care at the Restore phase for their first 45 to 60 days. Here, women embark on their outpatient healing journey together, focusing on stabilization, support, and healing.
Refine
After meeting quantifiable markers across the four tenets, clients progress to the Refine phase for their next 60 to 75 days. In this phase, clients step down to a lighter therapeutic schedule, acquire work, school, or service commitments, and earn increased privileges. This is the time for them to enrich and refine their vision for a life of sustained recovery.
Reclaim
Once clients have met set metrics across our four tenets, they progress to our final phase – Reclaim – for their last several months with us. During this phase, clients focus on integrating the skills they have acquired so far, reclaiming their lives as women in recovery.
Our Community
Grace & Emerge Recovery is centrally located in a vibrant residential neighborhood of Austin. Close by to our homes and offices you'll find a variety of businesses and attractions to make any life in recovery a full one.
Find Your Path to Recovery
At Grace & Emerge Recovery, we believe that the journey to recovery begins with a single step. For some, it might be as easy as clicking a button. Contact our team today to get started.
