ClearStep was designed by a physician board-certified in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine, grounded in real-world outpatient, OTP, and correctional practice. Technology follows care — not the other way around.
Dr. Fatoki Board-Certified · Addiction Medicine & Family Medicine
Designed by a Clinician

Built from practice, not from guidelines alone.

ClearStep was built from years of working with patients in demanding recovery environments. That experience shapes every design choice — from the non-judgmental feedback language to the Early Stage Path for patients not yet ready.

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ASAM-aligned thinkingContent and structure reflect the American Society of Addiction Medicine framework throughout.
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Trauma-informed principlesNo shame language. No penalty for struggle. Patient autonomy respected at every step.
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Real-world environmentsDesigned for outpatient, OTP, and correctional settings — where engagement is hardest and most needed.
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Clear about what ClearStep is — and is not.

What ClearStep is

  • ✓A recovery support companion for between-visit engagement
  • ✓Evidence-based content grounded in CBT, CRA, ACT, and Stages of Change
  • ✓Designed to complement treatment — not substitute it
  • ✓Optional, self-paced, and non-judgmental
  • ✓Introduced through treatment programs and clinicians

What ClearStep is not

  • ✗Not a treatment program or medical service
  • ✗Not a replacement for clinicians, counselors, or medication
  • ✗Not a medical device
  • ✗Not a crisis support service
  • ✗Not currently available for direct consumer sign-up