For nearly twenty years Piers has worked as a counselor, program director and educator, utilizing spiritual, psychological and wellness practices to serve those suffering from addiction.
In his current role as Director for Spiritual life, Piers is responsible for the design and implementation of recovery programming. He also assists with professional development.
Piers is also a core faculty member in the Contemplative Spiritual Direction certificate program at the Alcyon Center in Seal Cove, Maine. In 2016 he helped co-found the Liberation Institute, an organization dedicated to bringing wellness, recovery and education to the inmates at the Maine State Prison.
Piers holds a Masters' Degrees in Counseling Psychology and Theological Studies; he is also a certified yoga instructor.