Addiction

I offer a compassionate yet practical approach to reducing or eliminating your alcohol use. I believe alcohol is one of the most damaging drugs around & if you want to stop or reduce your intake, then you are one of the smart ones! It is crazy to me that oftentimes people are judged as "having a problem" or being "abnormal" if they don't drink. If you are ready to stop or reduce alcohol, you are in the right place and I look forward to helping you finally become free of the chains of alcohol.

I often treat addictions along with eating disorders as they occur in dual diagnosis. Substance abuse may arise with no identifiable trauma history, but in my experience it often is coupled with feelings of being unlovable and unworthiness. Our task may be to disarm a harsh shaming inner critic. We do this by opening a dialogue with the unconscious through creative arts, dream, Brainspotting (neuroscience), psychoanalytic techniques, and with assistance from 12-Step Programs, if desired.

I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with compulsive sexual behavior and pornography use. Reaching out for help in these areas can feel daunting and shameful, but I offer a non-judgmental environment where you can find the support you need. As a certified sex addiction therapist, I have the expertise to guide you in overcoming these challenges. Additionally, I am trained in betrayal trauma to assist you in helping your partner heal.

I have previous experience working with individuals that report difficulties with addiction. I work towards gaining insight into the thoughts and behaviors that lead to use and implement strategies to reduce harm and promote regulation without substances.

I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with substance use and co-occurring disorders utilizing motivational interviewing, person-centered, CBT, and DBT techniques. I have worked with women in residential treatment settings and in outpatient settings.

I have worked with Substance Use conditions for 18 years! I treat clients with a non-judgmental, person centered approach. Harm Reduction is ok! I work to address the root cause of what is driving the problem behavior (mostly using EMDR) and help you establish a new routine and set of behaviors to help you meet your goals.

Many individuals can experience substance use. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger around substance use. We can help you work through this and guide you through the process of relapse prevention and harm reduction

Completed practictum training in substance use and criminal reoffending treatment (over 3000 hours). Individual and group work done to treat all sorts of addiction--drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, gang activity.

My view of Alcohol or Substance Abuse is that it sources from loneliness and abandonment. Feeling forsaken, we turn to substances when our early attachment figures could not ease our pain. Substances become substitutes for secure attachment figures…always there when you need them, never to be abandoned again. Dependence is also an ailment of the Soul. Healing occurs through the attachment relationship in therapy, ultimately extending to renewed connection with humanity, light and love.

Have you been trying to cut back on drinking but keep finding yourself back in the same old pattern? Are you tired of feeling sick, out of control, and reliant on alcohol? You don't have to do this alone. By working one on one in therapy, we can identify ways that you can find relief and successfully reduce or abstain from drinking. Having a therapist that's experienced in alcohol abuse will support you in addressing underlying issues that have been keeping you stuck.

When it comes to working with different types of addictions some starting question are: 1. What is the person trying to escape? 2. Where is the emotional pain coming from? 3. What purpose does the addiction serve? 4. What was life like before the addiction? I help people emotionally navigate through these questions and arrive to their own inner-clarity and truth about themselves and the relationship they have with their substance/behavior addictions.

My graduate studies included a comprehensive addiction counseling specialization which familiarized me with the most recent and up to date approaches to addiction treatment.

I have over a decade of personal and professional experience in the addiction field. I am familiar with both 12-step and non-12-step models of recovery, and support an all paths to recovery approach. As a person in long term recovery, I understand how challenging and lonely addiction can be. Feel free to reach out, as I'd love to help you experience the freedom from addiction that you deserve.

We don't talk enough about unwanted behaviors, their root and their protective factors. I address any unwanted behavior, but I do specialize in alcohol use, as the opportunity for harm reduction has, sadly, not been fervently explored in our 'treatment' methods for this dis-ease. I'm well versed in multiple modalities and firmly adhere to choice being a primary factor in any recovery journey. A journey that must start with the individual, where they are at and what works for them!

I have worked in the substance abuse field since 2007. I have worked with clients from acute inpatient treatment through sober living and aftercare

In my approach to addiction therapy, I emphasize harm reduction as a compassionate and practical strategy for fostering change. I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop emotional regulation skills and improve interpersonal relationships. Recognizing the interplay between trauma and anxiety, I create a safe space for individuals to explore their experiences and motivations. Additionally, I integrate elements of spiritual healing to support clients in finding hope.

Treating those in early recovery.

I worked as an substance use disorder counselor for 2 years and then continued to use these skills for the rest of my career as addiction problems can be co-occurring with many mental health matters. I utilize motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and recovery oriented language.