Addiction Counseling

I have been trained in this through my jobs and also through the addiction board and I do hold my license in Addiction Counseling.

Working with addiction is about accepting who you are while also asking you to change. People with addictions are blamed, and yes you need to be held responsible, but you also need to find the part of yourself that knows that you didn't consciously choose this for yourself and that you want better for yourself and others...in spite of all of the evidence others have of you being selfish, uncaring, and irresponsible.

I have specialized training in addiction medicine and I work with individuals to build motivation to stop using substances, identify triggers, interrupt the thought-trigger-craving-use cycle, and develop healthy coping skills to promote long-term sobriety. I also work with individuals who are struggling with a loved one's addiction.

I view substance misuse as a coping mechanism that seems to work...until it doesn't. Maybe anonymous peer support groups such as AA/NA work for you, maybe you just don't connect with them. Either way, I am here to help you figure out what you see as the best version of you and to develop healthier coping skills that help keep you aligned with your best Self. No judgment, no shame.

As an addiction counselor, I specialize in working with people who struggle with dual diagnoses, or both mental health diagnoses and addiction. I will address the root causes of your addiction and the related areas of impaired functioning, and together we’ll structure the time and content of your ongoing recovery.

I am a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I have worked with addiction related issues for over ten years. I have worked with individuals in methadone and suboxone treatment programs. I ran an intensive outpatient program, outpatient therapy groups, as well as, individual therapy for those struggling with addiction.

I have worked in both outpatient and residential treatment programs aimed at helping individuals live a healthy, substance-free life. In addition, I work with adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and help them process some of the ways that growing up in a chaotic environment has shaped who they are and how they interact with the world.

The path of personal growth is exciting and inspiring. Regardless of the modality used, it is my goal to help you discover and uncover your highest potential.

I have worked with adolescents when I was in the Marines back in 2001 and started working with adults in 2003. I have led groups and I have worked with clients whom were in drug court. I believe in being honest with my clients and will hold them accountable and I am open to talking with them about everything that involves their addiction from trauma to their use, to the dysfunction that they grew up in as a child.

I have worked with this populations for over 3 years in different settings. Harm reduction is the core of my work with clients but this is not the only method I use.

I utilize a flexible approach to substance use and behavioral addictions that adapts to what is best for each client. For some, abstinence and a more structured approach is best, while for others, harm reduction and a focus on balance is more appropriate. I can help you find the path to healing that fits best for you.

I have been working in the addiction field for over 10 years in inpatient and outpatient centers.

I am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas and a Licensed Addiction Counselor in Colorado and have five years of experience working with clients struggle with substance abuse. Each of my license requires 40 hours of addiction classes/training on top of my Master's degree focused on understanding the experience and treatment of addiction. I am passionate about using my expertise to see and understand clients experience without increasing shame.

I have extensive experience in trauma-informed addiction treatment. I have worked for several years in both residential and intensive outpatient settings, supporting individuals through the recovery process. My approach integrates evidence-based methods, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and relapse prevention, with a focus on healing the underlying trauma that often fuels addiction. I am dedicated to helping clients build lasting recovery, resilience, and healthy coping.

Since 2012, I have worked in residential treatment centers, intensive outpatient treatment centers and was a manager of Kaiser Permanente's Addiction Medicine and Recovery Services clinic in Santa Clara. I have years of experience and training in many approaches to addiction treatment, including abstinence-based care, harm reduction, 12 step and non-12 step modalities, Relapse Prevention, Medication Assisted Treatment, Co-Occurring Disorders, and Family Codependency Treatment.

As a specialist in addiction therapy, I provide personalized, evidence-based care for those struggling with substance use disorders. I create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their challenges and develop effective coping strategies. My expertise allows me to guide individuals on their journey to recovery, helping them reclaim their lives.

I have specific training around working with people struggling with addiction, specifically around alternatives to 12-step models.

Years of experience treating addiction in adolescents and adults.