Addiction

I have been working with individuals who struggle with Drug and Alcohol Addiction since 2017. I base my concepts on the 12 step philosophy where individuals are encouraged to accept that they are powerless over their addiction and that their lives have become unmanageable as a result. Accepting this is the first step to heal. To encourage clients sobriety, I adhere to the concept of taking one day at a time, practicing mindfulness, and partaking in a daily positive routine.

Working in the addiction field has been my passion for most of my career. There is nothing better than helping someone one day at a time to get better, feel better, and stay better!

Substance use can feel overwhelming, but change is possible. I provide a judgment-free space to explore the role of addiction in your life and develop a plan for healing. Whether you're in recovery, questioning your relationship with substances, or managing co-occurring mental health challenges, we’ll work together using harm reduction, mindfulness and trauma-informed strategies to help you regain control and build a fulfilling life.

I have five years experience with addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders in both an inpatient and outpatient setting and have guided hundreds of unique individuals in achieving their sobriety goals.

Trained in the disease model of addiction, I work from the basic tenet that addiction is not a moral failing but rather a disease located in the brain. I have spent the last 4 years treating individuals suffering from challenges of addiction both through group therapy and individual work. I strongly believe that any individual is capable of recovery with the right support, and tools.

I have a Master of Arts Degree in Addiction Studies: Advanced Practice and recently left Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation after seven years for private practice. I am well versed in the treatment of substance misuse on multiple levels of care and in varying stages of change. I am a believer in meeting each client where they are at, as they are the expert on themselves, and helping them show up in their lives the way they want to.

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

Since 2010 I have worked with addiction treatment. Much of my experience is working at an all women's treatment facility as a counselor, a program manager, and a director. This includes working with co-occurring disorders that often are part of the puzzle when solving issues of addiction. I have lived experience in this area.

I am a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) with extensive experience helping individuals overcome addiction. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and EMDR to address underlying trauma and foster healthy coping skills. My compassionate, tailored care empowers clients to achieve lasting recovery.

I see addiction as a disease of the nervous system: an unhealthy way of regulation. Like any disease, nobody chooses it: it chooses us. We can choose is to overcome it. It is usually a maladaptive, coping response to difficult experiences. It detaches us from our authenticity and negatively impacts relationships, including the relationship we have with ourselves. By addressing the trauma that led to addiction, we can overcome it. Prior to becoming a therapist, I volunteered as a recovery coach.

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

You don't ever have to drink or use again. If you're ready to heal, you can do it, and I can help. If you're NOT ready to heal, I get it, and I'll still be on your side. My own experiences with addiction and recovery have equipped me with more tools to help others than my master's degree ever could. I'm ready when you are.

I have treated substance use disorders since 2018, with an internship prior to that. I gained experience working in residential treatment programs for substance use disorders, and have worked at all levels of care to treat clients (residential, intensive outpatient, outpatient, detox, and transitional living). I work with clients to learn more about substances and their impact on living, identify triggers, and to evaluate their relationship with substances. I can also help provide resources.

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

I approach addiction from a trauma-informed lens, considering the "whole person" and their familial, societal, emotional, and behavioral influences that facilitate addictive patterns.