Addictions and Substance Abuse

I enjoy helping clients discover their inner strength and gain freedom from addictions. My goal is for you to reach the peace, joy, and happiness that you deserve. I take a trauma-informed approach in the treatment of addiction, understanding with compassion that for many people addiction is a maladaptive attempt to cope with and survive the effects of trauma. Together we work on developing new coping skills which can help you handle life's stresses without relying on substances or behaviors. I use a combination of addiction models, motivational therapy, Mind-Body-Spirit approach, CBT, and EMDR to help you succeed in recovery.

Here are some symptoms you might have:

  • An inability to stop using the substance or addictive behavior
  • Changes in mood, appetite and sleep
  • Continuing using your addictive behavior despite negative consequences
  • Denial
  • Engaging in risky behaviors
  • Obsessions and cravings
  • Legal, work, and financial problems
  • Secrecy and lying
  • Family problems
  • Taking more substance than you intended
  • Withdrawl symptoms
  • Health problems as a result of repeated addictive behavior

Recovery from addictions can look like this:

  • Cessation from substance abuse and addiction
  • Feelings of relief, freedom, and happiness
  • Improved connection to others
  • Better ability to cope with life's challenges
  • Increase trust in yourself and others
  • A deeper sense of meaning and purpose in the world
  • Improved health