Understand your use
When do you drink or use drugs? What do you get from it, and what is it costing you?
Sound like you?
- You plan to have one drink. You end up having more.
- You want to stop drinking or using drugs, but don’t know how.
- You’re sober, but cravings, stress, or difficult feelings are making it hard to stay that way.
Understanding what’s underneath
“The addiction is not the primary problem. It’s an attempt to solve a problem.”
Substances often serve a purpose. They can help you manage overwhelming emotions, quiet your thoughts, or feel more at ease. We’ll explore that role in your life and work on other ways to meet those needs.
How I can help
Cut back, stop,
or stay sober.
We’ll work on what needs to change.
Make changes
Work on handling cravings, changing habits, and getting through situations where you’re likely to drink or use.
Stay in recovery
Get support with the stress, feelings, and relationships that can make staying sober difficult.
What you can expect
Honest conversations.
Practical support.
We’ll talk openly about your use and its impact, without deciding in advance what your next step has to be. There’s space to understand what’s driving it and work toward changes that matter to you.
My experience includes individual counseling in private practice and group counseling in intensive outpatient programs and other higher levels of care.
We can also talk about whether additional support or a different level of care would be helpful.
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