Addictions and Sobriety Maintenance
Addictions
Are you feeling like you might be having trouble with alcohol, drugs or other issues? Facing addiction - if that’s what it is - is a courageous act, and it is my goal to be supportive and encouraging as you take the steps you need to find what’s true for you. Whether you drink more than you want to, over- or under-eat, steal, overspend, gamble, or self-harm in other ways, I can help.
People come to therapy when a behavior feels out of control and/or is negatively impacting them or the people in their lives. For some, this may mean a harm reduction approach where we develop a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with using substances. For others, a complete abstinence approach may be more appropriate, stopping a behavior completely. Whatever approach is the right one for you, my role is to support and encourage you.
Life in Sobriety/Living Sober
Are you struggling with a behavior that is getting in the way of living the sober life you want? Are you ready to work toward lasting change?
I have experience working with people who come to see me after several years of sobriety and abstinence, including clients who participate in 12 Step groups, like AA. Even after many years of sobriety, less severe addictive behaviors or thought patterns continue to cause problems and suffering and sabotage your progress. Continuing self-sabotaging behavior patterns in sobriety can lead to depression, a feeling of hopelessness, or suicidal thoughts, and potentially even to relapse.
Therapy can be a very effective in conjunction to your 12 Step program. As you stay connected to your sober community, we can work together to understand and address the issues that prevent you from enjoying the life you’re building.
Therapy can help address the following behaviors:
Alcoholism
Abuse of drugs and painkillers
Eating disorders including bulimia
Hair pulling
Compulsive spending
Skin picking
Gambling
Substance Abuse and Addictions Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLLAA)