I can offer unique insight due to my experience and proven track record of helping literally thousands of individuals over a 10 year period, begin their journey of recovery. I offer time tested, effective methods and I think having solid rapport with the client is imperative. Former clients have indicated that I'm a great therapist, "but not too therapisty!"
To the untrained eye, addiction can look like a lack of willpower or weakness, and I want to help the client understand the problem as well as the solution and help them develop a plan before they need residential treatment, or assist in maintaining lasting remission post treatment. While addiction becomes the primary problem, it begins as a solution to problems that arise from past traumas and understanding and addressing these issues affords the client a more complete recovery with less likelihood of relapse. I utilize a Solution Focused approach and support the client in developing structured routines and recovery systems.
I know on a personal level the misery of addiction and historically I was reluctant to speak with therapists because of my own shame and assumptions about what therapy would be. The number one predictor of positive clinical outcomes is developing a trusting relationship with your therapist. I love my clients and meet them where they are and establish trust and a sense of safety before we get into anything too heavy.
