Substance use often begins as a way to cope — with stress, difficult emotions, or experiences that feel too hard to sit with. Over time, what felt like relief can become a cycle that's difficult to break, even when you want to. If you've tried before and found yourself back in the same patterns, that doesn't mean change isn't possible. It means you haven't yet had the right support.
As a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), with more than 30 years of experience, I specialize in addiction treatment and work with adults throughout New Jersey who are navigating early recovery, chronic relapse, or the complex emotions that often accompany substance use. My approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing — helping you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, triggers, and behaviors, and develop practical coping skills you can use in real life.
I offer telehealth sessions to adults across New Jersey, and I provide a free 15-minute consultation so we can talk about what you're going through and whether we might be a good fit. You don't need to have it all figured out to reach out — that's what the first conversation is for.
