Comprehensive Recovery and Substance Use Services

It’s challenging to seek help and I'm appreciative that you found my site. I've aided over a thousand people over 27 years. I find that people struggling like you to face their substance use concerns work best with knowledgeable and experienced counseling. If you are considering making changes, need an assessment and want to dialogue about changes, or are about to start changing your substance use activities – I will educate, support and provide options for your journey. I invite you to be one of the clients that I will assist to transform. Let's discuss where you're at and where you would like to be to achieve your goals.

I provide most of my services using encrypted safe video connections and utilizing telephone discussions in my counseling. The reasons for this are: the barriers in receiving help is reduced by decreasing service costs, eradicating scheduling pressures, and being able to save time and money instead of sitting in highway traffic. By doing this it makes valuable substance use services available to almost anyone. There is an increasing quantity of quality research that significantly indicates telehealth services may be more effective or equal to face to face counseling. You'll never have your confidentiality compromised by people you know or have awkward times sitting in a waiting room. In my experience video and phone sessions can considerably lower the stress/anxiety you may encounter on or before the first session. With a mobile phone, tablet or laptop, you can consistently and safely utilize the benefits of advancements in addiction services. IT skills or vast computer comprehension is not essential.

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Services Offered:

Consultations

When you Google "addiction treatment" you'll get hundreds of pages to wade through. Trying to determine which will fill your needs. There are some unethical patient brokering operations, programs promising miracles, scams offering one thing and selling something else, and contradictory information on what works and what doesn't. It's challenging for the average person to understand as well as finding a path to determine a successful passage forward. I have counseled hundreds of individuals contemplating change. I am an Interventionist working with individuals, loved ones, and friends. I’ve supported clients to assess their options, make difficult choices as well as save money. I can provide you with a free, non-stressful, phone discussion for 30-minute that assists you in examining your opportunities and decide if my services or even if someone else's are a better fit. In more complicated situations, I provide consultation services on an hourly basis. . I will remove the guesswork, educate you, and support you feel to confident about your choices.

Counseling

Many people are overcome by the complications caused by substance use. You may find it challenging to stop the cycle of relapse. In substance use counseling my goal is to arm you with new coping strategies and tools for disabling these challenges. We'll address new issues as they arise and set into place tools to prevent relapses. We'll determine and understand how your painful feelings and emotions affect you, and prepare you for any post-acute withdrawal symptoms. We together will create a plan to help you stay focused on your gains at the conclusion of your counseling. I exclusively work with clients on substance use issues. some clients that have had trauma or more complex mental health issues and medical problems may need additional help. I can help you find and create an multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, doctors or psychiatrists to help you find resolution for more serious underlying issues.

Assessment & Evaluations (Including Court-Ordered & DUI)

 It's difficult to ascertain which direction to focus on if you don't know the severity of your condition. That's why I utilize a comprehensive alcohol and drug assessment with each of my clients. The assessment is utilized to develop a treatment plan, which directs the direction that we formulate together for the plan that best meet your needs. If I surmise that you need a different level of care, or you have withdrawal symptoms - I'll refer you to the suitable resources. If I believe additional professionals or programs may improve your recovery, I will give you a referral. There is no long-term obligation. If you need a court-ordered evaluation or need an evaluation before DUI proceedings, I will assist you in a moderately brief time frame. 

Court Mandated Counseling Sessions

If you find you are mandated to complete a number of substance use counseling sessions due to a civil or criminal proceeding, I will help you complete those obligations. I have worked with many clients under these situations. While public safety is a first priority, I operate sessions with the highest empathy, compassion and safety, so as to deliver you a positive experience.

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Aftercare

I am sent referrals from residential and outpatient treatment programs to assist their clients preserve their sobriety after they've ended the treatment provided from the institution. You may ask why they recommend sober clients who have completed their treatment to me for aftercare? Addiction professionals know that clients with a solid aftercare plan stay sober longer and relapse less often when supported by a counselor that works within the plan, supports client’s goals and assists in changing the plan as barriers to sobriety emerge. Most facilities serve clients for 30-days (or less in some incidents), which is not time enough for many clients to address and obtain sobriety after years of substance use and the damage it has created. I will help you steer past the hazards of early sobriety and educate you about relapse prevention strategies.

Drug Testing

Many of my clients don’t need drug test during the time we work together. It is not a requisite. Most clients don't need to drug test. We work together with safety and honesty so clients secure discussing their use with me and can be open and honest. This is a significant factor in modifying behavior. I am open with my clients and feel no need to judge you. I don't expect you to be perfect. There are some situations when I may suggest drug testing. Some clients’ treatment path may be mandated to test by probation or the court. Some other clients want to re-establish trust with family, friends or employers. Drug testing is one of the simplest ways to do that. Some clients value an extra layer of responsibility. I can offer (POC) point-of-care drugs tests for use in the home or office and will propose lab-verified drug testing if needed.

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