You don’t have to struggle alone.  At one time, your substance use may have served a purpose – it numbed unwanted social anxiety, self-doubt, sadness, loneliness or trauma.  Self-medicating was a resourceful way for you to escape those overwhelming and unwanted feelings when you couldn’t tolerate them anymore.  But now you find the solution to your problems has become the problem itself. 

 

My approach to substance use supports you in examining the underlying purpose for your need to use them in the first place.  I will help you uncover those long-buried feelings, examine their source, then guide you in developing new understanding.  With these new tools and support, you will be able to learn positive coping methods that replace your old ways.  Moving forward, you will be ready to gain new acceptance of all of the parts of yourself without your old crutch, and you can develop new emotional and relational wellness you deserve.