01/13/2026
So for the past three years I've slowly been finding my niche in the community...and I think I finally got it βΊοΈ
How does what I do (individual substance use counseling) differ from other options for addiction treatment in the community? Well, most treatment programs are group therapy based, which is wonderful and works on many issues, including developing interpersonal skills, communication, boundaries and healthy social/environmental support systems. But often deeper issues set the stage for development of addiction, and exacerbate the progression of it. If these deeper issues aren't addressed, surface level behavior change will only sustain for so long. Addressing root issues of substance use is imperative to long term recovery! And in individual sessions, we are able to get to those root causes in a safe and secure environment.
As always, there are limits to individual sessions and we cannot safely treat every issue with outpatient treatment, including homelessness and severe withdrawal. But individual sessions are a great route once those areas are more stable!
If you or someone you know is looking to go deeper than just managing triggers and cravings, and really understand how their addiction came to be, and how to create a personalized, long term, healthy and secure recovery, feel free to reach out!