Over the past twenty seven years, I have helped many patients address the difficult and complex problems or issues that life sometimes hands us. If you or a loved one is struggling to deal with a specific life issue, or if you are contemplating changing a destructive behavior in your life, I am available to help you. As a Doctoral level Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over two and a half decades of experience, I maintain a full service private counseling practice specializing in helping individuals and families in the Process of Change. I am a preferred provider for many executives, professionals, VIP's and/or their family members who are seeking substance abuse & co-occurring services. Sessions are provided in a decidedly discrete manner affording both comfort and full confidentiality. While I have specific, advanced training and credentialing in the area of substance abuse/chemical dependency, I provide treatment for a wide variety of conditions and disorders including Process Addictions (or what is sometimes called Behavioral Addictions). These include compulsive sexual behavior, compulsive spending/shopping, compulsive exercise or work habits and compulsive gambling, to name a few. I utilize a style that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, as well as other Evidenced Based Practices that are grounded in scientific research to produce positive outcomes. As a recognized Co-Occurring Disorders Expert, I have extensive experience working with those who have substance abuse and psychological/psychiatric problems. I have a proven record of positive treatment outcomes and offer a uniquely practical approach to helping people change their behavior. Many individuals and families who contact me tell me of prior treatment episodes or inquiries that were a mismatch for them. Unfortunately, many looking for substance abuse counseling find the majority of the services available involve large groups filled with unmotivated and court mandated clients, large time commitments, forced or required specific self-help participation or contain clients with much more severe problems and troubles. Furthermore many of these providers and programs use approaches of heavy confrontation and coercion, pushing people to change using fear of consequence or punishment as the catalyst. My services are never provided from this perspective. I believe in a person’s inherent desire, and self-determinism for improvement. I provide hope and the opportunity to change through the use of Evidenced Based Practices that are always delivered in an atmosphere of encouragement, optimism and compassion. Please take the opportunity to become acquainted with the offerings available through my practice. I hope you will contact me directly if you have any questions or would like to schedule an initial consultation.
