Addiction

Overcoming addiction is a personal and transformative journey. I work with individuals to address the root causes of addiction, build self-awareness, and develop healthier coping strategies. My approach empowers you to end the cycle of substance use, rebuild your self-esteem, and find a path to lasting recovery. Whether you’re dealing with substance abuse or co-occurring mental health, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to help you regain control of your life!

I have five years experience with addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders in both an inpatient and outpatient setting and have guided hundreds of unique individuals in achieving their sobriety goals.

With experience working in corrections, I have a breadth of knowledge to assist clients in understanding cycles of addictions. We will work together to uncover the root of problematic behaviors, to facilitate lasting change.

You may have been to treatment or achieved sobriety on your own. But you’re realizing that getting sober isn’t the same as staying sober…and that’s what you really hope to do. You’re likely already aware of some of the stressors or triggers that can arise, and you know how important it is to be prepared to navigate those before you encounter them. Counseling is a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space to help you achieve your goal of long-term sobriety.

I have experience in treating pregnant woman and mothers with severe substance use disorders. With this experience, I have consistently also treated codependency. I am in full support of MAT services to include methadone, suboxone, and vivitrol.

As a trained addictions counselor, I work with people who are experiencing emotional pain and want it to stop. We find that pain in a variety of ways and the suffering feels completely overwhelming. I get it. I overstand. Let's turn and face that something inside of that desperately wants to be healed.

I have extensive experience working with substance use.

Addiction is an area with personal meaning to me. I have the 12 Step programs to thank for saving the lives of loved ones of mine, and I have personally been sober since 2010. Prior to opening my own private practice in 2019, I worked extensively at rehabilitation facilities around Los Angeles. There is nothing more rewarding than receiving a text from a client I watched begin their sobriety journey and learning that they are still thriving.

Tommy has significant experience in addiction counseling, helping clients navigate the challenges of substance use and dependency. He employs evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to support clients in their recovery journey. Tommy's compassionate and non-judgmental approach creates a safe space for clients to explore their struggles and develop effective coping strategies, fostering long-term sobriety and well-being.

Trained in the disease model of addiction, I work from the basic tenet that addiction is not a moral failing but rather a disease located in the brain. I have spent the last 4 years treating individuals suffering from challenges of addiction both through group therapy and individual work. I strongly believe that any individual is capable of recovery with the right support and tools, whether you're ready to make change immediately or looking to explore the idea of change.

I am a true believer that no one intends to become an addict or alcoholic, but that one's personality, genetic makeup, and/or trauma history contribute to their drug and alcohol dependency. Depending on the client, I take either an abstinence-based or harm-reduction-model approach. I lean on the tenets of 12-step programming (such as: one-day-at-a-time; taking personal ownership; letting go of resentments) as I explore with my clients the purpose that drugs and alcohol played in their lives.

I approach addiction from a trauma-informed lens, considering the "whole person" with the familial, societal, emotional, and behavioral influences that facilitate addictive patterns.

For those navigating addictive patterns, we explore the emotional and psychological drivers behind these behaviors, examining how family dynamics and societal influences may contribute.

I have many years of experience in supporting people in better understanding their relationship with alcohol, drugs, or other behaviors (such as spending money, sex, relationships, gambling, food) so that they can make the changes they want to live a fuller, healthier life. Whether you are considering reducing the amount that you drink, or you are seeking support to achieve and maintain a sober life, I can support you. I believe that there are many paths in recovery, it is all up to you.

Do you find yourself drinking more than you would like to? Are you feeling ashamed about how much you drink or the way that you behave when you drink? Do you want to cut down, but have been unable to do so? Therapy can help, and EMDR Therapy can help you to get at the root of what is causing you to drink. EMDR is an evidenced-based treatment for trauma known for it's gentleness and effectiveness. Visit my website to learn more and set up a free 15 minute consultation. https://jenimarie.org/

I offer a compassionate yet practical approach to reducing or eliminating your alcohol use. I believe alcohol is one of the most damaging drugs around & if you want to stop or reduce your intake, then you are one of the smart ones! It is crazy to me that oftentimes people are judged as "having a problem" or being "abnormal" if they don't drink. If you are ready to stop or reduce alcohol, you are in the right place and I look forward to helping you finally become free of the chains of alcohol.

I have experience working in a substance use rehabilitation facility as Aftercare/Outpatient Counselor. I am familiar with the importance of building your recovery support network as well as the causes of addiction. I emphasize accountability when it comes to clients setting and achieving goals. Maintaining long-term sobriety has been a major focus for my practice so far.

I utilize a harm reduction frame when working with people who use drugs. Harm reduction is a spectrum from increasing safety, to abstinence. I believe substance use treatment is not a one-size-fits-all model. I specialize in working with stages of change, shame, stigma, sex and drugs (chem sex/PNP), and safer use. I am here to work with you to identify your use goals and find a path to live in closer alignment with your values.

Trained in the disease model of addiction, I work from the basic tenet that addiction is not a moral failing but rather a brain-based disease. Over the past four years, I’ve had the opportunity to support individuals facing addiction through both group and individual therapy. I firmly believe that recovery is possible for anyone, with the right support and tools, whether you're ready to make a change now or just beginning to explore the possibility.