Addiction

I've worked in the field for addiction for 10 years, specializing in substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and now digital media overuse (gaming addiction, internet addiction, spending addiction, social media addiction, and internet addiction.) While some people only struggle with one type of digital media overuse, many struggle with multiple types of problematic behaviors with technology. It's not technology that is the problem in and of itself, it’s what it replaces that is problematic.

I have worked with clients for over a decade who struggle with alcohol and substance misuse. Clients are too beautifully complex to be reduced to their addictive behaviors. I help clients to see the contributing factors to the onset and maintenance of their addictions. Clients have a safe space to learn tools to be successful within harm reduction or abstinence approaches.

Welcoming people in all stages of alcohol misuse and addiction recovery, I support healthy inquiry into your relationship to alcohol. Parts of this process inevitably include releasing shame about unhealthy use, finding compassionate insight in order to make changes that will ultimately help deeper healing of the root of this behavioral pattern. I welcome harm reduction and abstinence goals as well as encourage finding a path that works best for you while supporting self honesty and awareness.

Addiction is a "relapseable, chronic, progressive and often fatal disease." It affects everyone in the family - so it's "a family disease." Addiction is also a Brain Disease - affecting your thinking, judgment, perception, decision-making, and moods. And then there's "Recovery" & being "Clean and Sober."

My graduate studies included a comprehensive addiction counseling specialization which familiarized me with the most recent and up to date approaches to addiction treatment.

I have many years of experience working in the field of addiction recovery, from both abstinence-based and harm reduction standpoints.

As an individual in long-term recovery, I intimately understand the challenges of getting and staying sober from alcohol and other substances. Loss of friends and your social circle, persistent feelings of isolation, and finding new means of coping with difficult situations/emotions/stress are just a few of the issues I tackle with clients in recovery. I am uniquely equipped to help both newly sober individuals as well as those in long-term recovery.

Addiction is a "relapseable, chronic, progressive and often fatal disease." It affects everyone in the family - so it's called "a family disease." Addiction is also a Brain Disease - affecting your thinking, judgment, perception, decision-making, and moods. And then there's "Recovery" & being "Clean and Sober."

I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with substance use and co-occurring disorders utilizing motivational interviewing, person-centered, CBT, and DBT techniques. I have worked with women in residential treatment settings and in outpatient settings.

Addiction is a "relapseable, chronic, progressive and often fatal disease." It affects everyone in the family - so it's called "a family disease." Addiction is also a Brain Disease - affecting your thinking, judgment, perception, decision-making, and moods. And then there's "Recovery" & being "Clean and Sober."

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/

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. Substance abuse counseling is a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space to help you achieve your goal of long-term sobriety.

Addiction is a "relapseable, chronic, progressive and often fatal disease." It affects everyone in the family - so it's called "a family disease." Addiction is also a Brain Disease - affecting your thinking, judgment, perception, decision-making, and moods. And then there's "Recovery" & being "Clean and Sober." We'll talk...

I know that drinking and drugging hits peoples self esteem pretty badly. Regardless of the timeframe you have been drinking or been sober, people often feel the crippling shame of what they have been through. Addiction takes and emotional and physical toll. I help you decide what you need to in order to move forward in focusing on what's important. For some people that is not full sobriety and for some it is. You need to try something new. Give me a call.

My passion is working with clients with addiction issues. I work with clients to help them identify their triggers and stressors. We work together to build healthier coping skills and a new life in recovery.

I have 27 years' experience working in addictions.

I have experience working at inpatient and outpatient rehabs for addiction treatment. I am versed in relapse prevention, coping skills, etc.

Addiction is something which I have several years of experience treating. People are often surprised to learn that treatment for substance abuse is not at all what they thought it would be. Typically, those with severe addictions will require a lifetime goal of sobriety while those with more mild addictions may acquire the ability to practice “controlled use” of chemicals. We will do a careful assessment of your symptoms so that effective goals for treatment can be established.

Are you tired of being tired? Have you tried to stop and continue going back to the one thing destroying your life? I understand addiction and recovery. If you are ready to make changes, get healthier and put your life and relationships back together, contact me today.