Drug Dependence / Abuse / Addiction

As a person in recovery Alan has the empathy, experience, and knowledge to help you with your substance use disorder.

My clinical work has involved treating substance abuse populations, utilizing both medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as well as more traditional cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and psychodynamic therapeutic modalities.

My approach to addiction treatment is based on a deep understanding of the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to addictive behaviors. I use a personalized treatment approach that takes into account each client's unique needs, preferences, and circumstances. This approach includes evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), as well as holistic approaches

I use Brainspotting with The Crocodile Set-Up for Addiction Relapse Cessation, developed by Dr. Roby Ables to treat behaviors clients previously felt they had little to no control over, including addictions, leaving toxic relationships, self-harm, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD), Tourette's symptoms, as well as food compulsions, eating disorders, and other behaviors which happen in a dissociative state. Often these patterns occurs in combination with each other treated together.

I am very familiar with 12 step as well as other modalities for treating addiction. I also have worked in treatment previously and have helped various individuals achieve sobriety

Loss of control, surrender of the will to a craving doesn’t have to lead to prolonged suffering. I help renew a sense of “self”. Purpose.

I have been in continuous recovery from drug and alcohol dependency since 2006 and have been helping others with addiction issues in professional and para-professional roles since 2011. I don't think it's my job to judge you or tell you what to do, but to help you increase your self-awareness so that you can make decisions that get you the life you really want.

My clinical work has involved treating substance abuse populations, and in doing so, I utilized both medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as well as more traditional cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and psychodynamic therapeutic modalities. I would frequently treat patients with histories of trauma, abuse, and neglect, and have extensive knowledge related to the manifestation of PTSD, especially as related to addictive behaviors.

I completed my postdoctoral fellowship at American Addiction Centers in West Palm Beach, Florida. With comprehensive training in conducting psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for individuals across the lifespan, I have and continue to provide short- and long-term psychotherapy for culturally diverse adults and individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Have you been trying to cut back on smoking weed but keep finding yourself back in the same old pattern? Are you tired of feeling anxious, unmotivated and reliant on marijuana? You don't have to do this alone. By working one on one in therapy, we can identify ways that you can find relief and successfully reduce or abstain from pot. Having a therapist that's experienced in marijuana abuse will support you in addressing underlying issues that have been keeping you stuck.

I work from a harm reduction approach. I am here to listen to your experiences with drugs and addiction, not to judge or encourage you to stop before you are ready. We can discuss ways to stay healthy while using drugs, reduce your use, or maintain other areas of your life while using. When appropriate, we can explore ways to stop using drugs, including the options of detox or rehab. If you are currently in recovery we can discuss the challenges and benefits of maintaining sobriety.

With all of life’s stressors, it is no surprise that we often look externally to deal with uncomfortable emotions. Exploring how substance use or abuse plays a role in your life can be challenging but also rewarding. In therapy, the goal is to empower you to reflect on its impact in your life, to make changes you want and need to, and to live a life more closely aligned with your goals.

Addiction in all its forms including substances, technology, gambling, and shopping. My approach to addiction includes using harm reduction strategies and understanding core reasons behind use.

I treat all forms of addiction from drug/substance to sex, porn, food or gambling.

Alcohol and drug use can be difficult to stop on your own. I have years of working with people who want to cut down on or completely quit drinking/using. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to help you achieve your goals around alcohol and drug use - whatever your goals might be. I worked at Kaiser Permanente Addiction Medicine and Recovery Services (formerly CDRP) prior to being in private practice.

I’ve been working in addiction for nearly 13 years. I understand opiate, stimulant, and alcohol addiction well. I also work with loved ones who have lost someone to overdose or addiction.

Multiple paths to recovery

Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on drugs; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.

I believe you don’t have an alcohol or drug problem; you have a current solution to your problems. I can help you because I’ve been there. I’m in long-term recovery from addiction, and I know asking for help is one of the strongest things you could ever do. I know what it means to manage the struggles that come with addiction, such as cravings and triggers.