Tanya Curran MSW, LCADC, CCS

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative counseling approach that helps people explore their own reasons for change. Instead of being told what to do, clients are supported in discovering their strengths, values, and motivation to make healthier choices. It’s based on empathy, respect, and the belief that lasting change comes from within.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-focused approach that helps people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. By identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning new coping skills, clients can reduce stress, improve mood, and make healthier choices.

Addiction Counseling provides support, guidance, and practical tools for individuals working to change their relationship with alcohol or drugs. It focuses on understanding the underlying issues, building coping skills, and creating healthier patterns. In a safe, nonjudgmental space, clients can explore their challenges, strengthen motivation, and move toward lasting recovery.

Low self-esteem can contribute to substance use, as individuals may rely on drugs or alcohol to cope with feelings of inadequacy or shame. Building self-esteem is an important part of recovery—helping clients recognize their strengths, set healthy boundaries, make positive choices, and believe in their ability to change.

Codependency refers to patterns in relationships where a person focuses excessively on others’ needs at the expense of their own. It often involves enabling unhealthy behaviors, difficulty setting boundaries, and seeking self-worth through others. In counseling, clients learn to build healthier relationships, set boundaries, and prioritize their own well-being while still caring for others.

I specialize in supporting adults navigating substance use and recovery, offering guidance for those struggling with cycles of use, relapse, or early recovery. With experience since 2008, I provide evidence-based strategies, motivation, and compassionate support to help clients build coping skills, explore change, and create healthier, more fulfilling lives in a safe, nonjudgmental space.