Good therapy helps you feel like your efforts are bringing better results.
As a Certified Addiction Professional, I work with adults, couples, and families with drug and alcohol concerns.
AS AN ADDICTIONS THERAPIST I CAN HELP YOU:
Overcome concerns about drug or alcohol use
Cope as a family member of an addict and/or alcoholic
Receive evaluations for probationary purposes and/or court related issues
A few words about my background within this specialty:
When I moved to Sarasota in 1981, I took the position of Director of Psychological Services for a local residential treatment program for adolescents and their families. Those in treatment had drug and/ or alcohol dependencies. While at that facility, I obtained my state certification as a Certified Addictions Professional and practiced a treatment strongly influenced by twelve step principles and the cognitive behavior therapy of Maultsby.
Now in private practice, I continue to work with adults and couples who have concerns about their drug or alcohol use. Additionally, I work with the families of addicts/alcoholics, helping them cope more effectively with their impaired spouses or children. As a Certified Addictions Professional, I am also permitted to conduct evaluations for probationary purposes and/or court related issues.
ADDICTION THERAPY MAY ALSO COVER THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS:
Legal problems - DUI
When alcohol and/or drugs are harming family relationships
When clients are alcohol and/or drug dependent and also have a mood disorder
Co-dependency issues
Adult children of alcoholics issues
Dependency on pain medications
When alcohol and/or drugs are impairing work performance or grades in school
Please Note: When warranted, the treatment goal is abstinence from all mood-altering substances. However, some clients are able to change the conditions under which they drink and the way they drink and become social drinkers again after having been problem drinkers before.