Addiction & Substance Use Therapy

Understanding what lies beneath your relationship with substances.



You may want to stop drinking or using and find that you can’t, even though part of you genuinely wants to. You may have cut back or stopped for a while, only to return to the same patterns. Perhaps substance use is affecting your relationships, your emotional well-being, or your ability to live in line with your values. Navigating addiction or unwanted substance use can be exhausting and frustrating.

You might be experiencing:

  • Difficulty stopping or reducing use despite wanting to

  • Patterns that keep repeating and feel harder to change over time

  • Shame, guilt, or frustration about your use

  • Strained relationships or damaged trust

  • Using substances to cope with painful emotions or experiences

  • A sense of distance from your values or the person you want to be

  • Difficulty maintaining recovery or adjusting to life without substances

Recovery as reconnection

Substance use often serves a purpose. It may bring relief, numb painful feelings, or offer a way out of overwhelming experiences. In therapy, we explore what it has been doing for you and how to meet those needs in other ways.  We approach all parts of you with compassion so that you can deepen your connection to yourself, the people you love, and your vision for your future.

We might work on:

  • The emotional and psychological patterns underlying your use

  • Healthier ways of coping with stress and difficult emotions

  • Shame, self-criticism, and the barriers to change

  • Self-compassion, emotional awareness, and accountability

  • Repairing relationships and rebuilding trust

  • Building a meaningful life in recovery

My approach combines practical strategies for change with a closer look at the experiences and relationships that have shaped you. Recovery is not only about what you are leaving behind. It is also about what you are moving toward.

Whether you are questioning your use, considering change, or already in recovery, I welcome you to reach out. Scroll down to learn more about my approach, or contact me to connect.

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How We Might Work Together

  • Relational Therapy

    A strong, trusting relationship between us is the foundation of our work. You can be honest about what’s really going on, without fear of judgment, and that trust makes change feel more possible.

  • Psychodynamic Exploration

    We explore the long-standing patterns and emotional experiences that contribute to your use, including what substances have helped you cope with or avoid. Understanding this can lead to deeper self-awareness and lasting change.

  • Somatic Awareness

    You learn how cravings, stress, and difficult emotions show up in your body, so you can recognize early signs of distress and respond differently.

  • IFS-Informed Parts Work

    Some parts of you turn to substances for relief or protection, while others want change. Approaching both with curiosity can reduce shame while keeping personal responsibility in view.

  • ACT & CBT

    We build practical skills for managing cravings, identifying triggers, handling high-risk situations, and preventing relapse, while clarifying the values you want your life to reflect.

  • Earth-Based Psychotherapy

    Nature-based mindfulness, grounding, and personally meaningful rituals can support recovery and mark important milestones.

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