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Addiction and Recovery
Addiction works in subtle, baffling, and powerful ways. Even the most vigilant among us can find themselves within its grasp. Family and personal struggles have informed my own experience, driving my commitment to learning everything I can about this deeply nuanced world. Whether you are the addicted person or you love someone who is struggling, you deserve space and time to really look at how this is impacting your life and relationships.
I do not believe we need to wait for “rock bottom”. If you are open to some education and thoughtful, honest discussion, you’re ready for help. You’ll be surprised how much joy and serenity awaits you in recovery.
Parenting and addiction vulnerability
As much as we hope to give children a happy and fulfilling youth, life happens and we find ourselves fumbling the curveballs. Please forgive yourself. You’ve never done this before! “Parental instincts” are deeply well-intentioned but the best way to handle problems often defies our instincts.
Maybe you’re considering parenthood or maybe you are pregnant (Amazing! Congrats!). There are definitive measures you can take to make this new chapter particularly successful for the whole family. If there’s any history of addiction or mental illness in your genes, you may have fears about whether they will increase your child’s susceptibility to these plights. There are concrete interventions we can start now to steer you in the healthiest direction.
Others of you may have a toddler or teen going through some big challenges. We cannot prevent challenges from arising, but if or how or when we bounce back makes all the difference. Research routinely substantiates that while some children are born resilient, others need support to develop these skills. I am here to listen, understand your worries and goals and identify strategies to steer the ship straight. Let’s get started!
General Psychotherapy
Dr. Dan Siegel coined the concept of a “window of tolerance” to refer to the zone in which we operate at our best. When the window is open, we manage ourselves and our emotions, think clearly, handle stress and function well.
It’s natural to go through periods of increased anxiety or depression. During these times, our “window” is barely open. This is the perfect time to seek help. Together we can determine the severity of your symptoms and devise a plan to guide you toward a more manageable and connected life.
“Just wanted to reach out because I've been looking back at my mental health progress, my journey with many different therapists, and I felt inclined to reach out to you to say thank you so much. The last couple years since my therapy with you have been some of the healthiest, most peaceful & productive years I have experienced. I learned so much & took away so much from our time together, that I still carry with me, that still helps me.”
—CA 2025