Addiction Therapists in Plumas Lake, CA.

Do you or someone else think that alcohol or drugs are a problem for you? Possibly you wonder if drugs or alcohol are interfering in your life. Counseling can help you see if alcohol or drugs might be the cause of your problems. There is hope if you are struggling with alcohol or drugs. I have helped many people with their addiction problems and I would love to help you. Call me today at 916-847-8053 to see how my services can help you.

In this generation, the growth of individuals with addictions is very significant. Addictions originally were isolated to alcohol and drugs. Today’s addictions are understood to also include, food, sex, money, gambling, video, internet, internet games, internet chatrooms, internet pornography and other types of prolonged, repeated and out of control behaviors and actions. Addictions take over a person’s ability to have of self- control of the action which leads to the fogging of any will power to stop the addictive activity even when a matter of great importance comes in conflict with the addiction. Addictions ruin people and all relationships surrounding them. Addiction counseling explores underlying factors leading to the addiction and looks to find...(view profile to read more)

In my work with clients battling addictions I work to help them discover the root causes for their addictive behaviors and find new ways to resolve them. We work collaboratively with their support system to create healthy lifestyle habits and associations, resolve old recurrent pain, set new healthier boundaries in their work and personal relationships, and find new meaning for their lives. When there are setbacks, my clients learn to explore them in a non-judgmental environment designed to help them move forward toward the sober, healthy life and relationships they are seeking.

Addiction comes in many forms and can be one of the most difficult things to overcome in our lives. Many people suffer from various forms of addiction ranging from drugs and alcohol to social media. Whatever your addiction, there his help and there is hope. I will help you work to figure out the underlying cause of your addiction and provide you with the necessary tools to overcome it.

I specialize in working with internet, video game, cell phone, social media, and porn addictions. These process addictions have acquired a power over you that is difficult to break. I take a multi-faceted approach to helping you experience the change you desire. I use Motivational Interviewing to help you solidify your desire to change, I utilize abstinence based strategies and methods to help you establish and sustain sobriety, I help you learn how to replace these addictions with real relationships and interests that foster real relationships and I support you in identifying or establishing a natural support network that helps you to maintain and sustain the new changes in your life!

I have extensive experience providing individual and group treatment for addiction (alcohol, drugs, sex, pornography, gambling, shopping, food, internet). I conceptualize addiction in medical model terms and provide quality education and caring support. Treating addiction often involves addressing past or current unresolved wounds, trauma, or distress. If you think you may be self-medicating to relieve pain, boredom, stress, or loneliness and are ready to make a change, please contact me. I can help you begin your journey of recovery.

Addictions can come in many forms. Alcohol, drugs, food, shopping, overworking, codependency on others and they all cause problems personally and in relationships. Seeking help is important. We usually find ourselves using other substances, things and people, when we don't have the coping skills to handle the stresses, or unresolved issues that we have. Therapy can give you the tools you need to avoid using your addictions.