Addiction Therapists in Golden, CO.

Addictions are about worship. Recovering addicts are the most enjoyable people to be around. Why? They worship. Maybe not in the traditional sense but they are grateful, humble, relaxed. They know their place and they are not full of themselves. Prior to recovery addicts were taught or taught themselves that certain feelings were impossibly dangerous to feel. They found a substance/activity that transported (worship) them to a place where they did not have to feel. They did not have to suffer. Addictions is a refusal to suffer and the discovery of an idol to worship. The story must be explored: Who taught you it was so dangerous to feel? Who taught you that you can not suffer?

Do you have a teen that you worry is using substances? It can be one of the scariest things to realize that your teen may be using drugs. I can help parents deal with all of the facets of teen behavior such as substance use, lying, poor school performance, defiance, dangerous behaviors, and even criminal activity. Don't wait until it's too late, you can help your child correct their path now before the stakes get too high.

I firmly believe people do their best to create a meaningful life. I believe that people use Alcohol and drugs for a reason and it serves a purpose in their life. Maybe it helped change the feelings? Maybe it covered up or quiet thoughts? Maybe it created a feeling of confidence? Maybe it helped you feel like you belonged? Do any of those “maybes” resonate for you? If we asked how they are working, most would probably say it’s not working anymore. Addiction counseling provides you with support, resources, and we create a road map to your recovery. Learn new skills is a significant part of addiction counseling, including: Recovery Skills – Communication, Interpersonal, and Refusal Skill.

One of my passions and specialties is working with family members of people struggling with addiction. Seeing a loved in the throes of addiction can be very harrowing and painful. I believe that the family member of the addict often need as much support and therapy the addict. I actively work to create a safe, non-judgmental and collaborative relationship with the family member. I work with the family member to help him/her better understand the nature of addiction, and to help him/her move through a process to find life balance, and to find ways to provide appropriate support to their loved one.