Top addiction therapists in 97381: Silverton, OR.

Addictions usually begin to take life when the substance or behavior of choice we choose to use most often becomes compulsive. It begins to have a mind of its own. It becomes unconscious to you and takes over. When we compulsively seek these substances or behaviors (eating, sexuality, gambling, and many others) to relieve pain, check out or numb out, or find oblivion, we are addicted to them. Most often these are not bad in and of themselves, but when we become addicted to them and they begin to interfere with our lives on some or all levels we are at risk for many undesireable consequences. I will help you to interrupt the pattern and the power to find release.

Addiction brings along with it a host of internal, emotional battles. Depression, anxiety, self-loathing and shame are merely a few of the challenges we face when struggling with an addiction. Your addiction doesn't have to define you. I will help you uncover the cause(s) of your substance abuse, and work with you to develop the awareness and tools necessary to work towards sobriety. Equally as important to your recovery, if a relapse occurs, I'll be here to support you.

I have functioned as an addiction counselor for a Portland hospital as well as acted as the Senior Therapist at an addiction recovery facility. I recognize addiction as a comorbidity issue; therefore, I work with a global approach, rather than dwelling on their weakened state. I am a believer in moving forward and not dwelling on the past and it takes strength in accomplishing that. I utilize BSP (www.brainspotting.com) to help you achieve sobriety and along with lasting growth.