when is it the right time to seek help? 

You may enjoy a drink or use drugs to be social, to let off some steam, or to help you cope with the stressors of life.  How would you know it your use was becoming a problem? You might feel like things are starting to get out of control.  Maybe a friend or family member has made comments about your drinking or drug use, or given you an ultimatum.  You may have already gone to an AA or NA meeting or compared yourself to others to consider whether you really have a problem. If your use of alcohol and drugs is starting to interfere with your relationships or quality of life, it may be time to explore the role that alcohol or drugs play. 

You can begin by asking yourself these questions:

• Have you tried to gain control by cutting down, or changing types of alcohol, or drugs that you use?

• Do you become angry or annoyed when someone suggests that you are using drugs or alcohol too much?

• Do you feel guilt or remorse about your behavior or things that you said, during or after your use?

• At any time of day, do you take a drink or drug to even things out or to make things seem manageable?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, therapy can help you further explore whether or not you have a problem, and if so, how to move forward and address it. 

I am experienced working with people in all stages of addiction and recovery, including:

• Providing information and perspective for those who are uncertain if they have a problem

• Supporting integration back into life after treatment

• Couple therapy to improve relationships impacted by addiction

• Ongoing mental health support for people in recovery

• Relapse prevention

I would love to partner with you to explore how you can move forward and create the life you want for yourself. 

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If you’re ready to make changes or if you have questions about next steps, I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help you learn more.

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