Alcohol & Drug Addiction Therapy — Evidence-Based, Personalized, Compassionate
Addiction to alcohol or drugs doesn't happen because someone is weak or broken. It happens because substances are powerfully effective at relieving pain — until they create more pain than they relieve. If you're caught in that cycle, the exhaustion is real. So is the way out.
People do change. People do recover. I witness it every day — and I believe it's possible for you too.
Addiction is never one-size-fits-all. It comes in different shapes, depths, and histories. That's why we start by truly understanding yours.
What treatment looks like:
A thorough assessment to identify what's driving the addiction — stress, trauma, family history, or other underlying factors
A personalized treatment plan built around your life and goals, adjusted as you grow
Skills for managing cravings and building a healthier emotional foundation
Goal-setting that gives you back a sense of direction and self-worth
You've already taken the hardest step — deciding you want something different. Let's talk about what that looks like for you.
For Loved Ones
Anyone close to a person with an alcohol or drug addiction experiences the pain and destruction of their actions. They endure selfish behaviors, lies, and disrespect. They live in constant fear of overdose, are often in conflict with other family members, and feel emotionally exhausted.
We will work through your feelings, learn to develop healthy boundaries and effective communication skills, identify actions that support recovery, and practice self-care. The changes you make will allow you to feel better about yourself and find fulfillment, even if your loved one does not stop drinking or using right away. We will work together and focus on you and your needs, how to restore your sanity, and in the process, increase the possibility that your loved one will get help for their alcohol or drug addiction.
Serving clients in Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley, and throughout California via telehealth.