Sessions will include learning about your brain, how your body reacts to intense emotions, how to cope with these emotions. and how to utilize evidence based practices to reduce the impact of behavioral and/or mental health in our daily life.

Practices include but are not limited to cognitive challenge/reframing, identifying negative automatic thoughts processes, and learning to cope before , during and after events/emotional distress.

I approach substance use treatment from a client centered approach, no matter your status (e.g actively using/drinking, hoping to reduce your use or seeking support to maintain sobriety), your care will be specific to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally at. Sessions will focus on addressing underlying behaviors/thoughts/un managed emotions that can support your substance use goals.

Counseling will entail at least 5 counseling sessions determine the risk of substance use concerns. A BioPsychoSocial Assessment, Review of police report and collection of collateral information will be necessary in order to provide a proper recommendation to drug court, or RMV License Reinstatement.