Looking underneath the pattern
You may be unsure how to talk about substance use, especially if you have spent a long time managing things alone. You do not need to arrive with a perfect explanation or a fully formed plan. We can explore the situations, feelings, and thoughts surrounding the pattern, along with what you want to be different. Your goals belong in that conversation, and I will not assume I know your whole story from a single concern.
Practical work, shaped together
I have 5 years in practice and more than 10 years of total experience in the field. I see individual adults and seniors. In individual therapy, I often draw on CBT to explore connections between thoughts, emotions, and actions. ACT, solution-focused work, and a culturally sensitive perspective may also inform how we work. We will talk about what approach fits your needs and practice tools for difficult moments without promising a particular result or timeline.
The right level of support matters
Substance use can overlap with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, or serious mental illness. We can talk about those connections while also considering the limits of outpatient telehealth. This service is not detoxification, withdrawal management, or emergency care. If you need medical assessment, a higher level of care, or a different kind of support, those needs should be discussed with an appropriate provider rather than treated as something a website can assess.
What should I ask before starting?
Do I need to know my exact goals before starting?
You can begin by talking about what concerns you and what you hope to understand. We will discuss goals and whether my approach fits your needs.
Can you help with alcohol use?
Alcohol and other substance use are part of the work I do. We still talk about whether online therapy is a fit for you. It is not medical withdrawal treatment.
Do you provide detox or urgent addiction treatment?
No detox or emergency program is represented here. Ask an appropriate medical provider about urgent or withdrawal-related needs. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.