Substance Abuse Services – Individual, Couples & Group (Spanish/English)

I offer a wide spectrum of substance abuse interventions including individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, group therapy, information/orientation, assessments, and referrals to higher levels of care.

For Individuals & Families

Service Description

Client & Family Education Understanding addiction as a family illness

Codependency Counseling Breaking enabling patterns

Emotion Management Regulating feelings without substances

Responsible Drinking Harm reduction for alcohol use

Relapse Prevention Identifying triggers and building recovery plans

Cognitive Education Changing substance-related thinking patterns

Risk Prevention / Harm Reduction Safer use strategies and overdose prevention

Legal & Court-Related Services (Spanish available)

  • Professional advice for legal problems including:

    • Driving While Intoxicated (DWI/DUI)

    • Public Intoxication

    • Possession charges

    • Probation, Parole, and Pre-Trial requirements

For Professionals & Agencies

  • Case Management for agencies and other therapists

  • Treatment Team Meetings for treatment planning

  • Therapeutic Assessment (in-depth evaluation)

  • Training & Education for staff or students

  • Program Development consultation

Additional Interventions

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs Orientation

  • Drug Screening / Assessment

  • Domestic / Family Violence (when substance-related)

A Comprehensive Approach to Substance Use Intervention

Behind every psychoactive substance use problem lies a complex process. Effective intervention requires attention to multiple layers:

Level Key Factors Considered

Biological Brain biochemistry changes, organic damage

Psychological Trauma, emotional regulation, codependency

Relational Family dynamics, relationship patterns

Cultural & Social Cultural beliefs, community norms, symbolic meaning

Systemic Group, community, and societal influences on the use