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