I am experienced in working with a wide range of addictions, including substance abuse/dependency, sexual compulsions, shopping, gambling, relationships, and compulsive food consumption. I have worked in multiple settings with diverse populations that have experienced sexual, physical, or emotional trauma. I understand its effects and its overlap with addiction.

 

Dismantling the shame around these issues is essential to my work and the healing process. I will create a non-judgmental environment to explore the maladaptive patterns of coping so that we can start to build coping strategies that are more effective and less painful.

 

In my experience, both addiction and trauma work often requires intense work on changing one's ineffective or even painful coping patterns and then shifting one's relationships to accommodate the healthier self.