Online Substance Use Therapy in Detroit, MI
Do you find yourself wondering if you have a “problem” with weed or alcohol?
you don’t want to stop using but maybe there is room to reduce
noticing you want or even need a drink or smoke before bed or stressful events
your use has increased over time or need more substance to feel the effects
worsening symptoms of anxiety and depression
your loved ones have expressed concern around your use
“The goal isn’t to be sober. The goal is to love yourself so much that you don’t need to use.” – Anonymous
How I can help
I practice substance use treatment from a harm reduction, de-pathologizing perspective. I do not require abstinence to be in therapy with me. Harm reduction acknowledges that while not everyone is ready or able to stop using substances entirely, there are practical and compassionate ways to minimize the negative consequences and support individuals on their journey toward improved health and well-being. Drinking or using weed is often an effective coping strategy for painful emotions, trauma, and stressful life events. It makes sense that would be really really hard to give that up! I follow your lead. That may look like complete abstinence, moderation management, or harm reduction. Let’s start from a place of curiosity. What would it look like if you used less?
Therapy for addiction can help you…
Reduce or stop use
Improve relationships, work, school…etc
Learn to cope with stressors without drugs or alcohol
Address underlying issues such as trauma or anxiety
“What progress, you ask, have I made? I have begun to be a friend to myself.” – Hecato
FAQs about Addiction Therapy
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In a culture that celebrates and normalizes drinking and smoking weed, it can be hard to tell when it goes from having a good time to a problem. Some things to consider…
Have you tried to stop or reduce use and not been able to?
Are you continuing to use even though it’s having a negative impact on your life?
Risky behaviors like DUIs or unsafe sex
Maybe you don’t drink all week but spend weekends drinking and hungover
Do you find it had manage day to day life without smoking?
Have loved ones told you they were worried about your use?
Maybe you are coming to therapy because someone is encouraging you to and you don’t think you have a problem. That is OK! We can explore that together and help you decide if you think you have a problem.
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That is entirely up to you. With the proper consent I can provide your loved ones updates on your care. I only disclose what you feel comfortable with. If you do not want any outside involvement, I will honor that.
Pease note, I am not a family or couples counselor. Ongoing regular sessions will not be permitted as that would be outside my scope of practice.
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I do not wish to participate in any activities related to your court or legal issues. If I am required to testify or provide depositions or documents, the information I provide may not be in your favor and/or may be harmful to the therapeutic relationship. I will not modify any forms of testimony or documentation to support any side of the legal argument.
If I am subpoenaed by the court, by law, I have to hand your file to them. If anyone requests without proper documentation, then I have the right to decline their request.
If I am required to attend court, my court fee for the day is $3,000 plus all travel and expenses incurred. Logged paperwork, investigation interviews, attorney interviews, and affiliated phone call minutes/hours for court appearances are billed at an hourly rate of $300/hour to the nearest quarter hour. Charges for records are $50.00 per copy of complete records. All court fees must be paid in advanced.
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Contact me here to schedule.
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