Substance Use

One of the hardest parts about struggling with substance use is acknowledging it—first to yourself, then to others. Stigma and shame can make that feel impossible. You might feel embarrassed, defeated, or afraid to open up. You won’t get judgment from me—just empathy, honesty, and a way forward.

If you’ve had negative experiences in therapy around substance use, here’s what you can expect with me:

• I’ll listen to your perspective—not just what others in your life might say.
  
  
• I’ll help you connect to your values and clarify what truly matters most to you.
  
  
• You’re in the driver’s seat. You set the goals, and we’ll work toward them together.
  
  
• I don’t use labels like “addict” or “alcoholic.” They’re often used in ways that dehumanize people rather than understand them. That’s just not me.
  
  
• I also don’t assume you’re lying—but I understand it can be hard to be fully honest about things you’re not proud of.
  
  

You don’t need to see yourself as having a “problem” with substances to benefit from therapy. All you need is curiosity. If you’ve been wondering about your relationship with alcohol or another substance—whether it’s about the amount, the frequency, or just a sense that something feels off—we can start a conversation there.

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