Substance Abuse
Find a better way forward.
Substance abuse and addictions is rarely about the substance–it’s often a response to underlying pain, stress, anxiety, or trauma. What begins as relief can quickly become a trap, leaving you feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
You are not weak or broken–you’ve been surviving the best way you knew how. With compassionate guidance and therapy, you can begin to uncover healthier coping strategies and reclaim control over your life.
Muskegon, Michigan | Virtual Sessions
Have you ever said or thought, “It started as a way to cope”?
Substance Abuse is a disorder that is almost never about the substance, rather it is about what is underneath you are struggling with from pain to stress. Many people turn to substances to manage things like anxiety, trauma, past pain. But what starts as relief can quickly become a trap.
You are not weak. You are not broken. You have been surviving the best way you knew how. But there is a better way forward. Therapy is the answer to your question, “I want help, but I don’t know where to start.”
What Substance Abuse looks like for some people.
- Using alcohol, drugs, or prescriptions to numb out or escape
- Feeling ashamed, isolated, or stuck in a cycle
- Hiding the extent of use from others – or from yourself
- Using substances to feel ‘normal’ or just get through the day
- Struggling to stop even when it’s hurting yourr health, relationships, or work
Substance Abuse is so much more than a lack of willpower, it is a disorder. I specialize in Relapse Prevention Planning where we develop an individualized sobriety plan for you. We identify your strengths, skills & talents to help during the recovery process. We will discuss previous pitfalls you experienced and develop a structure to overcome the same pitfalls moving forward. I am here to help you on your road to recovery. Together we will rebuild your health, relationships, and life and give you the tools to live successfully sober.
Substance abuse is not a weakness – it’s a disorder.
Substance Use Disorder and it’s recover requires support, strategy, and guidance. I specialize in Relapse Prevention Planning, creating a personalized sobriety plan that leverages your strength, skills, and talents.
I’m here to walk with you on your journey, helping you rebuild your health, relationships, and life, while equipping you with the tools to thrive in lasting sobriety.
