Therapists » Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Are you desiring to reclaim your life after a painful loss? Are recent changes in your normal routine have you feeling emotionally drained? Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. Whether it's the death of a loved one, a divorce, career change, a move, change in health, loss of freedom, or any of the 40+ losses a person may experience during their life time; I will walk this journey with you! Also, with 35 years as Substance Abuse Treatment Professional and an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, an additional aspect of my work is centered in the correlation between addiction, grief and relapse. View 19 Photos I provide a unique specialty: helping people and those who love them navigate the losses associated with the disease of addiction. Grief is often a forgotten need of people recovering from substance use disorders. I'll assist in learning new tools to push through painful emotions and the impact of personal incompleteness generated by loss; and regain JOY! I take the power of the therapeutic relationship seriously. I will respond to you in a caring, non-judgmental way. This will result in you feeling supported and validated. In addition to our every day stressors, there are many losses and changes brought on by the recent health pandemic. I welcomed the opportunity to walk alongside you in this journey!
Qualifications: | Regent University |
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Academic Suffixes: | DSL, CSAC, CAC, AGRMS |
Expertise: | Addiction, Alcohol Use, Coping Skills, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Grief, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Parenting, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Women |