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    Family Counseling

    Our family affects who we are and who we become, both for the better and for worse. We learn our vocabulary, our habits, our customs and rituals, and how to view and observe the world around us.

    Anyone seeking healthier, closer family relationships can benefit from family therapy.

    Common reasons for seeking family therapy include:

    • Divorce
    • Parent-child conflict
    • Problems between siblings
    • Domestic violence
    • The unexpected or traumatic loss of a family member

    Family therapy is necessary to address family issues and heal a family’s wounds. If any of the above scenarios resonate with your family, consider seeking family therapy. Family therapy can be beneficial on many different levels.

    Some positive family therapy outcomes are:

    • Strategies to develop and maintain boundaries
    • Fostered sense of cohesion and communication among family members
    • Promotes problem-solving through an understanding of family patterns and dynamics
    • Builds empathy and understanding.
    • Reduces family conflict

    Studies show that family therapy is particularly important for families with members who struggle with substance abuse, eating disorders and other behavioral issues. When the whole family grows, each member is better off.

    If you’re interested in learning about how I can help pull your family back together, contact me today for a free consultation.

    Counseling for Friends & Family

    More often than not, substance misuse start with experimental use of a drugs or alcohol in social situations. And for some people, substance use becomes more frequent. As time passes, a person may feel the need to use more of a substance to get their desired affect, and soon a person may need the substance to simply feel “good.” When we see this happen to a loved one, we do everything we can to help. But sometimes, our unconditional love simply isn’t enough.

    Signs and symptoms of recent use include:

    Feeling of exhilaration and excess confidence

    Increased alertness

    Increased energy and restlessness

    Behavior changes or aggression

    Rapid or rambling speech

    Dilated pupils

    Delusions and hallucinations

    Irritability or changes in mood

    If your loved one comes to mind with any of the above symptoms and behaviors, it may be time to consider addiction counseling.

    As an addiction counselor, I will address the symptoms of your loved one’s addiction and the related areas of impaired functioning, and together we’ll structure the time and content of their ongoing recovery.

    I believe that there are many paths to successful recovery that will work with the goals and desires of your loved one, and ensure they can make the life changes they want to make. Contact me today for a free consultation.