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Who This Is For
This is for the person who:
- Has a complicated relationship with something (alcohol, substances, food, scrolling, shopping, etc.)
- Keeps saying "I can stop whenever I want" with increasing uncertainty
- Has tried to quit… more than once… okay maybe several times
- Uses it to take the edge off stress, anxiety, or just existing
- Feels fine… until suddenly it's not fine
- Is tired of the cycle but also tired of thinking about the cycle
At your worst:
- "Why do I keep doing this?"
- "I was doing so good… what happened?"
- "I'm fine… I just need to get it together"
- "I don't even feel like myself anymore"
And underneath: This isn't a character issue. It's a coping strategy that stopped working.
What's Going On
Your Brain Likes Quick Relief (It's Not Being Dramatic, It's Efficient)
Unfortunately, it picks shortcuts that aren't always great long-term.
Stress + Emotions Need Somewhere to Go
If they don't get processed, they usually get numbed.
The Cycle Is Sticky
Stress, use, relief, guilt, stress, repeat. Your brain is like: "Ah yes, our favorite playlist."
Shame Makes It Worse
Because nothing improves when you're also beating yourself up.
How We Help
We don't do punishment-based recovery. You've probably tried that already. We help you:
- Understand what's driving the pattern (not just the behavior)
- Build coping strategies that don't fall apart under stress
- Interrupt the shame cycle (it's doing way too much)
- Learn emotional regulation skills that actually stick
- Create realistic change—not perfection-based change
What Sessions Look Like
Sessions feel like:
- Honest conversations without judgment
- "Okay, what was happening right before this?"
- Looking at patterns instead of blaming yourself
- Building actual alternatives that don't feel like punishment
- Celebrating progress that isn't perfect
No lectures. No shame. No side-eye energy.
Logistics
In-Person vs Virtual
Both work. We'll figure out what feels most supportive and sustainable for you—coming in or meeting from home.
Session Length
Standard 45-minute sessions. Extended sessions are available when a harder stretch needs more room.
Insurance & Investment
Insurance may be accepted depending on the provider. Private pay options are available, and superbills can be provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
Get Support Without the Shame Spiral
You don't have to keep white-knuckling your way through life or starting over every Monday. We'll help you understand the cycle, interrupt it, and build something more stable—without turning you into someone you're not.
Questions You Might Be Carrying
