These are some short explanations of the approaches I use when I work with clients. Each theory is based on accepted practices in the field of psychology while complementary practices are integrated into and support the widely accepted theories in order to provide a transformative experience in all aspects of whole person centered care.

Holistic Recovery Treatment

My approach integrates traditional therapy with holistic healing methods, understanding that recovery involves healing on multiple levels:

Mind

• Processing trauma and emotions

• Understanding thought patterns

• Developing new coping skills

• Building emotional resilience

Body

• Energy system regulation

• Nervous system healing

• Somatic awareness

• Physical well-being

Spirit

• Finding deeper meaning

• Connecting to purpose

• Exploring spirituality

• Building authentic identity

Energy

• Clearing blocked energy

• Restoring natural flow

• Balancing energy systems

• Strengthening boundaries

Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model

This comprehensive approach recognizes that substance abuse affects and is affected by multiple dimensions of life:

• Biological: Physical health, brain chemistry, and genetic factors

• Psychological: Mental health, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors

• Social: Relationships, environment, and cultural factors

• Spiritual: Meaning, purpose, values, and connection to something greater than self

Transpersonal/Existential Approach:

This approach explores:

• Questions of meaning and purpose in recovery

• Connection to transcendent experiences and states of consciousness

• Personal transformation and growth

• Integration of spiritual or mystical experiences

• Development of authentic identity

Psychodynamic Theory:

This Approach explores the subconscious and hidden aspects of the psyche:

·         Focus on early life experiences and relationships

·         Exploration of unconscious patterns

·         Discussion of dreams and fantasies

·         Examination of therapeutic relationship

·         Long-term treatment orientation

·         Regular session attendance importance

·         Open-ended discussion format

·         Work with defense mechanisms

·         Processing of emotions and memories

·         Analysis of current relationship patterns

Harm Reduction:

This approach focuses on providing services in order to build rapport, even when a client is not ready or willing to abstain from substances:

• Meets you where you are in your journey

• Supports any positive change

• Prioritizes safety and risk reduction

• Respects your right to set your own goals

• Does not require complete abstinence

Positive Psychology Theory:

This approach focuses on building resilience and mental fitness for recovery:

• Focus on strengths rather than pathology

• Building resilience and positive traits

• Enhancing well-being and life satisfaction

• Cultivating positive emotions and experiences

• Developing character strengths

• Finding meaning and purpose

• Fostering growth and flourishing

• Building optimism and hope

Energy Psychology Theory:

Energy psychology explores the various energy systems within the body based on eastern medicine practices and understanding and clears and moves healthy energy through these energy systems to support healing and wellness. These energy tracks influence and are connected to our thoughts, mind, body, and emotions thus these systems are the key to healing the often challenging and difficult task of transforming patterns of substance use.

·         Integration of energy systems and psychological principles

·         Work with body's energy fields and meridians

·         Connection between energy disruption and symptoms

·         Mind-body-energy relationship in healing

·         Influence of energy patterns on behavior and emotions

·         Role of energy systems in recovery

Complementary and Alternative Healing

May Include:

·         Meridian tapping techniques

·         Reiki

·         Chakra balancing work

·         Biofield interventions

·         Somatic energy practices

·         Energy system regulation