Thank-you for considering my services. I have been providing substance use disordered treatment for over twenty years. I have experience in private, nonprofit, and the criminal justice settings. I am a Nevada licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

Helping clients learn healthy coping skills to deal with addictive thinking / behaviors, past trauma, stress. And then feeling their excitement when they begin to experience success with boundary-setting, sobriety, and other goals.

I was born/raised in the Caribbean. I have lived among several cultures and enjoy our world's diversity. Know this: It is not for me to judge - and I don't.

I foster trust and honesty. Set realistic therapy goals. I use motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy to allow the client to create change in their life. I initiate a discharge plan early in treatment as I believe support in each life dimension is crucial to ongoing recovery. Family, partner, friends, all support people, are encouraged to participate in supportive and/or educational community functions. 

Substance use and conflict often go hand-in-hand. Understanding one's communication - effective and conflictual - goes with learning acceptance and accountability. It is then that the client can explore effective communication skills. Initial treatment goals would include desired outcomes for family relationships.