One bad day does not have to mean a full relapse. Using drugs or alcohol goes deeper than craving and acting on impulse. Let us dig deep to explore what areas of life or triggering thoughts are you are trying to escape from. You can build a satisfying life that allows minimal space for temptation to use. Attending regular therapy can be an effective way to stay on track for those who struggle with a history of substance abuse and addiction. The client-counselor dynamic can assist in an individual’s accountability to stay clean. You have come to the right place.
An initial evaluation will consist of questions about your life, drinking and/or drug use patterns, stressors, concerns, and relationships that you have. You will also be asked to complete short assessments on substance and/or alcohol use.
Upon evaluation, you will learn positive coping skills and safety practices if you choose to continue consuming alcohol or use drugs. The sessions will also help you identify and work on any other areas of concerns such as stress, anger, worry, sadness, or relationships to name just a few. This will help you gain skills in leading a happier, healthier, safer life.
You will be provided information about addiction, drug and alcohol use, risks of use, consequences of use, and strategies to help decrease and stop use. You will also review harm reduction strategies such as: if you are going to drink, use transportation such as Uber instead of driving yourself. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) will also be used to help you identify your thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs and how they relate to and are connected to how you behave and actions that you take. You will learn the connection between thoughts and actions and how they are related to emotional problems. Worksheets and handouts such as timeline of patterns of use and stages of change will be provided, reviewed, and discussed. You will also be provided with information about community resources and help such as AA and NA meetings along with information about Al-Anon, Alateen, and Nar-Anon for support for friends and family of yours.
Shanna identifies herself as a Dual Diagnosis therapist which means she treats both addiction and mental health symptoms, and views them as related instead of separate areas and concerns. She will maintain your confidentiality while respectfully empowering you. You can read more about Shanna in her bio.
For guidance in dealing with drug and alcohol use, or any related to legal issues or job issues, please contact us to schedule an appointment. You can do so by filling out our Request Appointment form on our website or call 717-723-8040 extension 100 to schedule with our Client Coordinators. Additionally, you can read more on self paying for therapy, since Shanna is working on her state license and cannot not accept insurance yet.