Behind the use of psychoactive substances, there is a complex process that leads a person to develop substance use problems. In my experience, it is important to know about the changes and adaptations in the biochemistry of the brain, and the subsequent organic damage in some cases, and also to take in consideration trauma, family dynamics, social and cultural aspects, and even the symbolic implications of the substance, the context and the individual. Group, Community and Society also play an important role in how this phenomena shows up, persist, replicates or it’s overcome.

I offer a wide spectrum of interventions in this area, that includes Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Information and Orientation, Assessments, Referrals to a higher level of care, among others:

Client and Family education

Professional Advice for Legal Problems related with Use/ Abuse of Alcohol and other Drugs (Driving While Intoxicated, Public Intoxication, Possession, Probation, Parole, Pre-Trial)

Case Management for Agencies and Other Therapists

• Alcohol and Other Drugs Orientation

• Drug Screening/Assessment

• Treatment Team Meetings for Treatment Planning

• Therapeutic Assessment

Training & Education

• Codependency

• Responsible Drinking

• Relapse Prevention

• Emotion Management

• Domestic/Family Violence

• Cognitive Education

• Risk Prevention / Harm Reduction Intervention

• Program Development