Therapy Service
Substance Abuse Counseling
Substance use counseling that treats the whole person, not just the symptom.
Our founder spent decades directing outpatient dual diagnosis programs across Northern California. That experience shapes every part of how we treat substance use, as a health issue that lives alongside real feelings, real trauma, and a real life you are trying to hold together.
People rarely walk in the door because of the substance itself. They walk in because a relationship is fraying, work is slipping, a court date is coming, or they are quietly terrified of the person they become when they use. We meet all of that without judgment.
You do not need to be sober to start. You do not need to promise you will never use again. What we ask is that you show up honestly and let us build a plan that actually fits your life, your family, and your goals.
Care is fully outpatient. That means you keep your job, sleep in your own bed, and practice new skills where you actually need them.
Our Approach
Moral Reconation Therapy
A structured, values based program used across the country to build the internal reasons for change.
Motivational Interviewing
We help you find and strengthen your own motivation rather than lecturing you into it.
Relapse prevention planning
We map your high risk moments, build concrete responses, and rehearse them until they are automatic.
Dual diagnosis care
We treat the anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD that often sits underneath the substance use.
Who This Is For
- Adults ready to look honestly at alcohol, cannabis, opioid, stimulant, or prescription use.
- Clients returning from residential or detox and needing structured outpatient support.
- Court, probation, or family court referrals needing documented progress.
- Family members trying to understand what recovery actually looks like.
What To Expect
- 1
Confidential assessment
A thorough intake that looks at substance use history, mental health, medical concerns, and current life stressors.
- 2
Personalized plan
We agree on goals together, whether that is full abstinence, harm reduction, or clarity about what you actually want.
- 3
Weekly individual work
Sessions focus on skills, triggers, relationships, and the underlying pain that keeps use in place.
- 4
Family and system support
With your permission, we bring in partners, family, or referral sources to strengthen your support network.
What Progress Looks Like
- Longer stretches of sobriety or safer, more intentional use.
- A clear relapse prevention plan you actually trust.
- Repair in the relationships that matter most.
- Genuine confidence that recovery is possible for you.
What This Helps With
Frequently Asked
Is this appropriate for court ordered clients?
Yes. We work with clients from probation, family court, DUI programs, and employer referrals, and we can provide progress documentation as needed.
Do I need to be sober to start?
No. We meet you exactly where you are and build the plan from there.
Will you tell my employer or family?
Never without your written consent. Everything you share is protected under HIPAA and California confidentiality law.
What if I have already been to rehab?
Many of our clients come to us after residential treatment. Outpatient work is often the difference between a good month and a lasting recovery.
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Reach out for a confidential consultation. We will help you understand your options and pair you with the right therapist on our team.