Bettina Dee Psychotherapy Services

Alcohol and Addiction Counseling

If you are concerned about your alcohol consumption or other addictive behaviors, such as using illegal substances, excessive exercise, shopping beyond your means or working non-stop, you may find my approach very healing.

I help you discover what your addiction's original purpose was when you first started it. It was probably the best way to cope with life. For example, you may have had to numb feelings of fear or anger, because nobody could help you with those. Or, through the substance you consumed you could do things you did not feel capable of before, such as overcoming shyness and engaging with people.

I use the IFS model to help you connect with your inner as well as outer resources, which help you live life to the fullest. These resources will protect you much better than your addiction could, and without the terrible price of damaging relationships, health, or financial security.

Changing your old habits is a difficult task, and so I like working closely in conjunction with anonymous 12-step self-help programs such as AA to support the change you are trying to create. (While healing is easier with a spiritual foundation, a belief in God is not required.)

If you feel desperate to change your life or know someone who is suffering from the grip of an addiction, please contact me for an appointment.