in person and online therapy for substance use and addiction in Minneapolis / St Paul and across Minnesota.

Addiction Counseling Therapist in Minnesota

Feelings of Guilt, Shame, and Powerlessness don’t have to be your story.

You want to break free and feel whole.

Each morning, you swear this will be the last time. You promise… today, I won’t drink, I won’t use, I won’t get high.

But then it happens again. And the guilt crashes down. You feel ashamed, secretive, exhausted – powerless to stop. Maybe you’ve tried rehab, meetings, or white knuckled it alone. And yet, the pattern continues. 

You’re not lazy.

You’re not broken.

You’re human. And you’re in pain.

Addiction does not stem from a lack of discipline or willpower. Most people use substances to manage pain, anxiety, emptiness, or trauma. Substances numb what feels unbearable. And for most people who suffer from addiction, they cannot bear to be present in their own life.

Does this sound familiar?

Maybe you’ve lost jobs. Burned bridges. Hid things from the people you love.

Lied, not because you’re a liar – but because you didn’t know what else to do.

Your relationship with substances is running the show, and you don’t know how to stop.

But here’s the truth in all of my years working with people struggling with addiction…

IT’S NEVER ABOUT THE SUBSTANCE.

People use substances to cope, to numb, to survive. Often, the real issue is buried under layers of trauma, stress, disconnection, or self-doubt.

The substance is just the symptom – not the root.

That’s why real healing doesn’t just focus on stopping the behavior. It explores the deeper why – so you can finally break free.

What if recovery didn’t just mean, “staying sober”…but finally feeling alive again!

Life in Recovery is…

  • Trusting yourself again.

  • Feeling safe when stress shows up.

  • Being present in your own life.

  • Not being ruled by cravings or fear.

  • Engaging honestly in your relationships.

In this space you will be seen, heard, accepted, and never judged.

Through therapy you will learn practical skills to better manage your thoughts, cravings and urges. You will develop self-awareness and insight into your triggers and how you have used substances to distract or numb from stress or painful emotions.

Begin to understand the purpose these behaviors have played in your life. Together, we will get to the root of what has been driving these behaviors all these years. Once you fully appreciate what has been going on and really see “what’s behind the curtain,” the deeper healing can begin.

I am sure it feels impossible for things to be different, for the shame to lessen and the hopelessness to fade. But the truth is you can learn how to live a life free from the shackles of substances and begin a journey into recovery. 

Through Substance Use Therapy you will learn how to slow down, pause and breathe… so you can begin to engage with yourself and others in a different and more open way.

Therapy for Substance use can help you…

  • Decrease unwanted behaviors and emotional overwhelm.

  • Strengthen your sense of self and purpose.

  • Set boundaries without guilt.

  • Begin to build back trust with others.

  • Experience real joy without relying on a high.

Let’s build a life you don’t need to escape from!

Change is possible.

Change is possible.

Questions?

FAQs

  • This answer might not be satisfying, but it really depends on what is going on for you, and what is driving your using behaviors. My treatment will be specific to you and your needs, making the plan for recovery unique to you.

  • The most important thing is for you to feel comfortable with your therapist.

    Let’s schedule a free consultation and we can have a chance to see if we are a good match.

    I will answer any questions you may have and if you decide you would like to continue we can schedule your first appointment. If not, I will be happy to refer you to another clinician who might be a better fit.