It can be really hard to do something different. So whether you are checking out therapy for the first time or whether you have been through this process before, congratulations on taking action!

There can be so many questions at the beginning.... Can therapy help me? Is it worth the time and money? Will I have to share everything?  How do I know which therapist to go with? ...What if it doesn't work?

Whatever questions come up for you are okay...and you don't have to know the answers to them before starting the process. The information that you gather on the way can be incredibly valuable. 

Give me a call. Send me a text. Let me know what you are looking for. We can talk about what you are hoping to get out of this work. And if I'm not a good fit for whatever reason, I can provide targeted referrals for other clinicians who might be able to help.

I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental, evidence-based approaches for addressing addictive behaviors, mental health concerns like anxiety and depression, and life concerns and specialize in provide family training and support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of a loved one. 

I ground my work, perspective, and skills in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Invitation to Change Approach (ITC), Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based practices.

Together, we determine what approach and focus fit best for you.

Current clients:

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Invitation to Change Group:

The Invitation to Change Group for Families and Friends is now facilitated by Meggan McEvoy, LCSW, and meets via Google Meet on Tuesdays from 6:45 to 8:15 Pacific Time. Come join them! For more information:

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