As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master Addictions Counselor, I am passionate and dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities that are struggling to recover from alcohol and other drugs. I also work diligently to assist individuals and families with addressing related issues in social, emotional, occupational, and mental health functioning. I will work with you to move forward in life and achieve your goal of being free of active addiction regardless of the past factors that have negatively impacted your life. I specialize in the treatment of substance use disorders for individuals, families, and groups. As part of my practice, I work closely with special populations which includes mandated and re-entry individuals. I employ a long-term, multi-modal approach that is continually adapted to meet a client's ever-changing needs.
My counseling approach is person-centered. I believe in meeting the individual where they are with respect, sensitivity, and empathy. I incorporate a strength-based approach that also combines cognitive-behavioral counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. This blend of therapy is a type of positive psychotherapy and counseling that focuses more on your internal strengths and resourcefulness, and less on weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. This focus sets up a positive mindset that helps you build on your best qualities, find your strengths, improve resilience and change your worldview to one that is more positive. A positive attitude, in turn, can help your expectations of yourself and others become more reasonable.
Remember, it takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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He is really awesome! Very open about his own experiences, and never comes off as judgemental. I feel like I've known him for years.
Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Carey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
I have had 2 sessions with Carey so far and they have been very helpful. He's very laid back and is helping me get to the root of some of the problems I've been going through. He listens, he's honest and not one sided. I'm looking forward to more sessions with him.
Written on Aug 04, 2020 after therapy with Carey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Great friend so far
Written on Jul 30, 2020 after therapy with Carey for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues