My Approach to Helping
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment can save your or a loved one’s life. For over 15 years, I have enjoyed working with individuals and families to elicit positive change in their lives. As the Outpatient Services Program Manager at Mountainside treatment center in Chappaqua, I implement Acceptance Commitment Therapy, as well as somatic and experiential therapies to help my clients engage more fully in what gives them a sense of meaning and purposefulness in their lives. I also like to incorporate mindfulness and breathwork through my experience as a yoga teacher.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor with a Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work. I also serve as a Co-Chair of the National Association of Social Workers-Connecticut Addictions Committee. My specialties include treating trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and PTSD.
I bring passion to my clinical work with holistic approaches, evidence-informed best practices, & a commitment to social justice. We will work together to create an environment that is comfortable and develop an individualized treatment plan that prioritizes your goals and personal development in order to help you where you are in your journey.
More Info About My Practice
Mountainside offers a full continuum of care including Detox, Residential, Extended Care, Outpatient Services, Family Services, Recovery Coaching, and Medication-Assisted Treatment. Our continuum of care model combines clinical and holistic practices designed to match your needs at every step of your recovery process. These evidence-based alternative treatments, ranging from adventure therapy and art therapy to acupuncture and meditation accelerate healing by helping you regain physical, mental, and spiritual health. If you need help with treating a substance abuse problem for yourself or for a loved one, please do not delay and Call Now!
Mountainside is a nationally acclaimed alcohol and drug rehabilitation center, Mountainside is proud to have been providing innovative and comprehensive addiction treatment for over 20 years. Our mission is to elevate the standard in comprehensive drug and alcoholism addiction treatment in order to provide an unequaled rehabilitation experience for our clients.
We are dedicated to healing you — mind, body, and spirit — helping you to stay motivated to change and empowering you to create a happier, healthier life for yourself. By combining innovative clinical and holistic therapies with a data-driven approach, we empower our clients to completely transform their lives and achieve long-term recovery. Each client is unique, and to meet their special set of recovery needs, we offer a complete spectrum of programs featuring a range of proven clinical and innovative, holistic addiction treatments. Our full continuum of care enables us to guide clients sequentially through every step of their journey or help them through a particular stage of their recovery.
Detox
For individuals dependent on drugs or alcohol, the journey of recovery often starts with detox. This critical process of removing toxic substances from the body serves as the catalyst for a healthier life free from addiction.
Residential
Our intensive 30-day inpatient residential treatment program serves as the catalyst for you to completely transform your life and gain the tools needed to maintain sobriety after completing treatment. Removed from the stress, triggers, and temptations of everyday life, our serene campus at the foot of the Berkshire mountains serves as the perfect backdrop for you to fully engage in your recovery – mind, body, and spirit. Through expert and personalized treatment plans, our residential program will help you draw on your strengths to overcome your addiction.
Extended Care
To fortify your newfound sobriety, you may need time and space away from triggers and negative influences to strengthen your recovery. Extended Care, our structured sober living program, consists of three phases to help you develop the fundamental skills and abilities you need to successfully live on your own as a person in recovery. As you transition from one phase to the next, you will gain greater independence and be better prepared for independent living.
Outpatient Services
When it is difficult to take time away from family, work, or school to focus on addiction treatment, Outpatient Services offers a convenient and effective solution. With multiple outpatient centers in Connecticut and New York, you can access quality addiction treatment close to home. Flexible day and evening hours ensure that your addiction treatment fits seamlessly with your schedule and smoothly integrates into your daily life. You can maintain your daily commitments without sacrificing your health.
Family Outpatient Services
Mountainside’s Family Outpatient Services program is designed to equip families with the knowledge and tools needed to overcome the impact of addiction and regain control of their lives. Our dedicated team of skilled clinicians stands by your side, providing the essential guidance and support to help your family navigate through the depression, trauma, and grief stemming from a loved one’s struggle with addiction.
Recovery Coaching
In the first 365 days of your recovery journey, Recovery Coaching provides you a partner, mentor, spiritual guide, and support system to help you adjust to a new sober lifestyle. Through constant communication, you form a strong partnership with your Recovery Coach to work through any challenges as you make strides toward your life goals.
Adolescent Services
Our innovative Adolescent Services program – open to high school aged teens who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse – provides teens with the counseling and guidance they need to get better and stay sober.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Through Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) severe cravings and withdrawal symptoms can be minimized, allowing you to gain greater mental clarity so that you can fully commit to your addiction treatment program.
Need Help for Yourself or a Loved One?
If you need help with treating a substance abuse problem for yourself or for a loved one, please do not delay and Call Now!
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