Addiction

Are you struggling with addiction to drugs and alcohol? Do you have other compulsive behavioral problems, such as overeating, gambling, shopping, sex, or money? As someone in long-term recovery from addiction myself, I know how challenging this struggle can be. But I also know that with proper treatment, you can overcome your addiction and lead a full and satisfying life in long-term recovery.

Since 2010 I have worked with addiction treatment. Much of my experience is working at an all women's treatment facility as a counselor, a program manager, and a director. This includes working with co-occurring disorders that often are part of the puzzle when solving issues of addiction. I have lived experience in this area.

Addiction hijacks the mind. It’s also influenced by genetics and early life experiences. I start here because there’s often so much shame when it comes to talking about addiction. If you or a loved one are struggling with substances or behavioral addictions, I have a lot of knowledge and experience in this area. You can reach out to me for a consultation, an assessment, treatment recommendations, or therapy. I’ll end on this note: People recover from addiction every day. I believe you can too.

I've worked in the field for addiction for 10 years, specializing in substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and now digital media overuse (gaming addiction, internet addiction, spending addiction, social media addiction, and internet addiction.) While some people only struggle with one type of digital media overuse, many struggle with multiple types of problematic behaviors with technology. It's not technology that is the problem in and of itself, it’s what it replaces that is problematic.

Marie has provided dual diagnosis support to those struggling with addiction along with other mental health concerns. She utilizes many different approaches and will tailor them to your needs. Whether you are looking for a harm reduction approach or wanting to incorporating the 12 step model, Marie is able to support you where you are at.

My background is in working in residential and outpatient treatment settings that help individuals and families recover from various addictions and associated difficulties, such as trauma, grief, codependency, and relationship problems. Seeing my clients recover and live their lives in a way that aligns with their own personal values is the greatest privilege of my career. If you are sober-curious or simply want to better understand or moderate your alcohol use- we can do that work together!

I hold a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor license in the state of Hawaii; however, this license does not transfer to the state of WA. My previous work in community mental health involved running an IOP and Partial-Hospitalization program for those with co-occuring substance abuse/dependency and severe mental health disorders. I am familiar with working through all stages of change on the road to sobriety, including a harm-reduction approach, if necessary.

I possess specialized expertise in addiction treatment, holding a speciality license in Colorado. In addition to my formal qualifications, I have undergone extensive training and supervision to enhance my knowledge and skills in this field. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with numerous clients and witnessing their success in overcoming addiction. I am dedicated to providing evidence-based interventions and personalized support to individuals struggling with addiction.

I’ve been working with addiction for over 10-years. From shopping, gambling, work, exercise, gaming and substance or alcohol addiction. My personal experiences have deepened my understanding and passion for working with those struggles from addiction.

I have been a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC1) since 2010 but have worked in the mental health field since 1996. Along the way I've gained a lot of experience working with folks with substance abuse issues. I also happen to be in recovery myself, so I have built-in empathy.

As an individual in long-term recovery, I intimately understand the challenges of getting and staying sober from alcohol and other substances. Loss of friends and your social circle, persistent feelings of isolation, and finding new means of coping with difficult situations/emotions/stress are just a few of the issues I tackle with clients in recovery. I am uniquely equipped to help both newly sober individuals as well as those in long-term recovery.

I have been actively involved in the addiction recovery community for over ten years and have a wealth of experience in all types of addiction. I fully support harm reduction measures, but I subscribe to the abstinence approach when dealing with addiction.

Dr. Parlor is able to help better understand the drivers of impulsive behavior and to build replacement behaviors and healing to overcome the compulsive use of sex, substances, relationships, or even worry.

I have experience working with folks in recovery from substance use disorders at an inpatient facility. In my current practice, I take a harm reduction approach and strongly believe that each person needs an individualized plan for recovery. Typically, substance use is a symptom of another underlying hardship or trauma. I work with clients to heal the underlying cause while also working to build coping skills to help manage the substance use itself.

I seek to create a safe, professional refuge for you to learn about your pattern of using or drinking and to explore the path to healing that feels right for you. Recognizing that substance use is unique for each person, I take an eclectic approach that incorporates decades of research from neuropsychology, mindfulness, and harm reduction. I also work with family members impacted by a loved one’s substance use, focusing on understanding addiction, connecting with resources, and coping.

I began doing work in substance use and addictions in graduate school and have continued to this day. I was the Team Lead of the integrative dual-diagnosis harm-reduction oriented Substance Abuse Treatment Program at the Austin Veterans Administration for 20 years. My speciality is in the recovery process for individuals who's substance use/addictive behavior is tied to significant sources of life trauma/hardship (such as minority stress) and/or other mental health conditions.