For a variety of reasons, we become addicted to people, places and things, and when we do, our quality of life - as
well as that of those around us - declines.
When it gets to this point, we need help to restore a manageable and enjoyable quality of life.
I offer a unique approach to addictions counseling. I combine my expertise and training as a Registered Addictions
Specialist with a Doctorate in Naturopathy, Masters in Psychology and accreditations as a Nutritionist, Herbalist, and
Hypnotherapist to develop a truly
comprehensive and individualized treatment plan. By using this multi-disciplinary approach, I've found that people tend
to feel better faster.
Hard Addictions Versus Soft Addictions
Are you always late? Is your house a mess? Do you shop too much? You could have a soft addiction. These "little habits'
can actually prevent us from living better lives. Soft addictions can actually be just as hard to stop as hard
addictions like drug use or gambling. For both soft and hard addictions. there are often co-occurring disorders, such
as depression and anxiety.
It can be a fine line between what is a soft and hard addiction. For example, Video Game Addiction Disorder is being
considered as a diagnosable disorder for the next edition of the American Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM IV).
Below are links to articles I wrote about soft and hard addictions that may
help you understand them better.
Articles on Soft Addictions
Television Addiction
Addiction to Clutter
Compulsive Shopping
Articles on Hard Addictions
Gambling Addiction - A Losing Proposition
Treating Sexual Addiction
Video Game Addiction Disorder
Getting the Help You Need
Addictions, whether soft or hard, are difficult to overcome without help. If you're suffering and looking for
resolution from the cycle of addiction, please call me and we can talk about your options.
Over the years, there has been tens of thousands of research studies showing
that nutrition, herbs and/or lifestyle changes can help heal psychological problems.
That's why I combine psychology, naturopathy and nutrition - so the people I work with can feel better faster
and enjoy lasting results.
For more information, please call me at (408)315-0645 or
contact me online.
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