What sets us apart

You hear it all the time, America has an epidemic! And yet the person experiencing a substance use disorder can feel alone and isolated. Though approximately 20.2 million adults 18 and older have had a substance use disorder in the past year as of 2014, often the person who experiences a substance use disorder is stigmatized, shamed and even imprisoned. We would not do this with any other disease.  Too often people seeking treatment to address a substance use often end up feeling further isolated, stigmatized and shamed.

I do not offer a one size fits all approach. I specialize in alcohol and drug abuse counseling as well as other problems such as depression, anxiety, bi-polar, attention deficit disorder etc., which often precede, accompany, become worsened by or result from substance abuse issues. We will utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques including but not limited to EMDR, CBT, MI and Solution Focus to help you achieve your goals. To me it makes as much sense to attempt to treat Substance Use without looking at the underlying issues as it would be to attempt to treat diabetes without looking at diet and lifestyle. I believe in embracing the entire solution.

In life we are never finished, we are always training for the next challenge. I invite you to face the challenges that life has, with support and enthusiasm.

For questions and more details on my program, or to schedule an appointment, call Thomas Schaefer MA LISAC 520-647-6130