It can be incredibly painful to see your child misusing or abusing substances. You may wonder where you went wrong in their upbringing. Did you give them too much? Not watch them enough? There may be a generational family history of addiction, or you may have a history of struggling with substances yourself. Often, parents question every single one of their decisions in an attempt to find the reason why their adult child developed substance use problems. However, it's never just one thing that causes it. And it is impossible to control another adult’s decisions.

Many parents come to me after speaking with their adult child several times about their concerns—trying to control every move with finances, conversations, or emotional outbursts; begging, pleading, and reasoning; trying tough love; and sometimes even family interventions. They feel lost about how to feel sane again and what type of relationship to have with their child that may be most effective in increasing the chances they'll make healthier choices.

Some clients are concerned about their financial legacy. They may be concerned about whether their inheritance will be squandered because of their child’s addiction history.

Others are pushed into therapy by a disgruntled sibling.

If any of these things are a concern for you, I want to help you and your family heal. I also want to help you adjust your behavior to align with your morals and ethics, giving the greatest chance to support your adult child in making healthier choices or even achieving permanent sobriety. My clientele often requires the highest level of confidentiality, especially if they are in the public eye.

If this is the case for you, please reach out to discuss whether working with me is a good fit.