What supports are available for family members with loved ones affected by substance use?

Do you ever feel like you try to talk to your loved one about their use but they just get mad? Or, changes never seem to happen? You feel like you have tried everything and nothing seems to be working?

I assist family members who have a loved one experiencing challenges with substance use. I use a Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) approach. CRAFT is a skills-based approach where families learn about topics such as: boundaries, communication, goal-setting, self-care as well as how to understand their loved one’s use and behavior. It is about learning practical strategies to change the environment to make it more likely your loved one will make a change. It is based on science, and yet it is also humane and kind. Read more about this approach here.

Often family members might have other mental health concerns (e.g. low mood, anxiety) when caring for a loved one with substance use challenges. We can work on these challenges together too. The For Clients section has more information about my therapy approach for these kinds of challenges.

Select CRAFT/ITC as the appointment type if you know you’d like to focus on this topic.


While many people are able to claim sessions with a Psychologist through their insurance, there are a number of low to no-cost support resources out there.  Here are just a few: