Patti Goohs is a Counselor based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Codependency, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Relationship Issues, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I am a mental health counselor specializing in substance abuse and addiction. While my main focus is working with this population, it is extremely common for individuals who find themselves struggling with drugs and/or alcohol to also be riddled with depression, anxiety, ADHD, relational difficulties, and other dually diagnosed illnesses. My ideal client is an adult heterosexual or gay individual who is both curious and willing to explore the reasons underlying their problematic use, because often the drink or the drug, which started out as a simple solution has now become yet another problem to heal! My philosophy is that the initial and more simplistic work involves learning how to stop using. Once this is established the underlying fundamental nature of pain can freely be explored and long-term healing can truly begin. It is a lengthy process, but well- worth working through for ultimate recovery! While my focus is on individuals, I also am looking to start up a few groups with spec