Janel R Sanford

I have twenty years of professional experience in the substance abuse field that includes diverse populations in various community settings including women’s issues, homelessness, LGBTQ, domestic violence, medication-assisted treatment and co-occurring mental health. I have worked with a variety of topics and prefer working with individuals and families specific to trauma and abuse, positive parenting, grief and life transition, coping with chronic illnesses, substance abuse and self-esteem issues. I have developed a strong belief in the necessity of addressing the family system as a whole in order to develop lasting changes. I acknowledge the importance of evidence-based practice and the importance of working as a team with my clients. My approach in working with others and in our environment is consistently trauma-informed and every opportunity is made available to utilize natural and professional resources to meet the client’s therapeutic goals. I believe it is important to accept o