Addiction Counseling

Quitting or slowing down on any addiction is scary. I work with motivational interviewing to get down to the true meaning of addiction and what you are really looking for from life so you can be more fulfilled than you ever thought possible.

Professor Bisher is an addiction specialist helping men quickly overcome compulsive sexual behavior (porn and sex addiction). He brings an empathic & empowering approach with a focus on achieving sustainable sobriety quickly.

I'm in expert in this area because I completed professional training over 30 years ago and have frequently used it in my practice to help numerous people.

I'm in expert in this area because I completed professional training over 30 years ago and have frequently used it in my practice to help numerous people.

I serve as a preferred provider for Hazelden Betty Ford clients. Over the years I have been in practice I have dealt with numerous addictions. The common theme is often wanting to numb out significant pain. I meet my clients where they are in their sobriety journey so they experience a respectful, honest therapist as they walk the difficult road.

We approach addiction treatment from a biopsychosocial perspective and help people understand the needs being fulfilled through their use via the self-medication hypothesis. There's a reason(s) people begin to develop unhealthy relationships with drugs or alcohol. Instead of shaming people for doing their best to cope, we help them reduce negative consequences of substance misuse while increasing values-based, compelling alternatives.

I help individuals to understand the reasons as to why they use. I also challenge negative coping mechanisms and encourage different types of reovery.

When I look at addiction, a question I find myself asking isn't why are you using? Instead I find myself asking, what is the pain? I look at addiction as a solution, and something we turn to when we don't have another way to resolve the pain in our lives. Together, I would love to help you navigate the pain and loneliness that is so often associated with addiction. I take an all paths to recovery approach, and am happy to collaborate on best techniques to help you experience freedom.

Addiction counseling is where the counselor and an individual struggling with any type of addiction build a safe relationship through conversation, learning about the individuals’ experiences with substances, understanding their goals, and developing a plan of action to help meet those goals. Also assists with learning how to establish healthy relationships in recovery by reconnecting with important family/friends or through peer support.

I have 10 years of experience working with addictions of all types. The first thing to know is that there are many different paths and that we will focus on what path will be the best for you. While I cannot speak to every fellowship that exists, I know that there is a path, a place, and a people waiting to offer you hope and support. You deserve to know that you are no longer alone, so long as you can maintain honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness, along with maybe some humor too.

I have been working in the addiction field for over 10 years in inpatient and outpatient centers.

Addiction counseling encompasses a range of approaches aimed at supporting individuals on their path to recovery. My training and perspective are grounded in the disease model of addiction, which provides insight into the mechanisms that drive addictive behaviors. I incorporate tools like motivational interviewing to assess readiness for change, harm reduction strategies, and skill-based therapies that promote healthy coping mechanisms.

I have specialized training in addiction medicine and I work with individuals to build motivation to stop using substances, identify triggers, interrupt the thought-trigger-craving-use cycle, and develop healthy coping skills to promote long-term sobriety. I also work with individuals who are struggling with a loved one's addiction.

As a licensed addiction counselor I provide counseling for those who are affected by a loved ones alcohol or drug use. I also provide counseling for process addictions such as gambling, gaming, internet, pornography and other behaviors. And something new! Due to safety issues with Covid-19, I am introducing walk and talk therapy. Beach, state park trails, even Brookgreen Gardens can provide a peaceful backdrop for your therapy sessions. *Insurance may not cover this.

As a specialist in addiction therapy, I provide personalized, evidence-based care for those struggling with substance use disorders. I create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their challenges and develop effective coping strategies. My expertise allows me to guide individuals on their journey to recovery, helping them reclaim their lives.

I have worked at every level of substance abuse and addiction treatment, from inpatient to outpatient to community education. I work with individuals coming in through self-referral and those with court involvement. Glad to help you work on your addictive compulsions in intensive or regular outpatient treatment.

I got my start in addiction counseling and have many years working with clients in this arena. Our sessions will be structured and will allow you to develop the foundation to manage addiction triggers and develop useful skills.

I have worked with adolescents when I was in the Marines back in 2001 and started working with adults in 2003. I have led groups and I have worked with clients whom were in drug court. I believe in being honest with my clients and will hold them accountable and I am open to talking with them about everything that involves their addiction from trauma to their use, to the dysfunction that they grew up in as a child.