MEETING PEOPLE WHERE THEY’RE AT
Harm Reduction is a social justice movement built on the belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs/substances. Harm reduction therapy (HRT) is therapy based on that respect. It is client centered and non dogmatic; allowing you to set your own goals; whether that means safer use, managed use, medical substitution, or abstinence. It can be helpful for anyone using any psychoactive substance, including alcohol and nicotine.
Harm reduction can be a good fit for both clients who want to make changes to their substance use, as well as for clients who don’t…and want a therapist who will respect their choices..
I have over 15 years experience working in harm reduction and applying its principles with different kinds of substance users, with additional specialized experience in opioid use. This work is an incredibly important part of my personal as well as professional activism.