Addiction

I have five years experience with addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders in both an inpatient and outpatient setting and have guided hundreds of unique individuals in achieving their sobriety goals.

Through deep listening, engaged support, humor, and compassion, Carol strives to be an ally at every step to individuals as they cultivate their unique and individual choices and lives their lives more fully.

I know that drinking and drugging hits peoples self esteem pretty badly. Regardless of the timeframe you have been drinking or been sober, people often feel the crippling shame of what they have been through. Addiction takes and emotional and physical toll. I help you decide what you need to in order to move forward in focusing on what's important. For some people that is not full sobriety and for some it is. You need to try something new. Give me a call.

Completed practictum training in substance use and criminal reoffending treatment (over 3000 hours). Individual and group work done to treat all sorts of addiction--drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, gang activity.

My approach to addiction therapy is comprehensive and tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're struggling with substance abuse, behavioral addictions, or co-occurring disorders, our collaborative work is centered around your recovery journey. In our therapeutic space, judgment has no place. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can openly share your experiences and challenges. Together, we'll explore the root causes of addiction, and address underlying issues.

Provided medication management and psychotherapy in a Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) for substance and behavioral addictions.

I began doing work in substance use and addictions in graduate school and have continued to this day. I was the Team Lead of the integrative dual-diagnosis harm-reduction oriented Substance Abuse Treatment Program at the Austin Veterans Administration for 20 years. My speciality is in the recovery process for individuals who's substance use/addictive behavior is tied to significant sources of life trauma/hardship (such as minority stress) and/or other mental health conditions.

I've worked in the field for addiction for 10 years, specializing in substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and now digital media overuse (gaming addiction, internet addiction, spending addiction, social media addiction, and internet addiction.) While some people only struggle with one type of digital media overuse, many struggle with multiple types of problematic behaviors with technology. It's not technology that is the problem in and of itself, it’s what it replaces that is problematic.

I have spent over 30 years working voluntarily with individuals who struggle with issues of addiction and I have spent the last 2 years working with individuals clinically at an intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization treatment program. I know the 12 steps are not the answer for everyone and my experiences can help you figure out the best options to beat your addiction. I know how hard it is to stop or even seek help. Together, we can free you from the bondage of addiction.

I believe an addiction is anything we do to an extreme that is negatively impacting our life. I explore negative consequences, triggers and coping skills.

Addiction is something which I have several years of experience treating. People are often surprised to learn that treatment for substance abuse is not at all what they thought it would be. Typically, those with severe addictions will require a lifetime goal of sobriety while those with more mild addictions may acquire the ability to practice “controlled use” of chemicals. We will do a careful assessment of your symptoms so that effective goals for treatment can be established.

In graduate school, I worked as a group therapist in Intensive Outpatient Programs. In this setting, I developed a passion for working with individuals struggling with substance use and individuals working towards recovery. With these issues, I sometimes utilize skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with the more experiential techniques that I more often use.

Dealing with any addiction can be made easier with support. Whether you are looking to cut down or completely stop drinking or smoking marijuana, or whether you struggle with a substance or behavioral addiction, I am here to support you. Perhaps you have dealt with trauma or challenging life circumstances - either way, your addiction will make sense and we can work together to deal with the cause, making stopping or reducing much easier!

I have experience working in the field of addiction services. I have worked in various levels of care providing group and individual services.

As a person in long term recovery, I incorporate the 12 step principles in my therapy. I have 7 years of experience in treating substance use disorders, and how depression and anxiety are often underlying mental health conditions that affect achieving long term recovery.

You may have been to treatment or achieved sobriety on your own. But you’re realizing that getting sober isn’t the same as staying sober…and that’s what you really hope to do. You’re likely already aware of some of the stressors or triggers that can arise, and you know how important it is to be prepared to navigate those before you encounter them. Substance abuse counseling is a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space to help you achieve your goal of long-term sobriety.

Through deep listening, engaged support, humor, and compassion, Carol strives to be an ally at every step to individuals as they cultivate their unique and individual choices and lives their lives more fully.

Dr. Parlor is able to help better understand the drivers of impulsive behavior and to build replacement behaviors and healing to overcome the compulsive use of sex, substances, relationships, or even worry.

I have provided therapy through all levels of care for substance abuse (detox, residential, IOP and outpatient), I have been working with addiction since 2016. I utilize a combination of approaches to help you develop a deeper understanding of your addiction, develop compassion for yourself, and tools to help manage cravings, increase positive habits and social supports.