Christine DrabekDrug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MS, CCS (she, her)

About

I am an Addictions Specialist with with 20+ years of professional experience in both NYC and Maine - in addition to personal experience with addiction and long term recovery.. most important factor when pursuing counseling is to find a "therapeutic alliance" that fits. I always recommend that clients consult with a few providers before choosing. Once a trusting alliance is established, I embark on a journey alongside my clients, which can be brief and solution-focused or longer term weekly sessions and ongoing support. View 6 Photos My style is compassionate, directive and my clients begin to understand their "inner critic" and how to use it as a tool. Together we explore distorted thinking and I teach ways to unlearn the negative patterns. Basic mindfulness is practiced, which teaches clients to refocus away from the shame of the past and "future-tripping.

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