Addiction & Recovery

Recovery that addresses what drove the addiction.

Addiction is a complex, chronic disease with genetic, biological, neurological, and environmental causes. As such, it requires an empathetic, skilled, and individualized psychotherapeutic approach. Together, we will explore precipitating and aggravating factors, unhealthy behaviors and patterns, and integrate relapse prevention skills and techniques.

Recovery can be intimidating and downright scary. Rest assured, you’re in capable and compassionate hands. With years of personal and professional experience in this field, I will help you navigate the ebbs and flows of treatment and recovery.

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“Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending.”

Carl Bard

“Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending.”

Carl Bard

What is Addiction?

Addiction is a behaviorally acquired disease – yes, a disease! – with long-lasting and far-reaching consequences. Addiction can (and will) change the brain’s structure, chemistry, and functionality. In addition, it can have a significant impact on physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, and academic or occupational performance.

Treatment and Recovery

Addiction is treatable and remission is possible through psychotherapy, medical support, and adjunctive care (e.g., 12-step and peer support programs). Psychotherapeutic interventions include motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and group-based therapy.

Risk factors

Risk factors include (but are not limited to) genetic predisposition, mental health conditions, social pressures, and environmental influences.

Relapse and Return-to-Use

Though relapse can be viewed as a failure or setback, it’s more accurately a data point.

Relapse is a normal part of recovery and occurs when individuals experience psychological distress and minimize past use. We can review triggers and other influences, enabling changes to treatment and recovery plans.

Family support

Family Support and Coaching

Addiction can cause significant tension, conflict, and psychological distress within the family system. As such, it often requires a comprehensive, family-centered approach. My practice offers parent coaching and family therapy to improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships.

Remember: We’re in this together and it does take a village.

Jeffrey Farber, MSW, LCSW

Founder | Psychotherapist

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Sessions & location

Care where your life happens, if that serves you best.

I know and understand that my clients have demanding schedules. Due to the fast-paced nature of life, I currently offer in-home, in-office, and telehealth appointments.

In-home

Care in the setting where life actually happens, when that serves the work best.

In-office

A calm, private Sausalito office minutes from the water.

Telehealth

Secure video sessions that fit a demanding schedule, wherever you are that day.

The office

One Harbor Drive, Suite 300

Sausalito, CA 94965

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Clinical referrals

A trusted network, when you need more.

I take referrals seriously and will only refer clients and their family members to trusted colleagues in my professional network, including respected physicians, clinical specialists, and other licensed healthcare professionals.