We understand the nature of addiction as a disease from the perspective of 45 years of education and experience working with alcoholics and individuals addicted to other substances and addictive behaviors. More important than understanding the addictive process, we understand what is required to establish and maintain Solid, Lasting Recovery. Addiction, Recovery and Relapse are all elements of a continuum which are understandable and manageable.
Since our initial formal training in chemical dependency, which occurred in the mid-70s, our work has expanded beyond a more restricted focus on alcohol to include the broadest possible range of addictive disorders, including drugs and addictive and debilitating compulsive behaviors. Over this period we've grown in our understanding of what makes addictions what they are, how they begin, how they progress, and how they increasingly disrupt the lives of both the afflicted individual and everyone close to them.
Once seen in strictly moral and behavioral terms, addictions and all the negative consequences associated with them are now understood in a much broader context, which includes biology/genetics, neurology, biochemistry, psychology, culture and family history.
Since our initial formal training in chemical dependency, which occurred in the mid-70s, our work has expanded beyond a more restricted focus on alcohol to include the broadest possible range of addictive disorders, including drugs and addictive and debilitating compulsive behaviors. Over this period we've grown in our understanding of what makes addictions what they are, how they begin, how they progress, and how they increasingly disrupt the lives of both the afflicted individual and everyone close to them.
Once seen in strictly moral and behavioral terms, addictions and all the negative consequences associated with them are now understood in a much broader context, which includes biology/genetics, neurology, biochemistry, psychology, culture and family history.
Services
If you're the typical Harbor Counseling Associates client, then you're probably a "normal person with normal life problems."
You've discovered that, despite your best efforts and intentions, you've run up against a roadblock in your attempts to define or address your problem or issue.
You've come to the conclusion that going it alone is not working for you.
Others may find the prospect of talking about important and troublesome details of your life intimidating, embarrassing and maybe even shameful.
You've discovered that, despite your best efforts and intentions, you've run up against a roadblock in your attempts to define or address your problem or issue.
You've come to the conclusion that going it alone is not working for you.
Others may find the prospect of talking about important and troublesome details of your life intimidating, embarrassing and maybe even shameful.
Over 45 years of experience, study and training have allowed us to develop a range of skills and techniques specific to the treatment models which we utilize as we define, understand and address our clients' problems.
We do not adhere to a "One Size Fits All" philosophy.
Rather, we meet with our clients and listen very carefully.
We come to understand the struggles, conflicts and dilemmas that the client brings and, based on that understanding, we begin a focused, collaborative effort to solve problems in a way that is specific to the client's skills, strengths, resources and wishes.
We do not adhere to a "One Size Fits All" philosophy.
Rather, we meet with our clients and listen very carefully.
We come to understand the struggles, conflicts and dilemmas that the client brings and, based on that understanding, we begin a focused, collaborative effort to solve problems in a way that is specific to the client's skills, strengths, resources and wishes.
Also, our administrative staff will be more than happy to answer any of your concerns and questions regarding scheduling, billing, insurance matters, and fees.
We welcome clients who are covered by the following insurance plans: Blue Cross, Tufts, Aetna, Cigna, Neighborhood Health Plan, Fallon Community Health Plan, and Medicare.
We are also provider associates affiliated with a wide range of Employee Assistance Programs.
We are unable to accept MassHealth standard at this time.
Our practice is characterized by PROFESSIONALISM, WARMTH and RESPECT, and we welcome your inquiries at any time.
We welcome clients who are covered by the following insurance plans: Blue Cross, Tufts, Aetna, Cigna, Neighborhood Health Plan, Fallon Community Health Plan, and Medicare.
We are also provider associates affiliated with a wide range of Employee Assistance Programs.
We are unable to accept MassHealth standard at this time.
Our practice is characterized by PROFESSIONALISM, WARMTH and RESPECT, and we welcome your inquiries at any time.
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