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Author
Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC
Patricia has a deep interest in mental health care services, and the treatment of addictive disorders. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in private practice in Solana Beach, California. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC-II). Patricia’s clinical work at includes individual and group therapy for men with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. She also is trained in the treatment of trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Clinically Reviewed
Jim Brown, CDCA
Experienced Addiction Counselor a demonstrated history of working in the mental health and addiction care industry. Skilled in Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Diversity Training, Dual Diagnosis, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and addiction studies. Strong healthcare services professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Criminal Justice and Corrections from The Union Institute and University.