Joe Iacocca

Licensed Addiction Counselor

About Me

Drugs and Alcohol provide the user with both a rewarding feeling and a reinforcing behavior that perpetuates ongoing use. In recovery counseling we address all aspects of why you are using-- the physical “need”, the psychological reinforcement, and the underlying reasons why you use.

I am a Licensed Addiction Counselor LAADC/CADC-II with CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals). I have worked in the Drug and Alcohol field for over 10 years helping individuals and families who have felt stuck in a situation that they could not free themselves from. In individual counseling I utilize many approaches to addiction treatment-- these include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy and Other Evidenced Based Therapy practices (EBT). These different techniques enable you to develop new ways of addressing your addiction and maintain a balance of life that is achievable. I also utilize sandplay therapy which allows for an organic and holistic pathway towards freedom from addiction. Sandplay and expressive arts techniques help individuals and families reach a deeper understanding of why addiction has taken hold of their lives. I am here to offer support, empathy and understanding to assist your move towards creating a well balanced lifestyle and new meaningful experiences.

My Services

Treatment Consulting

If you feel you or someone you love may have a problem with drugs and alcohol you can call me or schedule an appointment to meet individually to discuss your options.

Substance dependency can be very confusing and frustrating. Talking about a potential problem is the first step. I can help direct you to the most appropriate level of care for your individual needs. Through a phone consultation I can help identify whether your looking for detox, residential, outpatient or individual counseling.

Contact me today to set up a time to talk confidentially about your concerns.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy includes the development of a treatment plan that addresses goals and action steps that we create together.

In Individual counseling I provide a safe confidential setting to address those areas of concern that may be affecting your life as a result of alcohol or drug addiction.

After completing a thorough assessment of your individual circumstances, we will develop a treatment plan that will help identify your strengths, that are essential to recovery, and the weaknesses that addiction feeds on. As we move through your recovery we will adjust your plan to reflect your specific needs to help you move forward in your life.

Sandplay Therapy

Sandplay is a powerful non-verbal therapeutic technique that facilitates the unconcious’ natural capacity for healing. Working in the sand gives you the opportunity to explore your addiction in a safe non-verbal confidential setting. Sandplay therapy is also an essential tool for helping loved ones affected by addiction. Addiction does not happen to just one person, using both talk therapy and Sandplay gives an opportunity to work with families and help find solutions and healthy boundaries.

Sandplay therapy is developed from a Jungian psychology and utilizes the sand as a way to open up the unconscious mind, the parts that have been hidden or unknown. This process has been effectively used with both children and adults to help invite creativity, find balance and harmony within the personality.

Family Counseling

I believe that addiction affects everyone who comes into contact with it. We all know or love someone who has changed because of drugs or alcohol. In Family Counseling I work with anyone who is affected by or is supporting someone with an addiction. I offer both Solution Based talk therapies and Sandplay techniques to help us address current crisis, identify boundary settings and understand the deeper ways that addiction has taken a toll on our lives.