Because most mental health professionals receive so little education or training in addiction and it is such a common problem, many of us have had to get additional accreditations such as
Registered Addiction Specialists to make sure that we understand couples therapy and addiction.
CERTIFICATIONS / TRAININGS Substance Abuse Counselor Certification, 12/2008; The University of the Pacific
Registered Addiction Specialist (#R0812111440); The Breining Institute Applied Psychology and Communication, completed 144 hours training A + PC Maintenance and Repair Training
«Hello: I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Master's Level Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC - IV), and Master's Level
Registered Addiction Specialist (M - RAS).
I also am
a Registered Addiction Specialist and a Doctoral Level Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor.
As
a Registered Addictions Specialist, I have a keen insight into what it takes to help a couple survive addiction and recovery.
She is also
a Registered Addiction Specialist and as a State of California - approved Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor.
I am also
a Registered Addiction Specialist and as a State of California - approved Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor.