Being sober curious doesn't mean you have a problem with alcohol, and it doesn't mean you're committing to giving it up forever. It just means you're questioning what alcohol is actually doing for you, and exploring what life might feel like with less of it, or none at all.
Sober Curiosity
What shows up in therapy?
You don’t think you have a “drinking problem” but drinking is causing issues in your life
Alcohol has become the only thing that helps you unwind after a stressful day
You’re neurodivergent and feel overly reliant on alcohol to help you navigate social settings
You don’t feel confident dating or having sex unless you’ve been drinking alcohol and want this to change
You’ve realized that alcohol makes your depression, anxiety, or other mental health symptoms worse
Your hangovers are getting in the way of you achieving your goals and living the life you want
You think that quitting or cutting back on your alcohol use would be good for you but you’re struggling to make changes
You don’t identify with the word “alcoholic”, but you don’t love your relationship with alcohol either
Alcohol has become the go-to or default for any kind of socializing and it feels exhausting
How can therapy help?
Look honestly at what drinking is doing in your life, and figure out what emotions trigger you to drink alcohol
Find other ways to unwind and relax that don't rely on alcohol
Build confidence in dating and sex without needing a drink or two to get there
Understand the link between your neurodivergence and your substance use
Understand the link between alcohol and your mental health, and what changes when you consume less of it
Get your energy and time back from hangovers, so you can actually go after what you want in life
Explore what connection in the queer community could look like without alcohol at the centre of it
Talk about your relationship with alcohol without needing to label yourself as an addict, an alcoholic, or anything else
Learn how to build community with other people who are sober, soberish, or sober curious
Redefine your relationship with alcohol and the role you want it to play in your life going forward
Training & Experience
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Co-Founder of Sober Babes Vancouver
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Loving The Whole Self: Utilizing Parts Work with Drug Users
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ADHD Executive Function Training