Beyond the Substance

A harm reduction therapy group exploring substance use, relationships, and the stressors that make life harder to cope with.

Because your substance use isn't the whole story.

Sometimes it feels like substance use is the only thing people see. But the full picture often includes stress, relationships, overwhelm, loneliness, trauma, emotional pain, or simply trying to get through everyday life.

Maybe you're wondering whether your substance use is just an old habit or something more. Maybe you've tried making changes, only to find yourself returning to familiar patterns. Or maybe you're not sure you want to change your use at all, but you want to understand it better.

You don't have to have everything figured out to belong in this conversation.

A different kind of substance use therapy group.

Beyond the Substance combines psychotherapy, meaningful group discussion, and practical strategies for understanding substance use in the context of your life.

Together, we'll explore the emotional and relational patterns that shape substance use, including how we cope with stress, navigate relationships, respond to difficult emotions, and make changes that matter to us.

This is a harm reduction-oriented group. Abstinence is welcome as a goal but not required, and you don't have to commit to quitting or reducing your use to participate. You do need to be sober for group sessions and willing to engage respectfully with others.

What we'll explore

• Substance use, cravings, habits, and ambivalence about change

• Relationships, boundaries, trust, and communication

• Stress, trauma, shame, and emotional coping

• Accountability, self-understanding, and meaningful behavioral change

• Building lives that feel more connected, intentional, and fulfilling

Group Details

Format: Weekly virtual psychotherapy group

Length: 75 minutes per session

Cost: $70 per session

Group size: 4–8 participants

Scheduling: Group is currently forming. Meeting day and time will be determined based on participant availability.

Facilitator: Dr. Brittany Sievers, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Interested in joining?

Whether you're actively using, questioning your use, trying to cut back, pursuing abstinence, or already in recovery, you're welcome to explore whether this group is right for you.

A brief consultation will help determine whether the group is a good fit for your needs.