Alternative, innovative, personalized treatment
The Center for Optimal Living is built on innovative, personalized outpatient treatment. Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy is for individuals and families struggling with substance use issues, other risky or addictive behaviors, and a wide range of mental health issues.
An alternative to traditional abstinence-only substance use treatment programs, we promote healing and positive change through compassion, collaboration and empowerment.
Professional Trainings + Events
We offer a variety of trainings and workshops on Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy and other complementary techniques.
The Book: Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: A New Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Problems
Andrew Tatarsky’s book shows how simple changes in emphasis and expectation have dramatic implications for improving the effectiveness of psychotherapy.
Positive Change Pathway
If you are concerned about your drug or alcohol use, the Positive Change Pathway can help you to create your optimal relationship to substances—whether that means reduced, safer, more controlled…
Group Psychotherapy
Our group offerings are diverse, and support clients pursuing a range of goals as each client develops their own personalized plans for positive change.
