A.R.I.S.E. Magazine

PATRICE ALEXANDER Clinical Director F or over 20 years, Patrice Alexander has worked as a therapist specializing in addiction while also focusing on treating the underlying mental health concerns that frequently lead to substance abuse, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, avoidance, and ineffective coping strategies. Patrice’s holistic approach is grounded in her experience in a variety of clinical roles. In previous roles as Clinical Director at both MARR Addiction Treatment Centers and Pyramid Family Behavioral Healthcare, she oversaw all clinical care for the centers and supervised large counseling staffs across a number of residential and outpatient sites. She has also worked as a family counselor, clinical supervisor, individual therapist, and drug and alcohol assessment counselor.

Her therapeutic work over the years has also focused on the intersection of clients and their families, helping them both to understand the disease process and facilitating healing for the entire family system. In showing that a person’s addiction affects everyone in the home and beyond, Patrice has helped families to see that recovery can involve the entire family as well. Recovery works best when the entire family finds healthier ways to communicate, grow, and experience a rich and full life together. She views treating all the components of a client’s emotional and family life as essential pieces in finding long-term recovery.

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