Personalized, holistic, compassionate and collaborative clinical services for addiction, trauma and mental health based on Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy. The Center for Optimal Living provides innovative, personalized treatment for adolescents, adults, and families with substance use issues, other problematic behaviors, and a wide range of mental health issues. We promote healing and po
sitive change through the principles of compassion, collaboration and empowerment. Our approach is based on Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP), developed by our founder and director, Dr. Andrew Tatarsky. The cornerstone of IHRP is a collaborative therapeutic relationship that “starts where the person is.” This relationship supports the development of practical skills and strategies to manage urges, cravings and difficult emotions, based on mindfulness and other empowering self-management strategies. IHRP also focuses on increasing clients’ insight and capacity to reflect on the meanings and functions of problematic behaviors and the development of alternative, healthier solutions. Our approach provides a safe, supportive space for people to explore whether moderate, less harmful substance use, or abstinence is best suited to them and we work collaboratively to help people achieve their goals. We offer individual and group psychotherapy, family and couples therapy, acupuncture, mindfulness meditation, and yoga in addition to rotating special workshops.
