Clinical Approaches Used in Addiction Treatment
Every client begins with a comprehensive evaluation by Dr. Blair, followed by a personalized treatment plan that draws on evidence-based approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) maps the triggers and thought patterns behind use and replaces them with tested alternatives, an approach that resonates with analytical minds.
- Psychodynamic Therapy examines why a particular substance or behavior became the preferred way of managing internal states.
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps clients recognize and work with emotions that have been avoided rather than processed.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches clients to tolerate urges and discomfort while acting on long-term goals.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills that reduce reliance on substances or compulsive behavior.
Treatment also incorporates relapse prevention planning and, when appropriate, coordination with a prescribing provider.
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Blair Wellness Group | A Professional Psychological Corporation
Beverly Hills, Irvine, Newport Beach, Arlington, Virginia, & Georgetown, Washington D.C
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At Blair Wellness Group, we extend flexible evening and weekend consultations seven days a week, tailored exclusively for our concierge clientele, discerning professionals, and high-level executives—subject to scheduling availability.
We value the trusting relationship with all clients to serve as a meaningful resource in achieving the shared goal of wellness. For tailored treatment approaches, contact Blair Wellness Group today.
Addictions and Co-Occurring Conditions Frequently Treated
- Alcohol Addiction
- Prescription Drug Addiction
- Benzodiazepine Addiction
- Cannabis Use Disorder
- Work Addiction
- Pornography Addiction
- Gambling Addiction
- Gaming Addiction
- Co-occurring Adult ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and burnout
What the First Weeks of Treatment Look Like
Clients in Irvine often appreciate a clear structure, and treatment provides one. The first phase centers on assessment and stabilization: an honest map of the pattern of use, an evaluation of physical and psychological risk, and a concrete plan for the moments that most reliably lead to relapse, such as late nights at the office, business travel, and the hours after a stressful meeting. When medical support is needed for safe withdrawal, Dr. Blair helps coordinate it with the appropriate provider.
As stability grows, the work moves into the deeper patterns that sustain addiction, including perfectionism, difficulty asking for help, unprocessed stress, and a sense of identity that rests almost entirely on achievement. Progress is reviewed collaboratively, and treatment is adjusted as goals evolve. Most clients continue working throughout treatment, and many find their focus and energy improve as recovery takes hold.
Performance Coaching and Addiction Recovery
Dr. Blair’s background as a Performance Coach helps integrate recovery with professional growth. For founders and executives, this often means examining how the addiction has affected leadership, delegation, and decision-making, and building sustainable ways to manage pressure that do not depend on a substance or compulsive behavior. Recovery becomes part of a broader strategy for long-term performance rather than an interruption.
A Concierge, Private-Pay Model
Blair Wellness Group is a private-pay practice and does not work with insurance. For Irvine professionals, that means treatment never appears on an insurance record, no diagnosis is shared with a carrier or employer-sponsored plan, and the client and Dr. Blair make care decisions alone. Sessions are one-on-one and scheduled with flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and they are available in person and by telehealth.
This structure is especially valuable for executives and founders whose roles involve equity, investors, or regulatory oversight, where discretion is essential. Treatment intensity can be adjusted as needed, with more frequent sessions during the early stages of recovery. Learn more about concierge psychology at Blair Wellness Group.
Why Choose Blair Wellness Group?
Dr. Blair specializes in treating executives, entrepreneurs, surgeons, attorneys, and other high achievers, and she understands that addiction in these clients is frequently intertwined with performance pressure, identity, and control. As both a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Performance Coach, she helps clients build recovery that strengthens rather than sidelines their professional lives. The work is direct, evidence-based, and respectful of the intelligence and autonomy of each client in Irvine.
Seeking treatment is a strategic decision to protect your health, your relationships, and the career you have built. Contact Blair Wellness Group through our confidential contact form to schedule a consultation with an addiction therapist in Irvine.
Areas Served
Blair Wellness Group proudly serves clients throughout Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Century City, Hollywood Hills, West Hollywood, Brentwood, Westwood, Manhattan Beach, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, San Diego, La Jolla, Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Palisades, Washington D.C., and other surrounding areas in Virginia, California and Washington D.C.
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