Dr. Patrick J. Hart
Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Self Regulation
Personal Relapse Prevention: Recovery Life Skills Development
Addictive Behavior Change: Enhance Your Twelve Step Program
There is a principle which is a bar against all information,
which is proof against all arguments, which cannot fail to
keep a man in everlasting ignorance.
            That principle is contempt before invesigation
                       ~Herbert Spencer


Never Underestimate How Useful The Twelve Steps Can Be!
We admitted that we were . . .
        . . . willing to go to any length for victory over alcohol.

"Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety."

Alcoholics Anonymous: Twelve Step Fellowship Meetings in Seattle Bellevue
Alcoholics Anonymous AA, Narcotics Anonymous NA, Alanon and Codependency Anonymous CODA have organized numerous meetings throughout Seattle and the greater pacific northwest. Twelve step programs are a free help resource those confronted by problems of alcohol and drug addiction.

Please do not underestimate the power of connection in twelve step fellowships to "help you go to any length for victory" over alcoholism and other drug addiction. Countless alcoholics and addicts would not be alive with out the support and structure of The 12 Step Traditions!

Dr. Patrick Hart
Behavior Change: Sick and Tired?
My practice helps people streamline (augment) their work with twelve step programs like alcoholics anonymous, alanon or codependency anonymous. Contemporary psychological perspectives and cognitive behavioral counseling can assist you in integrating  what you are learning in twelve step fellowship programs. These fellowships are "forever to remain non professional." So, professionally guided counseling may help you to resolve problems that remain "cunning baffling and powerful" influences that continue to sabotage your most valued relationships - and your very life. You may wish to consult me for referral to formal treatment programs or recommendations to Seattle's best 12 Step Meetings that can help you resolve issues related to drug abuse, addiction and compulsive behavior problems.

Codependency Anonymous Seattle CODA

Alcoholics Anonymous Seattle AA:

Narcotics Anonymous Seattle NA

Over Eaters Anonymous Seattle OA

Gamblers Anonymous Seattle GA

Emotions Anonymous

Alanon Seattle

Narcanon Seattle

Explore the above links to Seattle twelve step programs based on the fellowship model developed by alcoholics anonymous to help anyone that struggles with addiction, substance abous or chemical dependency. 12 step programs are free and "forever to remain non professional . . ."

From the below links you will find literature online or in printed books or journals for those interested in family intervention for alcoholism and other drug addictions. Explore models for counseling addiction and methods of change for chemical dependency and associated treatment-recovery resources. Help resources range from twelve step programs like alcoholics anonymous, to cognitive and behavioral therapy, to comprehensive medically based or holistic recovery centers. Educate yourself as your first step toward safety, renewal and recovery.

Below you will find links to many services available through websites offering a wide variety of counseling assistance or additional counselor referrals. Some are geographically oriented to the Northwest while others are national counselors.

Alcohol Drug Addiction Treatment Centers - Counselor Seattle Washington
If you are interested in researching treatment facility options, these links will provide a good starting point for research. Many are in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest while others are national in scope.

Addiction Intervention Counseling and Mental Health
If you wish to learn more about addiction treatment or intervention counseling, these are some valuable resources to research studies and papers published online

Alida Schuyler: Crossroads Coaching
Crossroads Coaching, founded by Alida Schuyler to inspire and empower persons in recovery For too many of us recovery equals “getting by.”  There are steps beyond basic recovery. If you have a strong foundation, you can begin to recognize, focus on, and live your dreams.

American Society fo Addiction Medicine: Explore Family Intervention
Much has already been published that forms the foundation of current thinking about behavioral health, addiction and intervention. Here you will find some of our favorite titles.

Find Drug Rehab and Treatment Centers in Seattle
Across the country there are numerous different kinds of alcohol addiction, drug rehab, and treatment programs. Whether you are looking for a drug rehab center for yourself or someone you care about in Seattle, one of the most important things you can do is to become educated on the many different kinds of drug rehab methods that exist.


Drunk Driving: Safety Precautions and Harm Reduction in Seattle.
Referrals for legal assistance to lawyers-attorneys and counselors that specialize with defense for arrest while driving under the influence (DUI DWI) in King County or throughout Washington State.

The Hart Center Behavioral Health Services
Patrick J. Hart Psy.D.
Alcohol Drug Treatment: Discreet Private Behavior Change Strategies
Alternatives to Traditional "Rehabilitation" and Twelve Step Programs

If you seek entirely private and individualized addiction treatment options or help with alcohol/drug relapse prevention ~ Contact Patrick directly at his Seattle based psychotherapy and family intervention counseling practice. You may also desire “treatment matching” or admissions process recommendations to ease your confusion about the services offered by various treatment centers and rehabilitation programs for alcoholism, drug addiction, depression and similar mental health issues.

Private Drug-Alcohol Assessment
Alcohol and drug crisis counseling and family drug-alcohol intervention specialist. Promoting safety precautions, harm reduction, and crisis prevention for the risks associated with alcohol and other drug addiction.

Crisis prevention counseling and harm reduction recommendations. Confidential phone coaching can be scheduled to explore answers to your most pressing questions about mental health care and addiction treatment matching. 206-547-Help (Seattle) 206-769-STOP (National)

Dr. Patrick J. Hart
Seattle Private Practice: Alcohol Drug Treatment

Rehabilitation Program Referral: Alternatives and Additions to 12 Step Programs Like Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous or Alanon. Recovery Center, Detox, Family Intervention and Seattle Rehab Program Alternatives in Seattle. Make informed decisions about your choice recovery centers and drug addiction rehabilitation programs in Washington State.