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Amanda Jacobsen

Counselor/Therapist | Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

Amanda Jacobsen is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor currently at Interfaith Community services. The program she works at is Escondido Community Sobering Services. She has gained her certification from CADTP and schooling with Palomar through the AODS program. Her work consist of using evidence based practices to help guide her clients through their journey of their recovery and help them learn about their addiction. She facilitates groups and also has one on one sessions for individualized goals and care plans to help each and every one achieve their set goals and get a good start on their recovery journey.
2 years Experience
Amanda Jacobsen
  • Escondido, CA
  • Palomar
  • Accepting new patients

Is depression serious?

I am a substance abuse counselor so this is put of my scope of practice. Depression can be serious depending on what a medical professional diagnosis. There are many different READ MORE
I am a substance abuse counselor so this is put of my scope of practice. Depression can be serious depending on what a medical professional diagnosis. There are many different options on dealing with all levels of depression. Your friend should talk to their doctor who diagnosed him to see what is the right fit for them.

Alcohol withdrawal

If it is just one drink, then possibly not. It depends on how much you drink and how long you have been drinking in my experience for anyone to develop alcohol withdrawals.