SHARONE ABRAMOWITZ MD psychotherapy, integrative psychiatry, addiction medicine - San Francisco & East Bay Telehealth
(415) 689-9184

MIND-BODY-SPRIT-CULTURAL INTEGRATION
INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH​ 
LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

integrative medicine fellowship trained
ucsf trained, double board certified psychiatrist



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Integrative
Addiction Psychiatry

Sharone Abramowitz MD
integrating mind body

My goal is to meet you where you're at with your alcohol and drug use, or other problems, such as, gambling, sexual addiction, compulsive eating and compulsive internet use.

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What is addiction medicine?

I am the president-elect of the California Society of Addiction Medicine, and board certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Addiction Medicine. Addiction medicine is now an American Board of Medical Specialties certified medical specialty. It recognizes addictive illnesses as brain-based, chronic conditions and promotes evidence-based, empathic counseling, and medication treatments. Recovery depends on an integrative approach that with care and respect addresses a person's psychology, relationship, spirit, and whole health needs. This matches my treatment philosophy.

My addiction treatment approaches

I can consult with you or treat, if you are suffering from alcohol or drug problems, or gambling, food, internet or sexual compulsivity. I take a non-judgmental, compassionate approach that is individualized to each person's needs. It may include psychodynamic, harm-reduction, relapse prevention, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness practice, trauma recovery, 12-step support and pharmacology approaches.

If you have a loved one suffering from an addictive illness, I can provide you consultation or therapeutic support.

My goal is to meet you wherever you are at:
  • You are unsure if you or a loved one have an addictive illness.
  • You are unsure of the level of treatment you may need.
  • You have another mental health condition that intersects with your addiction.
  • You want a psychiatrist to work side-by-side with your counselor.
  • You need medication and counseling support for relapse prevention
  • You want a clinician who respects your individual recovery choices, whether it be 12-step work, or other approaches.

My addiction psychiatry qualifications

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  • Addiction Medicine board certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine
  • California Society of Addiction Medicine president-elect, board member, conference chairs, committee chair, and plenary speaker
  • American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry member
  • Former Director, Behavioral & Addiction Medicine, primary care internal medicine training program
  • Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers member
  • Given talks on addiction medicine topics and trainings in motivational counseling approaches to many healthcare organizations.
  • Further qualifications
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The wound is the place where the light enters you.
  Rumi

Sharone Abramowitz MD

double board certified in psychiatry & addiction medicine,
​integrative medicine fellowship trained

(415) 689-9184

San Francisco & East Bay Telehealth
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