Individuals with addictive stealing behaviors don't know why they steal.

They don't understand how to stop the behaviors.

They experience shameful feelings that prevent them from talking about their problem in order to get help to correct the problem.

They don't understand the consequences of their actions on society, the retailers or themselves.

They end up in jail or prison often suffering from undiagnosed and treated mental illness.

They are unaware of mental health problems such as impulse disorders, mood disorders and anxiety disorders.

They are unaware of available cognitive behavioral and psychotherapeutic treatment options.

They are unaware of available psychiatric medication that may benefit them. Stealing is an isolating behavior that must be made public in safe individual or group settings. Individuals can begin to talk and understand their problems. They can learn to employ new behaviors in order to resist their impulsive cravings to steal. They learn new ways of coping with the underlying psychological and emotional triggers that lead them to steal. New behaviors combined with psychological understanding are the foundation of relapse prevention.

All inquires are strictly confidential.

Insurance reimbursement may be available.

Offices in San Francisco and the East Bay.