Dr. Jo Barian is a dedicated, determined practitioner. She embodies a unique combination of toughness and tenderness, necessary qualities to have in the field of mental health, addiction, chemical dependency, and substance abuse. She knows, from the inside out, the complications of addictive behavior and the courage it takes to make healthy choices when old, destructive patterns are deeply set. Dr. Jo has strong convictions to work with the whole family, addressing the issues that lie at the root of the acting out behavior, diminishing shame, guilt, and blame, developing and supporting integrity and cohesion within the family unit, whenever possible.