Adult men and women identify personal strategies for sobriety and recovery and create a safe place for giving and receiving support. While we respect 12-step approaches, we are interested in helping those who are looking for an alternative to 12 step programs. We utilize an integration of evidence-based and theory-based interventions drawn from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness practice, and practical application of emerging research in neuroscience. Our work is informed by practical application of interpersonal neurobiology and regulation theory. In a word, we emphasize the transformative power of self care, abstinence and seeking support in healthy relationships.
Hosted by Michael A Galloway
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT, SUDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
My practice specializes in mental health, family life, trauma, and addiction recovery for adolescents and adults. I have expertise in treating co-occurring issues of addiction, depression, anxiety, adjustment and trauma. I provide couples counseling and family therapy and have much success with persons for whom therapy has not been helpful. I help families and individuals face issues of addiction and offer alternatives to 12-step programs. My approach is relational, existential and focuses on making meaningful changes. I integrate principles and strategies of change derived from interpersonal neurobiology and affect regulation.
Task based group for men in recovery from sex addiction/compulsive sexual behavior
Hosted by MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, SUDP, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
I have earned a Master's degree from the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies, and have been a Substance Use Disorder Professional in Washington state since 2009.
I am the director of MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services, a dynamic new option in the treatment of chemical dependency, problem gambling, and sex addiction in the Seattle area. Your experience will be individualized and goal focused. You will develop the tools to reclaim your life from addiction and compulsive behavior and begin to develop a path towards healing and wholeness for both yourself and your support network of family and loved ones. In both individual sessions and groups with others also walking the healing path you will challenge yourself, access reservoirs of strength within yourself, learn to connect, and you will grow.
This intimate woman's group welcomes those struggling with emotional blocks, overwhelm in life and relationships, overall feeling stuck and lost.... the canvas is an invitation to another world, one that shifts our subconscious experience as soon as we begin imagining it. Week by week, you will feel a shift, a lightness, a sense of playfulness and joy emerging from what before was constricted and sad. Ready to surprise yourself? Ready to play? Only a spark of courage and a curious heart needed to apply ;) CURRENT GROUPS OFFERED: MONDAY EVENINGS ON ZOOM.
Hosted by Melinda Stonecliffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98106
I've also spent the majority of my practice working with individuals with mental illness, addiction issues and criminal consequences.
Calling the truth-seekers, the plant medicine-sitters, "the lovers, the dreamers, and me", this is an invitation to work with someone who *gets it* and is committed to being part of the modern paradigm shift. I don't want to diagnose you, but instead help you find the gift in all the ways you are uniquely YOU. Working for 15+ years in addiction & recovery makes me somewhat of an expert in those realms, but I am much more interested in revealing how YOU are the expert of your experience. Together we will find the path back to your own loving heart thru Inner Child Work and Psychedelic Harm Reduction & Integration. REMEMBER with me
Mental Health Services
Hosted by Into Action Therapy, PLLC
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Areas of Focus: Alcohol and Substance Use and Recovery, Digital/Technology Addiction, Anxiety and Depression, PTSD, Trauma,.
Tiffany holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling/Psychology and an LMHCA. She is also a certified Recovery Coach committed to supporting clients. She is dedicated to creating a non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment for individuals seeking help. She enjoys working with the LGBTQ community. Her approach fosters trust and encourages you to name and share your struggles and work towards healing. She combines CBT, Rogerian Therapy/Person Centered Therapy along with years of education in the field of addiction/ substance abuse. She is here to help you level up so you can live your best life.
Do you have a loved one who has problems with alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors? Attend a Family & Friends support meeting to learn how you can develop skills to help you cope and help your loved one choose recovery. Sponsored by SMART Recovery, an organization with two decades of helping people achieve recovery from addiction with its self-empowering, science-based approach.
Hosted by Jessie Thuy Brooks-Janzen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
My passion for this work comes from my own recovery from relationships strained due to substance misuse and dependencies.
As the partner affected by the addictive behavior of a loved one, you often find yourself asking what you can do to help them? You have tried many approaches, but none have been long-lasting. Your loved one's addictive behavior is unpredictable, and you are fearful it might get worse. You love your partner, but not their addictive behavior. Reaching out for help can be scary, as you want to be sure that you find a counselor that you can connect with and one that understands addictive behavior.
My Group therapy for sexually addicted men is the intervention of choice for sex addiction. Addiction is isolating. Combating the isolation with peers going through the same addiction will lead to greater sobriety and transformation. The group provides a venue to build relationships with other men and foster a sense of community and security, My groups provide a safe environment for people to share honestly with one another. You will learn tools for staying sexually sober and will be grateful to your other peers for their encouragement and support. For more information call: (206) 434-1000
Hosted by Amy Bloom LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CSAT, CMAT, CCBRT-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
My goal is to help you/couples recover from psychiatric/ addiction disorders so you have finally peace of mind.
I have been treating clients and couples for two decades. I specialized in bi-polar and other mood disorders before becoming a certified multiple addictions, sex addiction therapist and couple's counselor. I was certified by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals with Patrick Carnes in 2008. I treat those who suffer from mood, sexual addiction/compulsion issues, I treat spouses/partners who have betrayal trauma and help couples find their way back to each other. I am able to offer insight, compassion, levity and support. I do not treat sex offenders. I am not certified in sex offender treatment
This group is for parents who have young adults with co-occurring issues of addiction recovery, depression, anxiety, trauma and adjustment. Parents in this monthly group find genuine support from others who face similar challenges with their young adult children. Parents learn crucial skills for setting boundaries and identifying their own strategies for self-care and family recovery.
Hosted by Michael A Galloway
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT, SUDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98105
My practice specializes in mental health, family life, trauma, and addiction recovery for adolescents and adults. I have expertise in treating co-occurring issues of addiction, depression, anxiety, adjustment and trauma. I provide couples counseling and family therapy and have much success with persons for whom therapy has not been helpful. I help families and individuals face issues of addiction and offer alternatives to 12-step programs. My approach is relational, existential and focuses on making meaningful changes. I integrate principles and strategies of change derived from interpersonal neurobiology and affect regulation.
This is a six-month curriculum with four modules that last six weeks each. The modules are: Core Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance. Clients must actively be in therapy with myself or another therapist and make a commitment to participate weekly. Please see www.NorthwestDBTSeattle.com for more information about groups and how to enroll.
Hosted by Cory Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
I with individuals, couples/polycules, and families, and have experience treating a wide spectrum of issues, such as depression, anxiety, substance use/abuse, sexual health concerns, and trauma. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatments- meaning the modalities I use have been shown by research to be effective. Some of those modalities include DBT, CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy. I offer "Gold-Standard" DBT, including individual therapy, DBT skills group, and between-session phone coaching.
Next group starts on 9/8/24: This is a therapeutic process group for men struggling with compulsive sexual behavior. Each session includes topic discussion, peer feedback, and psychoeducation. Topics include the cycle of addiction, early childhood history of abuse/neglect, the dangers of pornography, self-care, shame and guilt reduction, relapse prevention, 12-step recovery, codependency, family of origin, forgiveness, and much more. It’s proven that healing amongst peers promotes long term sobriety. Intake session required prior to joining.
Hosted by DJ Burr - Addiction, Codependency & Trauma
MA, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
Do you find yourself having intrusive thoughts about sex throughout the day that you can't stop? Are you spending too much time pursuing your sexual desires and fantasies? Are these thoughts starting to impact your relationships with your friends and family? Do you feel responsibility for the happiness of the other people in your life? Are you able to handle the thought of someone not liking you? Have you experienced trauma? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, insomnia, or other emotions that make life feel unmanageable? With the right tools, you can live a more balanced life. I look forward to hearing your story.
Free Drop in Support Group! 11/20-12/28: Monday's from 3-4pm and Tuesday's from 6-7pm. Zoom link on our Facebook! No registration required.
Hosted by City University of Seattle Counseling Center
PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98121
At City University Counseling Center, our heartfelt dedication revolves around community, culture, compassion, and counseling. We're on a mission to address the multifaceted needs of our diverse Washington community by fostering inclusivity through culturally aware student counselors. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing counseling that is not only affordable but also imbued with compassion, efficiency, and a steadfast dedication to continuity of care. Our range of services extends to individual, relationship, and group counseling. Additionally, we offer supportive spaces through various support groups, covering topics
This group is for men who on a path to becoming their best selves. We take time to check in and members can speak up for group time to talk about challenges they are facing. The group engages to support, challenge and encourage them to express their feelings, thoughts and to make a plan of action. It is lively group with long term members who value the community they have built together.
Hosted by John Skandalis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
Men: Are you going through a difficult life transition right now and don't know where to turn for help? Facing a divorce, or separation, relocation or a death in the family are not things to deal with alone. Or are you hard on yourself and want to be closer to your spouse? I can be your guide to make your relationships work better and give you a judgement free space to talk about your thoughts and feelings. Together we can make sense of what you need to do next.
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A private practice committed to helping people learn how to recognize their own strengths and resiliency in order to achieve their chosen goals. This practice assists clients to accept and understand their emotions and experiences in order to help them move toward sustained wellness, while using a collaborative approach. Blackbird BH is passionate about connecting people with the tools and resources needed for those struggling with addiction and other mental health issues.
Hosted by Meg Wallis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA, CADC 1
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
I am an independent clinical social worker with 9+ years of experience in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, stress, and mood regulation.
Asking for help is difficult; this may be why it feels safer to tuck back into ourselves and endure struggle internally. We judge ourselves for not having the strength to overcome pain and do additional damage in the process. Are you someone who deals with inner turmoil? Do these struggles lead to excessive worry, mood swings, impulsive, or destructive behaviors? I use compassion, connection, and therapeutic skills to help folks learn positive behavior changes, and process difficult emotions. A collaborative therapeutic relationship can help you to recognize your own strengths, so you can handle life's challenges effectively.
For women who have a partner or family member struggling with substance abuse and other mental health difficulties this group provides support for coping, developing healthy boundaries and effective methods for coping with the erratic and troubled behavior and moods of a loved one.
Hosted by Eastside Center For Healing (Formerly Family)
Treatment Center, SUDP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98004
Our collective of counselors are experienced in Mood Disorders, EMDR, Trauma/PTSD, Life Transitions, Collaborative Divorce/Parenting, Mediation for Couples and Family, Teen and Substance Use Disorder counseling and treatment, Gottman Method Relationship Counseling/Coaching and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Eastside Center For Healing specializes in treating Executives, Entrepreneurs, First Responders and Their Families in holistic approaches to trauma and addiction recovery, mental health, and overall well-being. At our clinic, we provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families seeking healing. Our team of dedicated professionals is devoted to delivering personalized therapy, stress management techniques, and trauma recovery treatment and therapy. We are committed to empowering our clients through compassionate care, assisting them in discovering balance and resilience in their lives.
The group is for highly motivated men who seek to be with other professionals who are focused on maintaining strong coping skills with a subspecialty of recovery from addictions. These driven, ambitious, successful men are looking for a laid-back group to process through relationships issues, parenting, work related stress, and self care. The group environment is insightful discussing ways in which the past and current life issues influence choices. Group is facilitated by Laura J. Halford, LMHC who has run this group since 2006 with some longstanding members. Laura is a member of the Puget Sound Group Psychotherapy Network in Seattle, Washington.
Hosted by Eastside Center For Healing (Formerly Family)
Treatment Center, SUDP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98004
Our collective of counselors are experienced in Mood Disorders, EMDR, Trauma/PTSD, Life Transitions, Collaborative Divorce/Parenting, Mediation for Couples and Family, Teen and Substance Use Disorder counseling and treatment, Gottman Method Relationship Counseling/Coaching and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Eastside Center For Healing specializes in treating Executives, Entrepreneurs, First Responders and Their Families in holistic approaches to trauma and addiction recovery, mental health, and overall well-being. At our clinic, we provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families seeking healing. Our team of dedicated professionals is devoted to delivering personalized therapy, stress management techniques, and trauma recovery treatment and therapy. We are committed to empowering our clients through compassionate care, assisting them in discovering balance and resilience in their lives.
We look at ways we can be happier, live in harmony with those we care about and be the man who is inside of us. Some topics we may look at are; feel more powerful and confident, create the kind of intimate relationships we really want, learn to express our feelings and emotions, have a fulfilling and exciting sex life. Our groups empower men by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. We can change our relationships by the way we think and act. Come find your potential for more love, closer personal connections and a fulfilling life.
Hosted by Richard Sirota Rational Treatment Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98006
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is known as most effective for substance abuse, depression and anxiety.
Richard is a mental health and chemical dependency therapist who uses state of the art treatment modalities in a safe, non-judgmental, confidential environment. My highly effective treatment is designed for individuals with a variety of problems. I provide individual counseling and a variety of treatment groups. I use a cognitive behavioral approach (CBT) designed to empower you. I help individuals and couples change patterns that have been repeating for much of their lives. Everyone can change. To do so effectively, you need the right motivation combined with the tools and skills learned in a positive, non-critical environment.
Nonprofit psychotherapy collective that serves clients who lack health insurance or whose health insurance doesn’t provide adequate mental health benefits. These clients also cannot afford current market rates for therapy (between $80-200 a session). We help our members access their choice of affordable in-person or online care from a vetted mental health professional.
Hosted by Meg Wallis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA, CADC 1
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
I am an independent clinical social worker with 9+ years of experience in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, stress, and mood regulation.
Asking for help is difficult; this may be why it feels safer to tuck back into ourselves and endure struggle internally. We judge ourselves for not having the strength to overcome pain and do additional damage in the process. Are you someone who deals with inner turmoil? Do these struggles lead to excessive worry, mood swings, impulsive, or destructive behaviors? I use compassion, connection, and therapeutic skills to help folks learn positive behavior changes, and process difficult emotions. A collaborative therapeutic relationship can help you to recognize your own strengths, so you can handle life's challenges effectively.
It's a non-12-step group which is very supportive. People talk to each other and give suggestions to others in the group. We cheek in and then work on cognitive Behavioral tools like a cost/benefit analysis sheet. The groups are free and there are two meetings in Seattle and two in Bellevue. Check www.smartrecovery.org for times and locations.
Hosted by Richard Sirota Rational Treatment Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98006
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is known as most effective for substance abuse, depression and anxiety.
Richard is a mental health and chemical dependency therapist who uses state of the art treatment modalities in a safe, non-judgmental, confidential environment. My highly effective treatment is designed for individuals with a variety of problems. I provide individual counseling and a variety of treatment groups. I use a cognitive behavioral approach (CBT) designed to empower you. I help individuals and couples change patterns that have been repeating for much of their lives. Everyone can change. To do so effectively, you need the right motivation combined with the tools and skills learned in a positive, non-critical environment.
Safe and informative place to learn about what trauma is, how it impacts us and it is treated. It is important to be heard and seen.
Hosted by Premier Therapeutic Experience
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98005
Dr. Premièr strives to create a safe and accepting environment using gentle humor and empathy that promotes a platform for clients to not only achieve therapeutic goals, but also to reach their ultimate potential. As a writer, he sees the client as the author of their story and the therapist as an editor. The best authors need editors. He believes growth starts with humility and discomfort; therefore, the counseling process can be painful, however, the more effort one puts forth the more constructive results they’ll see.
This is a process group for female betrayed partners. This is a 10-week group. The current module deals with working through relational patterns and increasing self awareness. This group meets on Zoom. Capped at 8 members. BEGINS SEPT 2023
Hosted by Elizabeth L Falls
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, APTT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellevue, WA 98005
We all long for intimate human relationship but for many of us, we can't seem to shake this dull aching loneliness that resides in the pit of our souls. However, the inherent human need for meaningful relationships has remained elusive. Often, it feels easier to isolate than to face the intolerable reality. We have become experts at stifling our needs and desires. But when we enter into the presence of another, when we begin to tell our stories of heartache and pain, healing begins. We need a witness to our grief, someone to join alongside us as we lament. Above all, we need a place to experience belonging.
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Addiction Support Groups
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.