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Sheriese Sanchez
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201  (Online Only)
Sheriese’s mission is to serve as a dedicated resource for those struggling with personal conflict and emotional distress. Although she utilizes a multimodality approach, her passion, and empathy are reflected in her unbiased person-centered approach. Through her life experiences, she has learned to reach people where they are—empowering them emotionally, triggering self-awareness, and facilitating a personal growth process that fosters clarity of mind and healing. Sheriese areas of expertise include addiction recovery, emotional intelligence, and spiritual well-being.
Sheriese’s mission is to serve as a dedicated resource for those struggling with personal conflict and emotional distress. Although she utilizes a multimodality approach, her passion, and empathy are reflected in her unbiased person-centered approach. Through her life experiences, she has learned to reach people where they are—empowering them emotionally, triggering self-awareness, and facilitating a personal growth process that fosters clarity of mind and healing. Sheriese areas of expertise include addiction recovery, emotional intelligence, and spiritual well-being.
(718) 866-3384 View (718) 866-3384
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Marni Low
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I am a NYS Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor with over 13 years experience providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services to individuals and families.
By creating a warm and supportive therapeutic relationship, I work with my clients in a non-judgmental, creative and collaborative environment that fosters the opportunity to create change. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to assist you in working through the narrative that has brought you to therapy. This can include, current and past life experiences, relationship concerns, feelings of ambiguity, 'stuckness', symptoms of Depression and Anxiety. Together, we will work to create better awareness of yourself and create happier and healthier lives.
I am a NYS Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor with over 13 years experience providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services to individuals and families.
By creating a warm and supportive therapeutic relationship, I work with my clients in a non-judgmental, creative and collaborative environment that fosters the opportunity to create change. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to assist you in working through the narrative that has brought you to therapy. This can include, current and past life experiences, relationship concerns, feelings of ambiguity, 'stuckness', symptoms of Depression and Anxiety. Together, we will work to create better awareness of yourself and create happier and healthier lives.
(917) 809-6324 View (917) 809-6324
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Devon Leigh Roller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201  (Online Only)
My experience includes working in substance use treatment, working with those with various mental health diagnosis’ including anxiety, depression, bipolar, personality disorders, and trauma.
My purpose as a therapist is to inspire individuals to discover their own true power by identifying patterns which may be holding them back from who they truly are. I believe my role as a therapist is to guide people toward finding their own inner power and strength, listen to their own inner knowing and find their own healing. Therapeutic modalities I utilize include depth work, internal family systems (parts work/inner child work) and family of origin, positive psychology, self-efficacy and self-empowerment perspective also known as feminist theory. Above all, I utilize a spiritual and holistic approach.
My experience includes working in substance use treatment, working with those with various mental health diagnosis’ including anxiety, depression, bipolar, personality disorders, and trauma.
My purpose as a therapist is to inspire individuals to discover their own true power by identifying patterns which may be holding them back from who they truly are. I believe my role as a therapist is to guide people toward finding their own inner power and strength, listen to their own inner knowing and find their own healing. Therapeutic modalities I utilize include depth work, internal family systems (parts work/inner child work) and family of origin, positive psychology, self-efficacy and self-empowerment perspective also known as feminist theory. Above all, I utilize a spiritual and holistic approach.
(332) 455-1658 View (332) 455-1658
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Kelli Knabe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I have many years of experience working with adult and adolescent clients who struggle with depression and anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, identity formation, life stage transitions, sexual orientation, gender identity, in addition to supporting clients if their loved ones are working through these issues.
Psychotherapy offers us the opportunity to have the support we need to examine those areas of our lives we find painful, confusing, and/or challenging. It is common for all of us from time to time to feel "stuck" in our lives, or faced with problems that we cannot seem to overcome. My goal is to help my clients access their internal and interpersonal resources in ways that are healing and help them gain a greater sense of personal agency in their lives. We may achieve this by exploring the past, looking at the present, or a combination of both.
I have many years of experience working with adult and adolescent clients who struggle with depression and anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, identity formation, life stage transitions, sexual orientation, gender identity, in addition to supporting clients if their loved ones are working through these issues.
Psychotherapy offers us the opportunity to have the support we need to examine those areas of our lives we find painful, confusing, and/or challenging. It is common for all of us from time to time to feel "stuck" in our lives, or faced with problems that we cannot seem to overcome. My goal is to help my clients access their internal and interpersonal resources in ways that are healing and help them gain a greater sense of personal agency in their lives. We may achieve this by exploring the past, looking at the present, or a combination of both.
(646) 583-3379 View (646) 583-3379
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Stephanie Rozen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Prioritizing client's goals without judgment or assumption and a pragmatic, compassionate approach to therapy are the foundation of my work. My areas of particular expertise are substance use concerns + disorders, LGBT issues, post-traumatic stress, critical incident debriefing, compulsive behaviors and stress management. In line with the core principles of Motivational Interviewing, I work side-by-side with my clients to explore their concerns and triumphs with a focus on building self-compassion and resilience.
Prioritizing client's goals without judgment or assumption and a pragmatic, compassionate approach to therapy are the foundation of my work. My areas of particular expertise are substance use concerns + disorders, LGBT issues, post-traumatic stress, critical incident debriefing, compulsive behaviors and stress management. In line with the core principles of Motivational Interviewing, I work side-by-side with my clients to explore their concerns and triumphs with a focus on building self-compassion and resilience.
(646) 480-7159 View (646) 480-7159
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Daniel Lee
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Daniel’s clinical experience includes work with adults of all ages ranging from young adults to senior citizens living with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, substance use recovery (inclusive of co-occurring mental health & substance use conditions), interpersonal relationship issues, personal identity issues, and adjustment to chronic medical conditions.
Daniel provides therapeutic support from an individualized, person-centered approach in an attempt to meet each new patient where they are in their specific life-situation. He draws from an eclectic multicultural theoretical framework, incorporating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical-behavioral approaches to treatment when appropriate. He firmly believes in each individual’s unique differences and relies on a strengths-based perspective when working to motivate behavioral change.
Daniel’s clinical experience includes work with adults of all ages ranging from young adults to senior citizens living with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, substance use recovery (inclusive of co-occurring mental health & substance use conditions), interpersonal relationship issues, personal identity issues, and adjustment to chronic medical conditions.
Daniel provides therapeutic support from an individualized, person-centered approach in an attempt to meet each new patient where they are in their specific life-situation. He draws from an eclectic multicultural theoretical framework, incorporating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical-behavioral approaches to treatment when appropriate. He firmly believes in each individual’s unique differences and relies on a strengths-based perspective when working to motivate behavioral change.
(646) 904-5797 View (646) 904-5797
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Suzanne Heller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201  (Online Only)
Although I work with individuals seeking therapy for a variety of reasons, my specialities include treating substance abuse, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, bereavement and survivors of abuse.
Therapy is a transformative journey that provides us an opportunity for self-discovery and meaningful change. It requires courage to invest in oneself, and through the therapeutic relationship, we can cultivate a deeper understanding of our identities, enhance our relationships, and navigate life’s challenges more effectively. With over 20 years of experience, my practice has been greatly informed by the anti-oppression framework and enriched through work across diverse populations and clinical milieus.
Although I work with individuals seeking therapy for a variety of reasons, my specialities include treating substance abuse, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, bereavement and survivors of abuse.
Therapy is a transformative journey that provides us an opportunity for self-discovery and meaningful change. It requires courage to invest in oneself, and through the therapeutic relationship, we can cultivate a deeper understanding of our identities, enhance our relationships, and navigate life’s challenges more effectively. With over 20 years of experience, my practice has been greatly informed by the anti-oppression framework and enriched through work across diverse populations and clinical milieus.
(718) 989-1224 View (718) 989-1224
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Zero (Aka Charlie)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201  (Online Only)
My experience is with individuals and groups who are working through challenges to include: trauma, adversity & resilience, attachment & relationships, gender & identity, systemic oppression, substance use, phobias, anxiety, depression, existential dilemmas & spiritual formation, racial & ethnic identity exploration, exploring ethical non-monogamy.
I'm a trans, queer, Mexican-American therapist who works from an attuned, responsive, and relationship oriented approach. As all of us have a tendency to get lost in a narrative or storyline, I invite clients to slow down with me and get intimate with their direct experience—the raging emotions in the body, the coming and going of thoughts, the feeling of shaky vulnerability, the rage, the loneliness—honoring it all and creating a safe holding space for these lost emotions, perhaps for the first time ever. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer end-of-life support, and coaching.
My experience is with individuals and groups who are working through challenges to include: trauma, adversity & resilience, attachment & relationships, gender & identity, systemic oppression, substance use, phobias, anxiety, depression, existential dilemmas & spiritual formation, racial & ethnic identity exploration, exploring ethical non-monogamy.
I'm a trans, queer, Mexican-American therapist who works from an attuned, responsive, and relationship oriented approach. As all of us have a tendency to get lost in a narrative or storyline, I invite clients to slow down with me and get intimate with their direct experience—the raging emotions in the body, the coming and going of thoughts, the feeling of shaky vulnerability, the rage, the loneliness—honoring it all and creating a safe holding space for these lost emotions, perhaps for the first time ever. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer end-of-life support, and coaching.
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Sirron Psychodynamic Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201  (Online Only)
I earned my Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the Columbia University School of Social Work at Columbia University, and my Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from the Rutgers University School of Social Work. I am currently undergoing advanced training at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP), a progressive psychoanalytic training institute. I have worked in community mental health centers, inpatient psychiatric units, and jails. I have extensive experience with trauma, depression, LGBTQIA+, race/cultural identity, anxiety, couples, CPTSD, substance use, life transitions, codependency, and personality disorders.
I earned my Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the Columbia University School of Social Work at Columbia University, and my Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from the Rutgers University School of Social Work. I am currently undergoing advanced training at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP), a progressive psychoanalytic training institute. I have worked in community mental health centers, inpatient psychiatric units, and jails. I have extensive experience with trauma, depression, LGBTQIA+, race/cultural identity, anxiety, couples, CPTSD, substance use, life transitions, codependency, and personality disorders.
(347) 652-1969 View (347) 652-1969
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Ilana Maria Price
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, CLAT
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Trauma and the destabilizing events of our lives can impact our ability to grow no matter when or how they happen. We can find ourselves in harmful or unmanageable cycles that persist. By creating a safe space to creatively experiment in therapy you can provide yourself with the means and intention to grow. As a Clinician I have worked with clients experiencing addiction, the impact of trauma, and family dysfunction. Perhaps these challenges have led to unhealthy behaviors that don't fit who you are and what you need anymore. Or that you have reached many of your goals, but realize the cost has been an internal battle that persists.
Trauma and the destabilizing events of our lives can impact our ability to grow no matter when or how they happen. We can find ourselves in harmful or unmanageable cycles that persist. By creating a safe space to creatively experiment in therapy you can provide yourself with the means and intention to grow. As a Clinician I have worked with clients experiencing addiction, the impact of trauma, and family dysfunction. Perhaps these challenges have led to unhealthy behaviors that don't fit who you are and what you need anymore. Or that you have reached many of your goals, but realize the cost has been an internal battle that persists.
(332) 895-2612 View (332) 895-2612
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Jessica Thomas - Mymindset Counseling Services
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with individuals from various backgrounds with concerns ranging from various mental health issues, self-esteem issues, substance use, macro and micro aggressions, sexuality/gender identity to those coping through stress from life or work.
Not Accepting New Clients. Welcome! As a Haitian American therapist, I value self-exploration, collaboration, and finding one’s inner strength. My primary goal is to create a safe space that will allow individuals to feel accepted and heard, while simultaneously be challenged to develop healthy coping skills. My approach to therapy is inclusive, LGBTQAI+ positive, and culturally-affirming. We will work together via in-person and/or online counseling with the goal of encouraging self-awareness, learning to manage emotions/triggers, and feelings of frustration in oneself.
I have worked with individuals from various backgrounds with concerns ranging from various mental health issues, self-esteem issues, substance use, macro and micro aggressions, sexuality/gender identity to those coping through stress from life or work.
Not Accepting New Clients. Welcome! As a Haitian American therapist, I value self-exploration, collaboration, and finding one’s inner strength. My primary goal is to create a safe space that will allow individuals to feel accepted and heard, while simultaneously be challenged to develop healthy coping skills. My approach to therapy is inclusive, LGBTQAI+ positive, and culturally-affirming. We will work together via in-person and/or online counseling with the goal of encouraging self-awareness, learning to manage emotions/triggers, and feelings of frustration in oneself.
(929) 294-8602 View (929) 294-8602
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Madailein O'Donnell
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
NOW offering a full DBT skills group. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, my passion is in collaborating with clients to help strengthen their personal strategies and to find a life worth living. I believe that with the right tools and motivation, my clients are able to manage the difficulties that life has given them. Clients learn to trust themselves and develop ways to learn coping skills and increase their sense of self-worth through continued practice in our sessions. I love working to heal trauma and help create stable identities within my clients, so they can create a life worth living for themselves.
NOW offering a full DBT skills group. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, my passion is in collaborating with clients to help strengthen their personal strategies and to find a life worth living. I believe that with the right tools and motivation, my clients are able to manage the difficulties that life has given them. Clients learn to trust themselves and develop ways to learn coping skills and increase their sense of self-worth through continued practice in our sessions. I love working to heal trauma and help create stable identities within my clients, so they can create a life worth living for themselves.
(929) 556-6529 View (929) 556-6529
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Jeanette Tolson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Waitlist for new clients
At this time, my practice has a waitlist and it is approximately a 6 week wait for a new client appointment. I specialize in working with sex and relationship difficulties and treat individuals and couples. I help people understand the relationship patterns they've developed and how they continue to play out, even though they aren't helpful anymore.
At this time, my practice has a waitlist and it is approximately a 6 week wait for a new client appointment. I specialize in working with sex and relationship difficulties and treat individuals and couples. I help people understand the relationship patterns they've developed and how they continue to play out, even though they aren't helpful anymore.
(607) 235-5770 View (607) 235-5770
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Wendy Walker Cleary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
With over two decades of dedicated practice in clinical social work, I bring a depth of understanding and compassion to my work with adults and couples. My areas of expertise include guiding individuals through the complexities of depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. As a therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I journey with clients through the shadows of past traumas to the light of healing. Throughout this process, we gently unravel and reweave the tapestries of their lives, transforming pain into resilience.
With over two decades of dedicated practice in clinical social work, I bring a depth of understanding and compassion to my work with adults and couples. My areas of expertise include guiding individuals through the complexities of depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. As a therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I journey with clients through the shadows of past traumas to the light of healing. Throughout this process, we gently unravel and reweave the tapestries of their lives, transforming pain into resilience.
(332) 263-3852 View (332) 263-3852
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Brian D Malamet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Everyone goes through periods in their lives when they feel stuck with work and/or love. They can feel overwhelmed about the choices they have to make or feel forsaken by the perceived lack of opportunities. During these stressful times, they often lose their center, their sense of being grounded, and forget about the importance of personal care.
Everyone goes through periods in their lives when they feel stuck with work and/or love. They can feel overwhelmed about the choices they have to make or feel forsaken by the perceived lack of opportunities. During these stressful times, they often lose their center, their sense of being grounded, and forget about the importance of personal care.
(718) 569-8716 View (718) 569-8716
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Sophia Soloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Reaching out to a therapist can be a daunting task. It is difficult to make changes and break unhealthy patterns and anxiety and depression can feel crippling. Therapy can play a large role in helping individuals lead happier, more productive lives. We all face challenges but with the proper support, your challenges do not need to define you or stop you from achieving happiness and success. I draw from different modalities to help my clients, including Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), as I believe in treating each client as an individual.
Reaching out to a therapist can be a daunting task. It is difficult to make changes and break unhealthy patterns and anxiety and depression can feel crippling. Therapy can play a large role in helping individuals lead happier, more productive lives. We all face challenges but with the proper support, your challenges do not need to define you or stop you from achieving happiness and success. I draw from different modalities to help my clients, including Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), as I believe in treating each client as an individual.
(646) 956-2046 View (646) 956-2046
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Katy Boland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I love to work with people who are interested in connecting more deeply with themselves and want to untangle patterns, histories, and dynamics that may be contributing to present difficulties (which may sound like "why do I keep ending up in this situation/relationship/argument?"). I provide a warm and direct environment that will allow you to look with compassion and curiosity at yourself and the ways you move through this world—and the support to change what is no longer working for you.
I love to work with people who are interested in connecting more deeply with themselves and want to untangle patterns, histories, and dynamics that may be contributing to present difficulties (which may sound like "why do I keep ending up in this situation/relationship/argument?"). I provide a warm and direct environment that will allow you to look with compassion and curiosity at yourself and the ways you move through this world—and the support to change what is no longer working for you.
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Crystal DeBoise
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Would you like to be living to your full potential but you feel stuck? Are you coping with a crisis or difficult situation? Whether it's to learn coping skills, improve relationships, change your work experience, or adjust to a new reality, I will walk with you in understanding yourself better, achieving your goals, reducing negative patterns, and achieving emotional well being. *** All adults and adolescents are welcome. I have a lot of experience working with attorneys, people in high stress environments, frustrated artists, non-mainstream sexualities, new parents, relationship dynamics, and body oriented concerns.
Would you like to be living to your full potential but you feel stuck? Are you coping with a crisis or difficult situation? Whether it's to learn coping skills, improve relationships, change your work experience, or adjust to a new reality, I will walk with you in understanding yourself better, achieving your goals, reducing negative patterns, and achieving emotional well being. *** All adults and adolescents are welcome. I have a lot of experience working with attorneys, people in high stress environments, frustrated artists, non-mainstream sexualities, new parents, relationship dynamics, and body oriented concerns.
(929) 295-4306 View (929) 295-4306
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Kaitlin Ziegler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201  (Online Only)
This private therapy practice treats individuals of various ages with a wide range of psychological conditions and life challenges.
This private therapy practice treats individuals of various ages with a wide range of psychological conditions and life challenges.
(917) 983-4262 View (917) 983-4262
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J. Allanah Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is about change and some changes are more difficult to navigate than others. When we are stressed, anxious or depressed, it is a sign that our lives are out of balance. My focus is on providing a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental and compassionate space for adults, couples, and families to share their experiences and to help navigate through some more difficult life changes [positive or negative]; to create more balance in your life. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make changes to improve their lives, find purpose, and meaningful fulfillment.
Life is about change and some changes are more difficult to navigate than others. When we are stressed, anxious or depressed, it is a sign that our lives are out of balance. My focus is on providing a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental and compassionate space for adults, couples, and families to share their experiences and to help navigate through some more difficult life changes [positive or negative]; to create more balance in your life. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make changes to improve their lives, find purpose, and meaningful fulfillment.
(718) 717-8946 View (718) 717-8946
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Addiction Therapists

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.