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Christina Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60602  (Online Only)
If you are struggling with this thing called life;I can help! Whether it is the day to day challenges of your relationships (spouse, children,parents,siblings, friends,boss or co-workers), or how you feel about yourself (physically, emotionally, spiritually); if you are ready to make changes or improvements in any area in your life, I welcome the opportunity to work with you! Also, if you are going through some of life's more serious challenges: divorce, domestic abuse, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders,sexual abuse trauma, or death of a loved one; please contact me.
If you are struggling with this thing called life;I can help! Whether it is the day to day challenges of your relationships (spouse, children,parents,siblings, friends,boss or co-workers), or how you feel about yourself (physically, emotionally, spiritually); if you are ready to make changes or improvements in any area in your life, I welcome the opportunity to work with you! Also, if you are going through some of life's more serious challenges: divorce, domestic abuse, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders,sexual abuse trauma, or death of a loved one; please contact me.
(708) 761-4228 View (708) 761-4228
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Anthony Campobasso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60654
I offer Individual and couples psychotherapy sessions as well as a variety of addiction recovery services, such as: Clinical Interventions, Recovery Coaching, and Adventure Therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the addiction and mental health field for over a decade. I offer Counseling and Coaching Services to individuals and couples who are interested in personal growth. I believe in treating the whole person, because integrating the mind, the body and the community are essential in optimizing a person's quality of life. From complex trauma, addiction to learning everyday life skills, I try to help individuals find strength and acceptance to overcome painful emotions. I strive for each client to leave sessions feeling empowered and confident in their abilities.
I offer Individual and couples psychotherapy sessions as well as a variety of addiction recovery services, such as: Clinical Interventions, Recovery Coaching, and Adventure Therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the addiction and mental health field for over a decade. I offer Counseling and Coaching Services to individuals and couples who are interested in personal growth. I believe in treating the whole person, because integrating the mind, the body and the community are essential in optimizing a person's quality of life. From complex trauma, addiction to learning everyday life skills, I try to help individuals find strength and acceptance to overcome painful emotions. I strive for each client to leave sessions feeling empowered and confident in their abilities.
(708) 340-7895 View (708) 340-7895
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Sarah Wynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60660
My special expertise is working with people who want to feel better. People who want to explore themselves, who want help in figuring out why they feel bad, and what they can do in order to feel better. I create space where you can feel comfortable to talk about uncomfortable things. I help people dealing with depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief, substance abuse; those having relationship issues, that would include couples/marital, parent-child, brothers-sisters, coworkers, or friends. You'll find out that you're not so different from everyone else; we all struggle.
My special expertise is working with people who want to feel better. People who want to explore themselves, who want help in figuring out why they feel bad, and what they can do in order to feel better. I create space where you can feel comfortable to talk about uncomfortable things. I help people dealing with depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief, substance abuse; those having relationship issues, that would include couples/marital, parent-child, brothers-sisters, coworkers, or friends. You'll find out that you're not so different from everyone else; we all struggle.
(773) 580-7282 View (773) 580-7282
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Dee Lewke
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADCII, SAP, CCTP, MATC, CRPS
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60610
Addiction is a disease of isolation.
I am aware the path to healing can be a bumpy and uncomfortable one. I provide a compassionate and empathetic approach to this healing process. My approach looks at our internal wounds that left untreated, continue to cause pain. I like to ask, in the words of Dr. Gabor Mate’, ‘why the pain, not why the addiction?' We know using a substance or behavior is how we cope with the pain that feels unmanageable. Our pain, ‘dis-ease’, and dis-comfort often stems from unresolved grief & loss and are the result of 'what happened to us'. Let's look at what happened to us instead of what is wrong with us. I believe this approach decreases shame
Addiction is a disease of isolation.
I am aware the path to healing can be a bumpy and uncomfortable one. I provide a compassionate and empathetic approach to this healing process. My approach looks at our internal wounds that left untreated, continue to cause pain. I like to ask, in the words of Dr. Gabor Mate’, ‘why the pain, not why the addiction?' We know using a substance or behavior is how we cope with the pain that feels unmanageable. Our pain, ‘dis-ease’, and dis-comfort often stems from unresolved grief & loss and are the result of 'what happened to us'. Let's look at what happened to us instead of what is wrong with us. I believe this approach decreases shame
(312) 548-9370 View (312) 548-9370
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Lisa Abrams
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCPC, CSADC, MCAP, ICADC, CIP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618  (Online Only)
Addiction/Co-Occurring Family InvitationaI Interventions .
Specialized Care: Addiction & Co-Occurring Counselor, Consult, Coaching, Interventions Couples & Family Counseling Support individuals for whom non-traditional approaches to treatment have been ineffective and overly constrictive (e.g. AA)
Addiction/Co-Occurring Family InvitationaI Interventions .
Specialized Care: Addiction & Co-Occurring Counselor, Consult, Coaching, Interventions Couples & Family Counseling Support individuals for whom non-traditional approaches to treatment have been ineffective and overly constrictive (e.g. AA)
(312) 800-1772 View (312) 800-1772
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David Bova
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC-MH, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60604  (Online Only)
David is highly skilled in addressing mental health and substance abuse issues and focuses on finding solutions, breaking down problems into themes, and helping patients understand themselves at a deeper level by first and foremost being genuine and empathic.
David Bova, LCPC, NCC, works with adolescents and adults on a wide variety of issues. He is passionate, enthusiastic, always supportive of patients working through difficult decisions, and gives guidance towards long-term change. He believes that the journey starts with where the patient is at and that there is no such thing as slow progress. David recognizes how developing new skills and philosophies about the self can have profound effects on the rest of one’s life. He believes that therapy should be flexible and emphasizes the therapeutic alliance above all else.
David is highly skilled in addressing mental health and substance abuse issues and focuses on finding solutions, breaking down problems into themes, and helping patients understand themselves at a deeper level by first and foremost being genuine and empathic.
David Bova, LCPC, NCC, works with adolescents and adults on a wide variety of issues. He is passionate, enthusiastic, always supportive of patients working through difficult decisions, and gives guidance towards long-term change. He believes that the journey starts with where the patient is at and that there is no such thing as slow progress. David recognizes how developing new skills and philosophies about the self can have profound effects on the rest of one’s life. He believes that therapy should be flexible and emphasizes the therapeutic alliance above all else.
(217) 708-3540 View (217) 708-3540
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Nicholas J Piechotte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CADC, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
I approach therapy with positivity, mindfulness, humor and goals. I am a certified substance abuse counselor and an EMDR trained clinician. I also incorporate spirituality to holistically treat my clients mind, body and soul. My clinical skills are rooted in CBT, DBT, Psycho-dynamic and Motivational Interviewing.
I approach therapy with positivity, mindfulness, humor and goals. I am a certified substance abuse counselor and an EMDR trained clinician. I also incorporate spirituality to holistically treat my clients mind, body and soul. My clinical skills are rooted in CBT, DBT, Psycho-dynamic and Motivational Interviewing.
(312) 874-5275 View (312) 874-5275
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Patrick Cornelius
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CADC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60615
Our you struggling with addiction, porn, sexual addiction, personality disorders? I believe in providing therapy that works. I believe in reducing/eliminating the problem. So many times, I hear of clients that's been in therapy for years. I believe that in 8 -12 sessions there should be at the minimum a reduction in symptoms or complete elimination, or a referral out should be recommended. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Value Based Therapy, and Interpersonal therapy to conceptualize a client's issues to reduce and eliminate the problem.
Our you struggling with addiction, porn, sexual addiction, personality disorders? I believe in providing therapy that works. I believe in reducing/eliminating the problem. So many times, I hear of clients that's been in therapy for years. I believe that in 8 -12 sessions there should be at the minimum a reduction in symptoms or complete elimination, or a referral out should be recommended. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Value Based Therapy, and Interpersonal therapy to conceptualize a client's issues to reduce and eliminate the problem.
(773) 985-2021 View (773) 985-2021
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Andrew J Rehs
Counselor, LCPC, MA, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
Together, we work to mitigate the negative impacts of stress, addictions, and mental health disorders, fostering resilience and well-being in all aspects of life.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor based in the Chicago area and online, I lead Rehs Counseling and Coaching, dedicated to enhancing your life and relationships by fostering a balanced lifestyle. I specialize in supporting career professionals facing challenges in their relationships, family dynamics, and work environment, often exacerbated by life transitions, substance abuse, and mood and anxiety disorders. My approach is rooted in behavior-based therapy, with a focus on motivational issues and techniques drawn from Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral therapy models.
Together, we work to mitigate the negative impacts of stress, addictions, and mental health disorders, fostering resilience and well-being in all aspects of life.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor based in the Chicago area and online, I lead Rehs Counseling and Coaching, dedicated to enhancing your life and relationships by fostering a balanced lifestyle. I specialize in supporting career professionals facing challenges in their relationships, family dynamics, and work environment, often exacerbated by life transitions, substance abuse, and mood and anxiety disorders. My approach is rooted in behavior-based therapy, with a focus on motivational issues and techniques drawn from Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral therapy models.
(330) 915-4346 View (330) 915-4346
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Front Door Health
MD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
We understand how much courage it takes to seek help for addiction and mental health conditions, so we commend you for taking this important first step.
As one of the first in-home addiction treatment providers in the country, we are an excellent fit for those struggling with substance abuse and/or mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress who want to remain engaged in positive forces in their lives (work, family) while they recover. Our clients also value the privacy and convenience that our treatment program offers. Of course, there should not be a one-size-fits-all approach to addiction treatment, as you have unique needs and goals. To that end, our clients have a dedicated team of addiction professionals to provide psychiatry, medication, and counseling services as appropriate, over the course of an entire year. Not only are we able to more precisely tailor your recovery program than other addiction treatment providers, but we also help you learn and practice coping skills in the environment in which your sobriety will be tested.
We understand how much courage it takes to seek help for addiction and mental health conditions, so we commend you for taking this important first step.
As one of the first in-home addiction treatment providers in the country, we are an excellent fit for those struggling with substance abuse and/or mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress who want to remain engaged in positive forces in their lives (work, family) while they recover. Our clients also value the privacy and convenience that our treatment program offers. Of course, there should not be a one-size-fits-all approach to addiction treatment, as you have unique needs and goals. To that end, our clients have a dedicated team of addiction professionals to provide psychiatry, medication, and counseling services as appropriate, over the course of an entire year. Not only are we able to more precisely tailor your recovery program than other addiction treatment providers, but we also help you learn and practice coping skills in the environment in which your sobriety will be tested.
(224) 507-1653 View (224) 507-1653
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Deborah E Barile
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CH, CADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60622
I also offer Addiction Expertise to work on Drugs or Alcohol Problems, other addictions that interfere with daily life and relationships.
During the past 20 plus years of helping others,regain their ability to live happy and productive lives. I design unique treatment plans for each client, guiding them towards identifying how their belief systems have not served them. With the goal to create new beliefs that could empower them to solve problems and have fulfilling lives. My practice is focused on Helping Couples improve their relationships, Working with individuals with Addictions,and using Hypnotherapy to change bothersome habits or explore their subconscious mind. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Dayton.
I also offer Addiction Expertise to work on Drugs or Alcohol Problems, other addictions that interfere with daily life and relationships.
During the past 20 plus years of helping others,regain their ability to live happy and productive lives. I design unique treatment plans for each client, guiding them towards identifying how their belief systems have not served them. With the goal to create new beliefs that could empower them to solve problems and have fulfilling lives. My practice is focused on Helping Couples improve their relationships, Working with individuals with Addictions,and using Hypnotherapy to change bothersome habits or explore their subconscious mind. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Dayton.
(312) 882-1229 View (312) 882-1229
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Yvonne Jaquet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611  (Online Only)
Life transitions, woman's issues, communication skills, addictions management or risk reduction along with empowerment skills.
Thank you for visiting my site. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CAADC in Illinois with over 13 years of experience in diagnosing and treating clients with mental health, addiction and life changes along with female issues and court ordered clients. Within the past nine years I have devoted my time working with incarcerated males and using my skills to assist in reframing the narrative/journey you wish to acquire. Rapport and identifying your goals will be our first plan of action. Your are the driver of your treatment to become your best self.
Life transitions, woman's issues, communication skills, addictions management or risk reduction along with empowerment skills.
Thank you for visiting my site. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CAADC in Illinois with over 13 years of experience in diagnosing and treating clients with mental health, addiction and life changes along with female issues and court ordered clients. Within the past nine years I have devoted my time working with incarcerated males and using my skills to assist in reframing the narrative/journey you wish to acquire. Rapport and identifying your goals will be our first plan of action. Your are the driver of your treatment to become your best self.
(872) 278-5101 View (872) 278-5101
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Nicole Wahlert, PLLC
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605
During my past 25 years as a therapist I've worked with several clients with a variety of presenting problems, including anxiety and depression, chemical dependency, emotional abuse, sex addiction, codependency, eating disorders, and childhood trauma. I offer a supportive, confidential and safe place for you, your partner, spouse and/or family to work through obstacles, struggles, and current/past traumas to find success. It is my role to respect your values and the goal you set out to reach in therapy.
During my past 25 years as a therapist I've worked with several clients with a variety of presenting problems, including anxiety and depression, chemical dependency, emotional abuse, sex addiction, codependency, eating disorders, and childhood trauma. I offer a supportive, confidential and safe place for you, your partner, spouse and/or family to work through obstacles, struggles, and current/past traumas to find success. It is my role to respect your values and the goal you set out to reach in therapy.
(847) 558-1940 View (847) 558-1940
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Rebecca Teaford-Boldridge
Counselor, LCPC, LCAC, LMHC, CMHC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601  (Online Only)
I'm a BIPOC clinician providing virtual services to adults, specializing in mental health, addiction, & trauma.
Accepting new clients in KS, WA, UT, & IL! In a collaborative and individualized atmosphere, we will work together to help you achieve the changes you seek. I am eager to help you reach your goals and offers services to those in need of support and guidance, with my strengths residing in depression, addiction, and the dually diagnosed populations. Please feel free to reach out today through my website to set up your first appointment.
I'm a BIPOC clinician providing virtual services to adults, specializing in mental health, addiction, & trauma.
Accepting new clients in KS, WA, UT, & IL! In a collaborative and individualized atmosphere, we will work together to help you achieve the changes you seek. I am eager to help you reach your goals and offers services to those in need of support and guidance, with my strengths residing in depression, addiction, and the dually diagnosed populations. Please feel free to reach out today through my website to set up your first appointment.
(253) 259-3957 View (253) 259-3957
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Kevin Lage
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience in the field. I work with adults, minors, couples, or families and specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, anger management, and coping skills. I take a person-centered, eclectic, and supportive approach while using Rogerian and Trust-Based Relational Intervention modalities. I holistically look at the person I'm counseling from their full environmental perspective and listen in a non-judgmental and accepting way.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience in the field. I work with adults, minors, couples, or families and specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, anger management, and coping skills. I take a person-centered, eclectic, and supportive approach while using Rogerian and Trust-Based Relational Intervention modalities. I holistically look at the person I'm counseling from their full environmental perspective and listen in a non-judgmental and accepting way.
(872) 217-9997 View (872) 217-9997
Photo of Jenna Jablonski, MA,LCPC, CCTP, CADC, CSITP, CAGCS, Counselor
Jenna Jablonski
Counselor, MA,LCPC, CCTP, CADC, CSITP, CAGCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
With combined credentials as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, I deliver evidence-based and culturally competent treatment for a wide range of mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders.
I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University along with an additional certifications in substance use counseling, trauma, advanced grief, and integrative sex therapy. I use a person-centered orientation to treat adults with a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, panic, life/relationship/education/career transitions, grief, issues with attachment and relationships, self-esteem and self image, chronic mental health challenges, and maladaptive coping including challenges with substance use, avoidance, codependence, self-harm, isolation, and people-pleasing.
With combined credentials as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, I deliver evidence-based and culturally competent treatment for a wide range of mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders.
I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University along with an additional certifications in substance use counseling, trauma, advanced grief, and integrative sex therapy. I use a person-centered orientation to treat adults with a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, panic, life/relationship/education/career transitions, grief, issues with attachment and relationships, self-esteem and self image, chronic mental health challenges, and maladaptive coping including challenges with substance use, avoidance, codependence, self-harm, isolation, and people-pleasing.
(773) 832-5627 View (773) 832-5627
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Erin Shea Brady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
Waitlist for new clients
The majority of my work centers on trauma and recovery, which can look like a lot of things. I work primarily (but not exclusively!) with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent folks, and those who have experienced addiction. My practice is strongly aligned with fat liberation and HAES (Health at Every Size). I love working with creative folks or those aiming to pursue something hard/worthwhile. I'm also available to work with other white folks who are looking to engage in anti-racist work.
The majority of my work centers on trauma and recovery, which can look like a lot of things. I work primarily (but not exclusively!) with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent folks, and those who have experienced addiction. My practice is strongly aligned with fat liberation and HAES (Health at Every Size). I love working with creative folks or those aiming to pursue something hard/worthwhile. I'm also available to work with other white folks who are looking to engage in anti-racist work.
(773) 302-1462 View (773) 302-1462
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Ken Andjulis
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and trust can be difficult. I have over 10 years experience working with gay men around issues of identity, relationships, anxiety and with men in recovery from substance abuse. I help clients learn the skills of emotional regulation, healthy communication and boundary setting. I will collaborate with you to identify limiting beliefs and help you gain insight. My clients comment on my ability to create a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental environment and my ability to establish an easy rapport.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and trust can be difficult. I have over 10 years experience working with gay men around issues of identity, relationships, anxiety and with men in recovery from substance abuse. I help clients learn the skills of emotional regulation, healthy communication and boundary setting. I will collaborate with you to identify limiting beliefs and help you gain insight. My clients comment on my ability to create a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental environment and my ability to establish an easy rapport.
(312) 448-9403 View (312) 448-9403
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Arrow Counseling & Coaching, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60606
What's holding you back? I work with driven professionals to work through obstacles and get you back on track to the life you want. Whether it's a diagnosable disorder like depression, something from your past you'd like to sort out, an addiction or consistent compulsion, or a relational issue, it's my privilege to offer my training and experience in service of your goals. I find a lot of our experience comes down to patterns. Our brains quickly assess a situation, choose from a list of pre-formed thoughts and behaviors, and push "GO."
What's holding you back? I work with driven professionals to work through obstacles and get you back on track to the life you want. Whether it's a diagnosable disorder like depression, something from your past you'd like to sort out, an addiction or consistent compulsion, or a relational issue, it's my privilege to offer my training and experience in service of your goals. I find a lot of our experience comes down to patterns. Our brains quickly assess a situation, choose from a list of pre-formed thoughts and behaviors, and push "GO."
(312) 626-6250 View (312) 626-6250
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Marco Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I have a strong background of working with those that struggle with substance use dependency, depression, anxiety, and individuals with active or worsening trauma symptoms.
For most people, we often find ourselves stuck in patterns, overwhelmed with circumstances and life can be unfair at the worst times. Life has a lot of metaphors for journeys because of how much they shape and twist around us, we can still get lost on the path forward. I believe that by building awareness in our behaviors, identity, emotions, social connections and past, will give you the best road map to really understand what is best for you. By acknowledging each client's unique background and identity (personality, goals, passions) I can create a strong and tailored treatment plan for their possible symptoms and concerns.
I have a strong background of working with those that struggle with substance use dependency, depression, anxiety, and individuals with active or worsening trauma symptoms.
For most people, we often find ourselves stuck in patterns, overwhelmed with circumstances and life can be unfair at the worst times. Life has a lot of metaphors for journeys because of how much they shape and twist around us, we can still get lost on the path forward. I believe that by building awareness in our behaviors, identity, emotions, social connections and past, will give you the best road map to really understand what is best for you. By acknowledging each client's unique background and identity (personality, goals, passions) I can create a strong and tailored treatment plan for their possible symptoms and concerns.
(773) 923-2898 View (773) 923-2898
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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.