Addiction Therapists in Conroe, TX

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Maritza Molina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301
Therapy isn't just for issues so large that you feel it is a final chance. Here, we can work together to come to terms with grief, depression, anxiety, or addiction and work through it. Going alone through such a journey is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. We can work towards having peace again or even for the first time.
Therapy isn't just for issues so large that you feel it is a final chance. Here, we can work together to come to terms with grief, depression, anxiety, or addiction and work through it. Going alone through such a journey is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. We can work towards having peace again or even for the first time.
(936) 227-5311 View (936) 227-5311
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Gloria E. Kessler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77304
My education, experience and necessary counseling skills assist my current and future clients to deal with individual obstacles such as past or present abuse(in many forms), domestic violence, trauma, substance use disorders, relationship issues, co-dependency, parenting skills, anger management and criminal justice issues.
Allowing my clients to experience the world of counseling in a positive way. I practice positive psychology, which will give my clients a whole new way of looking at their lives, even though the world may not be the most positive place they see. My clients will be introduced to skills that will help them move forward in a life they thought they were "stuck" in. I help my clients see their strengths as their motivators for life's uneasy situations. I am a counselor that is a Christian, and can assist those clients that use faith as a basis for handling life's obstacles.
My education, experience and necessary counseling skills assist my current and future clients to deal with individual obstacles such as past or present abuse(in many forms), domestic violence, trauma, substance use disorders, relationship issues, co-dependency, parenting skills, anger management and criminal justice issues.
Allowing my clients to experience the world of counseling in a positive way. I practice positive psychology, which will give my clients a whole new way of looking at their lives, even though the world may not be the most positive place they see. My clients will be introduced to skills that will help them move forward in a life they thought they were "stuck" in. I help my clients see their strengths as their motivators for life's uneasy situations. I am a counselor that is a Christian, and can assist those clients that use faith as a basis for handling life's obstacles.
(936) 755-5198 View (936) 755-5198
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Susan Good
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77304
Clients come to me for treatment of Depression, ADD/ADHD, Grief/Loss, Addiction, Relationship Issues, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues and a variety of Life Transitions.
I am the founder of Behavioral and Counseling Services, PLLC. I value a holistic and wellness concept to therapy and I am committed to my own growth and development personally, spiritually, and professionally. I am affiliated with the American Counseling Association, Association for Play Therapy, Inc., Texas Association for Play Therapy, Theraplay Association and is a charter member of Montgomery County Association of Business Women. My approach can best be described as holistic and integrative. This model allows a choice of interventions that can best fit the specific needs of the client.
Clients come to me for treatment of Depression, ADD/ADHD, Grief/Loss, Addiction, Relationship Issues, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues and a variety of Life Transitions.
I am the founder of Behavioral and Counseling Services, PLLC. I value a holistic and wellness concept to therapy and I am committed to my own growth and development personally, spiritually, and professionally. I am affiliated with the American Counseling Association, Association for Play Therapy, Inc., Texas Association for Play Therapy, Theraplay Association and is a charter member of Montgomery County Association of Business Women. My approach can best be described as holistic and integrative. This model allows a choice of interventions that can best fit the specific needs of the client.
(936) 337-1640 View (936) 337-1640
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Journeys of Change Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77303
Journeys of Change Counseling PLLC offers Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling Services specializing in addiction, relationship and mental health issues. We offer services to children, adolescents, adults (including the geriatric population), couples and families.
Journeys of Change Counseling PLLC offers Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling Services specializing in addiction, relationship and mental health issues. We offer services to children, adolescents, adults (including the geriatric population), couples and families.
(832) 924-7496 View (832) 924-7496
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Brettny John
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77385
Hi, my name is Brettny (pronounced BRIT-nee). I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of clinical experience working with individuals with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Stress, and other mental health issues. My top modalities are Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Supportive, and Multicultural therapies. A little bit about myself: I enjoy gaming (PC, mobile, and board), delicious food (pizza, soup dumplings, crawfish, my mom’s chicken biryani), cooking, baking, cleaning, and snorkeling.
Hi, my name is Brettny (pronounced BRIT-nee). I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of clinical experience working with individuals with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Stress, and other mental health issues. My top modalities are Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Supportive, and Multicultural therapies. A little bit about myself: I enjoy gaming (PC, mobile, and board), delicious food (pizza, soup dumplings, crawfish, my mom’s chicken biryani), cooking, baking, cleaning, and snorkeling.
(726) 256-8539 View (726) 256-8539
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Eugene Harvie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77385
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or family and relationship issues, I have worked with clients suffering with the same.
Throughout my 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have found that everybody struggles with difficult challenges at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, life did not come with an instructional manual to guide us through these various struggles. Psychotherapy is a journey that can help support you, provide you with insight and clarity, and assist you in making positive steps towards your preferred future. Equipped with extensive training in various therapeutic modalities, I bring these tools to each session with my clients.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or family and relationship issues, I have worked with clients suffering with the same.
Throughout my 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have found that everybody struggles with difficult challenges at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, life did not come with an instructional manual to guide us through these various struggles. Psychotherapy is a journey that can help support you, provide you with insight and clarity, and assist you in making positive steps towards your preferred future. Equipped with extensive training in various therapeutic modalities, I bring these tools to each session with my clients.
(512) 890-3763 View (512) 890-3763
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Ali Lichty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77385
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of obstacles, including: anxiety and mood disorders, addiction, relationship issues, obesity, life transitions, and grief.
I believe that every individual is capable of making positive changes to improve their lives. Some changes can be more difficult than others, and I believe therapy can help individuals navigate through difficulties and other stressors. My goal as a therapist lies in working to help my clients overcome obstacles and life stressors by teaching skills to improve thoughts, overall mood, and move towards healthier behaviors in order for them to meet personal goals and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I use a variety of different methods that are individualized to meet the need of each client.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of obstacles, including: anxiety and mood disorders, addiction, relationship issues, obesity, life transitions, and grief.
I believe that every individual is capable of making positive changes to improve their lives. Some changes can be more difficult than others, and I believe therapy can help individuals navigate through difficulties and other stressors. My goal as a therapist lies in working to help my clients overcome obstacles and life stressors by teaching skills to improve thoughts, overall mood, and move towards healthier behaviors in order for them to meet personal goals and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I use a variety of different methods that are individualized to meet the need of each client.
(281) 612-8962 View (281) 612-8962
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Marcia Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77305
My specialty is in wellness using alternative methods to medication if needed to improve depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and overall behavioral health.
I provide counseling to clients of all ages with various tha include anxiety, stress, anger,depression, substance use, sleep deprivation and behavioral nutrition concerns. I utilize health psychology, mental health education, substance use education and yoga principles within practice as I work with clients. Overall wellness is the focus for the clients I work with which includes, nutrition, sleep and exercise while working on their emotional and behavioral concerns. I implement the Strengthening Families program for those families that are in need of creating a healthy environment that promotes positive experiences in family life.
My specialty is in wellness using alternative methods to medication if needed to improve depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and overall behavioral health.
I provide counseling to clients of all ages with various tha include anxiety, stress, anger,depression, substance use, sleep deprivation and behavioral nutrition concerns. I utilize health psychology, mental health education, substance use education and yoga principles within practice as I work with clients. Overall wellness is the focus for the clients I work with which includes, nutrition, sleep and exercise while working on their emotional and behavioral concerns. I implement the Strengthening Families program for those families that are in need of creating a healthy environment that promotes positive experiences in family life.
(281) 462-5635 View (281) 462-5635
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Will E. Price
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77306
I have worked as a therapist in several partial hospitalization programs around the Houston area, serving adults with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and persistent mental health issues.
Working through difficult emotions is a key factor in you living your best life, but sometimes fear and anxiety keeps us from accessing and processing these feelings. I can teach you not only to challenge uncomfortable emotions but to work through those deeper feelings that may get in the way of your success. I have a transtheoretical orientation and have found components of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and strengths recognition instrumental in treating my clients’ needs.
I have worked as a therapist in several partial hospitalization programs around the Houston area, serving adults with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and persistent mental health issues.
Working through difficult emotions is a key factor in you living your best life, but sometimes fear and anxiety keeps us from accessing and processing these feelings. I can teach you not only to challenge uncomfortable emotions but to work through those deeper feelings that may get in the way of your success. I have a transtheoretical orientation and have found components of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and strengths recognition instrumental in treating my clients’ needs.
(936) 237-7959 View (936) 237-7959
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Lisa Vanderpool
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77304  (Online Only)
Lisa Vanderpool is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas, working with clients statewide via telehealth. She works with adults and teenagers, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. Lisa's style and approach are well-suited for adults and teens dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, trauma, AD/HD, anger, relationship issues, parenting issues, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Lisa Vanderpool is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas, working with clients statewide via telehealth. She works with adults and teenagers, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. Lisa's style and approach are well-suited for adults and teens dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, trauma, AD/HD, anger, relationship issues, parenting issues, and LGBTQ+ issues.
(936) 274-8781 View (936) 274-8781
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Jay M Hammond
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, LCDC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77301
Struggling with addiction? I understand the challenges you face.
I provide compassionate addiction counseling tailored to individuals struggling with substance abuse. My ideal clients are those seeking support to overcome drug and alcohol addiction, grappling with issues of dependency and its impact on their lives. My clients need understanding, guidance, and effective strategies to reclaim control and rebuild their future. My goal is to empower them to achieve sobriety, regain stability, and cultivate a fulfilling life free from addiction. I understand their desire for a brighter, healthier tomorrow, and am here to help them every step of the way.
Struggling with addiction? I understand the challenges you face.
I provide compassionate addiction counseling tailored to individuals struggling with substance abuse. My ideal clients are those seeking support to overcome drug and alcohol addiction, grappling with issues of dependency and its impact on their lives. My clients need understanding, guidance, and effective strategies to reclaim control and rebuild their future. My goal is to empower them to achieve sobriety, regain stability, and cultivate a fulfilling life free from addiction. I understand their desire for a brighter, healthier tomorrow, and am here to help them every step of the way.
(936) 256-1970 View (936) 256-1970
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Bibi Ladipo-Ajayi Supervised By Christie Farris
LPC Intern, MMFT, LCDC, Pharm D, LPC A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77304
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, insomnia, substance use disorders and other challenges due to past or present trauma? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of dysfunction and defeat? I want you to know there is hope and YOU can Break out of the Cycle. I want to partner with you on your healing journey. You can heal from trauma and become a healing catalyst for yourself, your family and community. Empowered Wellness can be your legacy.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, insomnia, substance use disorders and other challenges due to past or present trauma? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of dysfunction and defeat? I want you to know there is hope and YOU can Break out of the Cycle. I want to partner with you on your healing journey. You can heal from trauma and become a healing catalyst for yourself, your family and community. Empowered Wellness can be your legacy.
(281) 214-6519 View (281) 214-6519
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Cecilia R Andrews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77304
I have worked with clients from all walks of life including addiction, adolescents, anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, couples counseling, and family counseling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who holds a Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Houston and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Sam Houston State University. I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and various other modalities to provide a custom treatment plan for each client.
I have worked with clients from all walks of life including addiction, adolescents, anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, couples counseling, and family counseling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who holds a Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Houston and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Sam Houston State University. I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and various other modalities to provide a custom treatment plan for each client.
(936) 939-6112 View (936) 939-6112
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Dr. Shundrika Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77385  (Online Only)
You're not positive when it occurred, but you find yourself struggling to reach new levels of healthy living because of current life stressors and/or past events. You're dealing with anxiety, anger, addiction, loneliness, or PTSD from experienced trauma or a disconnect from your spouse or family. You can no longer ignore these feelings. You want that happy feeling back for yourself and/or your relationship.
You're not positive when it occurred, but you find yourself struggling to reach new levels of healthy living because of current life stressors and/or past events. You're dealing with anxiety, anger, addiction, loneliness, or PTSD from experienced trauma or a disconnect from your spouse or family. You can no longer ignore these feelings. You want that happy feeling back for yourself and/or your relationship.
(832) 479-1582 View (832) 479-1582
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Agha Sajjad Hussain
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77384
With my background in substance abuse treatment, depression, anxiety, acculturative stress, and working with those of all backgrounds and needs, I will offer a judgment-free, non-confrontational approach, that will help any and all looking for lasting change in their lives.
My ideal client is one who is going through a challenge in life that is causing them to feel stuck or regress in everyday functioning. Their needs are to find stability in their life again, either by adapting/rediscovering the ways they were able to continue progressing in their life in the first place, or by the discovery of new techniques and practices to help fuel this change. The goal always is to leave a lasting impression in the client's life, which helps bring long-term stability.
With my background in substance abuse treatment, depression, anxiety, acculturative stress, and working with those of all backgrounds and needs, I will offer a judgment-free, non-confrontational approach, that will help any and all looking for lasting change in their lives.
My ideal client is one who is going through a challenge in life that is causing them to feel stuck or regress in everyday functioning. Their needs are to find stability in their life again, either by adapting/rediscovering the ways they were able to continue progressing in their life in the first place, or by the discovery of new techniques and practices to help fuel this change. The goal always is to leave a lasting impression in the client's life, which helps bring long-term stability.
(936) 978-2089 View (936) 978-2089
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Haley Pettigrew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77304
If you are struggling to find that spark again in your relationship, parent your children in a way that creates more meaning and purpose, or help a loved one suffering with addiction, I can help give you the tools necessary to achieve real, positive change.
Did you go to bed last night feeling angry or hopeless from the same continued fight with your partner or child? Has the anxiety, depression, conflict, or trauma become unbearable? Do you want to improve your personal relationships but don’t know how? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 10 years of experience and understand those thoughts all too well. We all have the capacity for growth and healing, and I would be honored to partner with you and your family towards finding your happier and more fulfilling life.
If you are struggling to find that spark again in your relationship, parent your children in a way that creates more meaning and purpose, or help a loved one suffering with addiction, I can help give you the tools necessary to achieve real, positive change.
Did you go to bed last night feeling angry or hopeless from the same continued fight with your partner or child? Has the anxiety, depression, conflict, or trauma become unbearable? Do you want to improve your personal relationships but don’t know how? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 10 years of experience and understand those thoughts all too well. We all have the capacity for growth and healing, and I would be honored to partner with you and your family towards finding your happier and more fulfilling life.
(832) 905-8285 View (832) 905-8285
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Denise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77384  (Online Only)
I am an experienced therapist who has worked with those struggling with addiction, mood disorders (including bipolar disorder), personality disorders, and trauma. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and families/couples. I primarily use CBT/DBT modalities but can adjust to the needs of the client.
I am an experienced therapist who has worked with those struggling with addiction, mood disorders (including bipolar disorder), personality disorders, and trauma. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and families/couples. I primarily use CBT/DBT modalities but can adjust to the needs of the client.
(430) 216-1158 View (430) 216-1158
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Stephanie A Chavez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77301
I have worked with so many wonderful people on issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ concerns, communication issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and trauma related to sexual/domestic abuse.
Imagine a reality where you understand yourself so well that your thoughts and feelings make sense. Imagine feeling in control of yourself and your life in a way that actually allows you to work toward and accomplish the goals you set for yourself. The path to the life you want is available to you, but not without barriers. I can help you navigate through obstacles that will ultimately reveal a resilient and empowered version of you that you may not yet be acquainted with. If you're feeling stuck, I can help you consider new possibilities for your life.
I have worked with so many wonderful people on issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ concerns, communication issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and trauma related to sexual/domestic abuse.
Imagine a reality where you understand yourself so well that your thoughts and feelings make sense. Imagine feeling in control of yourself and your life in a way that actually allows you to work toward and accomplish the goals you set for yourself. The path to the life you want is available to you, but not without barriers. I can help you navigate through obstacles that will ultimately reveal a resilient and empowered version of you that you may not yet be acquainted with. If you're feeling stuck, I can help you consider new possibilities for your life.
(936) 243-5840 View (936) 243-5840
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Paula McDonald-Neely, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301
My professional experience includes work in the following areas: Depression; Anxiety; PTSD; Mood Disorders; Family Therapy including Marriage Counseling, Divorce Recovery and Co-Parenting; Anger Management; Substance Abuse/Recovery, Domestic Violence Intervention and Life Changes/Transition Counseling.
Paula McDonald-Neely, LCSW, PLLC provides individual, couples and family therapy. My approach is client-centered and utilizes a variety of techniques and intervention strategies personalized to meet your individual needs. Whether you have been struggling for several years or have only recently encountered obstacles in your life, I am ready to work together to pave a path to help you not only overcome, but to thrive.
My professional experience includes work in the following areas: Depression; Anxiety; PTSD; Mood Disorders; Family Therapy including Marriage Counseling, Divorce Recovery and Co-Parenting; Anger Management; Substance Abuse/Recovery, Domestic Violence Intervention and Life Changes/Transition Counseling.
Paula McDonald-Neely, LCSW, PLLC provides individual, couples and family therapy. My approach is client-centered and utilizes a variety of techniques and intervention strategies personalized to meet your individual needs. Whether you have been struggling for several years or have only recently encountered obstacles in your life, I am ready to work together to pave a path to help you not only overcome, but to thrive.
(281) 712-6418 View (281) 712-6418
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Mary Ann Hunt Sartori
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77301
My experiences include counseling couples, and individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, and substance abuse.
Founder of Family & Youth Institute, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Counselor Supervisor. I also hold a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and am a Certified School Counselor. Dedicated to helping people live the best life possible, I believe individuals/families can resolve their own problems, make healthy choices, and build a good life with the appropriate tools and skills. My mission is to provide those tools and skills through an eclectic counseling approach, utilizing psycho-education, individual, group, and family counseling. I offer educational consulting to help navigate 504.
My experiences include counseling couples, and individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, and substance abuse.
Founder of Family & Youth Institute, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Counselor Supervisor. I also hold a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and am a Certified School Counselor. Dedicated to helping people live the best life possible, I believe individuals/families can resolve their own problems, make healthy choices, and build a good life with the appropriate tools and skills. My mission is to provide those tools and skills through an eclectic counseling approach, utilizing psycho-education, individual, group, and family counseling. I offer educational consulting to help navigate 504.
(281) 809-6623 View (281) 809-6623
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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.