Addiction Therapists in Douglasville, GA
Connie T Moore
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MHS, CRADC, CODP, CACII
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30134 (Online Only)
My specialty is Addiction and Behavioral Health.
I have worked with various clients with a multitude of issues that are primarily substance use related. In addition to substance use disorders, many also have family discord, loss of employment, housing and hope. Their goals are to gain coping skills, relapse prevention education, stress and anger management management to deal with past unresolved issues that includes and not limited to PTSD, child abuse abuse and neglect, life stressors, and to learn how to develop and sty connected to a supportive network while becoming productive in all areas of their lives.
My specialty is Addiction and Behavioral Health.
I have worked with various clients with a multitude of issues that are primarily substance use related. In addition to substance use disorders, many also have family discord, loss of employment, housing and hope. Their goals are to gain coping skills, relapse prevention education, stress and anger management management to deal with past unresolved issues that includes and not limited to PTSD, child abuse abuse and neglect, life stressors, and to learn how to develop and sty connected to a supportive network while becoming productive in all areas of their lives.
Peace of Mind Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, BCPCC
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30134
I have a Master Addiction Counseling certification and most recently a Board Certified Professional Christian Counseling Certification.
Greetings: I have been licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2002 in the state of Georgia. I have experience working with youth-preferably 9y/o and older, adults, families, military families and the correctional population. I utilize an eclectic approach, utilizing solution focused, motivational interviewing and person centered.
I have a Master Addiction Counseling certification and most recently a Board Certified Professional Christian Counseling Certification.
Greetings: I have been licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2002 in the state of Georgia. I have experience working with youth-preferably 9y/o and older, adults, families, military families and the correctional population. I utilize an eclectic approach, utilizing solution focused, motivational interviewing and person centered.
Recovery Unlimited
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, SAP, CAMS, CCS
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30134
My practice is uniquely designed for individuals struggling with addictions of all types.
There is a brighter day on the journey to recovery. This is the mantra that drives my practice. Are you ready to release yourself from the past and embrace a brighter future? If so, let us work together to address barriers of low self-esteem, addiction and lack of motivation.
My practice is uniquely designed for individuals struggling with addictions of all types.
There is a brighter day on the journey to recovery. This is the mantra that drives my practice. Are you ready to release yourself from the past and embrace a brighter future? If so, let us work together to address barriers of low self-esteem, addiction and lack of motivation.
Jeanine Carson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS , CADC II, CAMS II
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30135 (Online Only)
I am certified and international certified alcohol and drug counselor in Georgia (CADC II) and Michigan. Hope N Healing Center LLC is dedicated to helping others through Services that assist in the treatment of substance abuse, through different groups such as anger management, domestic violence, family intervention, parenting classes and relapse prevention. I also provide individual and group counseling and provide assessments and treatment, for court order services.
I am certified and international certified alcohol and drug counselor in Georgia (CADC II) and Michigan. Hope N Healing Center LLC is dedicated to helping others through Services that assist in the treatment of substance abuse, through different groups such as anger management, domestic violence, family intervention, parenting classes and relapse prevention. I also provide individual and group counseling and provide assessments and treatment, for court order services.
Onward and Upward Counseling Services LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CACII, CAMS, CCS, SAP, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Douglasville, GA 30134
I’m Brittany McCaleb, a Substance Abuse Counselor in Atlanta, GA and all it’s surrounding areas.
My approach to healing is holistic; that is, I encourage clients to look at all areas of their lives, (physical, spiritual, emotional, and social) and do my best to assist them toward achieving the balance that I believe can promote long term, overall health. I believe that achieving this balance is an individualized process. My clients appreciate that I offer a ton of support and make them feel safe in therapy, yet don’t shy away from giving direct feedback and ideas, or challenging a thought or belief that might be getting in the way of progress.
I’m Brittany McCaleb, a Substance Abuse Counselor in Atlanta, GA and all it’s surrounding areas.
My approach to healing is holistic; that is, I encourage clients to look at all areas of their lives, (physical, spiritual, emotional, and social) and do my best to assist them toward achieving the balance that I believe can promote long term, overall health. I believe that achieving this balance is an individualized process. My clients appreciate that I offer a ton of support and make them feel safe in therapy, yet don’t shy away from giving direct feedback and ideas, or challenging a thought or belief that might be getting in the way of progress.
The D C Harris Group LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30135
Waitlist for new clients
I am very passionate about working with people who are struggling with substance abuse and addressing those issues that have a profound impact on a person's being able to achieve and maintain sobriety.
Congratulations on making the decision to consider getting therapy. I sincerely look forward to assisting you on your life's journey. In order for therapy to be most successful, it is important for you to take an active role and for you to know that you are in complete control, although our relationship will be collaborative. My role is to empower you in your growth process so that you will be more capable of facing life's challenges in the future without me. I don't believe in creating dependency or prolonging therapy longer than necessary.
I am very passionate about working with people who are struggling with substance abuse and addressing those issues that have a profound impact on a person's being able to achieve and maintain sobriety.
Congratulations on making the decision to consider getting therapy. I sincerely look forward to assisting you on your life's journey. In order for therapy to be most successful, it is important for you to take an active role and for you to know that you are in complete control, although our relationship will be collaborative. My role is to empower you in your growth process so that you will be more capable of facing life's challenges in the future without me. I don't believe in creating dependency or prolonging therapy longer than necessary.
I have been in the field of Counseling Psychology and Mental Health for over 20 years. My experience in that setting range from professional couselor, psychotherpist, vocational rehabilitation counselor with several behavioral health centers and social service agencies. I have provided psychiatric evaluations, asessments, group therapy,individual counseling, psycho-education groups and life skills training. I provide services to individuals both male and female ages 18yrs through late adulthood. I am also a Professor with Mercer University and teach a wide variety of counseling and human services courses to include: Psychology, Sociolgy, Multicultural issues, Psychology of Women and Substance Abuse.
I have been in the field of Counseling Psychology and Mental Health for over 20 years. My experience in that setting range from professional couselor, psychotherpist, vocational rehabilitation counselor with several behavioral health centers and social service agencies. I have provided psychiatric evaluations, asessments, group therapy,individual counseling, psycho-education groups and life skills training. I provide services to individuals both male and female ages 18yrs through late adulthood. I am also a Professor with Mercer University and teach a wide variety of counseling and human services courses to include: Psychology, Sociolgy, Multicultural issues, Psychology of Women and Substance Abuse.
Ayaresa Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, MSW, MS
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30135 (Online Only)
Our expertise encompasses cultural and gender-based trauma, ADHD, depression, BPD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, domestic violence, child and adolescent counseling, and substance abuse and more.
Ayaresa Therapy LLC is a compassionate, Black woman-owned group practice dedicated to empowering Black women, LGBTQ, and BIPOC individuals across multiple states. Our experienced team specializes in cultural and gender-based trauma, ADHD, depression, BPD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, complex PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, domestic violence, child and adolescent counseling, suicide support, alcohol and substance abuse, autism, couples counseling, sexual abuse, neglect, divorce reactions, and grief. We are passionate about supporting marginalized groups and creating safe, affirming spaces for healing. We get it. We’ve got!
Our expertise encompasses cultural and gender-based trauma, ADHD, depression, BPD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, domestic violence, child and adolescent counseling, and substance abuse and more.
Ayaresa Therapy LLC is a compassionate, Black woman-owned group practice dedicated to empowering Black women, LGBTQ, and BIPOC individuals across multiple states. Our experienced team specializes in cultural and gender-based trauma, ADHD, depression, BPD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, complex PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, domestic violence, child and adolescent counseling, suicide support, alcohol and substance abuse, autism, couples counseling, sexual abuse, neglect, divorce reactions, and grief. We are passionate about supporting marginalized groups and creating safe, affirming spaces for healing. We get it. We’ve got!
I specialize in working with clients experiencing depression, addiction, and marital, family, self-esteem, and behavior issues.
Hello! My name is Amekia, and I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Masters's degree in Professional Counseling. I believe in using a client-centered approach and feel that it is important to establish a great rapport and relationship with each client and that we can learn from one another. I also feel that it is my job to be a support system and guide for you as you journey along the path of finding yourself again or growing.
I specialize in working with clients experiencing depression, addiction, and marital, family, self-esteem, and behavior issues.
Hello! My name is Amekia, and I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Masters's degree in Professional Counseling. I believe in using a client-centered approach and feel that it is important to establish a great rapport and relationship with each client and that we can learn from one another. I also feel that it is my job to be a support system and guide for you as you journey along the path of finding yourself again or growing.
Osafo Asare-Bediako
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30135
I help individuals navigate life’s challenges with my professional skills in the areas of couples counseling, conflict resolution, mood disorders, substance abuse, EAP, ADHD and trauma counseling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience in working with individuals struggling with depression and anxiety; couples struggling with poor communication and infidelity; and families impacted by abuse, addiction, grief or parenting challenges. I specialize in helping people develop a healthy adaptability and the dynamism needed to thrive through solution-focused counseling. I also provide Christian counseling for individuals who desire it. I believe that addressing the whole person: the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, empowers the individual to take charge of his/her own care.
I help individuals navigate life’s challenges with my professional skills in the areas of couples counseling, conflict resolution, mood disorders, substance abuse, EAP, ADHD and trauma counseling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience in working with individuals struggling with depression and anxiety; couples struggling with poor communication and infidelity; and families impacted by abuse, addiction, grief or parenting challenges. I specialize in helping people develop a healthy adaptability and the dynamism needed to thrive through solution-focused counseling. I also provide Christian counseling for individuals who desire it. I believe that addressing the whole person: the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, empowers the individual to take charge of his/her own care.
Brigitta Arnold Respress
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, MHC, CMFT, CDBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Douglasville, GA 30134 (Online Only)
I have years of experience in effective therapies w/individuals, children (3-18), families, couples & adults, substance abuse, trauma, grief, domestic violence, anxiety/depression & PTSD.
Hello and welcome to the first day of self-discovery! Together we will create your roadmap to assist you with understanding how to get your needs met. Your privacy and confidentiality are always honored. The steps to create a trusting/congruent relationship will be developed by using Motivational Interviewing as my modality which promotes empowerment and hope. I'm here to meet you where you are with no judgement or preconceived notions. As we discover the fundamental issues of unrest/discomfort, I am committed to help you with continual growth by educating you as you transform your daily living to positive lifetime functioning.
I have years of experience in effective therapies w/individuals, children (3-18), families, couples & adults, substance abuse, trauma, grief, domestic violence, anxiety/depression & PTSD.
Hello and welcome to the first day of self-discovery! Together we will create your roadmap to assist you with understanding how to get your needs met. Your privacy and confidentiality are always honored. The steps to create a trusting/congruent relationship will be developed by using Motivational Interviewing as my modality which promotes empowerment and hope. I'm here to meet you where you are with no judgement or preconceived notions. As we discover the fundamental issues of unrest/discomfort, I am committed to help you with continual growth by educating you as you transform your daily living to positive lifetime functioning.
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populations and interventions team company (PITC)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, MPH, LMSW, CADCIII, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Douglasville, GA 30135
We provide counseling for mental health and substance use disorders.
Health is "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." To link behavioral risk factors to outcomes so that early interventions can begin, we (Populations and Interventions Teams Company, PITC) address correlated conditions. We strive to make client experiences less complicated but complete, considering the lack of transportation in our rural areas, using evidence-based public health practices and behavioral health practice modalities. We collaborate to achieve treatment goals that would result in improved health outcomes.
We provide counseling for mental health and substance use disorders.
Health is "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." To link behavioral risk factors to outcomes so that early interventions can begin, we (Populations and Interventions Teams Company, PITC) address correlated conditions. We strive to make client experiences less complicated but complete, considering the lack of transportation in our rural areas, using evidence-based public health practices and behavioral health practice modalities. We collaborate to achieve treatment goals that would result in improved health outcomes.
Stephanie Linden
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30135 (Online Only)
Stefanie Linden has worked as a mental health provider for the past 17 years; providing counseling and therapeutic programming to children, adolescents, and adults in various settings. She has been able to develop her skills as an outpatient therapist in order to address various populations including adults with substance use issues and co-occurring disorders. She has had the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of settings, including inpatient substance abuse, private practice, and community- based environments. Stefanie holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from South University and gained her License
Stefanie Linden has worked as a mental health provider for the past 17 years; providing counseling and therapeutic programming to children, adolescents, and adults in various settings. She has been able to develop her skills as an outpatient therapist in order to address various populations including adults with substance use issues and co-occurring disorders. She has had the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of settings, including inpatient substance abuse, private practice, and community- based environments. Stefanie holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from South University and gained her License
Michella C Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, CHT, AACC, CAMS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Douglasville, GA 30134
My passion? Making positive change in relationships, boundaries, abandonment, addiction, codependency, childhood & abuse issues.
Do you find yourself feeling easily overwhelmed? Are you emotionally overspent and energetically under funded? Feeling sad or glum for no apparent reason? Struggling trying to understand your emotions & moods? Feeling tightly wound or wound down? It is probably time to focus on taking care of YOU instead of everyone around you. I am particularly fond of working with adults, who find themselves struggling with today's world, past abuse issues and current relationship issues. I look forward to meeting & helping you on your journey. On your first visit an initial assessment is completed & a treatment plan is initiated.
My passion? Making positive change in relationships, boundaries, abandonment, addiction, codependency, childhood & abuse issues.
Do you find yourself feeling easily overwhelmed? Are you emotionally overspent and energetically under funded? Feeling sad or glum for no apparent reason? Struggling trying to understand your emotions & moods? Feeling tightly wound or wound down? It is probably time to focus on taking care of YOU instead of everyone around you. I am particularly fond of working with adults, who find themselves struggling with today's world, past abuse issues and current relationship issues. I look forward to meeting & helping you on your journey. On your first visit an initial assessment is completed & a treatment plan is initiated.
Some of the areas we provide counseling services include: children, adolescents, adults, individuals, pre-marital, marriage, family, blended families, military families, depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, anger management, addiction, communication, conflict resolution, ADHD, and parenting.
Chapelhill Counseling Center is a faith-sensitive counseling practice featuring fully licensed clinicians who accept most forms of insurance. We offer counseling from a Christian perspective all the while maintaining an ethical position where the views of the counselors are not imposed upon the client. For clients that choose to integrate their Christian faith into the therapeutic process, they will find our counselors more than equipped to do so.
Some of the areas we provide counseling services include: children, adolescents, adults, individuals, pre-marital, marriage, family, blended families, military families, depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, anger management, addiction, communication, conflict resolution, ADHD, and parenting.
Chapelhill Counseling Center is a faith-sensitive counseling practice featuring fully licensed clinicians who accept most forms of insurance. We offer counseling from a Christian perspective all the while maintaining an ethical position where the views of the counselors are not imposed upon the client. For clients that choose to integrate their Christian faith into the therapeutic process, they will find our counselors more than equipped to do so.
Octavia V Sutherland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Douglasville, GA 30154
She has worked extensively with families that experienced trauma to include sexual abuse, substance abuse and abandonment.
The Sutherland Center, LLC is a mobile counseling center that strives to improve the overall quality of living for its families. We commit to staying on the leading edge of the exploration and discovery of human potential. Your decision to seek counseling heralds a turning point in your life. In our rapidly changing world, people often seek professional guidance to remain on an even keel. The Sutherland Center, LLC provides in-home services to 13 counties and TeleMental Health services for the entire state of Georgia; counseling services for individuals, couples, and families since 2007.
She has worked extensively with families that experienced trauma to include sexual abuse, substance abuse and abandonment.
The Sutherland Center, LLC is a mobile counseling center that strives to improve the overall quality of living for its families. We commit to staying on the leading edge of the exploration and discovery of human potential. Your decision to seek counseling heralds a turning point in your life. In our rapidly changing world, people often seek professional guidance to remain on an even keel. The Sutherland Center, LLC provides in-home services to 13 counties and TeleMental Health services for the entire state of Georgia; counseling services for individuals, couples, and families since 2007.
James O Montford Jr.
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, MSPC, BACS, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Douglasville, GA 30135
James works is a Georgia Provider for those mandated for DUI and Substance abuse holds an ASAM level certificate.
Dr. James Montford, Jr. has a passion for marriage and family counseling, teens, young adult males, and those that struggle with substance abuse and other addictions. James specializes in Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. AREAS OF FOCUS: Men's Issues, Marriage and Family, Depression, Substance Abuse, Self-mutilating behavior, Sexual Addictions, and Identity Issues, Eating disorders. James earned his Ph.D. in Religious Philosophy in Christian Counseling his master's in Professional Counseling and his Bachelor's degree in Christian Studies James is a Certified Christian Counselor in Ga and Fla.
James works is a Georgia Provider for those mandated for DUI and Substance abuse holds an ASAM level certificate.
Dr. James Montford, Jr. has a passion for marriage and family counseling, teens, young adult males, and those that struggle with substance abuse and other addictions. James specializes in Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. AREAS OF FOCUS: Men's Issues, Marriage and Family, Depression, Substance Abuse, Self-mutilating behavior, Sexual Addictions, and Identity Issues, Eating disorders. James earned his Ph.D. in Religious Philosophy in Christian Counseling his master's in Professional Counseling and his Bachelor's degree in Christian Studies James is a Certified Christian Counselor in Ga and Fla.
Aquila Arceneaux
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30135 (Online Only)
Life is to be lived and enjoyed, but sometimes this journey can leave you feeling a bit “stuck”. These can be troubling, lonely times. Help is here! I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with 13 years of experience. I have worked with various populations including teens, adults, veterans, and many more. My specialties include working with clients dealing with a multitude of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and addiction. I counsel from a holistic perspective, working with clients in reconnecting the mind, body, and spirit. Although my approach is based in existentialism, I employ
Life is to be lived and enjoyed, but sometimes this journey can leave you feeling a bit “stuck”. These can be troubling, lonely times. Help is here! I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with 13 years of experience. I have worked with various populations including teens, adults, veterans, and many more. My specialties include working with clients dealing with a multitude of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and addiction. I counsel from a holistic perspective, working with clients in reconnecting the mind, body, and spirit. Although my approach is based in existentialism, I employ
Rashaun Sims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMAC
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30135 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself caught in the grip of overwhelming emotions or constant, uncontrollable worry? Are life’s challenges leaving you feeling helpless and stressed? At times, it can seem like your mindset is the only thing standing between you and a happier, more fulfilling life. I’m here to help you transform that mindset and create lasting positive change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience in the helping field. My passion is assisting individuals, couples, and families in overcoming a wide range of challenges, from depression and anxiety to trauma, substance abuse, and marital issues.
Do you find yourself caught in the grip of overwhelming emotions or constant, uncontrollable worry? Are life’s challenges leaving you feeling helpless and stressed? At times, it can seem like your mindset is the only thing standing between you and a happier, more fulfilling life. I’m here to help you transform that mindset and create lasting positive change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience in the helping field. My passion is assisting individuals, couples, and families in overcoming a wide range of challenges, from depression and anxiety to trauma, substance abuse, and marital issues.
Gerinda Lockett
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30135 (Online Only)
Gerinda Lockett is a master's level psychotherapist, (LPC), a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) and a National Certified Counselor, (NCC). In 1994 I graduated from Fort Valley State University with a Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I became a licensed professional counselor in 2010. I have worked in several different capacities including a residential facility for children and adolescents, a residential setting for adult females with substance abuse problems, and an adult psychiatric hospital. I have also had many years of experience in providing therapeutic services in the home/community for c
Gerinda Lockett is a master's level psychotherapist, (LPC), a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) and a National Certified Counselor, (NCC). In 1994 I graduated from Fort Valley State University with a Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I became a licensed professional counselor in 2010. I have worked in several different capacities including a residential facility for children and adolescents, a residential setting for adult females with substance abuse problems, and an adult psychiatric hospital. I have also had many years of experience in providing therapeutic services in the home/community for c
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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.