Addiction Therapists in Crete, IL

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Becky Kalvelage-Roth
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, CADC
Verified Verified
Crete, IL 60417
I am a certified addictions counselor and a pre-licensed Doctor in Clinical Psychology.
Are you in pain from an injury. Do you feel your family is falling apart? Is there domestic violence in your home? Have you lost interest and pleasure in the things you used to do? Do you get angry over the little things in life and feel out of control? Are you dependent or abuse alcohol and/ or drugs and it is interfering with your personal life or job? You are not alone many people suffer from these issues.The decision to seek therapy could be a new beginning for you.Treatment is always confidential.
I am a certified addictions counselor and a pre-licensed Doctor in Clinical Psychology.
Are you in pain from an injury. Do you feel your family is falling apart? Is there domestic violence in your home? Have you lost interest and pleasure in the things you used to do? Do you get angry over the little things in life and feel out of control? Are you dependent or abuse alcohol and/ or drugs and it is interfering with your personal life or job? You are not alone many people suffer from these issues.The decision to seek therapy could be a new beginning for you.Treatment is always confidential.
(815) 676-6924 View (815) 676-6924
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Karissa Hayes
MHHS, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Crete, IL 60417
Greetings, I'm Karissa. I'm here to be your partner on your journey to healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. As a dedicated and experienced mental health therapist, I understand that life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, I firmly believe that every individual has the innate capacity to overcome obstacles and create positive change in their lives. My mission is to provide you with the guidance, support, and tools you need to unlock your potential, find inner peace, and build a life that aligns with your values and aspirations.
Greetings, I'm Karissa. I'm here to be your partner on your journey to healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. As a dedicated and experienced mental health therapist, I understand that life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, I firmly believe that every individual has the innate capacity to overcome obstacles and create positive change in their lives. My mission is to provide you with the guidance, support, and tools you need to unlock your potential, find inner peace, and build a life that aligns with your values and aspirations.
(708) 787-4210 View (708) 787-4210
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Jennifer Ashley Baker
Counselor, MA, LCPC, TCYM-YT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crete, IL 60417
The decision to begin a therapeutic journey can be daunting yet richly rewarding. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and supportive space to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your experiences and personal dynamics to promote a more balanced and fulfilling life. I support my clients in their goals by utilizing a mindful, relational and reflective approach. I integrate neuroscience and somatic based practices with equine facilitated and eco-therapy (ie.. horses and nature). I am committed to a therapeutic process that fosters self-compassion, creativity, and resiliency, while valuing diversity and authenticity.
The decision to begin a therapeutic journey can be daunting yet richly rewarding. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and supportive space to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your experiences and personal dynamics to promote a more balanced and fulfilling life. I support my clients in their goals by utilizing a mindful, relational and reflective approach. I integrate neuroscience and somatic based practices with equine facilitated and eco-therapy (ie.. horses and nature). I am committed to a therapeutic process that fosters self-compassion, creativity, and resiliency, while valuing diversity and authenticity.
(312) 857-8473 View (312) 857-8473
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Abigail Ercoli
Counselor, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Crete, IL 60417
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is an opportunity for you to make the improvements in your life that are necessary or desired to meet your goals. Therefore I utilize many different approaches and sessions are geared toward your needs so you can see the outcome you desire. I work with individuals, families and couples dealing with various issues from working through everyday issues to chronic mental health issues. I believe in the process of counseling and believe it has to be individualized toward the client not the therapist. I look forward to working with you to help you reach your goals.
Therapy is an opportunity for you to make the improvements in your life that are necessary or desired to meet your goals. Therefore I utilize many different approaches and sessions are geared toward your needs so you can see the outcome you desire. I work with individuals, families and couples dealing with various issues from working through everyday issues to chronic mental health issues. I believe in the process of counseling and believe it has to be individualized toward the client not the therapist. I look forward to working with you to help you reach your goals.
(219) 595-9597 View (219) 595-9597
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Comprehensive Services of Illinois
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP, CADC, CPLC, CWLC
Verified Verified
Crete, IL 60417
Welcome to Comprehensive Services of Illinois! CSI staff members are looking forward to servicing you. They are phenomenal, providing comprehensive, high quality, accessible, affordable and effective services to children, adolescent and adults. Professional services are tailored to individual, couple and family need. Their goals are to assist, empower, and respond to your needs. While demonstrating the Comprehensive Services of Illinois philosophy: commitment, compassion, confidentiality, dignity, empathy, empowerment, excellence, genuineness, purpose, respect, support and understanding. Call today to schedule an appointment.
Welcome to Comprehensive Services of Illinois! CSI staff members are looking forward to servicing you. They are phenomenal, providing comprehensive, high quality, accessible, affordable and effective services to children, adolescent and adults. Professional services are tailored to individual, couple and family need. Their goals are to assist, empower, and respond to your needs. While demonstrating the Comprehensive Services of Illinois philosophy: commitment, compassion, confidentiality, dignity, empathy, empowerment, excellence, genuineness, purpose, respect, support and understanding. Call today to schedule an appointment.
(708) 318-1401 View (708) 318-1401

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Khesed Wellness
LPC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Sessions are $70 or FREE through our numerous pro bono programs for LGBTQ+ individuals, young people, restaurant workers, helping professionals, substance abuse, and those impacted by gun violence.
We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health therapy they can afford. Our team of therapists offer a variety of expertise, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, faith, sexuality, boundary setting, identity exploration, and more. We offer individual, couples, and family sessions. Our goal is to match you with the therapist who is the best therapeutic, cultural and relational fit to meet your needs. We return all outreaches within one business day and match you with a therapist within one week so you don't have to wait for care. We're here for you.
Sessions are $70 or FREE through our numerous pro bono programs for LGBTQ+ individuals, young people, restaurant workers, helping professionals, substance abuse, and those impacted by gun violence.
We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health therapy they can afford. Our team of therapists offer a variety of expertise, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, faith, sexuality, boundary setting, identity exploration, and more. We offer individual, couples, and family sessions. Our goal is to match you with the therapist who is the best therapeutic, cultural and relational fit to meet your needs. We return all outreaches within one business day and match you with a therapist within one week so you don't have to wait for care. We're here for you.
(720) 844-8606 View (720) 844-8606
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Lisa McNeil
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CADC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
I have over 20 years of experience working with substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, and self-development.
Life can be challenging and scary. Sometimes we just need a listening ear and extra support. Therapy is a place where you can get that extra support. Therapy involves learning about yourself, reconnecting with supportive people, and making positive changes in your life.
I have over 20 years of experience working with substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, and self-development.
Life can be challenging and scary. Sometimes we just need a listening ear and extra support. Therapy is a place where you can get that extra support. Therapy involves learning about yourself, reconnecting with supportive people, and making positive changes in your life.
(708) 249-3021 View (708) 249-3021
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Enchelle' Renee Morris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Homewood, IL 60430
I have worked with adults and adolescents who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, communication issues, substance issues, issues related to sex and sexuality, coping skills and stress reduction.
My name is Enchelle' Morris, I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counseling and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist. I understand that coming to counseling is not easy and a difficult choice to make. I am here to be an assistant in your healing journey, without any judgement and actively listening. I understand that no matter the situation, counseling process is beneficial when you are comfortable with the therapist you choose. I do my best to set an atmosphere that is conducive for you to feel safe to ensure you achieve your goals.
I have worked with adults and adolescents who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, communication issues, substance issues, issues related to sex and sexuality, coping skills and stress reduction.
My name is Enchelle' Morris, I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counseling and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist. I understand that coming to counseling is not easy and a difficult choice to make. I am here to be an assistant in your healing journey, without any judgement and actively listening. I understand that no matter the situation, counseling process is beneficial when you are comfortable with the therapist you choose. I do my best to set an atmosphere that is conducive for you to feel safe to ensure you achieve your goals.
(708) 265-3452 View (708) 265-3452
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Lotus Counseling Services, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flossmoor, IL 60422  (Online Only)
We are experts at assisting you in navigating difficulties with depression, anxiety, a history of trauma, substance abuse, low self-esteem, relational conflict, stress management, and difficulties with impulse control.
We at Lotus Counseling Services understand that each and every client that enters into services does so with the inherent capability of leading a fulfilling, joy-filled life. However, at times, the tools to bring this ultimate life worth living about can be blocked due to emotional, cognitive, and situational factors. Our ultimate goal is to walk the journey of self-discovery and recovery with you; helping you to remove the obstacles to feelings of peace, joy, and love for self and others. We specialize in working with individuals struggling with emotional, social, and behavioral difficulties that impact their daily lives.
We are experts at assisting you in navigating difficulties with depression, anxiety, a history of trauma, substance abuse, low self-esteem, relational conflict, stress management, and difficulties with impulse control.
We at Lotus Counseling Services understand that each and every client that enters into services does so with the inherent capability of leading a fulfilling, joy-filled life. However, at times, the tools to bring this ultimate life worth living about can be blocked due to emotional, cognitive, and situational factors. Our ultimate goal is to walk the journey of self-discovery and recovery with you; helping you to remove the obstacles to feelings of peace, joy, and love for self and others. We specialize in working with individuals struggling with emotional, social, and behavioral difficulties that impact their daily lives.
(708) 627-2865 View (708) 627-2865
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Angela Jones-Acosta
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CACD, CODP II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homewood, IL 60430  (Online Only)
I have over 15 years of experience and specialize in working with adults and couples; assisting those struggling with depressed, anxious, or angry moods; trauma histories; relational conflict; impulsive behaviors; life stressors; and addiction.
Hi, I'm Angela and I have a Master's in Counseling. Do you find yourself struggling with painful and overpowering emotions, hurtful beliefs about yourself, regrets about the past, or difficulty controlling behaviors you want to stop? If so, there is hope. Whether you're seeking support to heal from past traumas, manage overwhelming anxiety and depression, boost your self-esteem, or navigate life's transitions, I am here to guide you. I work to provide a safe, empathetic, and collaborative space. We can explore your experiences, cultivate coping strategies, and work towards building a more resilient and fulfilling future.
I have over 15 years of experience and specialize in working with adults and couples; assisting those struggling with depressed, anxious, or angry moods; trauma histories; relational conflict; impulsive behaviors; life stressors; and addiction.
Hi, I'm Angela and I have a Master's in Counseling. Do you find yourself struggling with painful and overpowering emotions, hurtful beliefs about yourself, regrets about the past, or difficulty controlling behaviors you want to stop? If so, there is hope. Whether you're seeking support to heal from past traumas, manage overwhelming anxiety and depression, boost your self-esteem, or navigate life's transitions, I am here to guide you. I work to provide a safe, empathetic, and collaborative space. We can explore your experiences, cultivate coping strategies, and work towards building a more resilient and fulfilling future.
(312) 598-0242 View (312) 598-0242
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Dr. Calvin Young
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, IL 60438  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Dr. Calvin Young, a credentialed provider of telehealth care services. As a provider of telemental health as a Psychotherapist, forensic assessment and Substance Abuse Counseling and Addictions treatment professional, I am also US military veteran. For over two decades I have provided Online Therapy and in-person care, using an integrative approach that combines Psychodynamic, Behavior Therapy, Gestalt, Community Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems approaches, combined with Multicultural Psychotherapy, a Person-centered focus.
Hello! My name is Dr. Calvin Young, a credentialed provider of telehealth care services. As a provider of telemental health as a Psychotherapist, forensic assessment and Substance Abuse Counseling and Addictions treatment professional, I am also US military veteran. For over two decades I have provided Online Therapy and in-person care, using an integrative approach that combines Psychodynamic, Behavior Therapy, Gestalt, Community Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems approaches, combined with Multicultural Psychotherapy, a Person-centered focus.
(773) 687-5071 View (773) 687-5071
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Elizabeth Mabbott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Matteson, IL 60443
I have worked with individuals and families struggling with grief, loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, self harm, lgbtqia relational conflicts, suicide ideation and more.
By gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships, learning life-changing skills, discovering unique strengths, and collaborating with a therapist, we can reduce challenging symptoms and change negative repeating patterns. We will work together to cultivate powerful insights that provide the path needed to reach your goals.
I have worked with individuals and families struggling with grief, loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, self harm, lgbtqia relational conflicts, suicide ideation and more.
By gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships, learning life-changing skills, discovering unique strengths, and collaborating with a therapist, we can reduce challenging symptoms and change negative repeating patterns. We will work together to cultivate powerful insights that provide the path needed to reach your goals.
(708) 834-7980 View (708) 834-7980
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Lindsey Cotton
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Homewood, IL 60430
Hi there! My name is Lindsey Cotton. I am working towards my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling program at Governors State University. I have experience working in the daycare field for seven years as well as working with at-risk youth from ages ten to seventeen and youth that are ward of the state with DCFS. I also have experience with addiction and worked as a Medication Assisted Treatment Counselor.
Hi there! My name is Lindsey Cotton. I am working towards my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling program at Governors State University. I have experience working in the daycare field for seven years as well as working with at-risk youth from ages ten to seventeen and youth that are ward of the state with DCFS. I also have experience with addiction and worked as a Medication Assisted Treatment Counselor.
(708) 765-5936 View (708) 765-5936
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Sabrina Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Monee, IL 60449  (Online Only)
I believe that dealing with stressful situations can become tough and overwhelming. But, I also believe that you have the ability – with professional guidance – to unlock your own potential and solve the problems that are holding you back from a more fulfilling life. My role is to partner with you in change, create specific and achievable goals, and work together in lock-step to help you reach your full potential. My ideal client has been suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship problems, immigration and acculturation issues, LGBTQIA+, burnout, trauma, and substance abuse and is looking to make a change for the better.
I believe that dealing with stressful situations can become tough and overwhelming. But, I also believe that you have the ability – with professional guidance – to unlock your own potential and solve the problems that are holding you back from a more fulfilling life. My role is to partner with you in change, create specific and achievable goals, and work together in lock-step to help you reach your full potential. My ideal client has been suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship problems, immigration and acculturation issues, LGBTQIA+, burnout, trauma, and substance abuse and is looking to make a change for the better.
(708) 938-3148 View (708) 938-3148
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Justin Kozak
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Beecher, IL 60401
I'm Justin Kozak. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience, and I am open to working with anyone; and have a wide range of experience treating Substance Use, Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD. I use Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Multicultural and Solution Focused Brief Therapies during a treatment session with my clients. I believe counseling is a partnership that assists you in exploring and addressing your mental, emotional, and behavioral needs.
I'm Justin Kozak. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience, and I am open to working with anyone; and have a wide range of experience treating Substance Use, Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD. I use Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Multicultural and Solution Focused Brief Therapies during a treatment session with my clients. I believe counseling is a partnership that assists you in exploring and addressing your mental, emotional, and behavioral needs.
(815) 362-1498 View (815) 362-1498
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Gigi Sappenfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Homewood, IL 60430
I’m passionate about treating individuals and couples who are stuck and struggling with childhood trauma, addiction, intimacy and emotional issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, specializing in relationships, personal healing and trauma. I create safe caring spaces where we can join together while facing difficulties. Counseling with me is affirming and interactive. You will learn to identify and release problematic beliefs and behaviors, that have become barriers to your wellbeing. You will gain new perspectives and acceptance to help you heal, while discovering insights to the power and strength within you.
I’m passionate about treating individuals and couples who are stuck and struggling with childhood trauma, addiction, intimacy and emotional issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, specializing in relationships, personal healing and trauma. I create safe caring spaces where we can join together while facing difficulties. Counseling with me is affirming and interactive. You will learn to identify and release problematic beliefs and behaviors, that have become barriers to your wellbeing. You will gain new perspectives and acceptance to help you heal, while discovering insights to the power and strength within you.
(708) 365-4179 View (708) 365-4179
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Kristen Oberc
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, LCPC, CADC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynwood, IL 60411
Kristen has experience working with adolescents and adults in the treatment of anxiety and depression, addiction, trauma, grief, stress management, adjusting to parenting roles, as well as postpartum depression, and insomnia.
Kristen Oberc is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed to see residents in, Indiana and Illinois. Kristen earned her MS.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Purdue University. Kristen specializes in Cognitive Behavioral-based and Internal Family System approaches. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an action-oriented form of psychosocial therapy that assumes that maladaptive, or faulty, thinking patterns cause maladaptive behavior and negative emotions.
Kristen has experience working with adolescents and adults in the treatment of anxiety and depression, addiction, trauma, grief, stress management, adjusting to parenting roles, as well as postpartum depression, and insomnia.
Kristen Oberc is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed to see residents in, Indiana and Illinois. Kristen earned her MS.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Purdue University. Kristen specializes in Cognitive Behavioral-based and Internal Family System approaches. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an action-oriented form of psychosocial therapy that assumes that maladaptive, or faulty, thinking patterns cause maladaptive behavior and negative emotions.
(219) 268-8587 View (219) 268-8587
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Joy Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Matteson, IL 60443
I also have extensive experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and complex trauma.
I believe everyone needs and deserves a safe space to address barriers preventing them from navigating through life the way they desire, thus I seek to foster safe and comfortable environments for those oppressed and marginalized. Living in unprecedented times, it is especially important to have support, awareness, and knowledge of effective coping skills to manage life's stressors. I believe it’s also important to process the lives we’ve already experienced and explore how this cultivates our current worldview.
I also have extensive experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and complex trauma.
I believe everyone needs and deserves a safe space to address barriers preventing them from navigating through life the way they desire, thus I seek to foster safe and comfortable environments for those oppressed and marginalized. Living in unprecedented times, it is especially important to have support, awareness, and knowledge of effective coping skills to manage life's stressors. I believe it’s also important to process the lives we’ve already experienced and explore how this cultivates our current worldview.
(630) 812-7813 View (630) 812-7813
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Rhea Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
In the ever-changing landscape of life, individuals frequently encounter an array of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, losses, and disappointments, which are often rooted in unresolved past traumas or the day-to-day pressures of life transitions and relationship issues. I specialize in working with both individuals and couples to address a broad spectrum of challenges, including relationship dynamics, employment concerns, substance use, as well as anxiety, depression, and chronic medical conditions.
In the ever-changing landscape of life, individuals frequently encounter an array of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, losses, and disappointments, which are often rooted in unresolved past traumas or the day-to-day pressures of life transitions and relationship issues. I specialize in working with both individuals and couples to address a broad spectrum of challenges, including relationship dynamics, employment concerns, substance use, as well as anxiety, depression, and chronic medical conditions.
(770) 343-3370 View (770) 343-3370
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Michelle Gervais
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Behavioral concerns like addiction, child behavior or marital conflict can be helped through interactive and supportive therapy.
Congratulations on your decision to consider psychotherapy! You are already on the road to recovery. I seek to provide a safe, nonjudgemental growth enhancing space for you to identify and achieve your goals. My practice allows adults, couples, teens and children to address their unique problems be it depression, grief, traumatic stress. Therapy clients will gain power over difficult circumstances and troubling symptoms. Learn to let go of emotional baggage that drags you down. Gain energy and motivation. You can call today!
Behavioral concerns like addiction, child behavior or marital conflict can be helped through interactive and supportive therapy.
Congratulations on your decision to consider psychotherapy! You are already on the road to recovery. I seek to provide a safe, nonjudgemental growth enhancing space for you to identify and achieve your goals. My practice allows adults, couples, teens and children to address their unique problems be it depression, grief, traumatic stress. Therapy clients will gain power over difficult circumstances and troubling symptoms. Learn to let go of emotional baggage that drags you down. Gain energy and motivation. You can call today!
(708) 695-8644 View (708) 695-8644

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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.