Addiction Therapists in Little Canada, MN
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Paige Blasing
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Canada, MN 55117 (Online Only)
Much of my experience has been working with young adults navigating their way through life while managing their mental health symptoms, substance use, and ongoing recovery.
I believe in a holistic approach to therapy—in other words, treating the whole person rather than fragmenting someone into parts. This approach involves meeting my clients where they’re at, focusing on the therapeutic relationship, and working together to create realistic goals. I am empathetic, direct, and keep it real while maintaining compassion. Most importantly, I believe that therapy can (and should) be fun! I pride myself in creating a therapeutic space where my clients can work on the hard stuff, but also take space to laugh and just be human.
Much of my experience has been working with young adults navigating their way through life while managing their mental health symptoms, substance use, and ongoing recovery.
I believe in a holistic approach to therapy—in other words, treating the whole person rather than fragmenting someone into parts. This approach involves meeting my clients where they’re at, focusing on the therapeutic relationship, and working together to create realistic goals. I am empathetic, direct, and keep it real while maintaining compassion. Most importantly, I believe that therapy can (and should) be fun! I pride myself in creating a therapeutic space where my clients can work on the hard stuff, but also take space to laugh and just be human.
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Cate Gerth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Little Canada, MN 55113
My experience includes individual therapy, intensive in-home therapy with children and families, couples work, counseling within the criminal justice system and addiction treatment.
When challenges interrupt life, making it difficult to manage, having a therapist/guide to help you regain your potential gets you where you want to be sooner with greater success. We live in a culture that often encourages us to “just tough it out”. We can begin to believe that asking for help means admitting failure, and we fall further into despair. The truth is the therapy process creates space and time for you to explore what is at the root of those challenges. We will work together to build a genuine therapy relationship that supports your journey toward improved functioning and life satisfaction.
My experience includes individual therapy, intensive in-home therapy with children and families, couples work, counseling within the criminal justice system and addiction treatment.
When challenges interrupt life, making it difficult to manage, having a therapist/guide to help you regain your potential gets you where you want to be sooner with greater success. We live in a culture that often encourages us to “just tough it out”. We can begin to believe that asking for help means admitting failure, and we fall further into despair. The truth is the therapy process creates space and time for you to explore what is at the root of those challenges. We will work together to build a genuine therapy relationship that supports your journey toward improved functioning and life satisfaction.
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Does anxiety, depression or moodiness interfere with your experience of joy? Are your beliefs about the world, people and yourself getting in the way of leading a more satisfying life? These are some of the questions I have helped clients work on in my twenty five plus years as a psychologist. I want to help you learn skills to better manage these issues and other important aspects of your life. Here are some of the techniques I offer in therapy: cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) modified for individuals, family systems theory, solution-focused therapy and spirituality.
Does anxiety, depression or moodiness interfere with your experience of joy? Are your beliefs about the world, people and yourself getting in the way of leading a more satisfying life? These are some of the questions I have helped clients work on in my twenty five plus years as a psychologist. I want to help you learn skills to better manage these issues and other important aspects of your life. Here are some of the techniques I offer in therapy: cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) modified for individuals, family systems theory, solution-focused therapy and spirituality.
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You are not alone and now is the best time to take the step toward a healthier you! As a client, you can expect to be validated, supported, encouraged, and at times challenged. As a client, you will have a partner with you, as we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Mindfulness, and Self-care approaches to make improvements. At Transformation Counseling, you are welcome and we will work together to help bring peace and self-compassion into your life. Significant change is possible and now is the time to take the first step toward claiming it.
You are not alone and now is the best time to take the step toward a healthier you! As a client, you can expect to be validated, supported, encouraged, and at times challenged. As a client, you will have a partner with you, as we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Mindfulness, and Self-care approaches to make improvements. At Transformation Counseling, you are welcome and we will work together to help bring peace and self-compassion into your life. Significant change is possible and now is the time to take the first step toward claiming it.
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My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
More Therapists Nearby
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I believe that what we are dealing with is not who we are. Challenges with substance use, mental health symptoms, relationships, or whatever else you are facing do not define you. Learning how to see beyond these things to the full and complete person you are can be both difficult and healing. I believe that my role as a therapist is to help clients start that process in a supportive and non-judgmental way. I want you to feel that you are the driving force in your therapy experience, not judgement or stigmas.
I believe that what we are dealing with is not who we are. Challenges with substance use, mental health symptoms, relationships, or whatever else you are facing do not define you. Learning how to see beyond these things to the full and complete person you are can be both difficult and healing. I believe that my role as a therapist is to help clients start that process in a supportive and non-judgmental way. I want you to feel that you are the driving force in your therapy experience, not judgement or stigmas.
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Shoshana Koch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC, CYT-200
Verified Verified
Roseville, MN 55113 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Pursuing therapy is a courageous act and I'm honored to hold space for this vital work. Common challenges I navigate with people include depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma/complex trauma, substance use disorders, process addictions, and life transitions. Employing holistic approaches rooted in mindfulness, body-centered modalities, and compassion-focused therapy, my aim as a clinician is to support people in uncovering their own answers by tapping into their innate capacity for repair and thriving. When applicable, I apply my Yoga teacher certification and Ayurvedic health coaching to certain treatment goals.
Pursuing therapy is a courageous act and I'm honored to hold space for this vital work. Common challenges I navigate with people include depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma/complex trauma, substance use disorders, process addictions, and life transitions. Employing holistic approaches rooted in mindfulness, body-centered modalities, and compassion-focused therapy, my aim as a clinician is to support people in uncovering their own answers by tapping into their innate capacity for repair and thriving. When applicable, I apply my Yoga teacher certification and Ayurvedic health coaching to certain treatment goals.
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. He has a long history of working to improve people’s mental wellness and promote recovery and participation in community. Charlie is experienced in working with trauma, depressive disorders, loneliness, anxiety disorders and behavioral issues. Charlie’s training is in integrated behavioral health with an emphasis on addiction and changing repetitive behaviors
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. He has a long history of working to improve people’s mental wellness and promote recovery and participation in community. Charlie is experienced in working with trauma, depressive disorders, loneliness, anxiety disorders and behavioral issues. Charlie’s training is in integrated behavioral health with an emphasis on addiction and changing repetitive behaviors
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Nicholas Bennett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, MN 55113
Life can often feel overwhelming and exhausting, with relentless pressures and uncertainties leading to mental, emotional, and physical strain. Having personally faced homelessness, addiction, and redemption, I understand these struggles deeply and am committed to guiding others from despair to healing and renewal. As a therapist, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my journey and 13 years of sobriety. I believe in keeping things real and value honest, direct communication. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to helping you find your path forward. I work with individuals 13+, couples and families.
Life can often feel overwhelming and exhausting, with relentless pressures and uncertainties leading to mental, emotional, and physical strain. Having personally faced homelessness, addiction, and redemption, I understand these struggles deeply and am committed to guiding others from despair to healing and renewal. As a therapist, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my journey and 13 years of sobriety. I believe in keeping things real and value honest, direct communication. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to helping you find your path forward. I work with individuals 13+, couples and families.
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James L Stolz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Roseville, MN 55113 (Online Only)
I also have specialized training in sexual addiction, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, ADHD coaching and Wellness Coaching.
I see clients in California and MN for telehealth psychotherapy. In my practice, I help people overcome their personal obstacles to change and get unstuck. Together, we identify those issues which we can change and those that we can accept. Over the past 30 years, I have helped people create healthy movement in their lives and to develop a balanced design for living that can serve as a foundation for years to come. I strive to provide an atmosphere that is respectful and safe. It is very important to me that clients know that they have a voice in the treatment process so that the treatment is individualized to meet their needs.
I also have specialized training in sexual addiction, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, ADHD coaching and Wellness Coaching.
I see clients in California and MN for telehealth psychotherapy. In my practice, I help people overcome their personal obstacles to change and get unstuck. Together, we identify those issues which we can change and those that we can accept. Over the past 30 years, I have helped people create healthy movement in their lives and to develop a balanced design for living that can serve as a foundation for years to come. I strive to provide an atmosphere that is respectful and safe. It is very important to me that clients know that they have a voice in the treatment process so that the treatment is individualized to meet their needs.
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Monica L. Sowden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, MN 55113
I have also done training in Motivational Interviewing and am familiar with 12-step and other approaches to addiction.
I am not currently taking new clients. In my practice I focus on the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for understanding how the brain and body interconnect, and respecting the client's own innate capacity to heal. I have experience working with ethnically and socioeconomically diverse individuals with a range of issues, including anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, grief, life transitions, and trauma.
I have also done training in Motivational Interviewing and am familiar with 12-step and other approaches to addiction.
I am not currently taking new clients. In my practice I focus on the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for understanding how the brain and body interconnect, and respecting the client's own innate capacity to heal. I have experience working with ethnically and socioeconomically diverse individuals with a range of issues, including anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, grief, life transitions, and trauma.
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Teens face many challenges, and often these challenges manifest as anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance abuse, etc.
I am passionate about meeting people right where they are emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Many clients who felt anxious about beginning therapy have expressed how quickly they felt comfortable with me. I consider it a great privilege to work with individuals and families during formative years of growth and transition. My goal is to provide a safe environment that is both supportive and challenging.
Teens face many challenges, and often these challenges manifest as anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance abuse, etc.
I am passionate about meeting people right where they are emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Many clients who felt anxious about beginning therapy have expressed how quickly they felt comfortable with me. I consider it a great privilege to work with individuals and families during formative years of growth and transition. My goal is to provide a safe environment that is both supportive and challenging.
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I work with adults 18+ and specialize in life transitions, managing stress, anxiety, trauma and addiction, and have a particular interest in how our childhood experiences impact us as adults.
Welcome to Through the Woods Counseling! I am a feminist therapist licensed in the state of Minnesota to treat co-occurring disorders - that’s just a way of saying I’m trained in working with folks that struggle with more than one issue at a time. Think things like anxiety and alcohol abuse, trauma and depression, stress management and ADHD, and so on… I believe mental health diagnoses can be helpful in giving us a starting point for evidence based ways to improve our mental wellness, but they are also labels rooted in and created by classically oppressive systems, so diagnosis is not a primary focus of sessions.
I work with adults 18+ and specialize in life transitions, managing stress, anxiety, trauma and addiction, and have a particular interest in how our childhood experiences impact us as adults.
Welcome to Through the Woods Counseling! I am a feminist therapist licensed in the state of Minnesota to treat co-occurring disorders - that’s just a way of saying I’m trained in working with folks that struggle with more than one issue at a time. Think things like anxiety and alcohol abuse, trauma and depression, stress management and ADHD, and so on… I believe mental health diagnoses can be helpful in giving us a starting point for evidence based ways to improve our mental wellness, but they are also labels rooted in and created by classically oppressive systems, so diagnosis is not a primary focus of sessions.
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Adam Wick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LADC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, MN 55113
Specialized training in addiction psychology.
As men, therapy is often perceived as weak, emasculating, soft, or unnecessary. We often feel pressure from family and employers that continues to mount and build over time. We notice our behaviors changing while the latent emotions, pressure, and stress begin to build. Shame, fear, and anger build and become unmanageable. Substance use or compulsive behaviors begin to surface without us recognizing it and evolve in to a inescapable cycle.
Specialized training in addiction psychology.
As men, therapy is often perceived as weak, emasculating, soft, or unnecessary. We often feel pressure from family and employers that continues to mount and build over time. We notice our behaviors changing while the latent emotions, pressure, and stress begin to build. Shame, fear, and anger build and become unmanageable. Substance use or compulsive behaviors begin to surface without us recognizing it and evolve in to a inescapable cycle.
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Mitchel Paulson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55113 (Online Only)
Mitchel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed School Counselor, and MN Board Approved Supervisor for LPCs/LPCCs. He holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Education & Supervision from Winona State University and has been in practice since 2015. Mitchel's practice involves individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults presenting with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief/trauma, life transitions, and more. Mitchel also works with families and couples in need of support. He is an Adjunct Instructor in the Master's of Counseling program at Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies.
Mitchel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed School Counselor, and MN Board Approved Supervisor for LPCs/LPCCs. He holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Education & Supervision from Winona State University and has been in practice since 2015. Mitchel's practice involves individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults presenting with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief/trauma, life transitions, and more. Mitchel also works with families and couples in need of support. He is an Adjunct Instructor in the Master's of Counseling program at Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies.
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Erin R. Hunter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55117 (Online Only)
Erin specializes in Diversity and inclusivity, racial trauma, adoption, addiction, sexual abuse, sexuality, first responder trauma, criminal court matters, and child protection matters.
Erin has a passion for working with all humans; inclusivity and diversity are important cornerstones of her work. She welcomes the opportunity to create connections and offer ways of working through whatever challenges are presented. Understanding each of her client’s unique stories and allowing a safe space for individual/familial reflection and growth is at the core of her work. Encouraging clients to find and cultivate their strengths and understand their emotional connections and relationships under a systemic lens is an important part of the therapeutic journey, in which Erin is committed to provide.
Erin specializes in Diversity and inclusivity, racial trauma, adoption, addiction, sexual abuse, sexuality, first responder trauma, criminal court matters, and child protection matters.
Erin has a passion for working with all humans; inclusivity and diversity are important cornerstones of her work. She welcomes the opportunity to create connections and offer ways of working through whatever challenges are presented. Understanding each of her client’s unique stories and allowing a safe space for individual/familial reflection and growth is at the core of her work. Encouraging clients to find and cultivate their strengths and understand their emotional connections and relationships under a systemic lens is an important part of the therapeutic journey, in which Erin is committed to provide.
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Morgan Boeltl: Adults, Trauma, Substance Abuse
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55113
I am a biracial female therapist who loves working with adult individuals that are ready to prioritize their mental health. I help clients with relationships, trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem issues, life changes, grief/loss, and self expression. I am committed to building trusting relationships where clients feel empowered. I utilize EMDR, Relational-Cultural and Psychodynamic and expressive arts techniques in my work Previously I worked in the community with the SPMI (Severe & Persistent Mental Illness) population as well as in a Substance Abuse Treatment center, lending a wealth of experience in complex cases.
I am a biracial female therapist who loves working with adult individuals that are ready to prioritize their mental health. I help clients with relationships, trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem issues, life changes, grief/loss, and self expression. I am committed to building trusting relationships where clients feel empowered. I utilize EMDR, Relational-Cultural and Psychodynamic and expressive arts techniques in my work Previously I worked in the community with the SPMI (Severe & Persistent Mental Illness) population as well as in a Substance Abuse Treatment center, lending a wealth of experience in complex cases.
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Crisis, homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, chronic pain, sex trafficking, dual and tri diagnosis, unionized workers, and couple and family issues.
Are you unsure whether you need mental health support? Life Curation, PLLC has over 13 years of experience and is offering 5 FREE SESSIONS through the Mental Health Wellness Program at https://borislhensonfoundation.org/mwsp-free-virtual-therapy-support. Get approved the same day! Between the pandemic, war, pandemic fatigue, chronic stress and the loss of over 2 years, needing some support may be an understatement. Life Coaching doe NOT require a diagnosis and starts at just $50 per session. Sometimes you just need a safe space to be you, unapologetically you. Come as you are. Telehealth from the car, on lunch break, anywhere!
Crisis, homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, chronic pain, sex trafficking, dual and tri diagnosis, unionized workers, and couple and family issues.
Are you unsure whether you need mental health support? Life Curation, PLLC has over 13 years of experience and is offering 5 FREE SESSIONS through the Mental Health Wellness Program at https://borislhensonfoundation.org/mwsp-free-virtual-therapy-support. Get approved the same day! Between the pandemic, war, pandemic fatigue, chronic stress and the loss of over 2 years, needing some support may be an understatement. Life Coaching doe NOT require a diagnosis and starts at just $50 per session. Sometimes you just need a safe space to be you, unapologetically you. Come as you are. Telehealth from the car, on lunch break, anywhere!
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If you are unhappy, struggling with life's challenges, feel like you are not reaching your potential, have difficulty in managing relationships or feel like there is something seriously wrong, we can work together to figure out what's wrong and work on solutions. I have over 15 years of clinical experience. I have siginificant experience in treating mood disorders including Depression and Bipolar Disorder, anxiety disorders and eating disorders.
If you are unhappy, struggling with life's challenges, feel like you are not reaching your potential, have difficulty in managing relationships or feel like there is something seriously wrong, we can work together to figure out what's wrong and work on solutions. I have over 15 years of clinical experience. I have siginificant experience in treating mood disorders including Depression and Bipolar Disorder, anxiety disorders and eating disorders.
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Beth Lanis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55113 (Online Only)
I believe trust and safety are the 2 most important things in therapy. I strive to create this with a warm and non-judgmental presence, humor when appropriate, and listening to truly understand you. To help you make the changes you want in your life, I use a compassionate yet direct approach, helping you to challenge your thought processes and behaviors. I specialize in trauma and addictions, though work with a variety of other issues you may struggle with like having a new baby, relationship and trust issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, impulsivity or concentration issues.
I believe trust and safety are the 2 most important things in therapy. I strive to create this with a warm and non-judgmental presence, humor when appropriate, and listening to truly understand you. To help you make the changes you want in your life, I use a compassionate yet direct approach, helping you to challenge your thought processes and behaviors. I specialize in trauma and addictions, though work with a variety of other issues you may struggle with like having a new baby, relationship and trust issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, impulsivity or concentration issues.
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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.