Addiction Therapists in Hempstead, TX

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JMore Counseling - Online Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hempstead, TX 77445  (Online Only)
I am experienced in helping people work through a variety of life challenges, including: mood related disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, stress, problematic substance use, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationships, grief, marriage and family and addiction.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable, or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can share, explore, and achieve greater self-awareness. Together, we will build on the strengths you already possess to help you grow and find balance. My style of therapy is a conversational, collaborative approach aimed at helping people understand themselves better.
I am experienced in helping people work through a variety of life challenges, including: mood related disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, stress, problematic substance use, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationships, grief, marriage and family and addiction.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable, or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can share, explore, and achieve greater self-awareness. Together, we will build on the strengths you already possess to help you grow and find balance. My style of therapy is a conversational, collaborative approach aimed at helping people understand themselves better.
(979) 399-7487 View (979) 399-7487
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Brad Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hempstead, TX 77445
I am a former athlete that fell in love with helping others. I continue to coach kids in the game I love (basketball). I'm originally from Oklahoma City and moved to Texas to attend college.
I am a former athlete that fell in love with helping others. I continue to coach kids in the game I love (basketball). I'm originally from Oklahoma City and moved to Texas to attend college.
(979) 428-8872 View (979) 428-8872
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LaVaughn Mosley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hempstead, TX 77445
As a natural communicator with highly developed interpersonal skills, I have always dreamed of a career working with people from all walks of life by improving individuals’ lives on a direct and practical level. With my genuine interest in people and fascination for the workings of the human mind, I have selected a career in psychotherapy. Indeed, throughout my professional life to date what has motivated me most about the positions I have held has been the opportunities that they have offered me to help and offer assistance to people.
As a natural communicator with highly developed interpersonal skills, I have always dreamed of a career working with people from all walks of life by improving individuals’ lives on a direct and practical level. With my genuine interest in people and fascination for the workings of the human mind, I have selected a career in psychotherapy. Indeed, throughout my professional life to date what has motivated me most about the positions I have held has been the opportunities that they have offered me to help and offer assistance to people.
(979) 399-8869 View (979) 399-8869
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Nimrat Bindra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hempstead, TX 77445
Welcome! My name is Nimrat Bindra and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 7 years of clinical experience. I work with individuals and couples to help with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, and trauma recovery. My theoretical orientation is individualized with a foundation of client-centeredness & strength-based psychology and incorporates modalities including Brainspotting, Positive Psychology, and Internal Family Systems.
Welcome! My name is Nimrat Bindra and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 7 years of clinical experience. I work with individuals and couples to help with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, and trauma recovery. My theoretical orientation is individualized with a foundation of client-centeredness & strength-based psychology and incorporates modalities including Brainspotting, Positive Psychology, and Internal Family Systems.
(817) 854-2294 View (817) 854-2294

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Dana Grammer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waller, TX 77484
I specialize in the areas of family and relational issues, mental health concerns, drug/alcohol and relational addiction, codependency, and addressing issues of loss, grief and trauma.
Life presents us with a variety of challenges. It may be a personal struggle with self-esteem, self-care and healthy boundaries. We need support and connection with others and it is sometimes not easy to find. Relationships can be frustrating, emotions difficult to deal with, and there's a need for skills to help with communication, problem solving and improved interactions. You may have tried to deal with your problems in unsuccessful ways. Issues of your past may be unresolved. There are solutions. I can provide you a safe place to support you where you are, to learn healthy skills, heal old wounds and become your best self.
I specialize in the areas of family and relational issues, mental health concerns, drug/alcohol and relational addiction, codependency, and addressing issues of loss, grief and trauma.
Life presents us with a variety of challenges. It may be a personal struggle with self-esteem, self-care and healthy boundaries. We need support and connection with others and it is sometimes not easy to find. Relationships can be frustrating, emotions difficult to deal with, and there's a need for skills to help with communication, problem solving and improved interactions. You may have tried to deal with your problems in unsuccessful ways. Issues of your past may be unresolved. There are solutions. I can provide you a safe place to support you where you are, to learn healthy skills, heal old wounds and become your best self.
(832) 789-8916 View (832) 789-8916
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Amber D. Morton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waller, TX 77484
If you are feeling stuck, unsure of why you are feeling what you are feeling, or don't know what to do next, counseling is a wonderful place to start. We all deserve to find and experience joy in our lives, and this looks different for everyone. Whether you are overwhelmed and burned out by work, school, or life in general, or finding it difficult to cope with life's many challenges, you do not have to go through it alone.
If you are feeling stuck, unsure of why you are feeling what you are feeling, or don't know what to do next, counseling is a wonderful place to start. We all deserve to find and experience joy in our lives, and this looks different for everyone. Whether you are overwhelmed and burned out by work, school, or life in general, or finding it difficult to cope with life's many challenges, you do not have to go through it alone.
(281) 612-7122 View (281) 612-7122
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Jennifer Uherek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Waller, TX 77484
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience helping individuals, couples and families experience positive life change. I treat a wide variety of issues, and hold a special place in my heart for those with deeply rooted pain and injuries from childhood trauma and or sexual abuse and am honored to share in the healing journey as we learn not just to survive, but to thrive! Some of the other issues I treat include Dissociative disorders, codependency, Attachment issues, Behavioral issues, Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Impulsivity, Divorce, Grief, Sexuality/gender related issues, self-esteem.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience helping individuals, couples and families experience positive life change. I treat a wide variety of issues, and hold a special place in my heart for those with deeply rooted pain and injuries from childhood trauma and or sexual abuse and am honored to share in the healing journey as we learn not just to survive, but to thrive! Some of the other issues I treat include Dissociative disorders, codependency, Attachment issues, Behavioral issues, Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Impulsivity, Divorce, Grief, Sexuality/gender related issues, self-esteem.
(832) 501-2655 View (832) 501-2655

Online Therapists

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Karen Nelson Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, working with couples and partners impacted by the trauma of sex addiction.
Contrary to popular opinion that can characterize therapy as designed for unhealthy or dysfunctional people, my experience and belief is that therapy is for people seeking to improve their lives and their relationships. Whether it is a relationship with ourselves, with a spouse, partner, family or friends, many of us long for better connections and more empowerment in our lives. The good news is that we can learns skills to live more satisfying lives. Research on brain plasticity validates that we can change. Research also suggests we tend to do what we have already done, whether it works or not! Therapy can change this!
I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, working with couples and partners impacted by the trauma of sex addiction.
Contrary to popular opinion that can characterize therapy as designed for unhealthy or dysfunctional people, my experience and belief is that therapy is for people seeking to improve their lives and their relationships. Whether it is a relationship with ourselves, with a spouse, partner, family or friends, many of us long for better connections and more empowerment in our lives. The good news is that we can learns skills to live more satisfying lives. Research on brain plasticity validates that we can change. Research also suggests we tend to do what we have already done, whether it works or not! Therapy can change this!
(832) 280-8189 View (832) 280-8189
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Mayia Riggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77493
I have experience working with all age groups, addressing anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, trauma, anger, and self-harming behavior.
Hello! Are you facing difficulties in managing your moods, feeling overwhelmed, experiencing burnout, or contemplating your behavior? Now might be the time to trust the guidance of a trained professional who can assist you in managing the stressors that are weighing on you! I am ready and willing to provide the help you deserve, in an empathetic and non-judgmental environment.
I have experience working with all age groups, addressing anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, trauma, anger, and self-harming behavior.
Hello! Are you facing difficulties in managing your moods, feeling overwhelmed, experiencing burnout, or contemplating your behavior? Now might be the time to trust the guidance of a trained professional who can assist you in managing the stressors that are weighing on you! I am ready and willing to provide the help you deserve, in an empathetic and non-judgmental environment.
(346) 615-5479 View (346) 615-5479
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Diane L Bailey, RN, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77055  (Online Only)
Want fast treatment instead of years in therapy? That's me! I am a graduate of The University of Houston - Clear Lake with a Masters of Clinical Psychology. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 1998. I have extensive experience in individual and group therapy with adults in both out-patient and in-patient settings. I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. Now, I specialize in TEAM-CBT. Evidenced based practice that will have you feeling better in less time than you think.
Want fast treatment instead of years in therapy? That's me! I am a graduate of The University of Houston - Clear Lake with a Masters of Clinical Psychology. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 1998. I have extensive experience in individual and group therapy with adults in both out-patient and in-patient settings. I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. Now, I specialize in TEAM-CBT. Evidenced based practice that will have you feeling better in less time than you think.
(281) 968-2305 View (281) 968-2305
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Carol Prusinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
All of us have experienced life's difficulties. Finding a way to work through these problems and begin to understand ourselves, and grow in the process, is what counseling is about. I provide a nuturing, safe, confidential environment where you can discover yourself, and learn healthy coping strategies . I work with adults, adolescents and children who suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health diagnoses. I also work with couples, families and provide group counseling.
All of us have experienced life's difficulties. Finding a way to work through these problems and begin to understand ourselves, and grow in the process, is what counseling is about. I provide a nuturing, safe, confidential environment where you can discover yourself, and learn healthy coping strategies . I work with adults, adolescents and children who suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health diagnoses. I also work with couples, families and provide group counseling.
(281) 690-1296 View (281) 690-1296
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Jen Biddle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC-i
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78727  (Online Only)
I specialize in addiction recovery, depression, and anxiety.
In this unprecedented time of chaos and confusion, we all need someone to talk to that understands our needs and concerns. For those struggling with depression and anxiety, I can provide a soundboard, encouragement, and ongoing support. I can provide you with creative ways to redirect yourself, re-focus yourself, and to cope with what's going on around us and inside your close-knit family or social circles. For those struggling with addiction issues, I can provide a non-judgemental ear, help teach you coping strategies for cravings and triggers to use, and help you find creative avenues to enjoy life during these difficult days.
I specialize in addiction recovery, depression, and anxiety.
In this unprecedented time of chaos and confusion, we all need someone to talk to that understands our needs and concerns. For those struggling with depression and anxiety, I can provide a soundboard, encouragement, and ongoing support. I can provide you with creative ways to redirect yourself, re-focus yourself, and to cope with what's going on around us and inside your close-knit family or social circles. For those struggling with addiction issues, I can provide a non-judgemental ear, help teach you coping strategies for cravings and triggers to use, and help you find creative avenues to enjoy life during these difficult days.
(833) 726-4622 View (833) 726-4622
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Sharlyn McGary
LPC Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584
Dedicating my life to serving others has inspired me to leverage my 18 years of experience as a classroom teacher to aid adolescents as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. My professional journey includes roles in private practice and as an inpatient therapist at a psychiatric facility. Through these diverse experiences, I have cultivated a deep understanding of working with patients facing serious challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse disorders, ADD/ADHD, grief/loss, relationship issues, anger management, behavioral concerns, and various life transitions.
Dedicating my life to serving others has inspired me to leverage my 18 years of experience as a classroom teacher to aid adolescents as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. My professional journey includes roles in private practice and as an inpatient therapist at a psychiatric facility. Through these diverse experiences, I have cultivated a deep understanding of working with patients facing serious challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse disorders, ADD/ADHD, grief/loss, relationship issues, anger management, behavioral concerns, and various life transitions.
(832) 793-7708 View (832) 793-7708
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Grace Weiman
LPC Associate, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
Furthermore, I provide therapeutic treatment or coaching to those who struggle with anxious thoughts, feeling depressed, anger, emotional regulation, trauma, grief, ADHD, addiction, eating disorders, people-pleasing, and perfectionism.
Welcome! My name is Grace Weiman, I am an American Filipina American Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Julie Ung, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S at Ellie Mental Health and District Counseling. I’m here to support you through all phases of life and provide a safe space for you to be your authentic self. Ultimately, your needs, concerns, and goals will help me determine which evidence-based modalities to utilize during your therapy sessions. My professional approach is non- judgmental, empathetic, client-centered, collaborative, empowering, and integrative.
Furthermore, I provide therapeutic treatment or coaching to those who struggle with anxious thoughts, feeling depressed, anger, emotional regulation, trauma, grief, ADHD, addiction, eating disorders, people-pleasing, and perfectionism.
Welcome! My name is Grace Weiman, I am an American Filipina American Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Julie Ung, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S at Ellie Mental Health and District Counseling. I’m here to support you through all phases of life and provide a safe space for you to be your authentic self. Ultimately, your needs, concerns, and goals will help me determine which evidence-based modalities to utilize during your therapy sessions. My professional approach is non- judgmental, empathetic, client-centered, collaborative, empowering, and integrative.
(346) 615-6191 View (346) 615-6191
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Dr. Duken Marvelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77069
I work with clients who have ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse and men's issues.
Welcome future clients to Lifecore Counseling & Behavioral Health! I'm excited you've stopped here to view my profile. I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a trained Psychotherapist and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. My goal is to empower and assist my clients in identifying their strengths while working towards self actualization. I specialize in children, adolescents, individuals, families and couples. My experiences with working at inpatient psychiatric hospitals, intensive outpatient programs and drug rehab centers, have equipped me to provide effective therapeutic care.
I work with clients who have ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse and men's issues.
Welcome future clients to Lifecore Counseling & Behavioral Health! I'm excited you've stopped here to view my profile. I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a trained Psychotherapist and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. My goal is to empower and assist my clients in identifying their strengths while working towards self actualization. I specialize in children, adolescents, individuals, families and couples. My experiences with working at inpatient psychiatric hospitals, intensive outpatient programs and drug rehab centers, have equipped me to provide effective therapeutic care.
(832) 626-2488 View (832) 626-2488
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D. L. Billingsley & Associates, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, MA, LPC-S, DBTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Billingsley & Associates offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy specializing in the treatment of Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Anxiety, Depression and PTSD.
"Nurturing yourself is a necessity, Not a luxury." D. L. Billingsley & Associates, PLLC will provide services designed to improve the quality of life for those experiencing some degree of social and/or emotional distress as well as promote good mental health in our communities. We are committed to helping our clients reach their maximum level of independence. Evening/Weekend appointments available.
Billingsley & Associates offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy specializing in the treatment of Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Anxiety, Depression and PTSD.
"Nurturing yourself is a necessity, Not a luxury." D. L. Billingsley & Associates, PLLC will provide services designed to improve the quality of life for those experiencing some degree of social and/or emotional distress as well as promote good mental health in our communities. We are committed to helping our clients reach their maximum level of independence. Evening/Weekend appointments available.
(830) 341-1468 View (830) 341-1468
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Ali Lichty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I have worked in a variety of mental health outpatient settings, including as a Therapist at IntraCare treating Co-Occurring and Substance Use Disorders.
I believe that every individual is capable of making positive changes to improve their lives. Some changes can be more difficult than others, and I believe therapy can help individuals navigate through difficulties and other stressors. My goal as a therapist lies in working to help my clients overcome obstacles and life stressors by teaching skills to improve thoughts, overall mood, and move towards healthier behaviors in order for them to meet personal goals and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I use a variety of different methods that are individualized to meet the need of each client.
I have worked in a variety of mental health outpatient settings, including as a Therapist at IntraCare treating Co-Occurring and Substance Use Disorders.
I believe that every individual is capable of making positive changes to improve their lives. Some changes can be more difficult than others, and I believe therapy can help individuals navigate through difficulties and other stressors. My goal as a therapist lies in working to help my clients overcome obstacles and life stressors by teaching skills to improve thoughts, overall mood, and move towards healthier behaviors in order for them to meet personal goals and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I use a variety of different methods that are individualized to meet the need of each client.
(281) 612-8962 View (281) 612-8962
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Richard White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77035
Most of my experience is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and substance use/process addiction treatment.
Welcome to my page! In recent years, many of us have felt tectonic changes in our world due to advances in technology (social media, AI, automation) and our economy (job loss, outsourcing, inflation), all of which has led to increase levels of mental distress: depression, anxiety, addiction, family issues, loneliness. Chances are you are here for some of these reasons. If so, know that there are healthy, effective ways to cope and gain a deeper level of peace in your life.
Most of my experience is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and substance use/process addiction treatment.
Welcome to my page! In recent years, many of us have felt tectonic changes in our world due to advances in technology (social media, AI, automation) and our economy (job loss, outsourcing, inflation), all of which has led to increase levels of mental distress: depression, anxiety, addiction, family issues, loneliness. Chances are you are here for some of these reasons. If so, know that there are healthy, effective ways to cope and gain a deeper level of peace in your life.
(346) 553-1195 View (346) 553-1195
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New Hope New Liberty Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Baytown, TX 77520
Sometimes life gets too hard to take and you feel alone. Maybe you feel alone in dealing with your increasing depression and anxiety, or that of your loved one. Maybe you feel alone in parenting a complicated teenager. Maybe things are so overwhelming that unhealthy habits, such as substance abuse or self-harming thoughts, have taken over your life. You want to feel heard and understood, so that you can figure out how to make it better, and get the tools to help you or your loved one get to a healthy mental and emotional state.
Sometimes life gets too hard to take and you feel alone. Maybe you feel alone in dealing with your increasing depression and anxiety, or that of your loved one. Maybe you feel alone in parenting a complicated teenager. Maybe things are so overwhelming that unhealthy habits, such as substance abuse or self-harming thoughts, have taken over your life. You want to feel heard and understood, so that you can figure out how to make it better, and get the tools to help you or your loved one get to a healthy mental and emotional state.
(346) 233-1425 View (346) 233-1425
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Sara Galindo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78702  (Online Only)
Leveraging clinical experience across a variety of populations – including children, teens, and adults – as well as a variety of settings - schools and psychiatric hospitals - and needs - including complex trauma, depression and addiction - I am confident we can develop a guided path exclusive to your needs.
The journey toward healing and overall mental health can be difficult, and often, the most challenging part is knowing where to begin. You may feel stuck or even overwhelmed. My role is to eliminate that complexity, so you can concentrate on the path to recovery, and ultimately free yourself to focus on what matters to you most – your family, your career, your relationships. With specializations in research-based modalities - including EMDR, I empower my clients with the knowledge and understanding to face their challenges, stressors, or symptoms head-on. And in that process, free yourself from the mental barriers and fog weighing you down.
Leveraging clinical experience across a variety of populations – including children, teens, and adults – as well as a variety of settings - schools and psychiatric hospitals - and needs - including complex trauma, depression and addiction - I am confident we can develop a guided path exclusive to your needs.
The journey toward healing and overall mental health can be difficult, and often, the most challenging part is knowing where to begin. You may feel stuck or even overwhelmed. My role is to eliminate that complexity, so you can concentrate on the path to recovery, and ultimately free yourself to focus on what matters to you most – your family, your career, your relationships. With specializations in research-based modalities - including EMDR, I empower my clients with the knowledge and understanding to face their challenges, stressors, or symptoms head-on. And in that process, free yourself from the mental barriers and fog weighing you down.
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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.