Therapy for substance abuse

Are you struggling to get sober or stay away from drugs? Has your substance abuse has hurt your loved ones? Do you feel your addiction has taken over your life? Whether this is your first attempt to quit, or whether you keep relapsing and fear things will never improve, help is available. You can regain control of your life.

How do you know you have an addiction?

If you are experiencing any of these signs, you should consider addiction recovery therapy.

• Feeling that you need the drug/alcohol on a daily basis
• Strong desires for the drug make it difficult to think clearly
• Needing larger and larger doses of the drug to get the same effect
• Spending money you cannot afford on drugs or alcohol
• Damaging your work or social obligations with substance use
• Engaging in risky activities or stealing to obtain the drug
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you don’t get your fix

Am I an addict? Click here to take the quiz. Click here to read more about substance use disorder.

Trauma as a cause for addiction

Trauma, especially in early childhood experiences, is a major cause for addiction. Nearly two thirds of alcohol and drug addicts have suffered from trauma. Trauma impacts your ability to deal with stress, and when life’s stressors become unbearable, it could lead to addiction. Addiction and trauma are co-occurring disorders, and they need to be treated together. During our sessions, I will address your substance abuse holistically, and together we will work through unresolved trauma or stressors that may be fueling your addiction.

Recover from addiction or substance abuse

I accompany you through all of the stages of recovery and support you as you rebuild your life. In therapy, we will work to identify what causes your addiction and heal old wounds and trauma. We will discover healthy ways to control cravings and avoid triggers that cause a relapse. If needed, I will communicate with your medical providers regarding recovery medication. Therapy can help heal rifts in your family and friendships that your addiction caused. Working together, we will strengthen your sense of self-worth and develop practical strategies to heal your relationships with loved ones.

Get help with your recovery today

Feeling stuck? Let’s work together to get your life started again. Call now to schedule a complimentary consultation, or just fill out the form and click Send. Help for families and parents of addicts is available. Call for more information.