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Caitlin Pell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Waitlist for new clients
My intention is to gently guide you towards your own innate wisdom and fully support you as your transformation unfolds. I prefer to take a direct, experiential approach, meeting each client where they are at and honoring their individual needs. I specialize in body-based (somatic) inquiry to address a variety of issues, with a specific interest in treating trauma, relationship issues, and addiction. My therapeutic approach is uniquely inspired from my own personal experience with healing, drawing from both ancient Eastern philosophy and modern research-based theories of attachment and developmental trauma.
My intention is to gently guide you towards your own innate wisdom and fully support you as your transformation unfolds. I prefer to take a direct, experiential approach, meeting each client where they are at and honoring their individual needs. I specialize in body-based (somatic) inquiry to address a variety of issues, with a specific interest in treating trauma, relationship issues, and addiction. My therapeutic approach is uniquely inspired from my own personal experience with healing, drawing from both ancient Eastern philosophy and modern research-based theories of attachment and developmental trauma.
(530) 287-8209 View (530) 287-8209
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Sierra Therapy Center
LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Our story: Some of the best physicians are wounded healers, those who have walked through pain and suffering themselves only to emerge on the other side to help others. We believe strongly in the human capacity to heal. Our counseling specialists work with children/teens, adults, couples and families. With sensitivity and compassion, we help you bring resolution to the struggles you are facing. Modalities range from depth therapy, IMAGO couples therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, play therapy, addiction groups to solution focused. We are trained in a variety of different therapeutic interventions that will fit what you need.
Our story: Some of the best physicians are wounded healers, those who have walked through pain and suffering themselves only to emerge on the other side to help others. We believe strongly in the human capacity to heal. Our counseling specialists work with children/teens, adults, couples and families. With sensitivity and compassion, we help you bring resolution to the struggles you are facing. Modalities range from depth therapy, IMAGO couples therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, play therapy, addiction groups to solution focused. We are trained in a variety of different therapeutic interventions that will fit what you need.
(530) 419-5189 View (530) 419-5189
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Merrill Powers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Addiction? There are better ways to cope with disturbing feelings.
Worried? Anxious? Blue? Feelings can be the result of your situation,or they can be triggered by deeper issues such as attachment, trauma, and unprocessed memories. EMDR "turbocharges" the processing of painful memories. Adults, teens, and children with a history of abuse, trauma, and loss can heal quickly. I also specialize in resolving relationship issues and helping families become stronger. Whether you need help to navigate life transitions or to realize your full potential for emotional growth, therapy is a highly interactive process. Together we develop a plan for treatment involving care and commitment. Feel better!
Addiction? There are better ways to cope with disturbing feelings.
Worried? Anxious? Blue? Feelings can be the result of your situation,or they can be triggered by deeper issues such as attachment, trauma, and unprocessed memories. EMDR "turbocharges" the processing of painful memories. Adults, teens, and children with a history of abuse, trauma, and loss can heal quickly. I also specialize in resolving relationship issues and helping families become stronger. Whether you need help to navigate life transitions or to realize your full potential for emotional growth, therapy is a highly interactive process. Together we develop a plan for treatment involving care and commitment. Feel better!
(530) 616-8979 View (530) 616-8979
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Blake Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Hi there, I'm Blake, a licensed clinical social worker. I've helped people with many issues like anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief, divorce, severe mental diagnoses, and many more. I am trained in many different therapies and tailor a plan to each patient, rather than tailoring a patient to a plan. In my view, people used to mostly lived in close-knit communities, which has eroded with the advances in transportation and technology. Most people have lost the social support our forebearers had. Mental Health Professionals have taken on this role and are an excellent resource to improve your well-being.
Hi there, I'm Blake, a licensed clinical social worker. I've helped people with many issues like anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief, divorce, severe mental diagnoses, and many more. I am trained in many different therapies and tailor a plan to each patient, rather than tailoring a patient to a plan. In my view, people used to mostly lived in close-knit communities, which has eroded with the advances in transportation and technology. Most people have lost the social support our forebearers had. Mental Health Professionals have taken on this role and are an excellent resource to improve your well-being.
(323) 205-7088 View (323) 205-7088
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Gayle Long
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Hi! ****I'M NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** Are you needing support and guidance through this challenging time right now? Are you looking to find peace and clarity? Could you use some help navigating a divorce or break-up? Are there parenting issues that need to be worked through? Is there a part of you that really needs some attention and counseling but is scared to reach out? Please call me directly for a free phone consultation. Let's see if we are a good fit...
Hi! ****I'M NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** Are you needing support and guidance through this challenging time right now? Are you looking to find peace and clarity? Could you use some help navigating a divorce or break-up? Are there parenting issues that need to be worked through? Is there a part of you that really needs some attention and counseling but is scared to reach out? Please call me directly for a free phone consultation. Let's see if we are a good fit...
(530) 287-4254 View (530) 287-4254
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Olesen & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCIA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945
You are struggling. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal oriented. I have 25 years experience with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also use Neurofeedback training. I taught Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University. This modality teaches you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I’ve written three books, including a new one on enhancing brain function.
You are struggling. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal oriented. I have 25 years experience with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also use Neurofeedback training. I taught Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University. This modality teaches you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I’ve written three books, including a new one on enhancing brain function.
(530) 419-5319 View (530) 419-5319
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Mary Lee Olesen
BCIA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945
You are struggling. Your life isn't what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal-oriented. I have 20 years experience working with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also integrate neurofeedback training into our work together. Neurofeedback uses the EEG (which neurologists also use) to teach you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I studied Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University, and am Board Certified in Biofeedback.
You are struggling. Your life isn't what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal-oriented. I have 20 years experience working with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also integrate neurofeedback training into our work together. Neurofeedback uses the EEG (which neurologists also use) to teach you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I studied Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University, and am Board Certified in Biofeedback.
(530) 885-2673 x3 View (530) 885-2673 x3
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Algiu Mihai
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Besides individual sessions, couples work sessions and Group Work, I also train clinicians in awareness based somatic psychotherapy. I also, hold two types of weekly groups that are ongoing, although they are open to new people from time time. Check my website and youtube channel (Circle of Being Somatic Shadow Work) to understand more about my work and different modules I have available. Before booking sessions with me, please watch the video called 'Watch this video before booking 1:1 sessions with Mihai Intro to somatic therapy vs talk therapy' (cannot insert this video here but you can find on my above mentioned youtube channel)
Besides individual sessions, couples work sessions and Group Work, I also train clinicians in awareness based somatic psychotherapy. I also, hold two types of weekly groups that are ongoing, although they are open to new people from time time. Check my website and youtube channel (Circle of Being Somatic Shadow Work) to understand more about my work and different modules I have available. Before booking sessions with me, please watch the video called 'Watch this video before booking 1:1 sessions with Mihai Intro to somatic therapy vs talk therapy' (cannot insert this video here but you can find on my above mentioned youtube channel)
(530) 287-4537 View (530) 287-4537
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Aida Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Not accepting new clients
Are you there for me? Do I matter to you? Will you come to me when I call? These are the hidden cries of vulnerability that underlie the distress experienced in most adult love relationships. They often come however, in the form of an angry protest such as, "Why didn't you complete the list on the refrigerator?" Or, as in a withdrawn defeat, "I give up, since I can never please her." I can help you understand and access your underlying attachment needs and fears and begin to communicate more authentically to your parnter thus increasing safe emotional connection,
Are you there for me? Do I matter to you? Will you come to me when I call? These are the hidden cries of vulnerability that underlie the distress experienced in most adult love relationships. They often come however, in the form of an angry protest such as, "Why didn't you complete the list on the refrigerator?" Or, as in a withdrawn defeat, "I give up, since I can never please her." I can help you understand and access your underlying attachment needs and fears and begin to communicate more authentically to your parnter thus increasing safe emotional connection,
(530) 665-8877 View (530) 665-8877

More Therapists Nearby

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Christina Olsen
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nevada City, CA 95959
On the outside, it appears you have it all together. You have an ideal life with a great job, a good marriage and a lot of friends. But something is off. On the inside, you feel alone: no one knows the burdens you carry. You have tried everything you know to do, but still feel depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. You're terrified of the moment when everyone figures out you are a fraud. You know on paper you have a good life, and you're confused why you don't feel happy. You have come to the right place. Therapy can help you resolve those internal thoughts, feelings and stuck points that no one else sees.
On the outside, it appears you have it all together. You have an ideal life with a great job, a good marriage and a lot of friends. But something is off. On the inside, you feel alone: no one knows the burdens you carry. You have tried everything you know to do, but still feel depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. You're terrified of the moment when everyone figures out you are a fraud. You know on paper you have a good life, and you're confused why you don't feel happy. You have come to the right place. Therapy can help you resolve those internal thoughts, feelings and stuck points that no one else sees.
(916) 619-5552 View (916) 619-5552

Online Therapists

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Regina Isabel K'burg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
As a therapist, Isabel is proactive, transparent, and honest. Currently, she is working towards certification in sex therapy and has completed her certification as a sex addiction therapist. She utilizes an integrative approach tailored to individual client’s needs. Her reflective therapeutic style emphasizes the unique strengths of individuals and their ability to create change. In Isabel’s career, she has experience working in inpatient, forensic, school based, and community outpatient settings. Isabel’s work also includes the supervision and training of MA and doctorate level clinicians. She is a CAMFT certified supervisor.
As a therapist, Isabel is proactive, transparent, and honest. Currently, she is working towards certification in sex therapy and has completed her certification as a sex addiction therapist. She utilizes an integrative approach tailored to individual client’s needs. Her reflective therapeutic style emphasizes the unique strengths of individuals and their ability to create change. In Isabel’s career, she has experience working in inpatient, forensic, school based, and community outpatient settings. Isabel’s work also includes the supervision and training of MA and doctorate level clinicians. She is a CAMFT certified supervisor.
(916) 435-6087 View (916) 435-6087
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Judith Wolder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lincoln, CA 95648
Hi, I'm Judi Wolder, LMFT 116638. I partner with you to reach life balance and achieve a greater sense of joy and contentment. I use an eclectic approach and draw from much evidence-based modalities to suit your needs. I am committed to helping clients attain life purpose and full personal empowerment. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents (13-17). I treat mood disorders, depression, relationship issues through, OCD, addiction, attachment styles, trauma, grief, illness, life balance, self-care, self-esteem, and much more. For more information, clients may call me to discuss how I can best fit their needs.
Hi, I'm Judi Wolder, LMFT 116638. I partner with you to reach life balance and achieve a greater sense of joy and contentment. I use an eclectic approach and draw from much evidence-based modalities to suit your needs. I am committed to helping clients attain life purpose and full personal empowerment. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents (13-17). I treat mood disorders, depression, relationship issues through, OCD, addiction, attachment styles, trauma, grief, illness, life balance, self-care, self-esteem, and much more. For more information, clients may call me to discuss how I can best fit their needs.
(916) 545-7941 View (916) 545-7941
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Kathleen Benitez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510
Counseling can be an opportunity to experience a greater quality of life. I enjoy helping others to reach that place. Providing clinical counseling for over 25 years, I've assisted survivors with all forms of trauma, anxiety and stress disorders. My practice has included working with military members and families as well as providing counseling to many Spanish speaking Latino populations . My specialties range from employee assistance for work related stress, issues of addiction to all substances including gambling and also working with the trauma of immigration. I can also provide evaluations for immigration hearings.
Counseling can be an opportunity to experience a greater quality of life. I enjoy helping others to reach that place. Providing clinical counseling for over 25 years, I've assisted survivors with all forms of trauma, anxiety and stress disorders. My practice has included working with military members and families as well as providing counseling to many Spanish speaking Latino populations . My specialties range from employee assistance for work related stress, issues of addiction to all substances including gambling and also working with the trauma of immigration. I can also provide evaluations for immigration hearings.
(510) 460-1347 View (510) 460-1347
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Marci Volkman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678
Trauma, relationships, substance use, and life events can pose significant challenges to our well-being. I firmly believe in the healing power of a purpose-driven life and its potential to instill resilience and confidence. Choosing the right therapist is a crucial first step towards such a journey. I have a variety of training including the Gottman Method of couples therapy to help you with real tools to help you reach your goals. I help children, teens, adults, families and couples. I am skilled in coparenting, reunification and family counseling as well. You will find me accepting and compassionate and a place where you are heard
Trauma, relationships, substance use, and life events can pose significant challenges to our well-being. I firmly believe in the healing power of a purpose-driven life and its potential to instill resilience and confidence. Choosing the right therapist is a crucial first step towards such a journey. I have a variety of training including the Gottman Method of couples therapy to help you with real tools to help you reach your goals. I help children, teens, adults, families and couples. I am skilled in coparenting, reunification and family counseling as well. You will find me accepting and compassionate and a place where you are heard
(279) 465-0414 View (279) 465-0414
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Shirley Summers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
General Mental Health, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depression, Personal Growth and Self-Esteem, Addiction and Substance Misuse, Adjustment disorder, Greif and loss.
My name is Shirley Summers, as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) my approach to working with clients is multilayered. Working with adults I have experience treating various mental health issues through an eclectic approach. People who seek counseling often have lost a sense of hope and my goal is to reestablish that hope. I use a solution-focused approach to identify strengths and skills and facilitate positive changes. Always working within the framework of hope.
General Mental Health, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depression, Personal Growth and Self-Esteem, Addiction and Substance Misuse, Adjustment disorder, Greif and loss.
My name is Shirley Summers, as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) my approach to working with clients is multilayered. Working with adults I have experience treating various mental health issues through an eclectic approach. People who seek counseling often have lost a sense of hope and my goal is to reestablish that hope. I use a solution-focused approach to identify strengths and skills and facilitate positive changes. Always working within the framework of hope.
(805) 271-6145 View (805) 271-6145
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Lance Bohn
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SUDCC, CAMC, PhD
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510  (Online Only)
My life's work is helping people overcome addiction. Unexpected life challenges happen which can lead to substance use, but there are more effective ways to cope and navigate. Everyone is capable of making change in their lives! Together, we can create an effective plan based on your values and goals to get past the dependency controlling your life. I am trained in abstinence, moderation, and harm-reduction models. I provide practical and confidential phone / video counseling. Let's work together to help you achieve recovery and a sober lifestyle.
My life's work is helping people overcome addiction. Unexpected life challenges happen which can lead to substance use, but there are more effective ways to cope and navigate. Everyone is capable of making change in their lives! Together, we can create an effective plan based on your values and goals to get past the dependency controlling your life. I am trained in abstinence, moderation, and harm-reduction models. I provide practical and confidential phone / video counseling. Let's work together to help you achieve recovery and a sober lifestyle.
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Colleen Moore Devere
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MAC
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95661  (Online Only)
My expertise is in addiction and related problems such as co-dependency and intimacy problems with self and others.
Congratulations for reaching out! Do you want lasting change? Quickly? My approach is solutions based, My many years of experience has given me the ability to identify the deepest underlying issues with individuals and couples, and help resolve the issues. My experience has shown me that every problem has a solution. My style is direct, warm, and friendly. It is common for clients to say, "I wish I had found a therapist like you years ago."
My expertise is in addiction and related problems such as co-dependency and intimacy problems with self and others.
Congratulations for reaching out! Do you want lasting change? Quickly? My approach is solutions based, My many years of experience has given me the ability to identify the deepest underlying issues with individuals and couples, and help resolve the issues. My experience has shown me that every problem has a solution. My style is direct, warm, and friendly. It is common for clients to say, "I wish I had found a therapist like you years ago."
(530) 419-6511 View (530) 419-6511
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Mary Wiley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Napa, CA 94558  (Online Only)
I can help you to: maximize your potential, work effectively through life changes and challenges, learn to reduce and manage anxiety and depression, conquer addiction and recovery issues, replace negative self-talk with positive and productive inner self-messaging, improve your self esteem, and navigate proactively through menopausal and aging challenges.
Isn’t it time to have the life you want? If you are feeling stressed out, ready to make life changes but aren’t sure how, tired of being tired, disappointed with the way your life is turning out, or as if your entire family is out of control, let me help you. For over two decades I have been working with adults, adolescents, couples and families to improve their lives. Together we identify and focus on replacing ineffective old patterns with new ones. By learning these new patterns, different life choices and growth become a reality.
I can help you to: maximize your potential, work effectively through life changes and challenges, learn to reduce and manage anxiety and depression, conquer addiction and recovery issues, replace negative self-talk with positive and productive inner self-messaging, improve your self esteem, and navigate proactively through menopausal and aging challenges.
Isn’t it time to have the life you want? If you are feeling stressed out, ready to make life changes but aren’t sure how, tired of being tired, disappointed with the way your life is turning out, or as if your entire family is out of control, let me help you. For over two decades I have been working with adults, adolescents, couples and families to improve their lives. Together we identify and focus on replacing ineffective old patterns with new ones. By learning these new patterns, different life choices and growth become a reality.
(925) 308-5963 View (925) 308-5963
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Andrea Diemert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC , CCHT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Whether you're struggling with addiction, grappling with questions of identity, or navigating mood swings, I am here to provide unwavering support and guidance every step of the way.
Are you struggling to find meaning and satisfaction in your daily life, feeling stuck in a cycle of dissatisfaction? Or are you feeling overwhelmed by persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness? As a dedicated therapist, my primary focus is on nurturing an environment of trust, attachment, and safety, where you can feel empowered to explore your challenges and strengths with compassion and guidance. . I specialize in addressing a range of complex issues, including substance abuse, identity and values conflicts, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, ego work, and mood disorders. Goal oriented clients apply!
Whether you're struggling with addiction, grappling with questions of identity, or navigating mood swings, I am here to provide unwavering support and guidance every step of the way.
Are you struggling to find meaning and satisfaction in your daily life, feeling stuck in a cycle of dissatisfaction? Or are you feeling overwhelmed by persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness? As a dedicated therapist, my primary focus is on nurturing an environment of trust, attachment, and safety, where you can feel empowered to explore your challenges and strengths with compassion and guidance. . I specialize in addressing a range of complex issues, including substance abuse, identity and values conflicts, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, ego work, and mood disorders. Goal oriented clients apply!
(916) 621-5556 View (916) 621-5556
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The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stockton, CA 95206  (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
(661) 221-7049 View (661) 221-7049

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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.