Therapists in 10016
Harvey Weissman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I am a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction and compulsivity. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based practices to help people regain agency in their lives. I work with people struggling with addiction, as well as their partners and loved ones who may be affected by the addiction. My practice provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and process-oriented group therapy.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction and compulsivity. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based practices to help people regain agency in their lives. I work with people struggling with addiction, as well as their partners and loved ones who may be affected by the addiction. My practice provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and process-oriented group therapy.
J. Ryan Fuller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
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When life gets consumed by anxiety, addiction, depression, jealousy, frustration, or anger, navigation can be difficult. You’ve started feeling so bad that your relationships, work, and daily life are impaired, your best efforts show no long-term success. As a clinical psychologist, extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I have seen countless clients improve over the years with these techniques. Clients have been able to meet their goals with anxiety, anger management, addiction, weight, depression, loneliness, relationships, attention concerns, career challenges, obsessions, and compulsions.
When life gets consumed by anxiety, addiction, depression, jealousy, frustration, or anger, navigation can be difficult. You’ve started feeling so bad that your relationships, work, and daily life are impaired, your best efforts show no long-term success. As a clinical psychologist, extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I have seen countless clients improve over the years with these techniques. Clients have been able to meet their goals with anxiety, anger management, addiction, weight, depression, loneliness, relationships, attention concerns, career challenges, obsessions, and compulsions.
Alissa Foglia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
My clinical areas include working with anxiety, depression, family enmeshment, PTSD, sexual addiction and compulsivity and supporting those struggling with addiction and their families.
I believe the collaborative relationship between therapist and client is the foundation for healing. With warmth and curiosity, we will work together to explore and understand your patterns of feelings, behaviors and beliefs and identify areas for change and create a path forward. I strive to offer a non-judgmental and compassionate space to encourage individuals to work towards a more connected and fulfilling life. As a therapist, it is my privilege to guide people in discovering their own capacity to heal and recover.
My clinical areas include working with anxiety, depression, family enmeshment, PTSD, sexual addiction and compulsivity and supporting those struggling with addiction and their families.
I believe the collaborative relationship between therapist and client is the foundation for healing. With warmth and curiosity, we will work together to explore and understand your patterns of feelings, behaviors and beliefs and identify areas for change and create a path forward. I strive to offer a non-judgmental and compassionate space to encourage individuals to work towards a more connected and fulfilling life. As a therapist, it is my privilege to guide people in discovering their own capacity to heal and recover.
Mijin Kim
DA, LCAT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Do you feel overwhelmed or insecure? Do you struggle with repeating patterns of negative emotions and relationships? Are you stuck with past and current trauma and utilizing unhealthy means to cope? Do you over-manage yourself or surroundings to have a sense of control? I specialize in helping teens and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, work stress, cross-cultural issues, couples, family, and other interpersonal issues. My work emphasizes helping clients understand and overcome their internal blockages, and gain empowerment to make intentional and impactful choices in life.
Do you feel overwhelmed or insecure? Do you struggle with repeating patterns of negative emotions and relationships? Are you stuck with past and current trauma and utilizing unhealthy means to cope? Do you over-manage yourself or surroundings to have a sense of control? I specialize in helping teens and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, work stress, cross-cultural issues, couples, family, and other interpersonal issues. My work emphasizes helping clients understand and overcome their internal blockages, and gain empowerment to make intentional and impactful choices in life.
Barbara Feldmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
For all of us, there are times in our lives when we need to seek out the right therapist, who can assist us in addressing those difficulties that stop us from getting the satisfaction that we want in our life. I work with individuals facing emotional and life problems. I am a specialist in addressing anxiety, depression, and the trauma that often underlies these emotions. I am also a certified addiction and certified EMDR trauma specialist in working with addictions of all kinds including alcohol, drugs, and behaviors including but not limited to gambling, sex, shopping, & food.
For all of us, there are times in our lives when we need to seek out the right therapist, who can assist us in addressing those difficulties that stop us from getting the satisfaction that we want in our life. I work with individuals facing emotional and life problems. I am a specialist in addressing anxiety, depression, and the trauma that often underlies these emotions. I am also a certified addiction and certified EMDR trauma specialist in working with addictions of all kinds including alcohol, drugs, and behaviors including but not limited to gambling, sex, shopping, & food.
Lisa Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in private practice in New York City. I treat Adults, Adolescents, and Children. I provide Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Marriage Therapy, Group Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, and Sandplay Therapy. In addition, to the many clinical issues I treat (Anxiety/Depression) I provide specialized treatments in Substance Abuse/Dependence, and Methadone/Suboxone (Medication Assisted-Treatment- Counseling), ADHD/ADD, and Social Skills training (all patients/ Asperger's).
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in private practice in New York City. I treat Adults, Adolescents, and Children. I provide Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Marriage Therapy, Group Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, and Sandplay Therapy. In addition, to the many clinical issues I treat (Anxiety/Depression) I provide specialized treatments in Substance Abuse/Dependence, and Methadone/Suboxone (Medication Assisted-Treatment- Counseling), ADHD/ADD, and Social Skills training (all patients/ Asperger's).
Timothy William Logsdon
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Many families have been in a long battle with addiction and have seen their loved ones fail after many treatment episodes at in or outpatient programs.
Finding a counselor who is highly effective, fits your needs and provides actual, real change for you is not an easy endeavor. After 35 years of helping people, my patients tell me regularly I am the best counselor they have ever worked with. By using evidence-based practices, active feedback and guidance you WILL make the change you have been seeking. My main specialties are depression, stress, anxiety, anger management and families effected by addiction.
Many families have been in a long battle with addiction and have seen their loved ones fail after many treatment episodes at in or outpatient programs.
Finding a counselor who is highly effective, fits your needs and provides actual, real change for you is not an easy endeavor. After 35 years of helping people, my patients tell me regularly I am the best counselor they have ever worked with. By using evidence-based practices, active feedback and guidance you WILL make the change you have been seeking. My main specialties are depression, stress, anxiety, anger management and families effected by addiction.
Helene Barnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
I have worked in the field of Addiction (substances, sex, gambling, depression and other co-occuring disorders.
I have been a therapist for over 30 years and work mainly from an insight oriented point of view. I have been influenced by humanistic, psychodynamic, interpersonal and Gestalt therapies and I have attended The Gestalt Institute for Psychotherapy. I believe it is important to be clear,non-judgmental and empathic in supporting a person's desire to find meaning and a new way of understanding themselves. Significant change takes place on an emotional level and involves reworking the way we think leading to a change in the way we feel. I have also been trained in EMDR and work with trauma
I have worked in the field of Addiction (substances, sex, gambling, depression and other co-occuring disorders.
I have been a therapist for over 30 years and work mainly from an insight oriented point of view. I have been influenced by humanistic, psychodynamic, interpersonal and Gestalt therapies and I have attended The Gestalt Institute for Psychotherapy. I believe it is important to be clear,non-judgmental and empathic in supporting a person's desire to find meaning and a new way of understanding themselves. Significant change takes place on an emotional level and involves reworking the way we think leading to a change in the way we feel. I have also been trained in EMDR and work with trauma
Sarah Hanley Church
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I am a NYS licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience treating adults with a variety of disorders including depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Prior to starting Wholeview Wellness, I was the executive director at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, overseeing the psychiatric, medical and addiction care for 3,500 patients.
I am a NYS licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience treating adults with a variety of disorders including depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Prior to starting Wholeview Wellness, I was the executive director at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, overseeing the psychiatric, medical and addiction care for 3,500 patients.
Peter C Turco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CAS, CCTP, CAMS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
He is also accredited as a Certified Addiction Specialist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Certified Anger Management Specialist.
Psychotherapy is about transition, you are not necessarily bound by your patterns. It's also about simultaneously addressing symptoms and developing effective and lasting means of combating them. Life stressors, especially during difficult times, challenge us to approach these stressors in more effective ways. We must ask to reconsider ourselves, our behaviors, our responses, and our ability to engage with others.. The practice of psychotherapy is a creative, forward moving, and lasting transition to enhance all areas of one’s life.
He is also accredited as a Certified Addiction Specialist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Certified Anger Management Specialist.
Psychotherapy is about transition, you are not necessarily bound by your patterns. It's also about simultaneously addressing symptoms and developing effective and lasting means of combating them. Life stressors, especially during difficult times, challenge us to approach these stressors in more effective ways. We must ask to reconsider ourselves, our behaviors, our responses, and our ability to engage with others.. The practice of psychotherapy is a creative, forward moving, and lasting transition to enhance all areas of one’s life.
Raymond D Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. I help people suffering from a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction such as drugs/alcohol and gambling. I use a strength based, person centered approach in order to guide clients through the discomfort, pain and dissatisfaction that life can sometimes bring. I work in partnership with clients in order to help them achieve growth and increased satisfaction in their daily lives.
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. I help people suffering from a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction such as drugs/alcohol and gambling. I use a strength based, person centered approach in order to guide clients through the discomfort, pain and dissatisfaction that life can sometimes bring. I work in partnership with clients in order to help them achieve growth and increased satisfaction in their daily lives.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I have experience working with individuals across the life span who present with a wide range of difficulties, including everyday job and life stress, anxiety and depression, relationship problems and substance abuse, and characterological problems.
People often seek therapy at a point where life feels too stressful or off-kilter. This point might emerge gradually or occur in the face of acute problems, stressors or losses that feel overwhelming. Effective therapy requires commitment and engagement on both the part of the therapist and patient and often involves exploring parts of oneself and one’s life that feel elusive or painful. The pursuit of change and growth can take time, however there is a remarkable payoff to effective treatment, which can include greater freedom and satisfaction in the areas of love and intimacy, family and relationships, creativity and work.
I have experience working with individuals across the life span who present with a wide range of difficulties, including everyday job and life stress, anxiety and depression, relationship problems and substance abuse, and characterological problems.
People often seek therapy at a point where life feels too stressful or off-kilter. This point might emerge gradually or occur in the face of acute problems, stressors or losses that feel overwhelming. Effective therapy requires commitment and engagement on both the part of the therapist and patient and often involves exploring parts of oneself and one’s life that feel elusive or painful. The pursuit of change and growth can take time, however there is a remarkable payoff to effective treatment, which can include greater freedom and satisfaction in the areas of love and intimacy, family and relationships, creativity and work.
John Edward Morrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, LLC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
I specialize in helping those struggling with compulsive/impulsive behaviors (eating disorders, addictions or substance overuse, poor performance in life) whether due to underlying issues from negative emotions - anxiety, depression, anger or negative thoughts, attitudes, or beliefs in order to learn how to cope in life more constructively.
I try to help those who are struggling to reduce their emotional and behavioral conflicts and stressors in order to achieve their potential in life while in relation to the people, places and things they depend upon in their life. When a person is capable in becoming more fully aware or mindful of their feelings, thoughts and actions; while further developing a reflective, tolerant capacity; and continues working towards attempting achievement of their needs and wants where possible or learning acceptance, grieving, and moving on, then I think we are living as fully as possible.
I specialize in helping those struggling with compulsive/impulsive behaviors (eating disorders, addictions or substance overuse, poor performance in life) whether due to underlying issues from negative emotions - anxiety, depression, anger or negative thoughts, attitudes, or beliefs in order to learn how to cope in life more constructively.
I try to help those who are struggling to reduce their emotional and behavioral conflicts and stressors in order to achieve their potential in life while in relation to the people, places and things they depend upon in their life. When a person is capable in becoming more fully aware or mindful of their feelings, thoughts and actions; while further developing a reflective, tolerant capacity; and continues working towards attempting achievement of their needs and wants where possible or learning acceptance, grieving, and moving on, then I think we are living as fully as possible.
Ray Zhang
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Ray helps clients overcome various challenges, such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, life transitions, relationship conflicts, trauma, bereavement, emotion dysregulation, addiction, and deficits in coping skills.
Ray has experience in providing individual and group therapy for individuals of various ages and backgrounds. She utilizes an eclectic approach that integrates Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Person-centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT. Ray operates from a multicultural and trauma-informed background, that enables her to meet you where you are. She cultivates a secure environment and therapeutic alliance with warmth and unconditional positive regard.
Ray helps clients overcome various challenges, such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, life transitions, relationship conflicts, trauma, bereavement, emotion dysregulation, addiction, and deficits in coping skills.
Ray has experience in providing individual and group therapy for individuals of various ages and backgrounds. She utilizes an eclectic approach that integrates Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Person-centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT. Ray operates from a multicultural and trauma-informed background, that enables her to meet you where you are. She cultivates a secure environment and therapeutic alliance with warmth and unconditional positive regard.
Daniel Gomez-Aguilera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MDiv, ACT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
My training and experience offer the highest quality, researched based and cutting edge cognitive therapy treatments for anxiety, depression, addiction, phobias, OCD, worry, relationship issues, social anxiety, binge drinking and emotional regulation.
Everyone has the capacity to improve their psychological states and emotional well being in significant ways. As a Certifed and Diplomate Cognitive Psychotherapist, I know that therapy is an effective way to bring about such change. Sensitively working within the structured Cognitive Therapy format. Through the modality of CBT, progress is made in a timely way. I am among the few Certified Cognitive Therapists practicing in the metro area currently. The Academy of Cognitive Therapy founded by Aaron Beck has certified only 700 mental health professionals to date, worldwide. I look forward to meeting you, working with you and facilitating your course of self improvement.
My training and experience offer the highest quality, researched based and cutting edge cognitive therapy treatments for anxiety, depression, addiction, phobias, OCD, worry, relationship issues, social anxiety, binge drinking and emotional regulation.
Everyone has the capacity to improve their psychological states and emotional well being in significant ways. As a Certifed and Diplomate Cognitive Psychotherapist, I know that therapy is an effective way to bring about such change. Sensitively working within the structured Cognitive Therapy format. Through the modality of CBT, progress is made in a timely way. I am among the few Certified Cognitive Therapists practicing in the metro area currently. The Academy of Cognitive Therapy founded by Aaron Beck has certified only 700 mental health professionals to date, worldwide. I look forward to meeting you, working with you and facilitating your course of self improvement.
Peter Gevisser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Peter Gevisser is a licensed Therapist who works with Couples & Individuals. In helping couples work through conflict, they emerge with a deeper, more satisfying relationship. In this way, conflict is seen as an opportunity for growth. Peter also works creatively with individuals struggling with depression; & drug, sex and alcohol addiction, by exploring ways to substitute negative habits with positive rituals. Creativity is explored further with clients moving through grief. In learning to live with loss, one's life may be richer for it. His hope is that by providing a safe space for the client, the world outside will become a little less overwhelming.
Peter Gevisser is a licensed Therapist who works with Couples & Individuals. In helping couples work through conflict, they emerge with a deeper, more satisfying relationship. In this way, conflict is seen as an opportunity for growth. Peter also works creatively with individuals struggling with depression; & drug, sex and alcohol addiction, by exploring ways to substitute negative habits with positive rituals. Creativity is explored further with clients moving through grief. In learning to live with loss, one's life may be richer for it. His hope is that by providing a safe space for the client, the world outside will become a little less overwhelming.
Daniel Lee
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Daniel’s clinical experience includes work with adults of all ages ranging from young adults to senior citizens living with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, substance use recovery (inclusive of co-occurring mental health & substance use conditions), interpersonal relationship issues, personal identity issues, and adjustment to chronic medical conditions.
Daniel provides therapeutic support from an individualized, person-centered approach in an attempt to meet each new patient where they are in their specific life-situation. He draws from an eclectic multicultural theoretical framework, incorporating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical-behavioral approaches to treatment when appropriate. He firmly believes in each individual’s unique differences and relies on a strengths-based perspective when working to motivate behavioral change.
Daniel’s clinical experience includes work with adults of all ages ranging from young adults to senior citizens living with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, substance use recovery (inclusive of co-occurring mental health & substance use conditions), interpersonal relationship issues, personal identity issues, and adjustment to chronic medical conditions.
Daniel provides therapeutic support from an individualized, person-centered approach in an attempt to meet each new patient where they are in their specific life-situation. He draws from an eclectic multicultural theoretical framework, incorporating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical-behavioral approaches to treatment when appropriate. He firmly believes in each individual’s unique differences and relies on a strengths-based perspective when working to motivate behavioral change.
Shira Piasek
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Shira has treated clients with substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral/ mental health diagnoses.
Shira is a skilled mental health counselor supporting those in need to make positive and meaningful changes. Through a compassionate lens, she helps individuals overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and relationship conflict. Shira uses client-centered counseling to increase motivation and self-empowerment. She helps individuals to reach short and long-term goals and develop healthy coping skills to continue to improve quality of life.
Shira has treated clients with substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral/ mental health diagnoses.
Shira is a skilled mental health counselor supporting those in need to make positive and meaningful changes. Through a compassionate lens, she helps individuals overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and relationship conflict. Shira uses client-centered counseling to increase motivation and self-empowerment. She helps individuals to reach short and long-term goals and develop healthy coping skills to continue to improve quality of life.
Lyndsay Fee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Lyndsay has extensive experience in working with individuals, couples and families experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, life transitions, spirituality, grief, bereavement, crisis intervention, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse and addiction.
Lyndsay is a passionate and empathic psychotherapist. She utilizes principles from various treatment modalities and evidence based practices including; CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, ACT, existentialism, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic therapy. Lyndsay’s approach is dynamic and personalized to each client. She provides a warm, safe and nonjudgmental space to engage in exploration and self reflection.
Lyndsay has extensive experience in working with individuals, couples and families experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, life transitions, spirituality, grief, bereavement, crisis intervention, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse and addiction.
Lyndsay is a passionate and empathic psychotherapist. She utilizes principles from various treatment modalities and evidence based practices including; CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, ACT, existentialism, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic therapy. Lyndsay’s approach is dynamic and personalized to each client. She provides a warm, safe and nonjudgmental space to engage in exploration and self reflection.
Jennifer Acker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT-S, CPTT-S, SP-Cert
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
She is: Certified Partner Trauma Therapist; Certified Sex Addiction Therapist; Certified Mother Hunger Therapist.
Jennifer Acker runs a New York therapy practice where she brings 30 years of experience addressing attachment issues, trauma, complex trauma, relational trauma, intimacy challenges, sexual intimacy challenges, and clients' lost relationship with self.. She creates a healing, safe environment to get at the heart of her clients’ relationship difficulties. Addiction, anxiety, depression, and other symptoms can feel insurmountable. She knows there is a power inside of everyone that is far greater than these symptoms. Recovering this power is her focus and passion.
She is: Certified Partner Trauma Therapist; Certified Sex Addiction Therapist; Certified Mother Hunger Therapist.
Jennifer Acker runs a New York therapy practice where she brings 30 years of experience addressing attachment issues, trauma, complex trauma, relational trauma, intimacy challenges, sexual intimacy challenges, and clients' lost relationship with self.. She creates a healing, safe environment to get at the heart of her clients’ relationship difficulties. Addiction, anxiety, depression, and other symptoms can feel insurmountable. She knows there is a power inside of everyone that is far greater than these symptoms. Recovering this power is her focus and passion.
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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.