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Will E. Price
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77306
I have worked as a therapist in several partial hospitalization programs around the Houston area, serving adults with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and persistent mental health issues.
Working through difficult emotions is a key factor in you living your best life, but sometimes fear and anxiety keeps us from accessing and processing these feelings. I can teach you not only to challenge uncomfortable emotions but to work through those deeper feelings that may get in the way of your success. I have a transtheoretical orientation and have found components of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and strengths recognition instrumental in treating my clients’ needs.
I have worked as a therapist in several partial hospitalization programs around the Houston area, serving adults with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and persistent mental health issues.
Working through difficult emotions is a key factor in you living your best life, but sometimes fear and anxiety keeps us from accessing and processing these feelings. I can teach you not only to challenge uncomfortable emotions but to work through those deeper feelings that may get in the way of your success. I have a transtheoretical orientation and have found components of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and strengths recognition instrumental in treating my clients’ needs.
(936) 237-7959 View (936) 237-7959
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Finding Peace Counseling Center
MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301
Finding Peace Counseling Center is a private psychotherapy practice located in The Woodlands, TX with a team of passionate and caring therapists that specialize in helping individuals, couples, teenagers, and children that are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD and OCD.
Do you feel like your life has been difficult to manage lately? Are you having family or relationship issues and feel like you need someone to help you and your loved ones understand one another? Are you concerned about recent changes you've seen in your child or teenager? No matter what challenges you may currently be facing, we strive to make sure our clients feel comfortable and supported on their journey to bettering themselves and their families and look forward to helping you Find Peace.
Finding Peace Counseling Center is a private psychotherapy practice located in The Woodlands, TX with a team of passionate and caring therapists that specialize in helping individuals, couples, teenagers, and children that are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD and OCD.
Do you feel like your life has been difficult to manage lately? Are you having family or relationship issues and feel like you need someone to help you and your loved ones understand one another? Are you concerned about recent changes you've seen in your child or teenager? No matter what challenges you may currently be facing, we strive to make sure our clients feel comfortable and supported on their journey to bettering themselves and their families and look forward to helping you Find Peace.
(936) 220-2143 View (936) 220-2143
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Sean Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77384  (Online Only)
I would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to a place of healing and growth. One of the leading principles that guide my practice is helping you rediscover your personal power to direct your own life in a meaningful and healthy way. So many different types of hardships can rob a person from recognizing their personal power. They can come to believe they have no choices. Trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, abuse, loss, illness, addiction and other hardships can cause a person to live day to day in an endless cycle of struggle. Common life stressors like college, job, divorce, or retirement can be hard to manage as well.
I would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to a place of healing and growth. One of the leading principles that guide my practice is helping you rediscover your personal power to direct your own life in a meaningful and healthy way. So many different types of hardships can rob a person from recognizing their personal power. They can come to believe they have no choices. Trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, abuse, loss, illness, addiction and other hardships can cause a person to live day to day in an endless cycle of struggle. Common life stressors like college, job, divorce, or retirement can be hard to manage as well.
(281) 559-7769 View (281) 559-7769
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Stephanie A Chavez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77301  (Online Only)
I have worked with so many wonderful people on issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ concerns, communication issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and trauma related to sexual/domestic abuse.
You are trying your hardest to be happy and positive, but maybe you still can't shake feeling sad, angry, or anxious. You keep your thoughts and feelings inside so as not to burden anyone or out of fear that no one will understand, and you don't feel any better. Maybe you are holding on to feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt or shame that are keeping you from taking control of your life and relationships. Maybe you haven't figured out what needs to change. If you're feeling stuck, I can help you consider new possibilities for your life.
I have worked with so many wonderful people on issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ concerns, communication issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and trauma related to sexual/domestic abuse.
You are trying your hardest to be happy and positive, but maybe you still can't shake feeling sad, angry, or anxious. You keep your thoughts and feelings inside so as not to burden anyone or out of fear that no one will understand, and you don't feel any better. Maybe you are holding on to feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt or shame that are keeping you from taking control of your life and relationships. Maybe you haven't figured out what needs to change. If you're feeling stuck, I can help you consider new possibilities for your life.
(936) 243-5840 View (936) 243-5840
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Charles Michael King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77305  (Online Only)
Using a holistic approach to therapy, Charlie integrates mindfulness and meditation with traditional therapy methods to help people create lasting change in their lives. He has training and experience using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and various modalities of group therapy.
Using a holistic approach to therapy, Charlie integrates mindfulness and meditation with traditional therapy methods to help people create lasting change in their lives. He has training and experience using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and various modalities of group therapy.
(832) 402-7483 View (832) 402-7483
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Dr. Shaun Lester
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77302
Really, I am a professional tool. I consider myself an instument to be used in your life to help you redesign, renovate, remodel, and/or rebuild your life. Everyone, at some point in their life, feels like the walls are caving in. Typically, we are good do-it-yourselfers and make repairs easily. However, life can get out of hand and the repairs can get too big for us to fix it alone. Let me help you assess the damage, redesign your blueprint, and equip you with the skills to..."Git-R-Done." It would be my honor to work alongside you.
Really, I am a professional tool. I consider myself an instument to be used in your life to help you redesign, renovate, remodel, and/or rebuild your life. Everyone, at some point in their life, feels like the walls are caving in. Typically, we are good do-it-yourselfers and make repairs easily. However, life can get out of hand and the repairs can get too big for us to fix it alone. Let me help you assess the damage, redesign your blueprint, and equip you with the skills to..."Git-R-Done." It would be my honor to work alongside you.
(713) 234-1142 View (713) 234-1142
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Alina Garbuz
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, EMDR, CCTP, CPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301
Are you unmotivated, hopeless, depressed, anxious, stuck, disconnected? Have you experienced trauma or emotional distress through an experience that does not make sense? I provide effective therapy as a Certified EMDR Therapist, specializing in PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Brain Health Coaching. Working through trauma and distressful emotional accounts enhances performance, mental vitality and stability, relational attunement and connection, and increases effectiveness in areas of life, including personal, spiritual, social, and professional. Sign up for a free consultation at alinagarbuz.com. Services are virtual.
Are you unmotivated, hopeless, depressed, anxious, stuck, disconnected? Have you experienced trauma or emotional distress through an experience that does not make sense? I provide effective therapy as a Certified EMDR Therapist, specializing in PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Brain Health Coaching. Working through trauma and distressful emotional accounts enhances performance, mental vitality and stability, relational attunement and connection, and increases effectiveness in areas of life, including personal, spiritual, social, and professional. Sign up for a free consultation at alinagarbuz.com. Services are virtual.
(918) 558-2465 View (918) 558-2465
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Shop.Solexnation.com/HealingGoddesses
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC , PSS EFT, Reiki
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77303
I work evenings and weekends for your convenience. I LOVE working with individuals that are interested in becoming *Healthy, Happy, Joyous and Free from Mind and Mood Altering Substances. *Healing DNA on all Genetic levels including, which may not be limited to: Physically, Psychologically, Socially, Mentally, Emotionally and Spiritually. *Persons Willing to work a 12 Step Program of Recovery. *Whom are inquisitively seeking Spirituality. * Whom may or may not want to learn a Powerful Theta Healing Meditation and or Trauma Release Yoga or any of the other Healing Modalities and Techniques I'm Proficient in.
I work evenings and weekends for your convenience. I LOVE working with individuals that are interested in becoming *Healthy, Happy, Joyous and Free from Mind and Mood Altering Substances. *Healing DNA on all Genetic levels including, which may not be limited to: Physically, Psychologically, Socially, Mentally, Emotionally and Spiritually. *Persons Willing to work a 12 Step Program of Recovery. *Whom are inquisitively seeking Spirituality. * Whom may or may not want to learn a Powerful Theta Healing Meditation and or Trauma Release Yoga or any of the other Healing Modalities and Techniques I'm Proficient in.
(936) 226-0459 View (936) 226-0459
Photo of Susie D. Novak, Licensed Professional Counselor in Conroe, TX
Susie D. Novak
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77304
Therapy is often sought when there is a discrepancy between where you see yourself currently in life and where you would like to be. I will work collaboratively with you to develop a unique treatment plan that will help close this gap and create balance and wellness in your life. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment in which clients can explore challenges and struggles and begin to make positive changes. A strong therapeutic relationship, I believe, helps individuals recognize the unique strengths they possess and take an active role in the transformation process.
Therapy is often sought when there is a discrepancy between where you see yourself currently in life and where you would like to be. I will work collaboratively with you to develop a unique treatment plan that will help close this gap and create balance and wellness in your life. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment in which clients can explore challenges and struggles and begin to make positive changes. A strong therapeutic relationship, I believe, helps individuals recognize the unique strengths they possess and take an active role in the transformation process.
(936) 202-3714 View (936) 202-3714
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Suzanna Adelizi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, JD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301
I offer individual, couple and family counseling. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and outcome-informed. You are the expert on your own life. Whether your goal is to resolve relationship conflict, recover from trauma or loss, receive parenting support, explore issues of identity and spirituality, optimize your career, or learn how to decrease anxiety or depression, my goal is to walk with you and provide a place where you can express yourself freely without being judged. I believe that just as relationships can be the source of hurt, we also heal through community in safe relationships.
I offer individual, couple and family counseling. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and outcome-informed. You are the expert on your own life. Whether your goal is to resolve relationship conflict, recover from trauma or loss, receive parenting support, explore issues of identity and spirituality, optimize your career, or learn how to decrease anxiety or depression, my goal is to walk with you and provide a place where you can express yourself freely without being judged. I believe that just as relationships can be the source of hurt, we also heal through community in safe relationships.
(832) 510-5611 View (832) 510-5611
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Trisha D Broadright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77303  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If you are looking for solutions or if you are seeking help, I know it can be hard. What you are feeling is normal. Taking the first step in discovering a sense of self and developing healthy relationships can be a challenging process in itself. In therapy, I will work with you to understand emotional triggers that can feel overwhelming and impact daily life. I will work to meet you where you are and allow you to guide the process of emotional healing. My hope is to help individuals heal from unresolved traumatic experiences such as military experiences, loss of identity, sexual trauma, physical trauma, or emotional trauma.
If you are looking for solutions or if you are seeking help, I know it can be hard. What you are feeling is normal. Taking the first step in discovering a sense of self and developing healthy relationships can be a challenging process in itself. In therapy, I will work with you to understand emotional triggers that can feel overwhelming and impact daily life. I will work to meet you where you are and allow you to guide the process of emotional healing. My hope is to help individuals heal from unresolved traumatic experiences such as military experiences, loss of identity, sexual trauma, physical trauma, or emotional trauma.
(719) 204-8755 View (719) 204-8755

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Margaret Giles, Licensed Professional Counselor in Conroe, TX
Margaret Giles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
My passion resides in counseling adults struggling with substance use disorders, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
I believe in treating and facilitating the individual's psychological and emotional transformation through an integrative therapeutic approach. We all yearn for love, acceptance and the capacity to reach our utmost potential! I believe in treating the 'whole person,' as I help guide my clients towards reaching their therapeutic goals through a newfound self-awareness and confidence. With healthier actions and reactions we can move forward in life as more productive, thoughtful and self-aware beings. I believe that therapy connects us more to our authentic selves, and that you can grow, with you, in a newfound space of acceptance.
My passion resides in counseling adults struggling with substance use disorders, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
I believe in treating and facilitating the individual's psychological and emotional transformation through an integrative therapeutic approach. We all yearn for love, acceptance and the capacity to reach our utmost potential! I believe in treating the 'whole person,' as I help guide my clients towards reaching their therapeutic goals through a newfound self-awareness and confidence. With healthier actions and reactions we can move forward in life as more productive, thoughtful and self-aware beings. I believe that therapy connects us more to our authentic selves, and that you can grow, with you, in a newfound space of acceptance.
(936) 939-6230 View (936) 939-6230
Photo of New Beginning Mind Spa & Therapy, Inc., Licensed Professional Counselor in Conroe, TX
New Beginning Mind Spa & Therapy, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77382  (Online Only)
I welcome families and individuals from all walks of life who may be experiencing challenges with depression, anxiety, anger management, addiction, social skills, coping skills, and relationships (couples and interpersonal relationships).
My name is Iesha Anderson. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and graduated from Prairie View A&M University. I also attended Texas Southern University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Academics were a very important part of my life. I realized at an early age that education was vital to my future success in life and the life of others. I have always had a passion for counseling and helping since the first day I sat in my psychology course during my journey in undergraduate school. My experience in Real Estate, taxes, customer service, and mental health has equipped me with the ability to relate and understand where others are coming from. I have always had a passion for special populations and was blessed to find a career that combined my love for both, families and individuals.
I welcome families and individuals from all walks of life who may be experiencing challenges with depression, anxiety, anger management, addiction, social skills, coping skills, and relationships (couples and interpersonal relationships).
My name is Iesha Anderson. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and graduated from Prairie View A&M University. I also attended Texas Southern University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Academics were a very important part of my life. I realized at an early age that education was vital to my future success in life and the life of others. I have always had a passion for counseling and helping since the first day I sat in my psychology course during my journey in undergraduate school. My experience in Real Estate, taxes, customer service, and mental health has equipped me with the ability to relate and understand where others are coming from. I have always had a passion for special populations and was blessed to find a career that combined my love for both, families and individuals.
(832) 905-1366 View (832) 905-1366
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Wellness Solutions, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77382  (Online Only)
WS is your home base to make life changes and explore your goals. Please review our website and feel welcome to get to know how we can provide you with the support you need to create the life you want. When you chose WS you have a team of "personal change experts" who are experienced professionals in mental and behavioral health, counseling, coaching, and psychotherapy - all dedicated to your success and wellbeing.
WS is your home base to make life changes and explore your goals. Please review our website and feel welcome to get to know how we can provide you with the support you need to create the life you want. When you chose WS you have a team of "personal change experts" who are experienced professionals in mental and behavioral health, counseling, coaching, and psychotherapy - all dedicated to your success and wellbeing.
(713) 893-3989 View (713) 893-3989
Photo of Brooke Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Conroe, TX
Brooke Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MMFT, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shenandoah, TX 77384
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with people who want to find their most authentic selves. I work to meet people where they are and to help them learn tools to reach the goals they set for themselves. I work with individuals, adults and adolescents, as well as couples. I am an eclectic therapist and individualize therapy to what the clients needs. I have extensive training in addictions and is excited about the opportunity to work with clients to help them envision the life they want. The best part of my job is when I get to see progress a client makes. Supervised by Leigh Rainwater, LPC-S.
I am passionate about working with people who want to find their most authentic selves. I work to meet people where they are and to help them learn tools to reach the goals they set for themselves. I work with individuals, adults and adolescents, as well as couples. I am an eclectic therapist and individualize therapy to what the clients needs. I have extensive training in addictions and is excited about the opportunity to work with clients to help them envision the life they want. The best part of my job is when I get to see progress a client makes. Supervised by Leigh Rainwater, LPC-S.
(281) 519-6769 View (281) 519-6769
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Ashley Stakes
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Many first responders struggle to put on the uniform day in and day out; feeling helpless that the 911 system will never change plus the frustration of disconnection between dispatch, field, and administration only feeds the discontent. There are so many things we can't control: calls, call volume, and sometimes whether the patient lives or dies. Its no wonder first responders have some of the highest burnout rates. I know this first-hand because I burned out of EMS. All the way out. I am here now as a counselor to help first responders manage and treat the feelings of burnout to increase longevity in the profession.
Many first responders struggle to put on the uniform day in and day out; feeling helpless that the 911 system will never change plus the frustration of disconnection between dispatch, field, and administration only feeds the discontent. There are so many things we can't control: calls, call volume, and sometimes whether the patient lives or dies. Its no wonder first responders have some of the highest burnout rates. I know this first-hand because I burned out of EMS. All the way out. I am here now as a counselor to help first responders manage and treat the feelings of burnout to increase longevity in the profession.
(936) 758-7408 View (936) 758-7408
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Christopher Times
Counselor, MA, CCC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
My practice is designed to offer Life Coaching to clients of all ethnic backgrounds for the purpose of lifting, building, stimulating growth and progressive motion toward emotional well-being and personal actualization.
My practice is designed to offer Life Coaching to clients of all ethnic backgrounds for the purpose of lifting, building, stimulating growth and progressive motion toward emotional well-being and personal actualization.
(409) 752-6668 View (409) 752-6668
Photo of Alex Jacobsen, LPC Associate in Conroe, TX
Alex Jacobsen
LPC Associate, MA, NCC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77382  (Online Only)
My ideal client is anyone who is ready to take a step forward and work on their mental health. I don't care about any other aspect of you as long as you are willing to have the tough conversations that are necessary for delving deeper into yourself. I am willing to work with any age, gender, nationality, etc. imaginable and hold no preference for working with any particular denomination versus another. The only requirement you must have is a desire to learn more about yourself and be open to new experiences (or old ones if you've been to therapy before). Being a part of your journey would mean the world to me.
My ideal client is anyone who is ready to take a step forward and work on their mental health. I don't care about any other aspect of you as long as you are willing to have the tough conversations that are necessary for delving deeper into yourself. I am willing to work with any age, gender, nationality, etc. imaginable and hold no preference for working with any particular denomination versus another. The only requirement you must have is a desire to learn more about yourself and be open to new experiences (or old ones if you've been to therapy before). Being a part of your journey would mean the world to me.
(281) 324-8036 View (281) 324-8036
Photo of Alexia Florentin, Licensed Professional Counselor in Conroe, TX
Alexia Florentin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, MEd
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77380
When we receive the message growing up that we're "not good enough" - that we're "not worthy enough" - we spend the rest of our lives trying to prove our worth to others. Some of us self-soothe through developing addictions, and some of us cope by feeling the need to have to clean up other people's messes - even when it puts our own mental health at risk. We do this by feeling responsible for other people's problems, by avoiding conflict, and by overcompensating and taking on way more than we should. If you'd like to become a patient, please head over to thirdcoastcw.com/contactus and fill out the new patient form.
When we receive the message growing up that we're "not good enough" - that we're "not worthy enough" - we spend the rest of our lives trying to prove our worth to others. Some of us self-soothe through developing addictions, and some of us cope by feeling the need to have to clean up other people's messes - even when it puts our own mental health at risk. We do this by feeling responsible for other people's problems, by avoiding conflict, and by overcompensating and taking on way more than we should. If you'd like to become a patient, please head over to thirdcoastcw.com/contactus and fill out the new patient form.
(281) 612-5178 View (281) 612-5178
Photo of Janet Jacinto Hoffmann, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Conroe, TX
Janet Jacinto Hoffmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, EFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Relationships are hard! The drama and emotional roller coaster are exhausting. After trying diligently to give all that you can, you end up dumped, rejected, or betrayed again. Beating yourself up, inevitably feeling unlovable. So you hide your emotions and stay busy to protect yourself. But inside, it's impossible to ignore that sadness and loneliness are growing. All you want is someone who cares and who can be there for you. But it's hard to attract the right person. Your friends are moving on with their lives, while you wonder if happiness just wasn't meant for you. You're so tired of trying that you feel resentful and empty.
Relationships are hard! The drama and emotional roller coaster are exhausting. After trying diligently to give all that you can, you end up dumped, rejected, or betrayed again. Beating yourself up, inevitably feeling unlovable. So you hide your emotions and stay busy to protect yourself. But inside, it's impossible to ignore that sadness and loneliness are growing. All you want is someone who cares and who can be there for you. But it's hard to attract the right person. Your friends are moving on with their lives, while you wonder if happiness just wasn't meant for you. You're so tired of trying that you feel resentful and empty.
(651) 968-8355 View (651) 968-8355

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.