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Casey Kaiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77429
I have experience working with a variety of concerns including mood disorders, substance use disorders, family and relationship issues, clients with a history of abuse and trauma, and gender and sexuality concerns.
Welcome! I focus on and prioritize the holistic view of the person, always taking into consideration the family, community, and larger overall view of someone's life. I hold passion for creating a safe environment that helps empower client's to utilize their strengths while holding them accountable and challenging them objectively, without judgment. This means I am LGBTQ+ affirming, understanding of marginalized communities, and trauma informed. I have experience working with individuals, groups, couples, and families and am open to working with any and all of the above.
I have experience working with a variety of concerns including mood disorders, substance use disorders, family and relationship issues, clients with a history of abuse and trauma, and gender and sexuality concerns.
Welcome! I focus on and prioritize the holistic view of the person, always taking into consideration the family, community, and larger overall view of someone's life. I hold passion for creating a safe environment that helps empower client's to utilize their strengths while holding them accountable and challenging them objectively, without judgment. This means I am LGBTQ+ affirming, understanding of marginalized communities, and trauma informed. I have experience working with individuals, groups, couples, and families and am open to working with any and all of the above.
(832) 219-6394 View (832) 219-6394
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Leroy Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77433
Specializing in Trauma Treatment, Addiction Treatment & CBT, I am able to treat a diverse range of emotional & psychological problems.
* Accepting New Clients / All Locations & Virtual - Over 26 years experience in Individual, Marriage & Relationship Counseling. Regardless of how difficult things may be, I can help. My list of clients include Celebrity, Professional, Corporate, Athletes and the like. Initially trained in the USN in Psychiatric Trauma, I have helped thousands of individuals & families. My Corporate Critical Incident experience allows me to quickly assess trauma/problems and develop solution-focused resolutions to the most complex emotional, psychological & relationship problems.
Specializing in Trauma Treatment, Addiction Treatment & CBT, I am able to treat a diverse range of emotional & psychological problems.
* Accepting New Clients / All Locations & Virtual - Over 26 years experience in Individual, Marriage & Relationship Counseling. Regardless of how difficult things may be, I can help. My list of clients include Celebrity, Professional, Corporate, Athletes and the like. Initially trained in the USN in Psychiatric Trauma, I have helped thousands of individuals & families. My Corporate Critical Incident experience allows me to quickly assess trauma/problems and develop solution-focused resolutions to the most complex emotional, psychological & relationship problems.
(678) 658-3740 View (678) 658-3740
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Damitra Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77433  (Online Only)
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards healing, growth, and freedom from life’s challenges? As a compassionate and non-traditional therapist, I believe in honoring your unique path and providing the guidance you need to overcome the obstacles holding you back. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, codependency, chemical dependency, or sexual trauma, I offer a compassionate approach that embraces your individuality.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards healing, growth, and freedom from life’s challenges? As a compassionate and non-traditional therapist, I believe in honoring your unique path and providing the guidance you need to overcome the obstacles holding you back. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, codependency, chemical dependency, or sexual trauma, I offer a compassionate approach that embraces your individuality.
(832) 981-1109 View (832) 981-1109
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Family Counseling Center of Cypress/Tomball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACP
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77433
Waitlist for new clients
"All of us experience challenges - relationships disappoint, families struggle, wounds from the past surface, and life's dreams disappear. It is in these moments that we need to a compassionate professional who can provide effective treatment, support, guidance, and the necessary tools to restore hope". For over 29 years, Rose Banker has been using evidence based therapies, employing therapeutic techniques, and using faith based principles to develop effective treatment is for each one of her patients. Her knowledge of the field and her commitment to her patients is what sets Rose Banker apart. Call her today for an evaluation.
"All of us experience challenges - relationships disappoint, families struggle, wounds from the past surface, and life's dreams disappear. It is in these moments that we need to a compassionate professional who can provide effective treatment, support, guidance, and the necessary tools to restore hope". For over 29 years, Rose Banker has been using evidence based therapies, employing therapeutic techniques, and using faith based principles to develop effective treatment is for each one of her patients. Her knowledge of the field and her commitment to her patients is what sets Rose Banker apart. Call her today for an evaluation.
(832) 783-9988 View (832) 783-9988
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Abbi Jones Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor, SUPV, NCC, LPC-S, LMSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77429  (Online Only)
Board Certified, with 20 years of experience in the mental health and social services field, I take pride in providing a safe and non-judgmental space for people to share their burdens and explore new ways of coping with life's challenges. Taking the first step to seek counseling takes courage. For some, it can be frightening, intimidating and uncomfortable; for others, embarrassing. My goal is to help make it one of the best decisions of your life! Allow me to guide and assist in your journey.
Board Certified, with 20 years of experience in the mental health and social services field, I take pride in providing a safe and non-judgmental space for people to share their burdens and explore new ways of coping with life's challenges. Taking the first step to seek counseling takes courage. For some, it can be frightening, intimidating and uncomfortable; for others, embarrassing. My goal is to help make it one of the best decisions of your life! Allow me to guide and assist in your journey.
(281) 549-8170 View (281) 549-8170
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Jennifer Uherek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77410
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience helping individuals, couples and families experience positive life change. I treat a wide variety of issues, and hold a special place in my heart for those with deeply rooted pain and injuries from childhood trauma and or sexual abuse and am honored to share in the healing journey as we learn not just to survive, but to thrive! Some of the other issues I treat include Dissociative disorders, codependency, Attachment issues, Behavioral issues, Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Impulsivity, Divorce, Grief, Sexuality/gender related issues, self-esteem.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience helping individuals, couples and families experience positive life change. I treat a wide variety of issues, and hold a special place in my heart for those with deeply rooted pain and injuries from childhood trauma and or sexual abuse and am honored to share in the healing journey as we learn not just to survive, but to thrive! Some of the other issues I treat include Dissociative disorders, codependency, Attachment issues, Behavioral issues, Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Impulsivity, Divorce, Grief, Sexuality/gender related issues, self-esteem.
(832) 501-2655 View (832) 501-2655
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Together Forever Ministries
PhD, MS, BS
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77410
Together Forever Ministries is committed to rescuing and restoring marriages, families, and individuals, by helping them find victory through a Christ centered life. Our mission is to keep marriages and families together. We are passionate regarding the health of families, making themselves available to individuals, marriages, families, churches, and corporations for the purpose of counsel and conducting marriages conferences. We offer a variety of different counseling options by meeting individually, together as a couple, or via webcam and phone sessions for people who are long distance.
Together Forever Ministries is committed to rescuing and restoring marriages, families, and individuals, by helping them find victory through a Christ centered life. Our mission is to keep marriages and families together. We are passionate regarding the health of families, making themselves available to individuals, marriages, families, churches, and corporations for the purpose of counsel and conducting marriages conferences. We offer a variety of different counseling options by meeting individually, together as a couple, or via webcam and phone sessions for people who are long distance.
(281) 972-6073 View (281) 972-6073
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Life's Journey Counseling & Community Svc, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77433
Life's Journey Counseling and Community Services is a group practice comprised of experienced Licensed Professional Counselors specialized in working with children and adults who face challenges in life. We have bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Mandarin or English/Russian) speaking counselors.
Life's Journey Counseling and Community Services is a group practice comprised of experienced Licensed Professional Counselors specialized in working with children and adults who face challenges in life. We have bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Mandarin or English/Russian) speaking counselors.
(281) 666-9946 View (281) 666-9946
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Debbie Foe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77429
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a wide range of experiences. I am co-founder of The House of DBT in Houston, Texas. When people are suffering, they are looking for compassion and guidance. I am here to help them discover their own unique pathway to healing and peace. I am an intensively trained Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT), although I utilize approaches from other modes of therapy. I provide the necessary paperwork for you to file with your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement for all services I provide.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a wide range of experiences. I am co-founder of The House of DBT in Houston, Texas. When people are suffering, they are looking for compassion and guidance. I am here to help them discover their own unique pathway to healing and peace. I am an intensively trained Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT), although I utilize approaches from other modes of therapy. I provide the necessary paperwork for you to file with your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement for all services I provide.
(281) 809-0998 View (281) 809-0998
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L & A Professional Services, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, CSC, CEO
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77429
Dr. Wines fundamentally believes people have the capacity to resolve their own problems with awareness and a willingness to change. Her assistance may unlock these abilities, while monitoring and evaluating the process. In relationships, the answers to questions are found by looking at trends and outcomes, along with self-acceptance and a commitment to authentic living. Having a well-balanced life means nurturing oneself and recognizing our existence is made more meaningful when we serve others! Ultimately, true evaluation of the past and present experiences can affect our interpretation of such, which affects how we feel and behave!
Dr. Wines fundamentally believes people have the capacity to resolve their own problems with awareness and a willingness to change. Her assistance may unlock these abilities, while monitoring and evaluating the process. In relationships, the answers to questions are found by looking at trends and outcomes, along with self-acceptance and a commitment to authentic living. Having a well-balanced life means nurturing oneself and recognizing our existence is made more meaningful when we serve others! Ultimately, true evaluation of the past and present experiences can affect our interpretation of such, which affects how we feel and behave!
(832) 981-4298 View (832) 981-4298
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Christie M. Babyak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77429  (Online Only)
As a licensed professional counselor, I am here to assist you in moving barriers out of the way for you to live your authentic life. My counseling includes an integrative/eclectic approach which allows me to apply components of several major counseling and psychological theories. I utilize many cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based cognitive, rational-emotive behavioral, and solutions-focused techniques and incorporate many others based on your unique needs. I believe it is essential for wellness to elevate mind, body, and spirit and am here to provide an open, safe space for us to work toward your goals.
As a licensed professional counselor, I am here to assist you in moving barriers out of the way for you to live your authentic life. My counseling includes an integrative/eclectic approach which allows me to apply components of several major counseling and psychological theories. I utilize many cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based cognitive, rational-emotive behavioral, and solutions-focused techniques and incorporate many others based on your unique needs. I believe it is essential for wellness to elevate mind, body, and spirit and am here to provide an open, safe space for us to work toward your goals.
(512) 262-9857 View (512) 262-9857
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L & A Professional Services LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77429
Here at our center, the goal is to provide holistic mental-health therapy services. We practice empirically-based methods for our patients with a focus on affect, behavioral, and cognitive processes. As a team, we design your treatment plan with the patient's goals in mind. Our optimal goal is for patients to establish the areas they wish to change, experience the therapeutic process in diversified ways, and be afforded the support needed to accomplish their goals in therapy. In general, we look for evidence of change through obtaining both informal and formal feedback.
Here at our center, the goal is to provide holistic mental-health therapy services. We practice empirically-based methods for our patients with a focus on affect, behavioral, and cognitive processes. As a team, we design your treatment plan with the patient's goals in mind. Our optimal goal is for patients to establish the areas they wish to change, experience the therapeutic process in diversified ways, and be afforded the support needed to accomplish their goals in therapy. In general, we look for evidence of change through obtaining both informal and formal feedback.
(936) 237-7020 View (936) 237-7020

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Donna K Sullivan, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cypress, TX
Donna K Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77449
I have also worked in low cost clinics, in-patient substance abuse facilities, corporate wellness and private practice over the past 20 years.
Life can sometimes be complicated. Workplace stress, relationship challenges, financial difficulty and complicated family issues can become overwhelming, especially when you feel fatiqued, anxious, depressed, confused or alone. You may even begin to lose hope for the possibility of ever getting what you want and living a happy, productive life. A counselor can help you identify the root of the problems and develop steps toward their resolution. There is no reason to struggle through another day alone. Reach out for the support you need and we will work together to move you towards living the life you want to live.
I have also worked in low cost clinics, in-patient substance abuse facilities, corporate wellness and private practice over the past 20 years.
Life can sometimes be complicated. Workplace stress, relationship challenges, financial difficulty and complicated family issues can become overwhelming, especially when you feel fatiqued, anxious, depressed, confused or alone. You may even begin to lose hope for the possibility of ever getting what you want and living a happy, productive life. A counselor can help you identify the root of the problems and develop steps toward their resolution. There is no reason to struggle through another day alone. Reach out for the support you need and we will work together to move you towards living the life you want to live.
(281) 524-4233 View (281) 524-4233
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Cindy Thornby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Tomball, TX 77375
Life can be challenging! I assist individuals, couples, and families in moving through difficulties and making positive changes for a more satisfying, fulfillling life. Clients learn to utilize holistic and therapeutic approaches to regain personal balance, vitality, meaning, and a sense of purpose. I've worked in a variety of clinical and hospital settings, including pain management, substance abuse, and mental health, as well as providing services in the community, schools, and homes. My clients include adults, families, adolescents, and children, who learn to view their challenges as opportunities for growth!
Life can be challenging! I assist individuals, couples, and families in moving through difficulties and making positive changes for a more satisfying, fulfillling life. Clients learn to utilize holistic and therapeutic approaches to regain personal balance, vitality, meaning, and a sense of purpose. I've worked in a variety of clinical and hospital settings, including pain management, substance abuse, and mental health, as well as providing services in the community, schools, and homes. My clients include adults, families, adolescents, and children, who learn to view their challenges as opportunities for growth!
(281) 761-2690 View (281) 761-2690
Photo of Tracy R. Richied, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Cypress, TX
Tracy R. Richied
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77070
I have practiced in the mental health field for 25 years, including work at a psychiatric hospital, an addiction treatment program, and of a team that provided mental health services to Hewlett Packard employees.
As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and realistic feedback to help clients move beyond their current difficulties and long-standing issues. With empathy and compassion, I help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. In a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach adapted to my clients' individual needs to help them navigate through difficult times in their lives and achieve the happiness they deserve.
I have practiced in the mental health field for 25 years, including work at a psychiatric hospital, an addiction treatment program, and of a team that provided mental health services to Hewlett Packard employees.
As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and realistic feedback to help clients move beyond their current difficulties and long-standing issues. With empathy and compassion, I help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. In a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach adapted to my clients' individual needs to help them navigate through difficult times in their lives and achieve the happiness they deserve.
(832) 706-3518 View (832) 706-3518
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Carla Wiltshire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77084
I enjoy working with a diverse population. I help those needing assistance with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use, mania, psychosis, trauma, and sexual issues. I help my clients overcome their challenges by providing tools for coping through difficult times, giving feedback and assigning tasks to focus on between sessions.
I enjoy working with a diverse population. I help those needing assistance with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use, mania, psychosis, trauma, and sexual issues. I help my clients overcome their challenges by providing tools for coping through difficult times, giving feedback and assigning tasks to focus on between sessions.
(346) 476-5262 View (346) 476-5262
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LaQueena Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77449  (Online Only)
With a decade of dedicated experience in the field of couples therapy, I am LaQueena Webb, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) committed to fostering healthy relationships and guiding couples through the complexities of their journey together. My passion for couples therapy stems from a profound belief in the transformative power of connection. Over the years, I have had the privilege of witnessing countless couples rediscover and strengthen their bonds. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep appreciation for the unique dynamics that each partnership brings.
With a decade of dedicated experience in the field of couples therapy, I am LaQueena Webb, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) committed to fostering healthy relationships and guiding couples through the complexities of their journey together. My passion for couples therapy stems from a profound belief in the transformative power of connection. Over the years, I have had the privilege of witnessing countless couples rediscover and strengthen their bonds. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep appreciation for the unique dynamics that each partnership brings.
(281) 815-2917 View (281) 815-2917
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Austin Mindfulness Center
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, More
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77041
Are you suffering from crippling depression or anxiety? Are you going through a major life transition like changing careers, divorce, or other loss? Maybe you're battling habitual patterns that keep getting in your way no matter how many times you've tried to change things on your own. We believe that therapy can provide you with the means to face the hardest of life's challenges. Having a space to be heard and learning to better understand your problems can be the key that helps you to move forward. It provides a new perspective, as well as tools to better manage problems well after therapy is complete.
Are you suffering from crippling depression or anxiety? Are you going through a major life transition like changing careers, divorce, or other loss? Maybe you're battling habitual patterns that keep getting in your way no matter how many times you've tried to change things on your own. We believe that therapy can provide you with the means to face the hardest of life's challenges. Having a space to be heard and learning to better understand your problems can be the key that helps you to move forward. It provides a new perspective, as well as tools to better manage problems well after therapy is complete.
(512) 309-7202 View (512) 309-7202
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Karitas Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77084
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, sad or anxious? Have you lost loved ones? Have you lived a situation that keeps taking space in your mind? You have come to the right page. Connecting with a caring professional is the first step toward making the changes you desire in your life. We are ready and available to assist you along in this journey. Our vast experience includes working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families struggling with depression, anxiety, life-related transitions, abuse and trauma, domestic violence, anger management, grief/loss, codependency, parenting, personal relationships and conflict resolution.
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, sad or anxious? Have you lost loved ones? Have you lived a situation that keeps taking space in your mind? You have come to the right page. Connecting with a caring professional is the first step toward making the changes you desire in your life. We are ready and available to assist you along in this journey. Our vast experience includes working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families struggling with depression, anxiety, life-related transitions, abuse and trauma, domestic violence, anger management, grief/loss, codependency, parenting, personal relationships and conflict resolution.
(713) 588-5376 View (713) 588-5376
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Rhonda Septelka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77066
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and currently pursuing a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. I hold a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health with a specialization in Play Therapy from Sam Houston State University. I specialize in trauma treatment with children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing a variety of techniques and theoretical orientations, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), child centered play therapy (CCPT), sand tray therapy, and a variety of evidenced based approaches.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and currently pursuing a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. I hold a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health with a specialization in Play Therapy from Sam Houston State University. I specialize in trauma treatment with children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing a variety of techniques and theoretical orientations, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), child centered play therapy (CCPT), sand tray therapy, and a variety of evidenced based approaches.
(281) 612-5522 View (281) 612-5522
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.