Therapists in Dripping Springs, TX
Lynda Keen, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
We'll collaborate using your strengths and weaknesses to find your solutions to manage depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, co-dependency, dual diagnosis, women's issues, teen issues, motivation, life changes, and more.
Everyone can benefit from therapy at some point – whether for addressing momentary issues or ongoing challenges such as trauma. Life can be hard and different stages of life bring different obstacles. Whether you’re looking for a little support to get back on track or have a child who needs extra guidance, working with me can put things into perspective. In therapeutic sessions, we’ll focus on your strengths and work to find answers you’re seeking. Sessions can be held in my Dripping Springs, Texas office, or on-line from anywhere in Texas. Free 15-minute consultations are available to learn more about how I may support you.
We'll collaborate using your strengths and weaknesses to find your solutions to manage depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, co-dependency, dual diagnosis, women's issues, teen issues, motivation, life changes, and more.
Everyone can benefit from therapy at some point – whether for addressing momentary issues or ongoing challenges such as trauma. Life can be hard and different stages of life bring different obstacles. Whether you’re looking for a little support to get back on track or have a child who needs extra guidance, working with me can put things into perspective. In therapeutic sessions, we’ll focus on your strengths and work to find answers you’re seeking. Sessions can be held in my Dripping Springs, Texas office, or on-line from anywhere in Texas. Free 15-minute consultations are available to learn more about how I may support you.
Heather W. Outlaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
You've tried everything and it feels like nothing is changing. You need help in treating trauma, addiction, co-dependence or moving through a difficult life transition. I am passionate about helping you examine and discard outdated beliefs and family, societal and cultural rules that bind you. It is my honor and a joy to help you bravely face and work through issues to be able to re-enter your life from a place of authenticity and strength. EMDR is AMAZING! I am trained in the Meadows Survivors protocol and I am a Certified Daring Way (Brene Brown), Facilitator. Call me! I want to help.
You've tried everything and it feels like nothing is changing. You need help in treating trauma, addiction, co-dependence or moving through a difficult life transition. I am passionate about helping you examine and discard outdated beliefs and family, societal and cultural rules that bind you. It is my honor and a joy to help you bravely face and work through issues to be able to re-enter your life from a place of authenticity and strength. EMDR is AMAZING! I am trained in the Meadows Survivors protocol and I am a Certified Daring Way (Brene Brown), Facilitator. Call me! I want to help.
Jan Venable
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, -S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Jan Venable, M.Ed., LPC-S is a psychotherapist and counselor with over 25 years of experience. She works with both adolescents and adults. She specializes in working with people in recovery who want to improve their relationships. This includes healing trauma, anxiety, and codependency. She believes one of the most vital elements of mental health is developing our physical health and practicing good nutrition. She advocates for treating the whole person rather than just isolated symptoms. Jan has extensive experience with adolescents. She finds treating teens with respect and compassion opens many doors.
Jan Venable, M.Ed., LPC-S is a psychotherapist and counselor with over 25 years of experience. She works with both adolescents and adults. She specializes in working with people in recovery who want to improve their relationships. This includes healing trauma, anxiety, and codependency. She believes one of the most vital elements of mental health is developing our physical health and practicing good nutrition. She advocates for treating the whole person rather than just isolated symptoms. Jan has extensive experience with adolescents. She finds treating teens with respect and compassion opens many doors.
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Tony Vitela, LCSW, SAP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Bee Cave, TX 78738
Recognized provider for Childrens' Foster Care Program, Mandated Management Referrals and Department of Transportation Alcohol & Substance Abuse Evaluations.
Licensed since 1993 and in private practice since 1999. Previous work-related experience includes working at a residential treatment center, youth shelter, juvenile detention center, chemical dependency unit, adolescent and adult in-patient hospital, Employee Assistance Program, crisis intervention, in-take assessments, and intensive out-patient programming. Over the past two decades, I have served individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I am a certified and approved DOT Substance Abuse Professional.
Recognized provider for Childrens' Foster Care Program, Mandated Management Referrals and Department of Transportation Alcohol & Substance Abuse Evaluations.
Licensed since 1993 and in private practice since 1999. Previous work-related experience includes working at a residential treatment center, youth shelter, juvenile detention center, chemical dependency unit, adolescent and adult in-patient hospital, Employee Assistance Program, crisis intervention, in-take assessments, and intensive out-patient programming. Over the past two decades, I have served individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I am a certified and approved DOT Substance Abuse Professional.
Online Therapists
Rosa Ana Espinosa
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229 (Online Only)
I have success helping clients who face challenges in the areas of trauma, grief/loss, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, addiction, spiritual concerns, abuse, eating disorders, and others.
I specialize in brief therapy with a solution-focused approach using my client's strengths to arrive at solutions to their current problem. Oftentimes, these solutions can be practiced and implemented in a relatively short period of time. If necessary, I use additional tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnosis.
I have success helping clients who face challenges in the areas of trauma, grief/loss, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, addiction, spiritual concerns, abuse, eating disorders, and others.
I specialize in brief therapy with a solution-focused approach using my client's strengths to arrive at solutions to their current problem. Oftentimes, these solutions can be practiced and implemented in a relatively short period of time. If necessary, I use additional tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnosis.
Jane Stevens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
My experience working in school, hospital, outpatient and private practice settings has enabled me to effectively treat those struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, mood disorders, and self esteem issues.
Are you feeling lost, stuck, maybe unsure of next steps in life? Are you in a relationship that feels overwhelming and stressful but not sure why? I am passionate about empowering you to be your own agent of change. From my innate interest in the human condition and respect for your unique story, I derive a empathic, client-centered and solution-focused therapeutic approach. Let's collaborate to identify and draw upon your strengths to achieve a sense of balance, fulfillment and purpose. I value the opportunity to work with client of various ages to navigate life and cultivate appropriate shifts to improve well-being.
My experience working in school, hospital, outpatient and private practice settings has enabled me to effectively treat those struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, mood disorders, and self esteem issues.
Are you feeling lost, stuck, maybe unsure of next steps in life? Are you in a relationship that feels overwhelming and stressful but not sure why? I am passionate about empowering you to be your own agent of change. From my innate interest in the human condition and respect for your unique story, I derive a empathic, client-centered and solution-focused therapeutic approach. Let's collaborate to identify and draw upon your strengths to achieve a sense of balance, fulfillment and purpose. I value the opportunity to work with client of various ages to navigate life and cultivate appropriate shifts to improve well-being.
Bethel Moges
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703 (Online Only)
With a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling, I believe in the work of this field. Whether this includes group therapy, addiction psychoeducation, or pre-marital counseling, it is my honor to walk with you as you seek to recover or grow. Life can be heavy and emotions difficult to regulate. Throughout your journey, I recognize that it can be life-changing to add a non-judgmental support with tools to your team as you work to reach your goals by using your own strengths. Just as hurt and betrayal often take place in relationship, so do healing and change. In a session with me, you matter and you are safe.
With a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling, I believe in the work of this field. Whether this includes group therapy, addiction psychoeducation, or pre-marital counseling, it is my honor to walk with you as you seek to recover or grow. Life can be heavy and emotions difficult to regulate. Throughout your journey, I recognize that it can be life-changing to add a non-judgmental support with tools to your team as you work to reach your goals by using your own strengths. Just as hurt and betrayal often take place in relationship, so do healing and change. In a session with me, you matter and you are safe.
Dr. Valerie Hope
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78732
I help treat the following: relief from anxiety and stressors, improving mood, strengthening social skills,self esteem, healing trauma, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, strengthening relationships and parenting skills, coping with adjustments, sport performance, cultural issues, and all areas of addiction.
Accepting NEW clients. I feel privileged that you are reading this to potentially help you, a loved one, or someone you know. I would love to join you on your journey of nurturing your emotional health. Are you the one that has been considering counseling, but keep talking yourself out of it because you have lived with many of these symptoms for so long, and think you can just keep going on with them. My philosophy in counseling is to help others be the best version of themselves, promote healing, reach their potential with their goals, guide them on how to get there while overcoming any barriers.
I help treat the following: relief from anxiety and stressors, improving mood, strengthening social skills,self esteem, healing trauma, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, strengthening relationships and parenting skills, coping with adjustments, sport performance, cultural issues, and all areas of addiction.
Accepting NEW clients. I feel privileged that you are reading this to potentially help you, a loved one, or someone you know. I would love to join you on your journey of nurturing your emotional health. Are you the one that has been considering counseling, but keep talking yourself out of it because you have lived with many of these symptoms for so long, and think you can just keep going on with them. My philosophy in counseling is to help others be the best version of themselves, promote healing, reach their potential with their goals, guide them on how to get there while overcoming any barriers.
Jeralyn R Tharp Lpcc-S Licdc
Counselor, MEd , LPCC-S, LICDC, LMHC FL, Gamb
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78213 (Online Only)
Welcome I hope to be part of your support journey as you seek hope, health and recovery to various life challenges . I have over 25 years experience providing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment in a great deal of diverse settings. I am interested in learning more about (you ) and (your ) goals and objectives for therapy. I believe a counseling relationship works best when you are comfortable with a therapist and free to be who you are. I help you reach this goal by bringing to the session , experience , honesty of myself , kindness and genuine regard. I am part of the Veteran Choice Programs to receive VA referrals.
Welcome I hope to be part of your support journey as you seek hope, health and recovery to various life challenges . I have over 25 years experience providing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment in a great deal of diverse settings. I am interested in learning more about (you ) and (your ) goals and objectives for therapy. I believe a counseling relationship works best when you are comfortable with a therapist and free to be who you are. I help you reach this goal by bringing to the session , experience , honesty of myself , kindness and genuine regard. I am part of the Veteran Choice Programs to receive VA referrals.
Angela Kehm
MA, LPC, ATR, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78741
Beginning therapy is an act of self-compassion, and that requires courage and vulnerability. The journey of self-discovery can be daunting, yet unearthing subconscious drivers can encourage change. If you're feeling bogged down by a sense of being stuck, struggling in your relationships due to heightened reactivity, finding your old coping mechanisms ineffective in the face of intrusive thoughts or hopelessness, or noticing an uptick in substance use or drinking, it's time to take action and transform your life. Together, we'll work to help you create joy and fulfillment by cultivating a life that truly resonates with you.
Beginning therapy is an act of self-compassion, and that requires courage and vulnerability. The journey of self-discovery can be daunting, yet unearthing subconscious drivers can encourage change. If you're feeling bogged down by a sense of being stuck, struggling in your relationships due to heightened reactivity, finding your old coping mechanisms ineffective in the face of intrusive thoughts or hopelessness, or noticing an uptick in substance use or drinking, it's time to take action and transform your life. Together, we'll work to help you create joy and fulfillment by cultivating a life that truly resonates with you.
Amaka Bailey
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78681
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, who specializes in helping individuals challenged by substance use and mental health conditions. I provide a safe environment, centered on trust, where my clients can grow, explore, and reach their full potential.I take a compassionate, client-centered approach that is empathetic and non-judgmental to help my clients feel both supported and encouraged in the changes they strive to make in their lives.We will work together to accomplish your therapy goals, to give you tools to help empower you to navigate and manage both challenges and opportunities.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, who specializes in helping individuals challenged by substance use and mental health conditions. I provide a safe environment, centered on trust, where my clients can grow, explore, and reach their full potential.I take a compassionate, client-centered approach that is empathetic and non-judgmental to help my clients feel both supported and encouraged in the changes they strive to make in their lives.We will work together to accomplish your therapy goals, to give you tools to help empower you to navigate and manage both challenges and opportunities.
Shelley Sargent
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Schulenburg, TX 78956
My specialties include anxiety/depression, relationship issues, addiction, coping and more.
Hi! I’m so excited that you’ve decided to seek some support. I have almost 15 years of experience working with clients in private practice, schools, military bases, in and out patient treatment centers. My approach to counseling is to partner with you to determine what’s working and what’s not. I then support you as you decide what changes you’d like to make and together we’ll create the steps to make those changes.
My specialties include anxiety/depression, relationship issues, addiction, coping and more.
Hi! I’m so excited that you’ve decided to seek some support. I have almost 15 years of experience working with clients in private practice, schools, military bases, in and out patient treatment centers. My approach to counseling is to partner with you to determine what’s working and what’s not. I then support you as you decide what changes you’d like to make and together we’ll create the steps to make those changes.
Valerie J Vineyard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78258 (Online Only)
Specialties include relational issues; men and women suffering with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, sexual dysfunctions, relational problems, sexual abuse, parenting difficulties, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use problems.
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, confused, powerless, helpless to control life issues, a healthy first step toward realizing positive change in your life, is to invest in therapy. By discovering your strengths, gifts, and unique perception, we can begin utilizing these attributes toward effective thoughtful problem solving and decision making behaviors.
Specialties include relational issues; men and women suffering with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, sexual dysfunctions, relational problems, sexual abuse, parenting difficulties, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use problems.
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, confused, powerless, helpless to control life issues, a healthy first step toward realizing positive change in your life, is to invest in therapy. By discovering your strengths, gifts, and unique perception, we can begin utilizing these attributes toward effective thoughtful problem solving and decision making behaviors.
Josefina Irigoyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78757
I have experience and have had success in working with patients suffering from different psychiatric diagnosis such as: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, behavioral issues, survivors of abuse, substance abuse, relationship issues.
My goal is to help you, or your loved one, overcome any psychological and/or emotional state you may be struggling with, by providing a safe, caring, and professional environment to promote positive change towards well-being.
I have experience and have had success in working with patients suffering from different psychiatric diagnosis such as: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, behavioral issues, survivors of abuse, substance abuse, relationship issues.
My goal is to help you, or your loved one, overcome any psychological and/or emotional state you may be struggling with, by providing a safe, caring, and professional environment to promote positive change towards well-being.
Shelley Sargent
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Schulenburg, TX 78956 (Online Only)
My specialities include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, coping and more.
Hi! I'm so excited that you've decided to seek some support! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Nevada and Texas and a licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas. I have over 14 years working with a variety of people from varying backgrounds. I've provided counseling in private practice, schools, in patient treatment centers, and military bases. My approach to counseling is to partner with you to determine what's working and what's not. I then support you as you decide what changes you'd like to make and together we'll create the steps to make those changes.
My specialities include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, coping and more.
Hi! I'm so excited that you've decided to seek some support! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Nevada and Texas and a licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas. I have over 14 years working with a variety of people from varying backgrounds. I've provided counseling in private practice, schools, in patient treatment centers, and military bases. My approach to counseling is to partner with you to determine what's working and what's not. I then support you as you decide what changes you'd like to make and together we'll create the steps to make those changes.
Stewart Counseling & Inspire One, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
I also address issues such as divorce, military deployment, academic underachievement, self-esteem and addiction.
I believe the greatest resource for securing a brighter tomorrow begins today by inspiring people to fulfill their potential. Stewart Counseling is professional counseling for families, couples, children and adolescents who believe in taking action toward a flourishing life. Play therapy is generally employed with children 3 through 14 years of age and provides a way for children to express their experiences and feelings through a natural, self-guided, self-healing process. Parent support groups revitalize the art of inspiring independent, self-motivated children and adolescent's fulfillment of their potential in the world.
I also address issues such as divorce, military deployment, academic underachievement, self-esteem and addiction.
I believe the greatest resource for securing a brighter tomorrow begins today by inspiring people to fulfill their potential. Stewart Counseling is professional counseling for families, couples, children and adolescents who believe in taking action toward a flourishing life. Play therapy is generally employed with children 3 through 14 years of age and provides a way for children to express their experiences and feelings through a natural, self-guided, self-healing process. Parent support groups revitalize the art of inspiring independent, self-motivated children and adolescent's fulfillment of their potential in the world.
Mack Kyles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78705 (Online Only)
Over a decade, I have help many people breakthrough stuck points, overcome addiction, depression and anxiety, work through trauma and develop skills to reach their personal and professional goals.
Do people think you got your stuff together? But you feel things are unraveling? Yes, you are managing life, work and family but neglecting yourself. Are you tired, overwhelmed, depressed and not sleeping well? Have you started engaging in unhealthy behaviors or not being yourself? Contact me if you are ready to make a change today. Don't end this year without resolving past issues.
Over a decade, I have help many people breakthrough stuck points, overcome addiction, depression and anxiety, work through trauma and develop skills to reach their personal and professional goals.
Do people think you got your stuff together? But you feel things are unraveling? Yes, you are managing life, work and family but neglecting yourself. Are you tired, overwhelmed, depressed and not sleeping well? Have you started engaging in unhealthy behaviors or not being yourself? Contact me if you are ready to make a change today. Don't end this year without resolving past issues.
Dawn Maria Spradley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76541
Using an Adlerian approach, I want to encourage and empower clients to use their own strengths to attain their goals. I also specialize in sand-tray therapy-which is an effective intervention that helps clients better articulate their past trauma, feelings and emotions, and has been powerful in the healing of depression, grief, addiction, and anxiety in teens and adults. Our counseling center offers an Intensive Outpatient Program for substance abuse, to include individual and group counseling. Finally, I encourage the client to lead their own sessions to heal.
Using an Adlerian approach, I want to encourage and empower clients to use their own strengths to attain their goals. I also specialize in sand-tray therapy-which is an effective intervention that helps clients better articulate their past trauma, feelings and emotions, and has been powerful in the healing of depression, grief, addiction, and anxiety in teens and adults. Our counseling center offers an Intensive Outpatient Program for substance abuse, to include individual and group counseling. Finally, I encourage the client to lead their own sessions to heal.
Morgan Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, CCTP, EMDR, TCYM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in trauma and dissociation, with additional training in substance use and chronic pain.
Welcome! I work with individuals who are looking to heal from past wounds and find their highest self. With a multidimensional background, I will meet you where you are and we'll explore the barriers that may be preventing you from moving forward. I believe you already have the tools you need. It takes a safe space with which to release the emotional weight and begin to see life with a new perspective. Our work together could be best summarized with the quote "Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is fear walking". It is an honor to help support you in this phase of your journey.
I specialize in trauma and dissociation, with additional training in substance use and chronic pain.
Welcome! I work with individuals who are looking to heal from past wounds and find their highest self. With a multidimensional background, I will meet you where you are and we'll explore the barriers that may be preventing you from moving forward. I believe you already have the tools you need. It takes a safe space with which to release the emotional weight and begin to see life with a new perspective. Our work together could be best summarized with the quote "Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is fear walking". It is an honor to help support you in this phase of your journey.
Terri E Hipps
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Kerrville, TX 78028
I work from a positive psychology frame work to help clients address their depression, communication issues, work related issues, self-esteem, coping, and stress, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, adolescent behaviors, substance abuse, parenting, grief, divorce, sexual abuse, conflict resolution and trauma.
I enjoy working with a diverse population of clients ranging from children 6-10, adolescents 11-18, adults and families. I believe in building on strengths and that every person has the capacity to change. If you are looking for a counselor who is dedicated to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals in a safe and collaborative environment and aims to empower each client towards self-determination and sucessful outcomes, please call me.
I work from a positive psychology frame work to help clients address their depression, communication issues, work related issues, self-esteem, coping, and stress, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, adolescent behaviors, substance abuse, parenting, grief, divorce, sexual abuse, conflict resolution and trauma.
I enjoy working with a diverse population of clients ranging from children 6-10, adolescents 11-18, adults and families. I believe in building on strengths and that every person has the capacity to change. If you are looking for a counselor who is dedicated to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals in a safe and collaborative environment and aims to empower each client towards self-determination and sucessful outcomes, please call me.
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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.