Therapists in Galveston, TX
Christopher Times
Counselor, MA, CCC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Galveston, TX 77550
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.
Online Therapists
Renee Trimble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I can help you craft a plan that will set you up for success regardless of your particular addiction.
During my own personal journey in seeking a therapist, I found it difficult to connect with a counselor in whom I felt safe to tell my most personal concerns. Finding the right help didn't come easy. So, after 25 years in the medical profession, I answered a heart felt calling to provide the counseling I had long searched for. Even with all of the wonderful theories I learned and now practice, the most important element in counseling is the trust relationship between the therapist and the client. My goal is to make your therapeutic experience a meaningful connection with someone who truly cares.
As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I can help you craft a plan that will set you up for success regardless of your particular addiction.
During my own personal journey in seeking a therapist, I found it difficult to connect with a counselor in whom I felt safe to tell my most personal concerns. Finding the right help didn't come easy. So, after 25 years in the medical profession, I answered a heart felt calling to provide the counseling I had long searched for. Even with all of the wonderful theories I learned and now practice, the most important element in counseling is the trust relationship between the therapist and the client. My goal is to make your therapeutic experience a meaningful connection with someone who truly cares.
Achieving Greatness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77069
I am from a family of dysfunction, addiction, and trauma.
If you are anything like me when I was in my lowest place, I sought therapy. Nobody helped me identify the root, they only focused on the surface issues. It seemed to add more suffering on top of an already distraught situation. Suffering sucks! Life was made for living. I was tired of losing out because of what others had done to me or because I couldn’t get the solutions to my issues! If you are committed to your healing and recovery, I will take you through every step of the process to go from victim to victor! It is so exciting to be able to assist those who are tired of suffering and losing years and decades of their lives.
I am from a family of dysfunction, addiction, and trauma.
If you are anything like me when I was in my lowest place, I sought therapy. Nobody helped me identify the root, they only focused on the surface issues. It seemed to add more suffering on top of an already distraught situation. Suffering sucks! Life was made for living. I was tired of losing out because of what others had done to me or because I couldn’t get the solutions to my issues! If you are committed to your healing and recovery, I will take you through every step of the process to go from victim to victor! It is so exciting to be able to assist those who are tired of suffering and losing years and decades of their lives.
Lonnie D. Owen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77070
After receiving my Master's degree in Professional Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, I completed my internship at Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center and treated addiction and mental health disorders.
I look forward to addressing your needs through improving your coping skills and developing a more effective way of managing your life. I have a special interest in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder as well as spiritual issues and personality disorders. I have worked with clients on a variety of mental-health issues including anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, mood disorders, anger management, trauma and loss, and behavioral and impulse-control issues. My training is primarily based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and I am working toward certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
After receiving my Master's degree in Professional Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, I completed my internship at Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center and treated addiction and mental health disorders.
I look forward to addressing your needs through improving your coping skills and developing a more effective way of managing your life. I have a special interest in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder as well as spiritual issues and personality disorders. I have worked with clients on a variety of mental-health issues including anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, mood disorders, anger management, trauma and loss, and behavioral and impulse-control issues. My training is primarily based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and I am working toward certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Tiffany Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77080
Welcome! My name is Tiffany Dunnells, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am a multimodal counselor that leads with a client-centered approach to allow the client to guide the session and determine the priority for our counseling and the goals. I started working in mental health back in 2015, and I have a vast experience working with a variety of clientele, both with adults and youth of all ages, with all kinds of traumas, substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc., and am eager to help my clients create the best lives possible for themselves.
Welcome! My name is Tiffany Dunnells, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am a multimodal counselor that leads with a client-centered approach to allow the client to guide the session and determine the priority for our counseling and the goals. I started working in mental health back in 2015, and I have a vast experience working with a variety of clientele, both with adults and youth of all ages, with all kinds of traumas, substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc., and am eager to help my clients create the best lives possible for themselves.
Will E. Price
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77381
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.
Brent Woods
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056 (Online Only)
In the heart of every struggle lies the potential for transformation. Whether you're navigating the complexities of sexual addiction, feeling overwhelmed by the challenges it presents, or confronting other psychological hurdles that impact your relationships and sense of self, know that your situation is not without hope. My practice welcomes not only individuals and couples who are directly grappling with sexual addiction but also those who are dealing with related concerns such as intimacy issues, communication breakdowns, anxiety, and depression.
In the heart of every struggle lies the potential for transformation. Whether you're navigating the complexities of sexual addiction, feeling overwhelmed by the challenges it presents, or confronting other psychological hurdles that impact your relationships and sense of self, know that your situation is not without hope. My practice welcomes not only individuals and couples who are directly grappling with sexual addiction but also those who are dealing with related concerns such as intimacy issues, communication breakdowns, anxiety, and depression.
Diane C. Lamberson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
Waitlist for new clients
Diane's areas of specialty include complicated grief, trauma, life transitions, addiction, anxiety, depression and chronic mental illness.
3/6/24 - NOTE - the Change Healthcare outage is delaying appointments for those using insurance by 2 weeks. When experiencing difficult times we may feel afflicted, crushed, perplexed, forsaken, or even destroyed inside. Sometimes it’s hard to see the way through or what the next steps should be. The good news is you don’t have to walk these steps alone. Safely sharing with someone you can trust and who will listen without judgment helps to regain or maintain your footing. I consider it sacred and an honor to work with people during challenging times in their lives or offer a safe space for continued reflection and growth.
Diane's areas of specialty include complicated grief, trauma, life transitions, addiction, anxiety, depression and chronic mental illness.
3/6/24 - NOTE - the Change Healthcare outage is delaying appointments for those using insurance by 2 weeks. When experiencing difficult times we may feel afflicted, crushed, perplexed, forsaken, or even destroyed inside. Sometimes it’s hard to see the way through or what the next steps should be. The good news is you don’t have to walk these steps alone. Safely sharing with someone you can trust and who will listen without judgment helps to regain or maintain your footing. I consider it sacred and an honor to work with people during challenging times in their lives or offer a safe space for continued reflection and growth.
Nathan A Driskell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77410 (Online Only)
Is your child obsessed with their cell phone? Does your child spend every waking moment glued to a screen? Do you? If so, an addiction may be present. I am a recovering Internet Addict who spent six years addicted to an online game. I now use my experience helping others overcome their addiction. I also specialize in working with Autism and Asperger's, as well as work with depression, anxiety and social phobia. I work with people of all ages and can also provide career counseling.
Is your child obsessed with their cell phone? Does your child spend every waking moment glued to a screen? Do you? If so, an addiction may be present. I am a recovering Internet Addict who spent six years addicted to an online game. I now use my experience helping others overcome their addiction. I also specialize in working with Autism and Asperger's, as well as work with depression, anxiety and social phobia. I work with people of all ages and can also provide career counseling.
Dr. Jodie Bergquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, DPC, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
We affirm you for these first steps! Life can be tough at times, and it can lead us down paths that leave us feeling hopeless. Many think that what you’re going through is your fault, some think you can change it on your own, many of you have tried many times to find answers. Addiction, Trauma, and Family Conflict weighs us down in life and leaves us thinking there is no hope. How do we know? We have been there. One thing we believe is people can heal! What if you could redefine, refocus, revive, even recreate the life you deserve? At Redefine Life, this is exactly what we do. We help you become the best version of you!
We affirm you for these first steps! Life can be tough at times, and it can lead us down paths that leave us feeling hopeless. Many think that what you’re going through is your fault, some think you can change it on your own, many of you have tried many times to find answers. Addiction, Trauma, and Family Conflict weighs us down in life and leaves us thinking there is no hope. How do we know? We have been there. One thing we believe is people can heal! What if you could redefine, refocus, revive, even recreate the life you deserve? At Redefine Life, this is exactly what we do. We help you become the best version of you!
Dr. Aaron Hallstrom Phd
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LISAC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77070
Dr. Hallstrom, PhD, LISAC, LCDC has a passion for helping those that silently suffer with substance abuse (i.e. nicotine, alcohol, excessive caffeine, marijuana, street drugs and prescription drugs, etc.) and their co-occurring disorders (i.e. trauma, depression, personality disorders, anxiety, ADHD, etc.). Dr. Hallstrom offers counseling for clients that are 12 years or older, individuals and couples.
Dr. Hallstrom, PhD, LISAC, LCDC has a passion for helping those that silently suffer with substance abuse (i.e. nicotine, alcohol, excessive caffeine, marijuana, street drugs and prescription drugs, etc.) and their co-occurring disorders (i.e. trauma, depression, personality disorders, anxiety, ADHD, etc.). Dr. Hallstrom offers counseling for clients that are 12 years or older, individuals and couples.
Madonna M. Yancey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC, MAC, BCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459 (Online Only)
If you are struggling with addiction wanting to stay sober, feeling stressed may be making recovery difficult.
The changes one faces in confronting the COVID-19 health crisis can be overwhelming generating anxiety, depression and fear. Our experienced team of licensed therapists provide rapid access to fee for service phone support/counseling in the comfort of your home by phone. One call is all it takes to access one of our seasoned clinician who have the skills/experience to connect with you by phone in a meaningful ways that can help arm you with coping strategies you need to help you face the emerging health crisis. If you are experiencing difficulty managing your mood as you respond to today's threat, we want to help.
If you are struggling with addiction wanting to stay sober, feeling stressed may be making recovery difficult.
The changes one faces in confronting the COVID-19 health crisis can be overwhelming generating anxiety, depression and fear. Our experienced team of licensed therapists provide rapid access to fee for service phone support/counseling in the comfort of your home by phone. One call is all it takes to access one of our seasoned clinician who have the skills/experience to connect with you by phone in a meaningful ways that can help arm you with coping strategies you need to help you face the emerging health crisis. If you are experiencing difficulty managing your mood as you respond to today's threat, we want to help.
Dorinda Gborie-Minor Bey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Richmond, TX 77407 (Online Only)
I have worked in the schools, prison, DFPS, and hospitals. I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Task Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in helping adults, couples, individuals, groups, and children with issues such as substance abuse, anger management, behavioral problems, mental health disorders, grief, chronic illnesses, school issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, criminal stipulations, and marital problems. I also offer LCSW Clinical Supervision.
I have worked in the schools, prison, DFPS, and hospitals. I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Task Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in helping adults, couples, individuals, groups, and children with issues such as substance abuse, anger management, behavioral problems, mental health disorders, grief, chronic illnesses, school issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, criminal stipulations, and marital problems. I also offer LCSW Clinical Supervision.
Haley Langford
LPC Associate, MEd, LPC-A, LCDC
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77450
I specialize in treatment to allow healing from child loss, infertility, grief, addiction, behavior and loss of parents.
Are you struggling with grief? The loss of a child or loved one? Overwhelming stress and anxiety from daily life task or more? The world seems like it is closing in on you and you can’t catch your breath? Feeling alone and unheard? Please know you do not have to feel those feelings alone. I have walked in your shoes.Feeling defeated and needing someone to talk to. It helps. You are more than deserving of the opportunity to find happiness and healing. We will work closely and collaboratively to create a plan that is tailored to your specific needs and is guided by evidenced based practices. Welcome to your healing journey!
I specialize in treatment to allow healing from child loss, infertility, grief, addiction, behavior and loss of parents.
Are you struggling with grief? The loss of a child or loved one? Overwhelming stress and anxiety from daily life task or more? The world seems like it is closing in on you and you can’t catch your breath? Feeling alone and unheard? Please know you do not have to feel those feelings alone. I have walked in your shoes.Feeling defeated and needing someone to talk to. It helps. You are more than deserving of the opportunity to find happiness and healing. We will work closely and collaboratively to create a plan that is tailored to your specific needs and is guided by evidenced based practices. Welcome to your healing journey!
LaShekia Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Post-MA, LMFT-A, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Tomball, TX 77377 (Online Only)
Specializing in providing healing to children, adolescents, and families after traumatic events, LaShekia is also well-equipped to assist individuals struggling with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, self-injurious behaviors, and moderate to severe mental health disorders to discover healing.
Introducing a dedicated and compassionate guide to navigate through life's challenges. When faced with adversity or feeling trapped in difficult circumstances, I am here to offer unwavering support and accompany you on your path towards healing, freedom, and inner peace. As a licensed marriage and family therapist associate (LMFT-A) in the state of TX and WA, I provide support, guidance, and empowerment to my clients, assisting them in my journey towards long-lasting change, restoration of hope, and living authentically fulfilled lives. Utilizing modalities like CC Play Therapy, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method CT.
Specializing in providing healing to children, adolescents, and families after traumatic events, LaShekia is also well-equipped to assist individuals struggling with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, self-injurious behaviors, and moderate to severe mental health disorders to discover healing.
Introducing a dedicated and compassionate guide to navigate through life's challenges. When faced with adversity or feeling trapped in difficult circumstances, I am here to offer unwavering support and accompany you on your path towards healing, freedom, and inner peace. As a licensed marriage and family therapist associate (LMFT-A) in the state of TX and WA, I provide support, guidance, and empowerment to my clients, assisting them in my journey towards long-lasting change, restoration of hope, and living authentically fulfilled lives. Utilizing modalities like CC Play Therapy, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method CT.
Jennifer Murphy Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFC, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008
Suffering is a real thing in this world, such things as grief, depression, addiction, social skills, communication, parenting, dating, marriage, identify and other issues that can cripple a person. I offer professionally competent Biblically sound counseling for those that may be struggling and I know that reaching out for help is hard and telling your story to someone you don't even know can be scary and I completely understand that. I want to encourage you to take a step in faith and ask for help. Time will me will be safe, confidential and filled with purpose.
Suffering is a real thing in this world, such things as grief, depression, addiction, social skills, communication, parenting, dating, marriage, identify and other issues that can cripple a person. I offer professionally competent Biblically sound counseling for those that may be struggling and I know that reaching out for help is hard and telling your story to someone you don't even know can be scary and I completely understand that. I want to encourage you to take a step in faith and ask for help. Time will me will be safe, confidential and filled with purpose.
Prof. Camilia Mendoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCDC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77015 (Online Only)
Camilia Mendoza, a dually licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor, offers extensive expertise across diverse counseling settings. Her background spans private practice, community agencies, and religious organizations, as well as residential, inpatient, and outpatient facilities. With a focus on addressing complex issues like addiction, trauma, and relationship dynamics, Camilia brings a comprehensive, client-centered approach to counseling. Her commitment to promoting holistic well-being ensures personalized support for each individual's journey toward healing and growth.
Camilia Mendoza, a dually licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor, offers extensive expertise across diverse counseling settings. Her background spans private practice, community agencies, and religious organizations, as well as residential, inpatient, and outpatient facilities. With a focus on addressing complex issues like addiction, trauma, and relationship dynamics, Camilia brings a comprehensive, client-centered approach to counseling. Her commitment to promoting holistic well-being ensures personalized support for each individual's journey toward healing and growth.
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77057
He also works with clients with debilitating addiction issues.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
He also works with clients with debilitating addiction issues.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
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.
John M Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
I work with individuals, couples, and groups whose lives have been disrupted by anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, traumatic events, substance abuse, and sexual addiction. My goal is to accept clients unconditionally, where they are, as they are. I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which my clients can explore, process and find freedom from the issues that hinder them from fulfilling their God-given roles. To best meet the needs of my clients, I use a variety of modalities including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), DBT, Somatic focused, and Mindfulness strategies.
I work with individuals, couples, and groups whose lives have been disrupted by anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, traumatic events, substance abuse, and sexual addiction. My goal is to accept clients unconditionally, where they are, as they are. I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which my clients can explore, process and find freedom from the issues that hinder them from fulfilling their God-given roles. To best meet the needs of my clients, I use a variety of modalities including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), DBT, Somatic focused, and Mindfulness strategies.
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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.