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Photo of Jennifer G. Ferguson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Jackson County, TX
Jennifer G. Ferguson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546
Each client deserves an individual plan that works for them, there are so many different approaches to achieve success! Also I provide therapy in Substance Abuse, Addiction and Recovery.
TEENS, ADULTS, COUPLES: IN PERSON APPTS AVAILABLE. We live in a world of upheaval, difficulties that can be challenging for even the healthiest Teen, Adult, and Couple. Do you have the ability to cope when life begins to unravel, family breaks down, and anxiety takes over? I am here to listen, support you where you are, and collaborate on new ways to live positively, without anxiety, depression or even addiction. Clients are looking for practical, real life solutions that can be used in real life settings. I provide a supportive, caring, "authentic" therapy environment, through a great counseling relationship with my clients.
Each client deserves an individual plan that works for them, there are so many different approaches to achieve success! Also I provide therapy in Substance Abuse, Addiction and Recovery.
TEENS, ADULTS, COUPLES: IN PERSON APPTS AVAILABLE. We live in a world of upheaval, difficulties that can be challenging for even the healthiest Teen, Adult, and Couple. Do you have the ability to cope when life begins to unravel, family breaks down, and anxiety takes over? I am here to listen, support you where you are, and collaborate on new ways to live positively, without anxiety, depression or even addiction. Clients are looking for practical, real life solutions that can be used in real life settings. I provide a supportive, caring, "authentic" therapy environment, through a great counseling relationship with my clients.
(832) 280-1579 View (832) 280-1579
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Craig A Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
To me, all symptoms - such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relational trouble, physical ailments - should be treated as a call to go inward.
Joseph Campbell once said, "The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are." As a therapist, I believe there can be no greater goal than to help you become your authentic self. By acknowledging you as the expert in your own life, and not imposing my own ideas of who you "should" be, my role is to help you work through any old survival strategies, reactive patterns, and physical/emotional traumas that prevent you from being the person you were meant to be, and living the life you were meant to live.
To me, all symptoms - such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relational trouble, physical ailments - should be treated as a call to go inward.
Joseph Campbell once said, "The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are." As a therapist, I believe there can be no greater goal than to help you become your authentic self. By acknowledging you as the expert in your own life, and not imposing my own ideas of who you "should" be, my role is to help you work through any old survival strategies, reactive patterns, and physical/emotional traumas that prevent you from being the person you were meant to be, and living the life you were meant to live.
(713) 234-6259 View (713) 234-6259
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Daniel Katz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77027
I am experienced and enjoy working with a wide variety of issues particularly, mood disorders, depression, mindfulness, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief and loss, addiction and recovery, college students, young professionals, LGBTQIA issues, and life transitions.
I look at mental health from an integrative perspective. People are best understood and change is best maintained by taking into account all aspects of a person including physical health, genetic influences, cultural identities, behavioral patterns and past experiences. My therapeutic approach emphasizes an appreciation for the complexity and uniqueness of all of my clients. I provide a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions, so that you can better understand yourself and obtain direction on how to grow. I will collaborate with you to create an individualized treatment plan based on your specific needs.
I am experienced and enjoy working with a wide variety of issues particularly, mood disorders, depression, mindfulness, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief and loss, addiction and recovery, college students, young professionals, LGBTQIA issues, and life transitions.
I look at mental health from an integrative perspective. People are best understood and change is best maintained by taking into account all aspects of a person including physical health, genetic influences, cultural identities, behavioral patterns and past experiences. My therapeutic approach emphasizes an appreciation for the complexity and uniqueness of all of my clients. I provide a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions, so that you can better understand yourself and obtain direction on how to grow. I will collaborate with you to create an individualized treatment plan based on your specific needs.
(832) 612-3991 View (832) 612-3991
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Brett S. Needham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and have worked with clients with complex emotional, personal, substance abuse and relationship issues since the start of my practice.
Asking for help can be difficult, but is a sure sign of strength. Finding the right therapist is the first step in getting the help you need. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse/addiction, or trauma related issues, or are having trouble managing your emotions and relationships, I can help. I have just short of twenty years experience collaborating with clients to find solutions for areas of difficulty in their life as well as helping them identify and cultivate their own strengths. I am eager to meet with you to develop your own, unique treatment plan.
I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and have worked with clients with complex emotional, personal, substance abuse and relationship issues since the start of my practice.
Asking for help can be difficult, but is a sure sign of strength. Finding the right therapist is the first step in getting the help you need. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse/addiction, or trauma related issues, or are having trouble managing your emotions and relationships, I can help. I have just short of twenty years experience collaborating with clients to find solutions for areas of difficulty in their life as well as helping them identify and cultivate their own strengths. I am eager to meet with you to develop your own, unique treatment plan.
(832) 900-3142 View (832) 900-3142
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Gardner Counseling Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LCDC, CSAT, EMDR-II
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77018
About the Facilitator - Doris Gardner-Wilson, LCSW, LCDC, CSAT is a professional speaker, educator, workshop facilitator, certified sex addiction therapist and trained EMDR therapist with years of experience in the field. She currently has private practices in Houston and Katy, Texas and specializes in helping reduce symptoms of panic attacks, past traumas, PTSD phobia, depression, grief, severe anxiety, substance additions, process addictions and other debilitating mental challenges. Previous experience includes Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center (PaRC), The Right Step, Fort Bend Council of Alcohol & Drug abuse,
About the Facilitator - Doris Gardner-Wilson, LCSW, LCDC, CSAT is a professional speaker, educator, workshop facilitator, certified sex addiction therapist and trained EMDR therapist with years of experience in the field. She currently has private practices in Houston and Katy, Texas and specializes in helping reduce symptoms of panic attacks, past traumas, PTSD phobia, depression, grief, severe anxiety, substance additions, process addictions and other debilitating mental challenges. Previous experience includes Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center (PaRC), The Right Step, Fort Bend Council of Alcohol & Drug abuse,
(832) 924-0432 View (832) 924-0432
Photo of Jennifer Murphy Hall, Licensed Professional Counselor in Jackson County, TX
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.
(281) 572-8987 View (281) 572-8987
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Jesse R. Jasso
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77070
I have worked in the mental health field providing group and individual counseling in Private Practice, Substance Abuse Recovery Facilities, a Pain Management Center, a Psychiatric Hospital, and a Residential Treatment Facility.
The client is the expert on their life, and I believe in the collaborative nature of the therapeutic alliance between the client and therapist. As a team, we will come up with interventions to change the process and patterns of the way you think, feel, and behave. In my thousands of hours in the field, I have witnessed countless clients improve using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through an informed trial-and-error process. CBT has the most evidence-based research validating its efficacy and presumes that the mind, body, and social environment are connected in a very sensitive ecosystem.
I have worked in the mental health field providing group and individual counseling in Private Practice, Substance Abuse Recovery Facilities, a Pain Management Center, a Psychiatric Hospital, and a Residential Treatment Facility.
The client is the expert on their life, and I believe in the collaborative nature of the therapeutic alliance between the client and therapist. As a team, we will come up with interventions to change the process and patterns of the way you think, feel, and behave. In my thousands of hours in the field, I have witnessed countless clients improve using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through an informed trial-and-error process. CBT has the most evidence-based research validating its efficacy and presumes that the mind, body, and social environment are connected in a very sensitive ecosystem.
(281) 949-7388 View (281) 949-7388
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Lipar Counseling and Therapy
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC, CART
Verified Verified
League City, TX 77573
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS/NEXT DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. Primary focus will be on the mending and healing process of individuals suffering from Substance Abuse issues including alcohol in a warm and caring environment. FREE ONE ON ONE CONSULTATION/SLIDING SCALE ACCOMODATIONS.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS/NEXT DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. Primary focus will be on the mending and healing process of individuals suffering from Substance Abuse issues including alcohol in a warm and caring environment. FREE ONE ON ONE CONSULTATION/SLIDING SCALE ACCOMODATIONS.
(832) 664-7421 View (832) 664-7421
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Dynamic Ketamine and Infusions
MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77098
Why Choose Us? We are the only clinic in Houston that integrates a diverse team of experts in anesthesiology, general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and psychotherapy.
At Dynamic Ketamine and Infusions, we understand that each journey towards mental health and well-being is unique. Our clinic stands at the forefront of innovative treatment for Depression, OCD, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, and several other conditions, offering new hope where traditional methods may have fallen short.
Why Choose Us? We are the only clinic in Houston that integrates a diverse team of experts in anesthesiology, general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and psychotherapy.
At Dynamic Ketamine and Infusions, we understand that each journey towards mental health and well-being is unique. Our clinic stands at the forefront of innovative treatment for Depression, OCD, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, and several other conditions, offering new hope where traditional methods may have fallen short.
(832) 637-5849 View (832) 637-5849
Photo of Noel Robert Love, Licensed Professional Counselor in Jackson County, TX
Noel Robert Love
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
Rarely are any of us able to escape experiencing trauma, devastation from addiction, profound grief, shattered dreams or a deeper desire to explore options. My clients are a cross-section of people whose journey has hit a snag on some important level and realize the value of talking things out. I welcome adults, adolescents, couples, individuals and families. Integrating a number of modalities, I offer the opportunity to safely explore and identify those issues interfering with happiness. This approach gives consideration to an individual's spirituality, community, culture, ethnicity and gender.
Rarely are any of us able to escape experiencing trauma, devastation from addiction, profound grief, shattered dreams or a deeper desire to explore options. My clients are a cross-section of people whose journey has hit a snag on some important level and realize the value of talking things out. I welcome adults, adolescents, couples, individuals and families. Integrating a number of modalities, I offer the opportunity to safely explore and identify those issues interfering with happiness. This approach gives consideration to an individual's spirituality, community, culture, ethnicity and gender.
(713) 447-5989 View (713) 447-5989
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Katrina Agneauelle Gary-Fortè
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MAC, SAP, LCDC, CHW In
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77036
At Trade It In, I provide the following NonDOT & DOT Substance Abuse Services to ensure that agencies and employees remain in compliance with *The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (49CFR, Part 40s:  *Drug and alcohol assessment  *Case-management, reporting, and monitoring  *Follow-up testing schedule *Follow-up interviews
At Trade It In, I provide the following NonDOT & DOT Substance Abuse Services to ensure that agencies and employees remain in compliance with *The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (49CFR, Part 40s:  *Drug and alcohol assessment  *Case-management, reporting, and monitoring  *Follow-up testing schedule *Follow-up interviews
(832) 924-8105 View (832) 924-8105
Photo of John Najera, Licensed Professional Counselor in Jackson County, TX
John Najera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77096
Making changes in life can be difficult. Regaining your balance after the shock and impact of trauma, grief and loss can be overwhelming and feel as if nothing will get better. Relationships are important to you, yet sometimes bring on difficult feelings. Life after recovering from substance use can be challenging to navigate and can feel strange. You’ve taken the first step by reaching out. The good news is that you don't have to do it alone.
Making changes in life can be difficult. Regaining your balance after the shock and impact of trauma, grief and loss can be overwhelming and feel as if nothing will get better. Relationships are important to you, yet sometimes bring on difficult feelings. Life after recovering from substance use can be challenging to navigate and can feel strange. You’ve taken the first step by reaching out. The good news is that you don't have to do it alone.
(713) 528-8190 View (713) 528-8190
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Asma Rahim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Mrs. Rahim started RCCS in 2010. Her first experience in the field in 2007 was at the Veteran Hospital's Pain Clinic and In-patient Area. After Graduation, she spent some time in the Middle East and voluntarily served her time and knowledge with familial issues and women issues. She has experienced hospice and loss, & understands grief and suicide. Her years of experience is wide as she has worked with clients and their families about depression, anxiety, addiction, multi-cultural, multi-racial family and marital issues. She works well with adults and adolescents dealing with self esteem and communication issues.
Mrs. Rahim started RCCS in 2010. Her first experience in the field in 2007 was at the Veteran Hospital's Pain Clinic and In-patient Area. After Graduation, she spent some time in the Middle East and voluntarily served her time and knowledge with familial issues and women issues. She has experienced hospice and loss, & understands grief and suicide. Her years of experience is wide as she has worked with clients and their families about depression, anxiety, addiction, multi-cultural, multi-racial family and marital issues. She works well with adults and adolescents dealing with self esteem and communication issues.
(832) 308-8146 View (832) 308-8146
Photo of Aysha Hussaini, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Jackson County, TX
Aysha Hussaini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77584
in the treatment of substance use and mental health issues.
Whatever your reasons for finding a therapist, I am glad that you have taken this step. As a client-centered therapist, I believe that you are a unique individual, and will make it my goal to help you live your best life. It is not my job to tell you what to do but to provide a safe, comfortable space in which we will work together to navigate your journey. We will use evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-based techniques to work on your goals.
in the treatment of substance use and mental health issues.
Whatever your reasons for finding a therapist, I am glad that you have taken this step. As a client-centered therapist, I believe that you are a unique individual, and will make it my goal to help you live your best life. It is not my job to tell you what to do but to provide a safe, comfortable space in which we will work together to navigate your journey. We will use evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-based techniques to work on your goals.
(281) 559-7264 View (281) 559-7264
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InTown Counseling + Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S, TTS
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008  (Online Only)
Experience across various social aspects including mental health, substance abuse, and trauma.Treatment modalities depend on patient needs from depression, to anxiety, to issues related to life changes. My goal is to provide all services compassionately with each individual's best interest at heart. Experiencia en diversos aspectos incluyendo salud mental, problemas de abusos de sustancias, control de impulsos, trauma, problemas de pareja, trastornos relacionados con la infancia y mas. Las modalidades de tratamiento varían de las necesidades del paciente. Mi objetivo es ofrecer servicios con empatía y asistir a encontrar claridad.
Experience across various social aspects including mental health, substance abuse, and trauma.Treatment modalities depend on patient needs from depression, to anxiety, to issues related to life changes. My goal is to provide all services compassionately with each individual's best interest at heart. Experiencia en diversos aspectos incluyendo salud mental, problemas de abusos de sustancias, control de impulsos, trauma, problemas de pareja, trastornos relacionados con la infancia y mas. Las modalidades de tratamiento varían de las necesidades del paciente. Mi objetivo es ofrecer servicios con empatía y asistir a encontrar claridad.
(832) 924-0480 View (832) 924-0480
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Diane L Bailey, RN, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77055  (Online Only)
I am a graduate of The University of Houston - Clear Lake with a Masters of Clinical Psychology. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 1998. I have extensive experience in individual and group therapy with adults in both out-patient and in-patient settings. I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. Now, I specialize in TEAM-CBT. Evidenced based practice that will have you feeling better in less time than you think.
I am a graduate of The University of Houston - Clear Lake with a Masters of Clinical Psychology. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 1998. I have extensive experience in individual and group therapy with adults in both out-patient and in-patient settings. I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. Now, I specialize in TEAM-CBT. Evidenced based practice that will have you feeling better in less time than you think.
(281) 968-2305 View (281) 968-2305
Photo of Donna K Sullivan, Licensed Professional Counselor in Jackson County, TX
Donna K Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
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
Donna Hicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
I am licensed in Texas with 4 years of professional work experience. I have an associates in justice administration, a bachelor's in justice administration with a focus on human services and a minor in psychology, and a master's of arts in counseling. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I have worked with all levels of addiction, Bexar County Probation, in-patient recovery, wounded transition for military members, domestic violence, and crisis intervention.
I am licensed in Texas with 4 years of professional work experience. I have an associates in justice administration, a bachelor's in justice administration with a focus on human services and a minor in psychology, and a master's of arts in counseling. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I have worked with all levels of addiction, Bexar County Probation, in-patient recovery, wounded transition for military members, domestic violence, and crisis intervention.
(832) 471-8049 View (832) 471-8049
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Alan Simberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCDC, ACN, CNET
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77019  (Online Only)
I assist individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship and parenting challenges as well as those who are struggling with addiction recovery or abuse issues. I help people to identify practical and realistic solutions to overcome their challenges and struggles and to achieve greater life satisfaction. I use a combination of traditional and complementary approaches and include each person's unique strengths in order to achieve the most timely solution possible. I have found that my approach to working with people has been particularly helpful to those who are willing to participate within a complementary, wholistic and individually focused perspective.
I assist individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship and parenting challenges as well as those who are struggling with addiction recovery or abuse issues. I help people to identify practical and realistic solutions to overcome their challenges and struggles and to achieve greater life satisfaction. I use a combination of traditional and complementary approaches and include each person's unique strengths in order to achieve the most timely solution possible. I have found that my approach to working with people has been particularly helpful to those who are willing to participate within a complementary, wholistic and individually focused perspective.
(281) 317-7935 View (281) 317-7935
Photo of Crystal Clay, Drug & Alcohol Counselor in Jackson County, TX
Crystal Clay
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LCDC, SAP, CART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77057
As a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) I provide evaluations of those in violation of a DOT regulation (failed alcohol or drug test).
Are you angry? Is your anger destroying your life? Do something about it! Stop being mad NOW! I help my clients learn to identify triggers and I'll work with you to develop a plan that helps you effectively manage your emotions and control your anger. As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I work with my clients to develop a plan that fosters continued recovery by utilizing effective coping skills, and creating a lifestyle that promotes sobriety and recovery while emphasizing personal development.
As a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) I provide evaluations of those in violation of a DOT regulation (failed alcohol or drug test).
Are you angry? Is your anger destroying your life? Do something about it! Stop being mad NOW! I help my clients learn to identify triggers and I'll work with you to develop a plan that helps you effectively manage your emotions and control your anger. As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I work with my clients to develop a plan that fosters continued recovery by utilizing effective coping skills, and creating a lifestyle that promotes sobriety and recovery while emphasizing personal development.
(832) 742-1678 View (832) 742-1678
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.