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Karen Brooks
MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Worth, TX 76135
I have more than 20 years of experience working in various settings, including working with adults, children, adolescents, persons with disabilities and hospice patients. My style is direct and empowering, customizing treatment to meet individual needs and utilizing a strength approach. I like to have a focus in therapy and bring it to an end when we’ve achieved your goals. You can become confident in your ability to manage stress. While developing effective coping skills and improving your relationships. Working toward empowering you, to embrace your life.
I have more than 20 years of experience working in various settings, including working with adults, children, adolescents, persons with disabilities and hospice patients. My style is direct and empowering, customizing treatment to meet individual needs and utilizing a strength approach. I like to have a focus in therapy and bring it to an end when we’ve achieved your goals. You can become confident in your ability to manage stress. While developing effective coping skills and improving your relationships. Working toward empowering you, to embrace your life.
(817) 697-0181 View (817) 697-0181
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Alan Katzen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Worth, TX 76135  (Online Only)
I consider it an honor when clients choose to trust me and talk about themselves. You will learn about the role your beliefs, assumptions, and expectations play in influencing your feelings and behaviors.
I consider it an honor when clients choose to trust me and talk about themselves. You will learn about the role your beliefs, assumptions, and expectations play in influencing your feelings and behaviors.
(682) 200-1861 View (682) 200-1861

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Photo of Lauren Dunn, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lake Worth, TX
Lauren Dunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76116
I enjoy working with males and females struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, family conflict, adult children of alcoholics, and those navigating new life transitions.
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” – Albert Einstein Do you desire to want to see improvement in your life? Have you been thinking about talking to someone? I have worked in the helping field for almost 15 years in a variety of capacities and have had the privilege of walking with people at some of the most difficult places in their lives. I am a Fort Worth native and received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology at TCU. I am passionate about helping you gain awareness, insight, and tools so you can see and make changes you desire in order to enjoy life.
I enjoy working with males and females struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, family conflict, adult children of alcoholics, and those navigating new life transitions.
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” – Albert Einstein Do you desire to want to see improvement in your life? Have you been thinking about talking to someone? I have worked in the helping field for almost 15 years in a variety of capacities and have had the privilege of walking with people at some of the most difficult places in their lives. I am a Fort Worth native and received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology at TCU. I am passionate about helping you gain awareness, insight, and tools so you can see and make changes you desire in order to enjoy life.
(817) 752-7034 View (817) 752-7034
Photo of Alicia S Lockett, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lake Worth, TX
Alicia S Lockett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76177  (Online Only)
I have experience in acute psychiatric, mental health, eating disorders, and addiction.
As a licensed therapist with extensive experience working with both children and adults, I have developed a keen understanding of the power of resilience in psychotherapy and self-empowerment. My goal as a change agent is to help my clients tap into their inner strength and develop the tools necessary to effect positive change in their lives. With licenses in Mississippi, Florida, Texas, and Alabama, I am uniquely qualified to provide care at all levels and to help clients from diverse backgrounds achieve their goals. Contact me today to discover the power within you.
I have experience in acute psychiatric, mental health, eating disorders, and addiction.
As a licensed therapist with extensive experience working with both children and adults, I have developed a keen understanding of the power of resilience in psychotherapy and self-empowerment. My goal as a change agent is to help my clients tap into their inner strength and develop the tools necessary to effect positive change in their lives. With licenses in Mississippi, Florida, Texas, and Alabama, I am uniquely qualified to provide care at all levels and to help clients from diverse backgrounds achieve their goals. Contact me today to discover the power within you.
(601) 202-5152 View (601) 202-5152
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Chris Epstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76106
I have special interests in working with those struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders, dual diagnosis, spiritual issues, substance use disorders, boundary issues, conflict resolution, interpersonal skill-building and bipolar disorder.
Being a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for many years, I have enjoyed a type of therapy that allows an individual to find freedom through acceptance of their issues rather than running from the reality of their existence. As we come to understand our past and how it has shaped us, we can then begin the practice of choosing differently for ourselves in the present and for our future. This search is a sacred process where therapist and client join together, rather than a therapy done 'to' you as a client. I would like to join in that process with you!
I have special interests in working with those struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders, dual diagnosis, spiritual issues, substance use disorders, boundary issues, conflict resolution, interpersonal skill-building and bipolar disorder.
Being a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for many years, I have enjoyed a type of therapy that allows an individual to find freedom through acceptance of their issues rather than running from the reality of their existence. As we come to understand our past and how it has shaped us, we can then begin the practice of choosing differently for ourselves in the present and for our future. This search is a sacred process where therapist and client join together, rather than a therapy done 'to' you as a client. I would like to join in that process with you!
(469) 208-3861 View (469) 208-3861
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Michelle Groff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Chris Groff specializes in substance and behavioral addictions, including porn/sex addiction.
Our mission is to help individuals, families, and groups explore the issues keeping them from a satisfying and fulfilling life. FWCAI's clinically trained therapists offer a variety of therapeutic approaches, seeking the best solution for each client. We offer an integrated approach to counseling, using a biblical worldview and our skills and experience to offer counseling from a Christian perspective, although we also use traditional and cutting edge therapeutic approaches and integrate them into our practice where helpful. Not every client shares our worldview, and this integrated approach allows us to serve clients not seeking distinctly Christian counseling.
Chris Groff specializes in substance and behavioral addictions, including porn/sex addiction.
Our mission is to help individuals, families, and groups explore the issues keeping them from a satisfying and fulfilling life. FWCAI's clinically trained therapists offer a variety of therapeutic approaches, seeking the best solution for each client. We offer an integrated approach to counseling, using a biblical worldview and our skills and experience to offer counseling from a Christian perspective, although we also use traditional and cutting edge therapeutic approaches and integrate them into our practice where helpful. Not every client shares our worldview, and this integrated approach allows us to serve clients not seeking distinctly Christian counseling.
(817) 405-2091 View (817) 405-2091
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Christie Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76116
I believe that at sometime in our lives we are all faced with challenges that are difficult to overcome independently. Finding the right therapist to assist in one's emotional health is just as important as finding the right doctor to improve one's physical health. Please feel free to contact me for a free "Get Acquainted" interview or with any questions that you might use to determine if my services are right for you.
I believe that at sometime in our lives we are all faced with challenges that are difficult to overcome independently. Finding the right therapist to assist in one's emotional health is just as important as finding the right doctor to improve one's physical health. Please feel free to contact me for a free "Get Acquainted" interview or with any questions that you might use to determine if my services are right for you.
(817) 823-7972 View (817) 823-7972
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Dr. Kimberly Dunkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP, BASE-P
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76177
I help you reset your nervous system that is stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or appease without years of therapy. I give you concrete tools in the very first session. I help clients resolve somatic issues, flashbacks, sensation issues, PTSD, developmental trauma, attachment issues, phobias, medical trauma, autoimmune issues, and trauma without having to relive the story. My Neurophysiological Trauma Treatment protocol gives us the roadmap to healing and answers the question, “What makes this make sense?”
I help you reset your nervous system that is stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or appease without years of therapy. I give you concrete tools in the very first session. I help clients resolve somatic issues, flashbacks, sensation issues, PTSD, developmental trauma, attachment issues, phobias, medical trauma, autoimmune issues, and trauma without having to relive the story. My Neurophysiological Trauma Treatment protocol gives us the roadmap to healing and answers the question, “What makes this make sense?”
(817) 385-9129 View (817) 385-9129
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Dr. Thelma Elisher Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC-I, PIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Sometimes life can be an uncharted journey and you find yourself helpless, and without hope. I can help you to identify some of the roadblocks that are preventing you from moving forward. Let's work to help you get a plan to navigate your way to find and discover a new you. I work best with individual's that are experiencing issues where they have found themselves facing limitations that keeps them from moving forward. Imagine you went to sleep, and you woke up and your whole outlook had changed for the better; let me help you discover what that new person would look like giving yourself permission to be a new and better you.
Sometimes life can be an uncharted journey and you find yourself helpless, and without hope. I can help you to identify some of the roadblocks that are preventing you from moving forward. Let's work to help you get a plan to navigate your way to find and discover a new you. I work best with individual's that are experiencing issues where they have found themselves facing limitations that keeps them from moving forward. Imagine you went to sleep, and you woke up and your whole outlook had changed for the better; let me help you discover what that new person would look like giving yourself permission to be a new and better you.
(817) 396-6987 View (817) 396-6987
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Excelsior Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BA, MA
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76164
Excelsior Therapy works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, even offering adult and teen anger management classes. We believe that using cognitive testing and evidenced-based interventions with the collaboration of clients creates the most positive impact on helping clients meet their goals. In addition, to these therapeutic specialties, Excelsior Therapy is connected with a medical team that can assist with medication management that many clients have come to appreciate.
Excelsior Therapy works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, even offering adult and teen anger management classes. We believe that using cognitive testing and evidenced-based interventions with the collaboration of clients creates the most positive impact on helping clients meet their goals. In addition, to these therapeutic specialties, Excelsior Therapy is connected with a medical team that can assist with medication management that many clients have come to appreciate.
(817) 587-0335 View (817) 587-0335
Brighter Possibilities Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Greetings from Brighter Possibilities. Brighter Possibilities is a counseling facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. Our goal is to assist the community by providing counseling services for children, adolescents, families, couples and individuals. We want to ensure our clients find the assistance they are seeking so we give our clients the opportunity to collaborate with their therapist and choose which therapist they feel will be most helpful in achieving their desired goals. We offer services in Spanish and English and we accept most major insurances. We look forward to assisting you in discovering your Brighter Possibilities.
Greetings from Brighter Possibilities. Brighter Possibilities is a counseling facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. Our goal is to assist the community by providing counseling services for children, adolescents, families, couples and individuals. We want to ensure our clients find the assistance they are seeking so we give our clients the opportunity to collaborate with their therapist and choose which therapist they feel will be most helpful in achieving their desired goals. We offer services in Spanish and English and we accept most major insurances. We look forward to assisting you in discovering your Brighter Possibilities.
(817) 310-8412 View (817) 310-8412
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Conor Francis Hawley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
My name is Conor Hawley I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with both adults and children. I believe in utilizing an ecelitic blend of techniques to fit the person. As one thinks of change an individual might not want the same perspective used, I believe that something different can be used. A different approach can help to instill change. I would like to enjoy having a conversation with you and you being apart of a process.
My name is Conor Hawley I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with both adults and children. I believe in utilizing an ecelitic blend of techniques to fit the person. As one thinks of change an individual might not want the same perspective used, I believe that something different can be used. A different approach can help to instill change. I would like to enjoy having a conversation with you and you being apart of a process.
(254) 213-6631 View (254) 213-6631
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Counseling By Penny Haight, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Our group practice is ready to serve you and your needs. We have 10 Professional Counselors that are diverse in their specialties, which helps if you and your family need individual counselors to address many different issues. Some of our counselors are experts in children and school issues, while others specialize in couples and relationships. Our therapists go above and beyond to create a safe and welcoming environment for you to heal. We are lucky to have 4 counselors on staff that are EMDR trained, which is a wonderful treatment for trauma and anxiety. Our office staff will help you find a counselor to fit your specific needs
Our group practice is ready to serve you and your needs. We have 10 Professional Counselors that are diverse in their specialties, which helps if you and your family need individual counselors to address many different issues. Some of our counselors are experts in children and school issues, while others specialize in couples and relationships. Our therapists go above and beyond to create a safe and welcoming environment for you to heal. We are lucky to have 4 counselors on staff that are EMDR trained, which is a wonderful treatment for trauma and anxiety. Our office staff will help you find a counselor to fit your specific needs
(817) 659-1092 View (817) 659-1092

Online Therapists

Photo of James Coley, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lake Worth, TX
James Coley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
My clients are adults of all ages working through a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, spiritual disconnection, relationship difficulties, and more. I have a particular interest and additional experience with the LGBTQ population, young adults working to establish their identities, those working through painful grief journeys, and those who are exploring their faith or spirituality. My goal is always to create a space free from judgment where you can explore who you are, who you want to be, and how you can get there!
My clients are adults of all ages working through a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, spiritual disconnection, relationship difficulties, and more. I have a particular interest and additional experience with the LGBTQ population, young adults working to establish their identities, those working through painful grief journeys, and those who are exploring their faith or spirituality. My goal is always to create a space free from judgment where you can explore who you are, who you want to be, and how you can get there!
(972) 433-5482 View (972) 433-5482
Photo of Anitra Bradford, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lake Worth, TX
Anitra Bradford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venus, TX 76084  (Online Only)
My training in grief, anger, trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and mood instability has allowed me to become a more well-rounded, thorough professional counselor.
Hello. In my 15 years of experience of treating clients, I have learned that change does not come over night. If we were to be honest with ourselves, most of us are at some degree, a little uncomfortable with change. I understand the challenges associated with change. Often, we must weigh the benefit to risk ratio when assessing our lives to determine what is best. Making the behavioral and emotional change in our lives that lead us to healthier versions of ourselves is easier said than done! I am dedicated to helping others to make the transitional changes that lead them to healthier versions of themselves.
My training in grief, anger, trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and mood instability has allowed me to become a more well-rounded, thorough professional counselor.
Hello. In my 15 years of experience of treating clients, I have learned that change does not come over night. If we were to be honest with ourselves, most of us are at some degree, a little uncomfortable with change. I understand the challenges associated with change. Often, we must weigh the benefit to risk ratio when assessing our lives to determine what is best. Making the behavioral and emotional change in our lives that lead us to healthier versions of ourselves is easier said than done! I am dedicated to helping others to make the transitional changes that lead them to healthier versions of themselves.
(870) 561-7562 View (870) 561-7562
Photo of James D. Coley, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lake Worth, TX
James D. Coley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
My clients are adults of all ages working through a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, spiritual disconnection, relationship difficulties, and more. I have a particular interest and additional experience with the LGBTQ population, young adults working to establish their identities, those working through painful grief journeys, and those who are exploring their faith or spirituality. My goal is always to create a space free from judgment where you can explore who you are, who you want to be, and how you become that person!
My clients are adults of all ages working through a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, spiritual disconnection, relationship difficulties, and more. I have a particular interest and additional experience with the LGBTQ population, young adults working to establish their identities, those working through painful grief journeys, and those who are exploring their faith or spirituality. My goal is always to create a space free from judgment where you can explore who you are, who you want to be, and how you become that person!
(972) 476-0550 View (972) 476-0550
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Patrick Edward Gilliland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034
Hello and thank you for stopping by. I help couples, families, and individuals improve communication, resolve conflict, and build skills to handle anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and more. Couples often find themselves struggling with communication and conflict resolution. I help repair and rebuild the connection between partners, teaching evidence based skills on how to state needs, set healthy boundaries, and bring harmony back into the relationship. I work virtually with clients from both GA and TX. In-office appointments are now available in Frisco, TX at the address listed in my profile.
Hello and thank you for stopping by. I help couples, families, and individuals improve communication, resolve conflict, and build skills to handle anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and more. Couples often find themselves struggling with communication and conflict resolution. I help repair and rebuild the connection between partners, teaching evidence based skills on how to state needs, set healthy boundaries, and bring harmony back into the relationship. I work virtually with clients from both GA and TX. In-office appointments are now available in Frisco, TX at the address listed in my profile.
(770) 212-2093 View (770) 212-2093
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Brian Marc Simmons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CH, EMDR
Verified Verified
Southlake, TX 76092
I hold 4 trauma certifications: Individual, Family, Human Sex Trafficking Survivors, Trauma & Addiction.
The most recent brain/body science shows us long-term healing is difficult to achieve without changing how information travels through the nervous system. Creating these adjustments is possible if you know how. Mr. Simmons utilizes a mind/body-based treatment approach that combines relevant talk therapy modalities, psychoeducation, mindfulness and somatic stabilization techniques, along with Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), Emotional Freedom Technique, and Trauma Informed treatment techniques to address client's presenting symptoms and achieve a variety of treatment goals.
I hold 4 trauma certifications: Individual, Family, Human Sex Trafficking Survivors, Trauma & Addiction.
The most recent brain/body science shows us long-term healing is difficult to achieve without changing how information travels through the nervous system. Creating these adjustments is possible if you know how. Mr. Simmons utilizes a mind/body-based treatment approach that combines relevant talk therapy modalities, psychoeducation, mindfulness and somatic stabilization techniques, along with Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), Emotional Freedom Technique, and Trauma Informed treatment techniques to address client's presenting symptoms and achieve a variety of treatment goals.
(214) 997-6484 View (214) 997-6484
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Untangled Counseling & Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist until September - I have over 15 years of very diverse clinical experience in: special siblings, eating disorders (HAES), substance abuse, codependency, pre-marital + couples therapy, infidelity, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, and self/person of the therapist. I have extensive training in areas of faith/spirituality and in issues of transference/countertransference for healthcare professionals, particularly other therapists. My lived experience is as an Asian-American with immigrant parents; with special needs and LGBTQI families; issue with pregnancy and postpartum, as well adjustments to motherhood/parenthood.
Waitlist until September - I have over 15 years of very diverse clinical experience in: special siblings, eating disorders (HAES), substance abuse, codependency, pre-marital + couples therapy, infidelity, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, and self/person of the therapist. I have extensive training in areas of faith/spirituality and in issues of transference/countertransference for healthcare professionals, particularly other therapists. My lived experience is as an Asian-American with immigrant parents; with special needs and LGBTQI families; issue with pregnancy and postpartum, as well adjustments to motherhood/parenthood.
(512) 548-7922 View (512) 548-7922
Photo of Brad Cullum, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lake Worth, TX
Brad Cullum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Argyle, TX 76226
My wide range of experience includes parenting, couples & marriage, trauma, grief, crisis, depression, anxiety, co-dependency, anger management, addiction, performance enhancement, men's issues, and group therapy.
Life can be filled with disappointment, stress, pain, and loss that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, alone, and vulnerable. During these times of struggle it can be difficult to find hope that things can change, improve, or ever be okay again. I am dedicated to helping those who find themselves in positions that often seem impossible to overcome. I believe an abundant, peaceful, and joy filled life is available for those who seek to change unhealthy patterns in their lives, improve their relationships, and strive to be the best versions of themselves.
My wide range of experience includes parenting, couples & marriage, trauma, grief, crisis, depression, anxiety, co-dependency, anger management, addiction, performance enhancement, men's issues, and group therapy.
Life can be filled with disappointment, stress, pain, and loss that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, alone, and vulnerable. During these times of struggle it can be difficult to find hope that things can change, improve, or ever be okay again. I am dedicated to helping those who find themselves in positions that often seem impossible to overcome. I believe an abundant, peaceful, and joy filled life is available for those who seek to change unhealthy patterns in their lives, improve their relationships, and strive to be the best versions of themselves.
(940) 241-4140 View (940) 241-4140

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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.