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Heidi Johanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, Bi-polar disorder, addiction, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, gender/identity, family and relationship issues. Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to treat a diversified clientele that has shaped my ability to be understanding and accepting. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most valuable aspect of the counseling experience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, Bi-polar disorder, addiction, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, gender/identity, family and relationship issues. Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to treat a diversified clientele that has shaped my ability to be understanding and accepting. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most valuable aspect of the counseling experience.
(682) 305-2787 View (682) 305-2787
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Deidre Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist serving clients ages 12+ with concerns such as mood disorders, trauma, addiction/recovery, relationship issues, women's issues, coping, grief, and loss.
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist serving clients ages 12+ with concerns such as mood disorders, trauma, addiction/recovery, relationship issues, women's issues, coping, grief, and loss.
(972) 433-5557 View (972) 433-5557
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Jacqueline Mahoney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Individual Therapy for adults. I have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and substance use disorders.. With over 30 years of experience, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to offer a personalized approach tailored to each individual's needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Individual Therapy for adults. I have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and substance use disorders.. With over 30 years of experience, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to offer a personalized approach tailored to each individual's needs.
(972) 433-5809 View (972) 433-5809
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Irene Little
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT-S, LCDC, ICADC, CCC-SLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
I am here to assist you and your family get the help you need. Reaching out for help can be scary and can be the time you feel most alone. My team and I are here to help you determine your goals and develop a solid plan of action to meet your goals. I love helping people figure out how to live the life they want through using your talent and skills and zeroing in on how to monetize on your strengths. I provide, assessments, coaching, counseling and interventions when needed. We will work as a team to meet your goals.
I am here to assist you and your family get the help you need. Reaching out for help can be scary and can be the time you feel most alone. My team and I are here to help you determine your goals and develop a solid plan of action to meet your goals. I love helping people figure out how to live the life they want through using your talent and skills and zeroing in on how to monetize on your strengths. I provide, assessments, coaching, counseling and interventions when needed. We will work as a team to meet your goals.
(214) 225-3990 View (214) 225-3990
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Linda Ryan-Holbeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
I help women build resilience to weather the storms of life with grace and strength. I know the importance of being able to bounce back from loss, disappointment, or crisis. As a therapist who works with women stung and damaged by all sorts of life events, I believe that resilience is one of the single most important qualities that enables us to bounce back from the edge. Resilience allows us to find our strength in adverse circumstances. It requires a willingness to fall apart for a time and get in touch with our pain. There is much healing that can be accomplished by getting to know yourself at your rawest and darkest times.
I help women build resilience to weather the storms of life with grace and strength. I know the importance of being able to bounce back from loss, disappointment, or crisis. As a therapist who works with women stung and damaged by all sorts of life events, I believe that resilience is one of the single most important qualities that enables us to bounce back from the edge. Resilience allows us to find our strength in adverse circumstances. It requires a willingness to fall apart for a time and get in touch with our pain. There is much healing that can be accomplished by getting to know yourself at your rawest and darkest times.
(281) 784-3359 View (281) 784-3359
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Susan M Spruill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Sometimes people with the worst pasts end up creating the best futures. It is my goal as a therapist to help you reach that future. We all have struggles, failures and regrets. Acknowledging them and realizing that change is necessary is a courageous step forward. No matter what obstacles you bring to my office, you can expect to be met with non-judgment, compassion, professionalism and authenticity. I promise to provide you a safe place to examine what is causing you emotional distress and to help you explore and develop new cognitive and emotional skills to overcome the barriers that are keeping you from living your best life!
Sometimes people with the worst pasts end up creating the best futures. It is my goal as a therapist to help you reach that future. We all have struggles, failures and regrets. Acknowledging them and realizing that change is necessary is a courageous step forward. No matter what obstacles you bring to my office, you can expect to be met with non-judgment, compassion, professionalism and authenticity. I promise to provide you a safe place to examine what is causing you emotional distress and to help you explore and develop new cognitive and emotional skills to overcome the barriers that are keeping you from living your best life!
(972) 977-8571 View (972) 977-8571
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Shannon Higgins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to the first and most courageous step of therapy - looking for help and support. I consider myself a compass helping adolescents, adults, families and parents by guiding them in the direction of health and well-being. People are already whole and complete. Sometimes life experiences, circumstances, illness and relationships can impose clouded judgment, maladaptive behavior, poor self esteem and obstacles from achieving what we truly desire and deserve. My approach is educative, supportive, trusting, safe, evidenced based and healing. Most importantly, I customize treatment plans unique to each client and at their pace..
Welcome to the first and most courageous step of therapy - looking for help and support. I consider myself a compass helping adolescents, adults, families and parents by guiding them in the direction of health and well-being. People are already whole and complete. Sometimes life experiences, circumstances, illness and relationships can impose clouded judgment, maladaptive behavior, poor self esteem and obstacles from achieving what we truly desire and deserve. My approach is educative, supportive, trusting, safe, evidenced based and healing. Most importantly, I customize treatment plans unique to each client and at their pace..
(214) 838-1052 View (214) 838-1052
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Breathe Wellness and Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I have a passion to help others create the best version of themselves. I have been a social worker for 15 years and have worked with multiple diverse populations in non profit settings, medical and behavioral health hospitals and private clinics. Life can be overwhelming so I utilize a holistic approach to view many aspects of life and their impact.
I have a passion to help others create the best version of themselves. I have been a social worker for 15 years and have worked with multiple diverse populations in non profit settings, medical and behavioral health hospitals and private clinics. Life can be overwhelming so I utilize a holistic approach to view many aspects of life and their impact.
(469) 970-5895 View (469) 970-5895
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Susan Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069
Are you going through difficult changes/stressors in your life? Are you experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression? I have 20+ years working with individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship issues, job stress, chronic illness, parenting issues, teen issues, infertility, college student issues/stressors, and anxiety. I work with women and young adults going through big life changes and stressors. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas and am registered to provide telehealth in Florida (registration TPMC2934).
Are you going through difficult changes/stressors in your life? Are you experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression? I have 20+ years working with individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship issues, job stress, chronic illness, parenting issues, teen issues, infertility, college student issues/stressors, and anxiety. I work with women and young adults going through big life changes and stressors. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas and am registered to provide telehealth in Florida (registration TPMC2934).
(469) 529-6615 View (469) 529-6615

More Therapists Nearby

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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy At True Soul Tammy Leday
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC, KAP
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75013  (Online Only)
Individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and addiction would benefit from mindfulness tools—recognizing that decreasing the symptoms associated with these stressors will bring more quality to your life, including your relationships and careers.
Clarity is kind. It is empowering to KNOW things! This clarity gives us a platform to plan, adjust, and ultimately enjoy this life. Meeting life’s transitions with kindness will allow you to create the life you want! My role in this healing relationship is to support your journey. These first steps are the most challenging. We will use tools to reduce anxiety, stress, depression, and addictive tendencies that prevent you from living your best life. Use the HEADWAY link to schedule an appointment.
Individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and addiction would benefit from mindfulness tools—recognizing that decreasing the symptoms associated with these stressors will bring more quality to your life, including your relationships and careers.
Clarity is kind. It is empowering to KNOW things! This clarity gives us a platform to plan, adjust, and ultimately enjoy this life. Meeting life’s transitions with kindness will allow you to create the life you want! My role in this healing relationship is to support your journey. These first steps are the most challenging. We will use tools to reduce anxiety, stress, depression, and addictive tendencies that prevent you from living your best life. Use the HEADWAY link to schedule an appointment.
(972) 702-7377 View (972) 702-7377
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Lori Payne Benker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013  (Online Only)
Who am I? What happened to me? Why am I here? How do I go on? These are common questions many people pose to themselves. Where do you find your hope? I am a counselor who has a heart for meeting you where you are, instilling hope, and making counseling a positive experience. You will find nonjudgmental understanding and encouragement, as well as guidance to help you meet your goals. I believe it is important to find your joy and purpose through this journey called life. No matter where you find yourself currently, I'm excited to share this journey with you!
Who am I? What happened to me? Why am I here? How do I go on? These are common questions many people pose to themselves. Where do you find your hope? I am a counselor who has a heart for meeting you where you are, instilling hope, and making counseling a positive experience. You will find nonjudgmental understanding and encouragement, as well as guidance to help you meet your goals. I believe it is important to find your joy and purpose through this journey called life. No matter where you find yourself currently, I'm excited to share this journey with you!
(972) 316-9457 View (972) 316-9457
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Dr. Tancy C. Horn Johnson Lcsw-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EMDRCIT, SEP, DARTT, CEDS-C, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75002
ERP Certified for OCD, EMDR-Consultant-In-Training; Accepting TX LMSW for LCSW Clinical Supervision; Accepting LCSW, LPC or LMFT in USA for Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) with International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). As a CEDS-C, I’m here to guide you in changing your relationship with food. For anyone ready to address past trauma experiences, I am use an eclectic approach, and may use the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, to examine family of origin trauma, the work of Jan Bergstrom, LMHC, SEP, DARTT, and Dr. Rick Butts, who were intensely trained by Pia Mellody/The Meadows.
ERP Certified for OCD, EMDR-Consultant-In-Training; Accepting TX LMSW for LCSW Clinical Supervision; Accepting LCSW, LPC or LMFT in USA for Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) with International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). As a CEDS-C, I’m here to guide you in changing your relationship with food. For anyone ready to address past trauma experiences, I am use an eclectic approach, and may use the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, to examine family of origin trauma, the work of Jan Bergstrom, LMHC, SEP, DARTT, and Dr. Rick Butts, who were intensely trained by Pia Mellody/The Meadows.
(254) 239-0784 View (254) 239-0784
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Pam Chappelle-Lyons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC-S, CPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
My approach to therapy is centered on providing conscious aware therapy to help clients rediscover their purpose, passion, and mission in life. I believe that every person deserves to give themselves permission to know that they matter and that they deserve to show up for themselves. My goal is to show up for my clients and walk alongside them in their healing journey, helping them to identify and unpack past experiences that are impacting their present. I am passionate about helping clients see themselves and share love and compassion to all parts of themselves.
My approach to therapy is centered on providing conscious aware therapy to help clients rediscover their purpose, passion, and mission in life. I believe that every person deserves to give themselves permission to know that they matter and that they deserve to show up for themselves. My goal is to show up for my clients and walk alongside them in their healing journey, helping them to identify and unpack past experiences that are impacting their present. I am passionate about helping clients see themselves and share love and compassion to all parts of themselves.
(972) 440-5286 View (972) 440-5286

Online Therapists

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Michelle Luttrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077
I specialize in older adolescents, young adults, women's issues, and family members of people struggling with substance abuse.
Your story is unique and everyone brings their own challenges into therapy. Therapy is the place that we can begin to untangle those challenges and develop new skills to better handle them. My goal is to provide a space that feels safe, accepting, and allows you to explore your feelings and day to day struggles. Whether it's depression, anxiety, family situations, trauma, or something else, my hope is that through therapy we can start to provide you hope and healing. My approach is collaborative and allows you to be the expert in your life. Clients can expect me to be genuine, accepting, and straightforward in my approach.
I specialize in older adolescents, young adults, women's issues, and family members of people struggling with substance abuse.
Your story is unique and everyone brings their own challenges into therapy. Therapy is the place that we can begin to untangle those challenges and develop new skills to better handle them. My goal is to provide a space that feels safe, accepting, and allows you to explore your feelings and day to day struggles. Whether it's depression, anxiety, family situations, trauma, or something else, my hope is that through therapy we can start to provide you hope and healing. My approach is collaborative and allows you to be the expert in your life. Clients can expect me to be genuine, accepting, and straightforward in my approach.
(940) 228-1770 View (940) 228-1770
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Michaleen Earsing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Arlington, TX 76012  (Online Only)
Making life changes can be challenging, it takes courage to step out of our comfort zone. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients by creating an environment where we can work together to explore emotions, develop effective coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and identify challenges that are causing difficulties in daily life. I have worked with clients of all ages across various therapeutic settings. I have experience working with people who struggle with various challenges such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, stress management, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
Making life changes can be challenging, it takes courage to step out of our comfort zone. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients by creating an environment where we can work together to explore emotions, develop effective coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and identify challenges that are causing difficulties in daily life. I have worked with clients of all ages across various therapeutic settings. I have experience working with people who struggle with various challenges such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, stress management, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
(817) 402-1966 View (817) 402-1966
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Tyra Fowler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
As your licensed therapist, I would like to partner with you and/or your family members to collaboratively manage, reconcile or resolve ramifications such as anxiety, depression, bi-polar, life adjustments, grief, family conflicts, trauma, internal dilemmas, substance abuse, and additionally copious life realms.
When living during this phase called "Life" we go through many challenges, changes, and life adjustments that we do not expect to experience. We undergo unexpected life experiences that can determine and shape different methods in navigating the world in which we live. The multitude of complex challenges can mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually disrupt our daily lives.
As your licensed therapist, I would like to partner with you and/or your family members to collaboratively manage, reconcile or resolve ramifications such as anxiety, depression, bi-polar, life adjustments, grief, family conflicts, trauma, internal dilemmas, substance abuse, and additionally copious life realms.
When living during this phase called "Life" we go through many challenges, changes, and life adjustments that we do not expect to experience. We undergo unexpected life experiences that can determine and shape different methods in navigating the world in which we live. The multitude of complex challenges can mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually disrupt our daily lives.
(469) 210-0680 View (469) 210-0680
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Janet Chamberlain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grapevine, TX 76051
I specialize in working with adult clients that are looking to process through depression, anxiety, substance use/addictions, chronic & terminal illness, grief, and other general mental health issues & life transitions.
As an LPC-S with over 25 years of experience, I enjoy working with clients that are looking to replace self-defeating thoughts or feelings with healthier beliefs and coping mechanisms. My goal in our work together is to help you develop unconditional self-acceptance.
I specialize in working with adult clients that are looking to process through depression, anxiety, substance use/addictions, chronic & terminal illness, grief, and other general mental health issues & life transitions.
As an LPC-S with over 25 years of experience, I enjoy working with clients that are looking to replace self-defeating thoughts or feelings with healthier beliefs and coping mechanisms. My goal in our work together is to help you develop unconditional self-acceptance.
(817) 783-0146 View (817) 783-0146
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Angela S. Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Specialties: depression, anxiety, couples/sex, addiction, PTSD.
This is overwhelming, I know. Finding the right therapist is stressful and exhausting. With almost 20 years of experience, I've worked with people with numerous struggles effecting their lives, relationships, careers, and/or children. Life can be challenging, and I help my clients find what's standing in the way of achieving happiness, fulfillment, success, and well-being. In a warm, nonjudgemental environment, we explore practical issues, thoughts, ideas, and feelings while being offered honest, open feedback and challenges. We will identify your personal obstacles and barriers while developing an action plan to overcome them.
Specialties: depression, anxiety, couples/sex, addiction, PTSD.
This is overwhelming, I know. Finding the right therapist is stressful and exhausting. With almost 20 years of experience, I've worked with people with numerous struggles effecting their lives, relationships, careers, and/or children. Life can be challenging, and I help my clients find what's standing in the way of achieving happiness, fulfillment, success, and well-being. In a warm, nonjudgemental environment, we explore practical issues, thoughts, ideas, and feelings while being offered honest, open feedback and challenges. We will identify your personal obstacles and barriers while developing an action plan to overcome them.
(214) 506-2626 View (214) 506-2626
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Therapy with Autumn, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC, LCDC, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
Mineola, TX 75773
She specializes in Trauma, Self-harm, Co-occurring disorders, Therapeutic Play, Addiction, Emotional Distress, Family and Relational conflict, and Personalized Care.
Do you want a therapist or supervisor that thinks outside of the box but stays with you each step of the way? Autumn’s childlike heart allows her to see others in a way where they feel deeply understood and leave her presence knowing they too matter. In therapy, we want to feel heard and understood but we need a game plan of how to move forward. She is gifted in the art of helping her clients discover clarity in areas that once seemed obscure. This clarity provides vision that allows them to understand their world in a deeply profound way while giving them the confidence to make changes in their lives. This is empowerment!
She specializes in Trauma, Self-harm, Co-occurring disorders, Therapeutic Play, Addiction, Emotional Distress, Family and Relational conflict, and Personalized Care.
Do you want a therapist or supervisor that thinks outside of the box but stays with you each step of the way? Autumn’s childlike heart allows her to see others in a way where they feel deeply understood and leave her presence knowing they too matter. In therapy, we want to feel heard and understood but we need a game plan of how to move forward. She is gifted in the art of helping her clients discover clarity in areas that once seemed obscure. This clarity provides vision that allows them to understand their world in a deeply profound way while giving them the confidence to make changes in their lives. This is empowerment!
(903) 638-0071 View (903) 638-0071
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AOC Alpha Omega Counseling and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S, CCTP II, CAGCS, CA & TX
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087
Are you feeling uncertain, fearful, sad, anxious, insecure, struggling with addiction, the victim of past trauma, Narcissistic Abuse or Racial/Social Injustice? Allow us to co-pilot your journey to healing.
We help people who are struggling with the root causes of anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, family conflict and to recover from Narcissistic Abuser relationships; to find healing through balance, transformation and wellness. Counseling is the most rewarding investment that you will ever make; in yourself, your relationships and your emotional health. We specialize in Trauma therapy, and we are certified in Grief and Teletherapy. *** We offer Phone, Video and Text Counseling Sessions. ******NO MORE SHAME, FEAR or STIGMA*********Call us we can help.
Are you feeling uncertain, fearful, sad, anxious, insecure, struggling with addiction, the victim of past trauma, Narcissistic Abuse or Racial/Social Injustice? Allow us to co-pilot your journey to healing.
We help people who are struggling with the root causes of anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, family conflict and to recover from Narcissistic Abuser relationships; to find healing through balance, transformation and wellness. Counseling is the most rewarding investment that you will ever make; in yourself, your relationships and your emotional health. We specialize in Trauma therapy, and we are certified in Grief and Teletherapy. *** We offer Phone, Video and Text Counseling Sessions. ******NO MORE SHAME, FEAR or STIGMA*********Call us we can help.
(972) 427-3010 View (972) 427-3010
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.