Therapists in Wills Point, TX

Photo of Stacy M Pulley, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Stacy M Pulley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wills Point, TX 75169
Trauma hurts. It can be sudden, life-altering and overwhelming, or chronic, subtle and nearly unnoticeable, but either way it can change the way we think about others, the world, and unfortunately, ourselves. Dealing with the aftermath—changes in our relationships, lashing out toward self or others, feeling nothing and/or everything all at once—is sometimes as hard as the initial event, especially when society, friends and family and our own minds tell us to “just get over it.” Worse, sometimes we aren’t even sure where the trauma came from in the first place, leaving us confused and even feeling hopeless.
Trauma hurts. It can be sudden, life-altering and overwhelming, or chronic, subtle and nearly unnoticeable, but either way it can change the way we think about others, the world, and unfortunately, ourselves. Dealing with the aftermath—changes in our relationships, lashing out toward self or others, feeling nothing and/or everything all at once—is sometimes as hard as the initial event, especially when society, friends and family and our own minds tell us to “just get over it.” Worse, sometimes we aren’t even sure where the trauma came from in the first place, leaving us confused and even feeling hopeless.
(903) 603-7450 View (903) 603-7450
Photo of Dr. Tawni Maughan - Natural Paths in Wills Point, TX
Dr. Tawni Maughan - Natural Paths
PhD, RAPC, LCDCi, CHT
Verified Verified
Wills Point, TX 75169
My clients seek holistic well-being, combining psychology and Ayurvedic wisdom. They face challenges like stress, anxiety, or purposelessness, desiring balance, growth, and inner peace. Committed to healing, they want to uncover purpose, heal from trauma, improve relationships, and find contentment. They choose me for my multidisciplinary approach, expertise, and compassionate support on their transformative journey. Together, we work toward resilience, harmony, and a more fulfilling life.
My clients seek holistic well-being, combining psychology and Ayurvedic wisdom. They face challenges like stress, anxiety, or purposelessness, desiring balance, growth, and inner peace. Committed to healing, they want to uncover purpose, heal from trauma, improve relationships, and find contentment. They choose me for my multidisciplinary approach, expertise, and compassionate support on their transformative journey. Together, we work toward resilience, harmony, and a more fulfilling life.
(817) 533-8010 View (817) 533-8010

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Denise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Denise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Edgewood, TX 75117
I am an experienced therapist who has worked with those struggling with addiction, mood disorders (including bipolar disorder), personality disorders, and trauma. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and families/couples. I primarily use CBT/DBT modalities but can adjust to the needs of the client.
I am an experienced therapist who has worked with those struggling with addiction, mood disorders (including bipolar disorder), personality disorders, and trauma. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and families/couples. I primarily use CBT/DBT modalities but can adjust to the needs of the client.
(430) 213-4499 View (430) 213-4499

Online Therapists

Photo of Sonia Hopkins, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Wills Point, TX
Sonia Hopkins
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
From my experience working with trauma, eating disorders, substance use, and attachment issues, I've learned to look at the client as a whole.
Your boundaries could use some work. Your self-talk is more negative than positive. Your inner critic is loud. Your self worth and esteem are not where you'd like it to be. You're not fully living in your values and can't seem to understand why you keep hurting yourself through self-sabotage and broken promises in the process. BUT you're ready to do something different. You're ready to make change in your life. I see you, and I want to help you to help yourself get out of these negative cycles. If you're reading this, you're already considering that you may need support. Whatever it is, you don't have to carry this weight alone.
From my experience working with trauma, eating disorders, substance use, and attachment issues, I've learned to look at the client as a whole.
Your boundaries could use some work. Your self-talk is more negative than positive. Your inner critic is loud. Your self worth and esteem are not where you'd like it to be. You're not fully living in your values and can't seem to understand why you keep hurting yourself through self-sabotage and broken promises in the process. BUT you're ready to do something different. You're ready to make change in your life. I see you, and I want to help you to help yourself get out of these negative cycles. If you're reading this, you're already considering that you may need support. Whatever it is, you don't have to carry this weight alone.
(469) 557-9586 View (469) 557-9586
Photo of Sara R Hays, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Wills Point, TX
Sara R Hays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT-S, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Winnsboro, TX 75494  (Online Only)
I have regular referrals from Rehabilitation Treatment Centers for Alcohol, Drugs and Sex Addiction.
Hello, my name is Sara Hays. I have been in private practice as a marriage and family therapist for more than twenty years. My focus is on Family of Origin issues and talk therapy to help you improve relationships,change unhealthy behavior patterns, and relieve the pain that brought you to seek guidance in a therapeutic setting. I regularly treat issues related to abuse, trauma, incest, depression, anxiety, relationships, addictions, parenting and family concerns, giving you an opportunity to go back in history in a safe environment and resolve the past in order to heal in the present.
I have regular referrals from Rehabilitation Treatment Centers for Alcohol, Drugs and Sex Addiction.
Hello, my name is Sara Hays. I have been in private practice as a marriage and family therapist for more than twenty years. My focus is on Family of Origin issues and talk therapy to help you improve relationships,change unhealthy behavior patterns, and relieve the pain that brought you to seek guidance in a therapeutic setting. I regularly treat issues related to abuse, trauma, incest, depression, anxiety, relationships, addictions, parenting and family concerns, giving you an opportunity to go back in history in a safe environment and resolve the past in order to heal in the present.
(214) 761-8564 View (214) 761-8564
Photo of Haleigh Morris, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Wills Point, TX
Haleigh Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Haleigh enjoys working with clients of all ages but especially enjoys working with adolescents and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use and/or eating disorders.
Haleigh received a Bachelor’s of Social Work at Brigham Young University-Idaho and a Master’s of Social Work with a direct practice in mental health and substance abuse at The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She has experience working in substance use treatment, dual diagnosis work release and probation programs, as well as her most recent work being at an eating disorder treatment center for adolescents and adults.
Haleigh enjoys working with clients of all ages but especially enjoys working with adolescents and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use and/or eating disorders.
Haleigh received a Bachelor’s of Social Work at Brigham Young University-Idaho and a Master’s of Social Work with a direct practice in mental health and substance abuse at The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She has experience working in substance use treatment, dual diagnosis work release and probation programs, as well as her most recent work being at an eating disorder treatment center for adolescents and adults.
(972) 694-1605 View (972) 694-1605
Photo of Beulah Joshua, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Beulah Joshua
Licensed Professional Counselor, BE, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092  (Online Only)
Rehabilitation procedures to thrive in life experiences of Complex Trauma, Substance Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Relational Issues are key areas for treatment focus.
Life brings difficulties and stressors that threaten your goals, causing depression and anxiety. I seek to be part of your experience whether in overwhelming distress, or helplessness, that can be turned into opportunities for motivation and growth, by learning to find closure with boundaries and acceptance of self. My goal is to help you find your passion in life, in the given potential and enjoy your personality. It will be rewarding to live life fully getting past the challenges to a meaningful and growth filled life purposes.
Rehabilitation procedures to thrive in life experiences of Complex Trauma, Substance Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Relational Issues are key areas for treatment focus.
Life brings difficulties and stressors that threaten your goals, causing depression and anxiety. I seek to be part of your experience whether in overwhelming distress, or helplessness, that can be turned into opportunities for motivation and growth, by learning to find closure with boundaries and acceptance of self. My goal is to help you find your passion in life, in the given potential and enjoy your personality. It will be rewarding to live life fully getting past the challenges to a meaningful and growth filled life purposes.
(817) 812-2880 View (817) 812-2880
Photo of Tamika D Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Tamika D Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
In addition to specialized training in Trauma, Play Therapy, Family Solution-Focused Therapy and Drug and Addiction Therapy, I have dedicated 17 years of my life to educating students and parents with 6 of those years serving as a school counselor.
In life we all face obstacles that can leave us confused, scared and even anxious. These obstacles can affect our emotional state, our relationships with loved ones and even our careers. My desire is to help clients address these obstacles and reach their full potential. I will use a technical integration approach of researched based theoretical modalities to meet each clients individual needs.
In addition to specialized training in Trauma, Play Therapy, Family Solution-Focused Therapy and Drug and Addiction Therapy, I have dedicated 17 years of my life to educating students and parents with 6 of those years serving as a school counselor.
In life we all face obstacles that can leave us confused, scared and even anxious. These obstacles can affect our emotional state, our relationships with loved ones and even our careers. My desire is to help clients address these obstacles and reach their full potential. I will use a technical integration approach of researched based theoretical modalities to meet each clients individual needs.
(469) 291-9445 View (469) 291-9445
Photo of Kristi DuCote, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Kristi DuCote
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087
I came from a family who believed worry and anxiety was a primary love language and they used unhealthy coping skills including drugs, alcohol, and gambling. I know first-hand that it is difficult to break family patterns and it is not a one-time fix. I understand how mental illness and addiction impact the whole family. I myself was well into my adulthood before I realized that just because I was not abusing drugs and alcohol, I was caught in the insanity by trying to control those family members who were as well as those who I thought were enabling. I went to therapy and learned how to set and maintain healthy boundaries.
I came from a family who believed worry and anxiety was a primary love language and they used unhealthy coping skills including drugs, alcohol, and gambling. I know first-hand that it is difficult to break family patterns and it is not a one-time fix. I understand how mental illness and addiction impact the whole family. I myself was well into my adulthood before I realized that just because I was not abusing drugs and alcohol, I was caught in the insanity by trying to control those family members who were as well as those who I thought were enabling. I went to therapy and learned how to set and maintain healthy boundaries.
(469) 464-5825 View (469) 464-5825
Photo of Lori Martin, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Lori Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76207
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor with over eight years experience developing and leading groups and working with adults, adolescence, and couples in areas of depression, anxiety, authenticity, anger, shame, body image, relationships, significant mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma. I also have experience working with gender and sexuality issues. My goal is to collaborate with my clients and help them find creative solutions to their concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor with over eight years experience developing and leading groups and working with adults, adolescence, and couples in areas of depression, anxiety, authenticity, anger, shame, body image, relationships, significant mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma. I also have experience working with gender and sexuality issues. My goal is to collaborate with my clients and help them find creative solutions to their concerns.
(940) 251-0359 View (940) 251-0359
Photo of Feda Shawwa, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Feda Shawwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75024
"When the flower blooms, the bees come uninvited" Ramakrishna I work successfully with child, adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems with addiction, anxiety, depression, divorce loss, lack of focus, posttraumatic stress (PTSD) and relationship problems. It is common to struggle with more than one problem at once. My expertise is cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and insight oriented interventions which allows me to help people resolve compounding problems through integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, extremely intense emotions and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential and achieve meaningful goals.
"When the flower blooms, the bees come uninvited" Ramakrishna I work successfully with child, adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems with addiction, anxiety, depression, divorce loss, lack of focus, posttraumatic stress (PTSD) and relationship problems. It is common to struggle with more than one problem at once. My expertise is cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and insight oriented interventions which allows me to help people resolve compounding problems through integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, extremely intense emotions and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential and achieve meaningful goals.
(214) 216-6447 View (214) 216-6447
Photo of Sarah Hobbs, Psychologist in Wills Point, TX
Sarah Hobbs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Texas with extensive training in psychotherapy and have specialized training working with trauma, serious mental illness, crisis counseling, adult AD/HD, anger management, military psychology, substance use, culturally informed practices, and women's reproductive issues.
I specialize in assessment and diagnosis of a variety of mental health concerns. My goal is to assist clients in understanding their mental health and relationships while answering the question "what now?" by providing appropriate referrals and suggestions once assessment is complete.
I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Texas with extensive training in psychotherapy and have specialized training working with trauma, serious mental illness, crisis counseling, adult AD/HD, anger management, military psychology, substance use, culturally informed practices, and women's reproductive issues.
I specialize in assessment and diagnosis of a variety of mental health concerns. My goal is to assist clients in understanding their mental health and relationships while answering the question "what now?" by providing appropriate referrals and suggestions once assessment is complete.
(682) 463-1289 View (682) 463-1289
Photo of Marissa Erickson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Marissa Erickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Throughout one's life, challenges arise that one may not be able to handle on their own. We all need a safe space, support, and, at times, guidance to work through those challenges. My goal is to provide that space and support to help clients navigate through life and find solutions that work for them. When working with clients, I apply a collaborative approach when addressing anxiety, trauma, substance use, depressive disorders, and things that life can throw in the mix. Together we can work through the emotional and mental battles that are keeping clients from living their best lives, one day at a time.
Throughout one's life, challenges arise that one may not be able to handle on their own. We all need a safe space, support, and, at times, guidance to work through those challenges. My goal is to provide that space and support to help clients navigate through life and find solutions that work for them. When working with clients, I apply a collaborative approach when addressing anxiety, trauma, substance use, depressive disorders, and things that life can throw in the mix. Together we can work through the emotional and mental battles that are keeping clients from living their best lives, one day at a time.
(817) 623-5813 View (817) 623-5813
Photo of Dr. Stefani Threadgill, Marriage & Family Therapist in Wills Point, TX
Dr. Stefani Threadgill
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, CST, ACS, AASECT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034  (Online Only)
Dr. Stefani Threadgill is a sex therapist and sexologist specializing in healthy sexual function and desire. Her areas of expertise include male sexuality, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, performance anxiety, libido, loss of sensation and orgasm, infidelity, sex/porn addiction, relationship conflict, and sex life/ relationship enhancement. Stefani's approach integrates sex therapy and psychotherapy, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other theoretical models. Telehealth and HIPPA-compliant online therapy sessions are offered, as well as individual and couples therapy intensives.
Dr. Stefani Threadgill is a sex therapist and sexologist specializing in healthy sexual function and desire. Her areas of expertise include male sexuality, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, performance anxiety, libido, loss of sensation and orgasm, infidelity, sex/porn addiction, relationship conflict, and sex life/ relationship enhancement. Stefani's approach integrates sex therapy and psychotherapy, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other theoretical models. Telehealth and HIPPA-compliant online therapy sessions are offered, as well as individual and couples therapy intensives.
(469) 995-7441 View (469) 995-7441
Photo of Dr. Lindsay Okonowsky, Psychologist in Wills Point, TX
Dr. Lindsay Okonowsky
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75247  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals/couples struggling with issues related to substance use, relationships, career stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, emotion regulation, and self-esteem.
My priority is fostering a confidential and caring working relationship through which you can explore both areas of growth and strength. My training and experience in multiple unique settings with a diverse client base has helped me to develop a strong belief in individuals’ power to bring sustainable change to their lives. I acknowledge the difficulty involved in taking the first steps toward initiating psychotherapy. Please reach out for individual or couple’s therapy consultation if you have general questions or would like to determine whether I would be a good fit to address your needs.
I specialize in working with individuals/couples struggling with issues related to substance use, relationships, career stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, emotion regulation, and self-esteem.
My priority is fostering a confidential and caring working relationship through which you can explore both areas of growth and strength. My training and experience in multiple unique settings with a diverse client base has helped me to develop a strong belief in individuals’ power to bring sustainable change to their lives. I acknowledge the difficulty involved in taking the first steps toward initiating psychotherapy. Please reach out for individual or couple’s therapy consultation if you have general questions or would like to determine whether I would be a good fit to address your needs.
(214) 919-3516 View (214) 919-3516
Photo of Linda Mitchell, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Linda Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Richland Hills, TX 76180
I work with a wide range of individuals who are often faced with depression, stress, anxiety, self-harm, relationship issues, and addiction, The goal of the client is to develop a healthier mental state to be better able to handle psycho-social stressors, by learning coping strategies which will enable them to handle current and future challenges they may face.
I work with a wide range of individuals who are often faced with depression, stress, anxiety, self-harm, relationship issues, and addiction, The goal of the client is to develop a healthier mental state to be better able to handle psycho-social stressors, by learning coping strategies which will enable them to handle current and future challenges they may face.
(682) 243-7852 View (682) 243-7852
Photo of Elizabeth Garibay, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Elizabeth Garibay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254  (Online Only)
Elizabeth Garibay, is a bilingual licensed professional counselor and licensed chemical dependency counselor in the state of Texas . Elizabeth has experience working with individuals diagnosed with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, domestic violence, trauma, grief, and substance abuse disorders.
Elizabeth Garibay, is a bilingual licensed professional counselor and licensed chemical dependency counselor in the state of Texas . Elizabeth has experience working with individuals diagnosed with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, domestic violence, trauma, grief, and substance abuse disorders.
(956) 539-4208 View (956) 539-4208
Photo of Leslie Hill, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Leslie Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
I am trained in ART (accelerated resolution therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), and have my LCDC to work with individuals struggling with addiction.
If you fight for your limitations, you get to keep them. You've made the first step for new growth, but may not know what's next. Whether you're an athlete struggling with the unique challenges you face within yourself and your sport, an adolescent struggling with everyday emotions and balancing relationships, or a male seeking to understand feelings of anger, shame, or communication issues, together we can create new possibilities.
I am trained in ART (accelerated resolution therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), and have my LCDC to work with individuals struggling with addiction.
If you fight for your limitations, you get to keep them. You've made the first step for new growth, but may not know what's next. Whether you're an athlete struggling with the unique challenges you face within yourself and your sport, an adolescent struggling with everyday emotions and balancing relationships, or a male seeking to understand feelings of anger, shame, or communication issues, together we can create new possibilities.
(469) 553-0816 View (469) 553-0816
Photo of Therapeutic Concepts-SAP Services , Drug & Alcohol Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Therapeutic Concepts-SAP Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BGS, SAP, LCDC, ADC III, ICADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everman, TX 76140
I am a qualified Substance Abuse Professional, known as a SAP or QSAP. I provide substance abuse evaluations for Federal Department of Transportation entities, including the FAA, FMCSA, PHMSA, FRA, FTA, and the Maritime Administration. These employees include CDL drivers, bus drivers, oil/gas/pipeline workers, railroad, US Coast Guard, etc. I also provide substance abuse evaluations for Probation and Parole clients, attorneys, courts, private companies, and DPS and Department of Motor Vehicle departments in all states across the country. Another service provided by my office is the DWI Repeat Offender Intervention class.
I am a qualified Substance Abuse Professional, known as a SAP or QSAP. I provide substance abuse evaluations for Federal Department of Transportation entities, including the FAA, FMCSA, PHMSA, FRA, FTA, and the Maritime Administration. These employees include CDL drivers, bus drivers, oil/gas/pipeline workers, railroad, US Coast Guard, etc. I also provide substance abuse evaluations for Probation and Parole clients, attorneys, courts, private companies, and DPS and Department of Motor Vehicle departments in all states across the country. Another service provided by my office is the DWI Repeat Offender Intervention class.
(817) 769-3725 View (817) 769-3725
Photo of Taylor Brown, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wills Point, TX
Taylor Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76209  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to make sense of what you are experiencing & why? Maybe you are overwhelmed by your challenges (unaddressed trauma, substance use, etc.) and need help sorting out its complexities. I know that trauma can change your life in the hardest of ways AND I believe in your ability to heal from it. I believe in the importance of addressing underlying trauma that may be contributing to current difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship/codependency issues, substance use, anger, perfectionism, and more. I am trained in EMDR and use it frequently in the treatment of distressing symptoms for both teens and adults.
Are you struggling to make sense of what you are experiencing & why? Maybe you are overwhelmed by your challenges (unaddressed trauma, substance use, etc.) and need help sorting out its complexities. I know that trauma can change your life in the hardest of ways AND I believe in your ability to heal from it. I believe in the importance of addressing underlying trauma that may be contributing to current difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship/codependency issues, substance use, anger, perfectionism, and more. I am trained in EMDR and use it frequently in the treatment of distressing symptoms for both teens and adults.
(940) 373-7972 View (940) 373-7972

See more therapy options for Wills Point

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.