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Katie Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53207
“We are all born so beautiful The greatest tragedy is being convinced we are not” - Rupi Kaur I specialize in working with individuals and couples looking to reconnect with your unique beauty. Find your voice. Gain understanding and compassion. Create changes to embrace who you are at your core; individually and as a couple. Disconnection can look different in all of us. It can look like apathy, feeling hopeless, increased conflict with loved ones, and loss of your voice.
“We are all born so beautiful The greatest tragedy is being convinced we are not” - Rupi Kaur I specialize in working with individuals and couples looking to reconnect with your unique beauty. Find your voice. Gain understanding and compassion. Create changes to embrace who you are at your core; individually and as a couple. Disconnection can look different in all of us. It can look like apathy, feeling hopeless, increased conflict with loved ones, and loss of your voice.
(414) 928-8629 View (414) 928-8629
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Mallory Sunstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Are you looking for a change? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? I am here to help! I am a trauma-informed therapist that uses CBT and Solution-Focused approaches. I have over ten years of experience in the mental health field, with both children and adults, and would love the opportunity to meet with you! Call me today to schedule your free consultation.
Are you looking for a change? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? I am here to help! I am a trauma-informed therapist that uses CBT and Solution-Focused approaches. I have over ten years of experience in the mental health field, with both children and adults, and would love the opportunity to meet with you! Call me today to schedule your free consultation.
(262) 518-9199 View (262) 518-9199
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Diane M Bailey Yoder
MS, LCPC, NCC, CCATP, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
If you’re in a moment of transition; experiencing anger, anxiety, grief, depression, then I want to connect with you. I see my role as to provide an accepting, warm and nurturing environment where you can comfortably express your feelings. I believe that no emotion is wrong but there are healthy and helpful ways to process them that we can access together. My therapeutic approach is direct and unique to each individual I work with. No two people are alike and your treatment shouldn't be either.
If you’re in a moment of transition; experiencing anger, anxiety, grief, depression, then I want to connect with you. I see my role as to provide an accepting, warm and nurturing environment where you can comfortably express your feelings. I believe that no emotion is wrong but there are healthy and helpful ways to process them that we can access together. My therapeutic approach is direct and unique to each individual I work with. No two people are alike and your treatment shouldn't be either.
(224) 308-1415 View (224) 308-1415
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Eric Jay Ehrke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Clients wanting to optimize their potential and willing to explore effective solutions from Western and Eastern wisdom traditions are my specialty. During my forty plus years working in psychiatric hospitals, leading residential treatment programs, teaching relationship courses for couples and presenting Mind, Body and Spirit healing seminars, helping others heal the core of their issue is my passion. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples from every orientation. Of course, the LBGT community is welcome. Respectful of every religious orientation, I love working with anyone wanting to unite their physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual aspects of their being.
Clients wanting to optimize their potential and willing to explore effective solutions from Western and Eastern wisdom traditions are my specialty. During my forty plus years working in psychiatric hospitals, leading residential treatment programs, teaching relationship courses for couples and presenting Mind, Body and Spirit healing seminars, helping others heal the core of their issue is my passion. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples from every orientation. Of course, the LBGT community is welcome. Respectful of every religious orientation, I love working with anyone wanting to unite their physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual aspects of their being.
(414) 316-6566 View (414) 316-6566
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Mark A Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53217  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Mark Morrison is a licensed clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor who offers personalized counseling services to adolescents, adults and couples. He has more than 37 years of professional experience as a clinician, supervisor, administrator and educator in a variety of settings across diverse private, not-for-profit and public environments.
Mark Morrison is a licensed clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor who offers personalized counseling services to adolescents, adults and couples. He has more than 37 years of professional experience as a clinician, supervisor, administrator and educator in a variety of settings across diverse private, not-for-profit and public environments.
(262) 404-3684 View (262) 404-3684

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Austin Weber
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A, MFT-IT, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookfield, WI 53005
My specialty is working with couples who have been impacted by substance abuse, along with those that have stopped believing in themselves. I believe in working with the whole family system focusing on healing the internal conflict that lies within the system. I do this by using several therapeutic approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Structural Family Therapy, Emotional Focused Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I work with my clients on addressing attachment injuries, internal conflict, finding internal balance, and increasing individuals' confidence in themselves.
My specialty is working with couples who have been impacted by substance abuse, along with those that have stopped believing in themselves. I believe in working with the whole family system focusing on healing the internal conflict that lies within the system. I do this by using several therapeutic approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Structural Family Therapy, Emotional Focused Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I work with my clients on addressing attachment injuries, internal conflict, finding internal balance, and increasing individuals' confidence in themselves.
(737) 637-4079 View (737) 637-4079
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Erin Rachwal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brookfield, WI 53005
I have extensive experience in addiction of all kinds; phone, internet, vaping/drug, & pornography in relation to their affect on families/relationships.
I am excited to now be offering immediate Tele-health services. I have over 20 years of experience working w/ teens, parents/families, couples, & individuals. I have developed a passion for today's teenager’s struggles w/social media, video games, phones, vaping, anxiety, stress..my own life challenges have inspired a desire to help other parents, kids, & families who are struggling. I incorporate ones beliefs/values & provide a casual, yet caring atmosphere. I offer convenient sessions via tele-health, I focus on building trust, setting goals, new coping skills and working together towards hope & lasting change!
I have extensive experience in addiction of all kinds; phone, internet, vaping/drug, & pornography in relation to their affect on families/relationships.
I am excited to now be offering immediate Tele-health services. I have over 20 years of experience working w/ teens, parents/families, couples, & individuals. I have developed a passion for today's teenager’s struggles w/social media, video games, phones, vaping, anxiety, stress..my own life challenges have inspired a desire to help other parents, kids, & families who are struggling. I incorporate ones beliefs/values & provide a casual, yet caring atmosphere. I offer convenient sessions via tele-health, I focus on building trust, setting goals, new coping skills and working together towards hope & lasting change!
(262) 465-6118 View (262) 465-6118
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Leslie Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC, CSAC, ICS-IT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Creek, WI 53154
I have a solid foundation in mental health and substance abuse counseling having worked with both adolescents and adults for the past thirteen years. I also enjoy working with college students and believe that being a student in today's world can be challenging with the pressures of academics, peers, and self-discovery. I appreciate working with adults to gain high self-confidence and self-esteem. It is very powerful for me to watch as clients life gain inner strength for themselves . I specialize in DBT, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, communication skills, stress management, and addictions. New clients can schedule today!
I have a solid foundation in mental health and substance abuse counseling having worked with both adolescents and adults for the past thirteen years. I also enjoy working with college students and believe that being a student in today's world can be challenging with the pressures of academics, peers, and self-discovery. I appreciate working with adults to gain high self-confidence and self-esteem. It is very powerful for me to watch as clients life gain inner strength for themselves . I specialize in DBT, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, communication skills, stress management, and addictions. New clients can schedule today!
(262) 429-9843 View (262) 429-9843
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Lori Cao
Marriage & Family Therapist, CSAT-S, EMDR, Sexolog, CPTT-S, CBRTT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elm Grove, WI 53122
Welcome, I'm Lori Cao, and I'm delighted you've found your way here. If you're navigating challenges such as pornography/sexual addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, deception, gaslighting, betrayal trauma, complex trauma, problematic sexual choices, as well as anxiety and/or depression, you're in the right place. For those seeking to enrich their relationships, it's a privilege to guide individuals and couples towards deeper, more fulfilling connections. Our aim is to assist every individual and couple in fostering a life and relationship that is healthy, balanced, connected, and joyful.
Welcome, I'm Lori Cao, and I'm delighted you've found your way here. If you're navigating challenges such as pornography/sexual addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, deception, gaslighting, betrayal trauma, complex trauma, problematic sexual choices, as well as anxiety and/or depression, you're in the right place. For those seeking to enrich their relationships, it's a privilege to guide individuals and couples towards deeper, more fulfilling connections. Our aim is to assist every individual and couple in fostering a life and relationship that is healthy, balanced, connected, and joyful.
(612) 399-6449 View (612) 399-6449
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Great Lakes Psychology Group - West Allis
Counselor
Verified Verified
West Allis, WI 53227
The GLPG support staff will personally match you with a best-fit therapist who accepts your insurance and is available to see you online or in person at a time that works for you. The GLPG provider network comprises doctoral and master’s level psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers. Benefits include online and in-person therapy options, night and weekend availability, and most insurance plans accepted. Additionally, our knowledgeable and helpful support staff are available to answer your questions or help with anything you might need at any point along the therapy journey.
The GLPG support staff will personally match you with a best-fit therapist who accepts your insurance and is available to see you online or in person at a time that works for you. The GLPG provider network comprises doctoral and master’s level psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers. Benefits include online and in-person therapy options, night and weekend availability, and most insurance plans accepted. Additionally, our knowledgeable and helpful support staff are available to answer your questions or help with anything you might need at any point along the therapy journey.
(262) 228-2063 View (262) 228-2063
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Serenity Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAC-IT, MS
Verified Verified
West Allis, WI 53227
Client problems come in all shapes and sizes, with all kinds of different life experiences and reasons and needs. Problems are common in the world, and it is hard to shoulder the responsibilities set on our shoulders. It can feel lonely with the burden that people carry, and it seems reasonable to find ways to meet needs that are not being met. Sometimes these can be unhealthy habits that just cause more problems. Sometimes, it leads to a build up of pressure until everything is overwhelming and out of control. It disrupts our Serenity, and building this back up sometimes needs a helper.
Client problems come in all shapes and sizes, with all kinds of different life experiences and reasons and needs. Problems are common in the world, and it is hard to shoulder the responsibilities set on our shoulders. It can feel lonely with the burden that people carry, and it seems reasonable to find ways to meet needs that are not being met. Sometimes these can be unhealthy habits that just cause more problems. Sometimes, it leads to a build up of pressure until everything is overwhelming and out of control. It disrupts our Serenity, and building this back up sometimes needs a helper.
(262) 444-0257 View (262) 444-0257
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Laura L Pauly
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Elm Grove, WI 53122
We are living in challenging times where we can benefit from support. With a caring interactive approach I help clients unhook from past emotional habit patterns to create more fulfilling relationships and a happier life. --Through a greater sense of self-awareness, release of past pain, and application of technique, clients can: *Overcome depression, anxiety and low self esteem to express greater confidence and creativity *Reduce anger and conflict to improve communication and build stronger relationships. *Heal past issues, fears, hurts, and mistrust to achieve true intimacy and commitment.
We are living in challenging times where we can benefit from support. With a caring interactive approach I help clients unhook from past emotional habit patterns to create more fulfilling relationships and a happier life. --Through a greater sense of self-awareness, release of past pain, and application of technique, clients can: *Overcome depression, anxiety and low self esteem to express greater confidence and creativity *Reduce anger and conflict to improve communication and build stronger relationships. *Heal past issues, fears, hurts, and mistrust to achieve true intimacy and commitment.
(262) 789-7100 View (262) 789-7100

Online Therapists

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Betsy Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grafton, WI 53024
I am Licensed Professional Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, and owner of Trilogy Counseling Services in Grafton, WI. I work with a wide range of issues including mental health disorders, unresolved emotional issues, self-esteem/self-empowerment, grief and loss, relationship/family concerns, couples counseling, individual counseling for personal and emotional growth, therapy to create more meaning and purpose in one’s life/living a more fulfilled life, and multiple other issues.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, and owner of Trilogy Counseling Services in Grafton, WI. I work with a wide range of issues including mental health disorders, unresolved emotional issues, self-esteem/self-empowerment, grief and loss, relationship/family concerns, couples counseling, individual counseling for personal and emotional growth, therapy to create more meaning and purpose in one’s life/living a more fulfilled life, and multiple other issues.
(262) 404-4449 View (262) 404-4449
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Amy Hoffmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SAC, CCTS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
De Forest, WI 53532
I work with you to emphasize your personal strengths and to help you discover ways to feel at peace with yourself, especially when facing stressful times and/or an addiction.
Feeling stressed? Whether life or trauma, I strive to help my clients regain a positive outlook, as well as rebuilding their strength and resiliency to face life’s challenges and stressors. I offer a safe environment for individuals to work through past hurts, find freedom from ongoing struggles, grow in their true self, and thrive in their lives and relationships. I will help you to develop strategies to manage life's challenges and capture your strengths and help you be empowered through personal growth and change. I am Trauma Certified and trained in several modalities, although believe that you are the expert in you.
I work with you to emphasize your personal strengths and to help you discover ways to feel at peace with yourself, especially when facing stressful times and/or an addiction.
Feeling stressed? Whether life or trauma, I strive to help my clients regain a positive outlook, as well as rebuilding their strength and resiliency to face life’s challenges and stressors. I offer a safe environment for individuals to work through past hurts, find freedom from ongoing struggles, grow in their true self, and thrive in their lives and relationships. I will help you to develop strategies to manage life's challenges and capture your strengths and help you be empowered through personal growth and change. I am Trauma Certified and trained in several modalities, although believe that you are the expert in you.
(608) 492-0658 View (608) 492-0658
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Jessica R. Thering
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC, CSAC, MTBC
Verified Verified
Grafton, WI 53024
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychologist, professional counselor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and music therapist, I have learned how much I enjoy working with people to help them overcome obstacles, develop techniques for them to live within the range of their personal capabilities, as well as pursue activities to complement and strengthen personal talents. I view the therapeutic alliance as one of the most complex and rewarding tools when working within the therapy setting. My two careers dovetail to give me the best opportunities to present clients with both traditional and non-traditional methods of working towards a lifestyle that is healthy.
As a psychologist, professional counselor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and music therapist, I have learned how much I enjoy working with people to help them overcome obstacles, develop techniques for them to live within the range of their personal capabilities, as well as pursue activities to complement and strengthen personal talents. I view the therapeutic alliance as one of the most complex and rewarding tools when working within the therapy setting. My two careers dovetail to give me the best opportunities to present clients with both traditional and non-traditional methods of working towards a lifestyle that is healthy.
(262) 233-4751 View (262) 233-4751
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Lawrence Charles Aronow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middleton, WI 53562  (Online Only)
I have a heart for veterans struggling with addiction, PTSD and family challenges, shaped by my work in the VA Health system; adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression and addiction; and Baby Boomers experiencing life, career and relationship transitions.
You are not broken and in need of “fixing.” Rather, your early life, sense of belonging and experiences have influenced patterns and behaviors that brought you here. Change is within your reach. Whether you’re struggling with addiction or unresolved trauma; healing from domestic violence; enduring a relationship breakup; or concerned by your child’s mental health and behavioral issues, let’s work together on a positive path forward. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in addiction and substance abuse and certified in trauma and domestic violence therapy and as divorce and family mediator.
I have a heart for veterans struggling with addiction, PTSD and family challenges, shaped by my work in the VA Health system; adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression and addiction; and Baby Boomers experiencing life, career and relationship transitions.
You are not broken and in need of “fixing.” Rather, your early life, sense of belonging and experiences have influenced patterns and behaviors that brought you here. Change is within your reach. Whether you’re struggling with addiction or unresolved trauma; healing from domestic violence; enduring a relationship breakup; or concerned by your child’s mental health and behavioral issues, let’s work together on a positive path forward. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in addiction and substance abuse and certified in trauma and domestic violence therapy and as divorce and family mediator.
(608) 557-4221 View (608) 557-4221
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Chris Sommerfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Baraboo, WI 53913
Although I am experienced working with all stages of life, I take a special interest in working with families who struggle with adolescent issues such as negative behaviors, parent/child communication, parenting/discipline, substance abuse, divorce or blended family challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or struggling to relate with your significant other, spouse, adolescent, child or coworkers? Do you or a family member struggle with the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, or other mental health condition? I have over twenty years of experience helping individuals of all ages and families who were experiencing crisis in their lives or seeking increased fulfillment in their relationships. My education and practice is based on a strong Systems Theory background where all life influences are considered important and significant others are encouraged to participate as part of the therapeutic process.
Although I am experienced working with all stages of life, I take a special interest in working with families who struggle with adolescent issues such as negative behaviors, parent/child communication, parenting/discipline, substance abuse, divorce or blended family challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or struggling to relate with your significant other, spouse, adolescent, child or coworkers? Do you or a family member struggle with the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, or other mental health condition? I have over twenty years of experience helping individuals of all ages and families who were experiencing crisis in their lives or seeking increased fulfillment in their relationships. My education and practice is based on a strong Systems Theory background where all life influences are considered important and significant others are encouraged to participate as part of the therapeutic process.
(608) 519-4738 View (608) 519-4738
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Natara Elliott
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CCM, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Geneva, WI 53147  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have had the privilege of working with many different populations in many different settings. I have worked with toddlers, adolescents, teens, adults, and the elderly. I have worked in school settings, case management, the foster care system, and substance/mental health.
I have had the privilege of working with many different populations in many different settings. I have worked with toddlers, adolescents, teens, adults, and the elderly. I have worked in school settings, case management, the foster care system, and substance/mental health.
(608) 470-7861 View (608) 470-7861
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Anesis Center for Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
We hold specialities in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy for youth, substance abuse counseling, child-parent psychotherapy, EMDR and BrainSpotting.
We love to collaborate with clients to help them draw from their own expertise, build on their own positive values, discover their own skills, and use these new tools to work through conflicts and hardships. We are systems therapist. What that means is: we like to approach problems that people have within the context of social, political and cultural storylines that influence the way we view ourselves and our own personal stories. We use this same approach in family therapy to seek ways to change the way the family system works rather than trying to "fix" a specific family member.
We hold specialities in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy for youth, substance abuse counseling, child-parent psychotherapy, EMDR and BrainSpotting.
We love to collaborate with clients to help them draw from their own expertise, build on their own positive values, discover their own skills, and use these new tools to work through conflicts and hardships. We are systems therapist. What that means is: we like to approach problems that people have within the context of social, political and cultural storylines that influence the way we view ourselves and our own personal stories. We use this same approach in family therapy to seek ways to change the way the family system works rather than trying to "fix" a specific family member.
(608) 802-7669 View (608) 802-7669
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Daniel W Bishop
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSAC
Verified Verified
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Issues from substance use problems, internet, gambling, shopping, sexual behaviors and such are the focus of this specialty.
Having extensive experience and clinical supervision with adolescent and adults in various health settings, I have come to appreciate the uniqueness of each person and the journey they are on to wellness. I am non-judgmental and don't feel it is necessary to shame or parent those I work with. In addition to being a psychologist, I am also a college professor, working with students pursuing master and doctorate degrees and a clinical supervisor. These unique perspective allows me to stay on the cutting edge of research and therapeutic approaches to a variety of issues. I am not a corporate or large for profit practice.
Issues from substance use problems, internet, gambling, shopping, sexual behaviors and such are the focus of this specialty.
Having extensive experience and clinical supervision with adolescent and adults in various health settings, I have come to appreciate the uniqueness of each person and the journey they are on to wellness. I am non-judgmental and don't feel it is necessary to shame or parent those I work with. In addition to being a psychologist, I am also a college professor, working with students pursuing master and doctorate degrees and a clinical supervisor. These unique perspective allows me to stay on the cutting edge of research and therapeutic approaches to a variety of issues. I am not a corporate or large for profit practice.
(262) 214-6568 View (262) 214-6568
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.