Addiction Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
I am called when you have a loved one that needs help for an addiction, whether that be a substance like alcohol, heroin, prescription drugs or a process addiction like gambling, but is resistant to getting the treatment they need.
Doing a successful intervention takes solid, clinical knowledge of addiction, as well as experience, finesse, and respect for the patient that is suffering from this disorder and their families. I have all of these qualities. If you would like to see me discuss this, please look at a segment I’ve done on The Dr. Oz Show: https://bit.ly/3iRWnde
I am called when you have a loved one that needs help for an addiction, whether that be a substance like alcohol, heroin, prescription drugs or a process addiction like gambling, but is resistant to getting the treatment they need.
Doing a successful intervention takes solid, clinical knowledge of addiction, as well as experience, finesse, and respect for the patient that is suffering from this disorder and their families. I have all of these qualities. If you would like to see me discuss this, please look at a segment I’ve done on The Dr. Oz Show: https://bit.ly/3iRWnde
I also completed the Polyvagal Institute's certificate course and the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model for Trauma and Addictions.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions that might seem unhelpful, such as anxiety, hopelessness, anger, shame, or addictive behaviors, know you're not alone. Therapy can provide a nurturing space to help release those burdens and begin healing and reconnecting with your true self.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who believes in the power of healing within a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic environment. Together, we will create a safe space where you can cultivate greater resilience, reduce reactive behaviors, achieve emotional balance, foster self-compassion, and strengthen your connection with your inner self.
I also completed the Polyvagal Institute's certificate course and the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model for Trauma and Addictions.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions that might seem unhelpful, such as anxiety, hopelessness, anger, shame, or addictive behaviors, know you're not alone. Therapy can provide a nurturing space to help release those burdens and begin healing and reconnecting with your true self.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who believes in the power of healing within a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic environment. Together, we will create a safe space where you can cultivate greater resilience, reduce reactive behaviors, achieve emotional balance, foster self-compassion, and strengthen your connection with your inner self.
For years, I have worked with individuals to work on changes due to addiction of various types.
Change can be frightening but exhilarating as well. As a psychotherapist helping people cope with various obstacles in life, I have come to believe we all have the potential to be successful and possess the tools we need to achieve our goals. The pace and direction will be up to you. I will help you think about your life issues and concerns differently and together we will develop strategies to handle them more effectively. Also, VASAP approved assessment and/ or sessions.
For years, I have worked with individuals to work on changes due to addiction of various types.
Change can be frightening but exhilarating as well. As a psychotherapist helping people cope with various obstacles in life, I have come to believe we all have the potential to be successful and possess the tools we need to achieve our goals. The pace and direction will be up to you. I will help you think about your life issues and concerns differently and together we will develop strategies to handle them more effectively. Also, VASAP approved assessment and/ or sessions.
Some seek to assuage their suffering with psychoactive substances (illicit and licit) and this leads only to addiction and abdication of autonomy over one's authentic self.
An effective approach to the eradication or attenuation of the existential angst that lies at the core of most psychological maladies requires an integrative approach. As such, Amenistic Analysis is an amalgam of Existentialism, Stoicism, Asceticism, Transcendentalism, and Minimalistic Meditation.
Some seek to assuage their suffering with psychoactive substances (illicit and licit) and this leads only to addiction and abdication of autonomy over one's authentic self.
An effective approach to the eradication or attenuation of the existential angst that lies at the core of most psychological maladies requires an integrative approach. As such, Amenistic Analysis is an amalgam of Existentialism, Stoicism, Asceticism, Transcendentalism, and Minimalistic Meditation.
I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, substance misuse, behavioral addictions, OCD, and personality disorders.
My practice is one that lives within two philosophies— meeting you where you are and finding a place of supportive confrontation. You have a story, and my goal is to navigate through that narrative collaboratively and with curiosity while emphasizing your unique strengths. The supportive confrontation is a challenge to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Often, attempting something new and facing a fear can inspire change, and that's where we begin our work together. Our sessions are a commitment to bravery when investigating those external and internal influences that slow or prevent the change process from occuring.
I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, substance misuse, behavioral addictions, OCD, and personality disorders.
My practice is one that lives within two philosophies— meeting you where you are and finding a place of supportive confrontation. You have a story, and my goal is to navigate through that narrative collaboratively and with curiosity while emphasizing your unique strengths. The supportive confrontation is a challenge to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Often, attempting something new and facing a fear can inspire change, and that's where we begin our work together. Our sessions are a commitment to bravery when investigating those external and internal influences that slow or prevent the change process from occuring.
I specialize in guiding adults through the challenges of anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from those around you? Therapy can provide the support and clarity you need. I help adults navigate these challenges, explore the roots of their struggles and build a more fulfilling, purposeful life. Together, we will create a personalized journey toward healing and growth.
I specialize in guiding adults through the challenges of anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from those around you? Therapy can provide the support and clarity you need. I help adults navigate these challenges, explore the roots of their struggles and build a more fulfilling, purposeful life. Together, we will create a personalized journey toward healing and growth.
With extensive experience in treating trauma, addiction, relationship and family challenges, mood and anxiety disorders, and life's everyday stressors, I'm here to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Many of the challenges we face today—whether in relationships, habits, mood, anxiety, or motivation—are rooted in earlier life experiences that may not have been fully processed or understood. These past experiences can shape how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we respond to stress. In our work together, we’ll develop an understanding of how your past is influencing your present, uncover meaningful insights, reduce emotional overwhelm, and begin to shift unhelpful patterns. From there, we’ll build practical, personalized tools that empower you to make lasting changes and move toward the life you want to live.
With extensive experience in treating trauma, addiction, relationship and family challenges, mood and anxiety disorders, and life's everyday stressors, I'm here to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Many of the challenges we face today—whether in relationships, habits, mood, anxiety, or motivation—are rooted in earlier life experiences that may not have been fully processed or understood. These past experiences can shape how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we respond to stress. In our work together, we’ll develop an understanding of how your past is influencing your present, uncover meaningful insights, reduce emotional overwhelm, and begin to shift unhelpful patterns. From there, we’ll build practical, personalized tools that empower you to make lasting changes and move toward the life you want to live.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues.
I am a licensed clinical therapist in Virginia (LSCW) and Florida (LCSW) with over 22 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues.
I am a licensed clinical therapist in Virginia (LSCW) and Florida (LCSW) with over 22 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues.
Something feels unsettled. Maybe it’s a persistent sense of worry, a heaviness that’s difficult to name, or relationship patterns that make you feel distant from yourself or the people you care about most. You’ve spent years managing, accommodating, or keeping things moving—but lately, it feels like the cost is too high. You may not have words for all of it yet, but you know it’s time to turn inward, to move differently. My role is to help you make sense of what’s really going on beneath the surface—gently, at your pace, and with care that honors your past, your culture, your identity, and your capacity to heal.
Something feels unsettled. Maybe it’s a persistent sense of worry, a heaviness that’s difficult to name, or relationship patterns that make you feel distant from yourself or the people you care about most. You’ve spent years managing, accommodating, or keeping things moving—but lately, it feels like the cost is too high. You may not have words for all of it yet, but you know it’s time to turn inward, to move differently. My role is to help you make sense of what’s really going on beneath the surface—gently, at your pace, and with care that honors your past, your culture, your identity, and your capacity to heal.
Ashley Lauren Harrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Shaw, Washington, DC 20001
I have experience supporting people impacted by trauma, attachment and relational issues, substance use, postpartum, and anxiety or mood disorders.
My ideal client is frustrated. A little stuck. A little wary. Longing for change, but a little bit afraid to hope that it's actually possible. And, ready enough to try something new.
There’s an old saying: if nothing changes, nothing changes. And frankly, change can be hard to make on our own. Even when we want it. When we feel stuck, we often can’t quite see the full picture anymore. We keep running into the same challenges and coming up with the same faulty solutions. It’s not that we’re not trying, it’s that our strategies have stopped working. That’s where a good therapist comes in. I hope to be that for you.
I have experience supporting people impacted by trauma, attachment and relational issues, substance use, postpartum, and anxiety or mood disorders.
My ideal client is frustrated. A little stuck. A little wary. Longing for change, but a little bit afraid to hope that it's actually possible. And, ready enough to try something new.
There’s an old saying: if nothing changes, nothing changes. And frankly, change can be hard to make on our own. Even when we want it. When we feel stuck, we often can’t quite see the full picture anymore. We keep running into the same challenges and coming up with the same faulty solutions. It’s not that we’re not trying, it’s that our strategies have stopped working. That’s where a good therapist comes in. I hope to be that for you.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in building a genuine connection and honoring each client's individual needs and values. I believe in the power of cultivating a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients as we embark on this journey together toward achieving their goals. Establishing a safe and secure environment is at the heart of the work, providing a solid foundation for us to navigate through challenges, uncover profound insights, and create positive change in cognitions and behaviors.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in building a genuine connection and honoring each client's individual needs and values. I believe in the power of cultivating a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients as we embark on this journey together toward achieving their goals. Establishing a safe and secure environment is at the heart of the work, providing a solid foundation for us to navigate through challenges, uncover profound insights, and create positive change in cognitions and behaviors.
Rogue River Counseling and Recovery Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CSAT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are dedicated to walking alongside clients from all backgrounds who are struggling with the burden of trauma, particularly those traumas which stem from broken relationships, betrayal, neglect, sexual or behavioral addictions, and abuse in its many forms.
We specialize in working with individuals and couples who have found themselves deeply suffering due to traumas from addiction, infidelity, betrayal or compulsive sexual behaviors and want to find a way to heal not only their own pain but to heal those relationships that have been destroyed.
We are dedicated to walking alongside clients from all backgrounds who are struggling with the burden of trauma, particularly those traumas which stem from broken relationships, betrayal, neglect, sexual or behavioral addictions, and abuse in its many forms.
We specialize in working with individuals and couples who have found themselves deeply suffering due to traumas from addiction, infidelity, betrayal or compulsive sexual behaviors and want to find a way to heal not only their own pain but to heal those relationships that have been destroyed.
I work with executives, entrepreneurs and leaders who are struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
The stress of carrying so much responsibility can take a toll. Whether it’s the lingering effects of childhood struggles, strained personal relationships, or feeling disconnected from life, the cracks in your armor may be showing. If you’re tired of holding it all together while feeling alone, I offer a free consultation where we can discuss a different way.
I work with executives, entrepreneurs and leaders who are struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
The stress of carrying so much responsibility can take a toll. Whether it’s the lingering effects of childhood struggles, strained personal relationships, or feeling disconnected from life, the cracks in your armor may be showing. If you’re tired of holding it all together while feeling alone, I offer a free consultation where we can discuss a different way.
Our Ideal clients are everyday Legends that desire not only to heal themselves, but thru their healing, desire to change the very trajectory of their families and Legacies. The Legends House Counseling Center desires to serve as a safe space for clients that may not have clear goals for life, but know for sure that the goal is to deal with the most pressing issues in their life which are impacting their mental well-being. Our clients want safety and strategies for self-care and freedom.
Our Ideal clients are everyday Legends that desire not only to heal themselves, but thru their healing, desire to change the very trajectory of their families and Legacies. The Legends House Counseling Center desires to serve as a safe space for clients that may not have clear goals for life, but know for sure that the goal is to deal with the most pressing issues in their life which are impacting their mental well-being. Our clients want safety and strategies for self-care and freedom.
I help individuals and couples build resilience, overcome anxiety, get unstuck, break free of depression, and create loving, committed relationships.
I help individuals and couples build resilience, overcome anxiety, get unstuck, break free of depression, and create loving, committed relationships.
Problems of Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Couples' and Family Conflict, Self Esteem, Parenting; I can help.
With over 30 years of experience to offer, I'm pleased to say that most of my clients have been referred by their friends who are or have been clients. When mutual respect develops, it ensures the trust and comfort needed to address and resolve most problems. I have always felt blessed and privileged to be a therapist and to sit with someone who is grappling with some of the most meaningful aspects of their lives. When you contact me, I'll be happy to honestly explore whether or not this will be a good therapeutic relationship.
Problems of Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Couples' and Family Conflict, Self Esteem, Parenting; I can help.
With over 30 years of experience to offer, I'm pleased to say that most of my clients have been referred by their friends who are or have been clients. When mutual respect develops, it ensures the trust and comfort needed to address and resolve most problems. I have always felt blessed and privileged to be a therapist and to sit with someone who is grappling with some of the most meaningful aspects of their lives. When you contact me, I'll be happy to honestly explore whether or not this will be a good therapeutic relationship.
I help those dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, numbness and confusing behavior/relational patterns build a better understanding of their struggles and the skills needed to find relief from them.
My practice is guided by your needs and goals. Through an integrative approach, I will help you identify your strengths, goals, and the barriers that have been keeping you from improving your life. By understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interrelate, you will be better equipped to make effective changes. I will help you acquire and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
I help those dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, numbness and confusing behavior/relational patterns build a better understanding of their struggles and the skills needed to find relief from them.
My practice is guided by your needs and goals. Through an integrative approach, I will help you identify your strengths, goals, and the barriers that have been keeping you from improving your life. By understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interrelate, you will be better equipped to make effective changes. I will help you acquire and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
Do you want to transform your life? Do you find that you just can’t let go of your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Wouldn’t you like to just put it all behind you and move on to living a happier and fuller life? We work with adults, children, and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, behavioral challenges, stress, and much more. We have the clinical expertise to help you heal from trauma. Trauma can be caused by bullying, all forms of discrimination, relationship issues, betrayal, divorce, death, illness, childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, military combat, violent crime, motor vehicle accident, LGBTQ struggles, and so much more. We can help you figure out what would be the best path towards healing.
Do you want to transform your life? Do you find that you just can’t let go of your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Wouldn’t you like to just put it all behind you and move on to living a happier and fuller life? We work with adults, children, and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, behavioral challenges, stress, and much more. We have the clinical expertise to help you heal from trauma. Trauma can be caused by bullying, all forms of discrimination, relationship issues, betrayal, divorce, death, illness, childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, military combat, violent crime, motor vehicle accident, LGBTQ struggles, and so much more. We can help you figure out what would be the best path towards healing.
As one of the largest psychotherapy practices in Northern New Jersey, Lukin Center offers you or your loved one more options and therapy modalities so you can find the best clinician and treatment for you. Our clinicians practice at the top of their fields, with many specializing in specific age groups, life stages, or relationships. In order to bring the highest quality, evidence-based services to our clients, we truly live by the power of life-long learning. This dedication to the ongoing training of our staff enables us to provide our clients with the most cutting-edge and expert treatment available.
As one of the largest psychotherapy practices in Northern New Jersey, Lukin Center offers you or your loved one more options and therapy modalities so you can find the best clinician and treatment for you. Our clinicians practice at the top of their fields, with many specializing in specific age groups, life stages, or relationships. In order to bring the highest quality, evidence-based services to our clients, we truly live by the power of life-long learning. This dedication to the ongoing training of our staff enables us to provide our clients with the most cutting-edge and expert treatment available.
As a person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are while also offering tangible strategies for growth, healing, and change. I specialize in the treatment of clinical concerns such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties (e.g., romantic relationships and friendships, family dynamics), identity exploration, emotion regulation/dysregulation, addictive behaviors, disordered eating/body image concerns, and depression and anxiety. Clients have described me as warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental.
As a person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are while also offering tangible strategies for growth, healing, and change. I specialize in the treatment of clinical concerns such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties (e.g., romantic relationships and friendships, family dynamics), identity exploration, emotion regulation/dysregulation, addictive behaviors, disordered eating/body image concerns, and depression and anxiety. Clients have described me as warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.