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Dr. Lori Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Helotes, TX 78023
You are NOT broken. You are hurting and you are tired of being so tired. I think sometimes we believe that we have to FEEL confident before we can show action. My very favorite saying is " show up, even when you are scared. Show up. " Do you feel like you or your partner are wondering how you ever fell in love to begin with? Does it feel like you are silently screaming and no one hears you while you walk around with a fake smile? Does it feel like you are white knuckling it through your day and hoping no one ever discovers "the real you?" Do you remember who are you with without anxiety snapping at your heels? You are not alone.
You are NOT broken. You are hurting and you are tired of being so tired. I think sometimes we believe that we have to FEEL confident before we can show action. My very favorite saying is " show up, even when you are scared. Show up. " Do you feel like you or your partner are wondering how you ever fell in love to begin with? Does it feel like you are silently screaming and no one hears you while you walk around with a fake smile? Does it feel like you are white knuckling it through your day and hoping no one ever discovers "the real you?" Do you remember who are you with without anxiety snapping at your heels? You are not alone.
(210) 580-6227 View (210) 580-6227
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Auravia Holistic Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helotes, TX 78023
Challenges are a common occurrence in our day-to-day lives, more times than not, they seem overwhelming and discouraging but, navigating through them is possible and attainable. At Auravia Holistic Therapy, we believe when each person is viewed, treated, and nurtured as an entire entity they are able to heal, thrive, and live a more fulfilling life. We aim to provide a guiding light on your path to healing, change and wellness. Our hope is that positive energy, thoughts and actions combined with our holistic and therapeutic techniques will promote mental wellness and wholeness.
Challenges are a common occurrence in our day-to-day lives, more times than not, they seem overwhelming and discouraging but, navigating through them is possible and attainable. At Auravia Holistic Therapy, we believe when each person is viewed, treated, and nurtured as an entire entity they are able to heal, thrive, and live a more fulfilling life. We aim to provide a guiding light on your path to healing, change and wellness. Our hope is that positive energy, thoughts and actions combined with our holistic and therapeutic techniques will promote mental wellness and wholeness.
(210) 361-2784 View (210) 361-2784
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Laurie A. Hightower
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helotes, TX 78023
Couple issues? Family problems? Children or Adolescents with issues? An individual struggling with problems? No matter the stage in your life or relationship there can be bumps in the road at times. Sometimes no matter how hard you may try, you may find you are struggling. Sometimes we find that despite our best efforts we may need help with certain aspects of life. Perhaps we need help leaving old unhealthy behaviors behind, or maybe we need help learning better ways of communicating with our loved ones.
Couple issues? Family problems? Children or Adolescents with issues? An individual struggling with problems? No matter the stage in your life or relationship there can be bumps in the road at times. Sometimes no matter how hard you may try, you may find you are struggling. Sometimes we find that despite our best efforts we may need help with certain aspects of life. Perhaps we need help leaving old unhealthy behaviors behind, or maybe we need help learning better ways of communicating with our loved ones.
(210) 988-6681 View (210) 988-6681
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Dr. Rosemary Z Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helotes, TX 78023
Thank you for taking the first step in seeking help. Sometimes taking this first step is the hardest for most people to take, so congratulations! My hope is to provide you with a safe place to work on whatever symptoms or concerns you are currently dealing with. I have been in the field for over 15 years and have worked with an array of populations. My experience is in the areas of trauma, PTSD, ADHD, adolescents (at-risk youth), relationship issues, divorce, and law enforcement issues. In addition, I have experience working with veterans to provide a second opinion and/or assessment in support of their VA Disability claims.
Thank you for taking the first step in seeking help. Sometimes taking this first step is the hardest for most people to take, so congratulations! My hope is to provide you with a safe place to work on whatever symptoms or concerns you are currently dealing with. I have been in the field for over 15 years and have worked with an array of populations. My experience is in the areas of trauma, PTSD, ADHD, adolescents (at-risk youth), relationship issues, divorce, and law enforcement issues. In addition, I have experience working with veterans to provide a second opinion and/or assessment in support of their VA Disability claims.
(210) 879-7256 View (210) 879-7256

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Tammy DeGroat, Licensed Professional Counselor in Helotes, TX
Tammy DeGroat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78254  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with teens who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, school related issues and substance abuse. Your teen can expect to acquire tools needed to gain a sense of control, manage difficult emotions, and feel more confident in their relationships, friendships, and decision-making process.
I specialize in working with teens who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, school related issues and substance abuse. Your teen can expect to acquire tools needed to gain a sense of control, manage difficult emotions, and feel more confident in their relationships, friendships, and decision-making process.
(830) 341-1072 View (830) 341-1072
Photo of Scott Moore, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Helotes, TX
Scott Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, PCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78257  (Online Only)
Sex addiction doesn't have to continue ruining your life. Life may feel hopeless, and your anxiety may be higher than you've ever felt before. Yet, it doesn't have to stay this way. My clients all have two things in common: 1) They want to be here for themselves, even when others are making them, and 2) They work to achieve their goals. They come to me usually in a state of panic or depression, or some even come in when their world is chaotic and out of control. When you're ready to tackle your issues, give me a call.
Sex addiction doesn't have to continue ruining your life. Life may feel hopeless, and your anxiety may be higher than you've ever felt before. Yet, it doesn't have to stay this way. My clients all have two things in common: 1) They want to be here for themselves, even when others are making them, and 2) They work to achieve their goals. They come to me usually in a state of panic or depression, or some even come in when their world is chaotic and out of control. When you're ready to tackle your issues, give me a call.
(409) 752-6241 View (409) 752-6241
Photo of Kristine R Gonzalez, Licensed Professional Counselor in Helotes, TX
Kristine R Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78253  (Online Only)
I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use issues, behavioral issues, adjustment issues, self-esteem, relationship issues, vocational/career issues, and/or every day life stressors.
Some of us are surviving through life, but are we really living? Life comes with many challenges and obstacles that can impact our mental health and overall well-being. While taking that initiative in seeking counseling can be overwhelming and scary, it is the first step to your journey of healing and that shows strength. Creating a safe space for you to express yourself is of upmost importance to me and I do so by demonstrating genuine empathy and establishing trust in the work I do with clients. I aim to facilitate growth and empowerment by taking a collaborative approach with clients as we go through the therapeutic process.
I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use issues, behavioral issues, adjustment issues, self-esteem, relationship issues, vocational/career issues, and/or every day life stressors.
Some of us are surviving through life, but are we really living? Life comes with many challenges and obstacles that can impact our mental health and overall well-being. While taking that initiative in seeking counseling can be overwhelming and scary, it is the first step to your journey of healing and that shows strength. Creating a safe space for you to express yourself is of upmost importance to me and I do so by demonstrating genuine empathy and establishing trust in the work I do with clients. I aim to facilitate growth and empowerment by taking a collaborative approach with clients as we go through the therapeutic process.
(956) 758-1447 View (956) 758-1447
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Trinity Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shavano Park, TX 78231
If you are looking for an easy to access location surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers for individual, group, family or couples therapy, I am here to serve you. I offer appointments inside or outside. Appointments can be relaxed sitting down or include movement if you are interested. I enjoy working with people of all ages. I specialize in working with people on boundaries, goal-setting, assertiveness, communication skills, changing thoughts and behaviors. I provide support when you are in crisis, need help with parenting and work with you to reduce symptoms that affect your everyday life.
If you are looking for an easy to access location surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers for individual, group, family or couples therapy, I am here to serve you. I offer appointments inside or outside. Appointments can be relaxed sitting down or include movement if you are interested. I enjoy working with people of all ages. I specialize in working with people on boundaries, goal-setting, assertiveness, communication skills, changing thoughts and behaviors. I provide support when you are in crisis, need help with parenting and work with you to reduce symptoms that affect your everyday life.
(726) 227-5106 View (726) 227-5106
Photo of Joshua James Molnar, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Helotes, TX
Joshua James Molnar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people from ages 16- 35. These are exciting and challenging times. Many people graduate from high school, go to college, start careers and start families. These are times when people begin to get to know themselves and become their true selves. These transitions can come with unique challenges. Sometimes one's values do not align with their families values, or their talents are not celebrated in their community. It can be very difficult to balance the demands of school, extra-curricular activities and a social life. Also, life doesn't stand still so difficult events like death, divorce and break-ups happen.
I enjoy working with people from ages 16- 35. These are exciting and challenging times. Many people graduate from high school, go to college, start careers and start families. These are times when people begin to get to know themselves and become their true selves. These transitions can come with unique challenges. Sometimes one's values do not align with their families values, or their talents are not celebrated in their community. It can be very difficult to balance the demands of school, extra-curricular activities and a social life. Also, life doesn't stand still so difficult events like death, divorce and break-ups happen.
(210) 405-3026 View (210) 405-3026
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Rehab Therapy Resources, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240
We provide supportive psychotherapy for patients with a serious illness or injury, who now live with chronic pain and impairment. It is not unusual to experience problems with stress, depression, and anxiety after a medical crisis, and to become isolated from the flow of life. You will be given an individual therapist to support you and help you learn about the specific skills, attitudes, and behaviors that help you slowly but steadily "push back" and regain quality of life.
We provide supportive psychotherapy for patients with a serious illness or injury, who now live with chronic pain and impairment. It is not unusual to experience problems with stress, depression, and anxiety after a medical crisis, and to become isolated from the flow of life. You will be given an individual therapist to support you and help you learn about the specific skills, attitudes, and behaviors that help you slowly but steadily "push back" and regain quality of life.
(210) 672-1246 View (210) 672-1246
Photo of Rhonda Katan in Helotes, TX
Rhonda Katan
RN, FMP, BCBC, CLC, Lic Min
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78254
I completed the following degrees, licenses, & certifications to provide comprehensive care for clients: Registered Nurse, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board-Certified Faith-Based Therapist, Psychology Graduate, Licensed Minister, & Certified Life/Wellness Coach. I am fundamentally motivated to lead others to overcome challenges & odds as I serve them by offering advice, education, treatment & emotional support helping to make an impact that produces positive substantial changes in their lives. In addition, I utilize labs and licensed pharmaceutical-grade nutraceuticals to help my clients achieve better health.
I completed the following degrees, licenses, & certifications to provide comprehensive care for clients: Registered Nurse, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board-Certified Faith-Based Therapist, Psychology Graduate, Licensed Minister, & Certified Life/Wellness Coach. I am fundamentally motivated to lead others to overcome challenges & odds as I serve them by offering advice, education, treatment & emotional support helping to make an impact that produces positive substantial changes in their lives. In addition, I utilize labs and licensed pharmaceutical-grade nutraceuticals to help my clients achieve better health.
(210) 796-2644 View (210) 796-2644
Photo of Francisco J Morazan, Licensed Professional Counselor in Helotes, TX
Francisco J Morazan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78253  (Online Only)
In life we experience unpleasant moments during our journey with ups and downs; sometimes it can feel more overwhelming rather than positive. It might look like dissolving relationships personal or professional, difficulty expressing emotions, or anger getting the best of you. It could be spending too much time in your head than living in the moment and missing out in life.
In life we experience unpleasant moments during our journey with ups and downs; sometimes it can feel more overwhelming rather than positive. It might look like dissolving relationships personal or professional, difficulty expressing emotions, or anger getting the best of you. It could be spending too much time in your head than living in the moment and missing out in life.
(512) 686-5397 View (512) 686-5397
Photo of Nicole Richelle Prins, Licensed Professional Counselor in Helotes, TX
Nicole Richelle Prins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78248
Waitlist for new clients
While well versed and experience in traditional interventions and therapeutic styles, such as CBT and DBT, Nicole's approach to therapy is collaborative and holistic. She includes mythology, spirituality and other non-traditional interventions in her treatment planning, particularly working to include a client’s cultural background into their care. Nicole’s guiding principle in therapy and wellness is authenticity. This is true in how she presents herself to clients and in encouraging clients to embrace their most genuine selves.
While well versed and experience in traditional interventions and therapeutic styles, such as CBT and DBT, Nicole's approach to therapy is collaborative and holistic. She includes mythology, spirituality and other non-traditional interventions in her treatment planning, particularly working to include a client’s cultural background into their care. Nicole’s guiding principle in therapy and wellness is authenticity. This is true in how she presents herself to clients and in encouraging clients to embrace their most genuine selves.
(210) 791-8301 View (210) 791-8301
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Thelma Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
San Antonio, TX 78253  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Experience in working with many issues including PTSD, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, substance abuse, separation issues, adoption and issues related to abuse and neglect.
Our experiences in life can present us with challenges, stress, depression, anxiety and emotional turmoil in the here and now. Everyone can benefit from emotional support to help navigate the difficulties of life, especially when our own coping and problem skills don't seem to manage what we are experiencing. Initiating therapy is the start of building our coping skills in navigating through the course of life and achieving our goals. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is critical in a non-judgmental and safe setting. I want to help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential.
Experience in working with many issues including PTSD, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, substance abuse, separation issues, adoption and issues related to abuse and neglect.
Our experiences in life can present us with challenges, stress, depression, anxiety and emotional turmoil in the here and now. Everyone can benefit from emotional support to help navigate the difficulties of life, especially when our own coping and problem skills don't seem to manage what we are experiencing. Initiating therapy is the start of building our coping skills in navigating through the course of life and achieving our goals. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is critical in a non-judgmental and safe setting. I want to help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential.
(210) 405-2395 View (210) 405-2395
Photo of Beatriz Alaniz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Helotes, TX
Beatriz Alaniz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78230
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to Resiliency Trauma and Couples Therapy, PLLC. My name is Beatriz Alaniz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas and also a Texas Board Approved Supervisor. I provide a warm and welcoming environment for clients from all walks of life with a focus on individuals who have experienced trauma and couples wanting to reconnect and heal. The name of my practice is "Resiliency" because I believe in the resiliency of my clients upon meeting them and will work hard to make sure my clients can see themselves as the resilient individuals they are.
Welcome to Resiliency Trauma and Couples Therapy, PLLC. My name is Beatriz Alaniz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas and also a Texas Board Approved Supervisor. I provide a warm and welcoming environment for clients from all walks of life with a focus on individuals who have experienced trauma and couples wanting to reconnect and heal. The name of my practice is "Resiliency" because I believe in the resiliency of my clients upon meeting them and will work hard to make sure my clients can see themselves as the resilient individuals they are.
(210) 361-7685 View (210) 361-7685

Online Therapists

Photo of Carol Y Williams, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Helotes, TX
Carol Y Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seguin, TX 78155
My practice included working with persons with anger management, physical and substance abuse concerns, employment and legal challenges.
As a society, we have grown distant from each other, alone in many phases of life. We experience life situations alone and repeat problematic patterns not knowing how to change or cope. As a psychotherapist I am spiritually based and believe the family is the foundation which supports the healthy development of it's member's. As a clinician I seek to develop therapeutic relationships which prepare the person for change which positively impact their life. For over 20 years I have worked with families, couples, individuals and children in a wide variety of psychological, emotional, behavioral and cognitive challenges.
My practice included working with persons with anger management, physical and substance abuse concerns, employment and legal challenges.
As a society, we have grown distant from each other, alone in many phases of life. We experience life situations alone and repeat problematic patterns not knowing how to change or cope. As a psychotherapist I am spiritually based and believe the family is the foundation which supports the healthy development of it's member's. As a clinician I seek to develop therapeutic relationships which prepare the person for change which positively impact their life. For over 20 years I have worked with families, couples, individuals and children in a wide variety of psychological, emotional, behavioral and cognitive challenges.
(830) 469-3326 View (830) 469-3326
Photo of Reagan Baiza, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Helotes, TX
Reagan Baiza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Aging, death, break ups, brain injury, major health diagnosis, addiction, family conflict, and dozens of life's other challenges are accompanied by grief. Grief and loss is part of a universal human experience that, despite it's commonality, is just as difficult every time for every one of us. As much as we'd like for these feelings to just disappear they can cause us to feel overwhelmed and hopeless until we find a way to integrate them, not "get over" them. I offer telehealth visits to adults and older adults in Texas and am accepting new clients.
Aging, death, break ups, brain injury, major health diagnosis, addiction, family conflict, and dozens of life's other challenges are accompanied by grief. Grief and loss is part of a universal human experience that, despite it's commonality, is just as difficult every time for every one of us. As much as we'd like for these feelings to just disappear they can cause us to feel overwhelmed and hopeless until we find a way to integrate them, not "get over" them. I offer telehealth visits to adults and older adults in Texas and am accepting new clients.
(214) 428-6430 View (214) 428-6430
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South West Music Therapy Services
DMA, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745
I also have extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients, substance abuse, intellectual disability, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, hospice, mood and personality challenges and teenagers at risk.
Welcome, and I’m proud of you for starting your journey! Music Therapy is a powerful evidenced-based expressive arts therapy that utilizes music to engage and heal neurologic, emotional, psycho-social, and physical domains. Through this client centered approach and artistic medium you will be provided with a safe place to expressively explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to help build the necessary tools to assist you on your life's journey. Countless individuals have found relief and guidance and my want is to help you feel safe, understood, and heard. You deserve to move forward in life.
I also have extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients, substance abuse, intellectual disability, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, hospice, mood and personality challenges and teenagers at risk.
Welcome, and I’m proud of you for starting your journey! Music Therapy is a powerful evidenced-based expressive arts therapy that utilizes music to engage and heal neurologic, emotional, psycho-social, and physical domains. Through this client centered approach and artistic medium you will be provided with a safe place to expressively explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to help build the necessary tools to assist you on your life's journey. Countless individuals have found relief and guidance and my want is to help you feel safe, understood, and heard. You deserve to move forward in life.
(512) 764-9279 View (512) 764-9279
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Jennifer Free
Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CAATS, CAIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Your PEACE doesn't have to be limited. The devastation of betrayal, abandonment, divorce, disease, or death can change you instantly. Perhaps resentment, depression and anxiety are interfering with the quality of your life. Is addiction keeping you in bondage? Is Post-Acute Withdrawal limiting your day to day functioning?Trauma keeping you from experiencing life? If anything is preventing you from getting to a healthy place, maybe it's time to examine what your next steps will be. Don't allow fear, work, and life's hustle to keep you from having peace. FIND PEACE REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. Life can get better!
Your PEACE doesn't have to be limited. The devastation of betrayal, abandonment, divorce, disease, or death can change you instantly. Perhaps resentment, depression and anxiety are interfering with the quality of your life. Is addiction keeping you in bondage? Is Post-Acute Withdrawal limiting your day to day functioning?Trauma keeping you from experiencing life? If anything is preventing you from getting to a healthy place, maybe it's time to examine what your next steps will be. Don't allow fear, work, and life's hustle to keep you from having peace. FIND PEACE REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. Life can get better!
(830) 302-3619 View (830) 302-3619
Photo of Steve Jones, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Helotes, TX
Steve Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748  (Online Only)
My goal is to help individuals and couples achieve peace and contentment by increasing self-awareness and recognizing behaviors that no longer serve them. I make it my aim to partner with clients on their journey, identify their strengths, help distinguish areas for growth, and provide clients with non-judgmental support along the way. I believe that strong and fulfilling relationships with other individuals can help people maintain emotional well-being. I have 20+ years of experience in mental health, including individual, marriage, group counseling, crisis intervention, and substance abuse assessments.
My goal is to help individuals and couples achieve peace and contentment by increasing self-awareness and recognizing behaviors that no longer serve them. I make it my aim to partner with clients on their journey, identify their strengths, help distinguish areas for growth, and provide clients with non-judgmental support along the way. I believe that strong and fulfilling relationships with other individuals can help people maintain emotional well-being. I have 20+ years of experience in mental health, including individual, marriage, group counseling, crisis intervention, and substance abuse assessments.
(512) 229-9297 View (512) 229-9297
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.