Addiction

Addiction is a scary and complicated disease.  It can lead to the loss of important relationships, jobs, finances, and self-identity.  It is most commonly thought of as the abuse of and dependency on alcohol or drugs, but can also include behaviors, including gambling, sex, food, exercise, video games, and even work.

You may be struggling with an addiction if

• You have been using more and more amounts of a substance or behavior in order to experience the same feeling
• You have tried to stop and feel like you are unable to do so
• You have experienced negative consequences due to your use of a substance or behaviors

How can therapy help?

• ​A therapist can help you to identify relapse triggers, learn and implement healthy coping skills, and to develop a relapse prevention plan.
• A therapist can help you to coordinate all the services that you need in your recovery (i.e. medication management, outpatient treatment program, self help).
• A therapist can help you to work on healing from the damage that your addiction may have done to you and your loved ones.  Family sessions can help you to work on rebuilding relationships with important others in your life.
• A therapist can help you to identify and work through underlying issues that may have contributed to your behaviors.  Often, trauma and painful experiences can be a precursor to addiction.  Working to heal from past wounds can help you to achieve long lasting recovery.

If you have any questions or are interested in scheduling an appointment, reach out to us at (516) 406-8991.