SUBSTANCE ADDICTION
Helping adults quit hiding from their underlying pain and find purpose and meaning in life again.
Healing from Substance Addiction
Life at times can feel unbearable and many people want to check out mentally with substances. Most people who start addiction recovery feel stuck in the cycle of addiction. Often times a stressful situation filled with overwhelming emotions takes over and immediate gratification is sought. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you often feel disconnected from friends and family and turn to drugs and alcohol as a mean for comfort.
Stuck in negativity and feeling miserable all the time, you may feel like life is out of control and overwhelming.
DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING RESONATE WITH YOU?
If these sound true for you, I want you to know that recovery from substance addiction is hard. You may have attempted sobriety many times and it is okay to seek assistance on your recovery journey. You do not have to go at it alone. Taking care of your mental, physical, and spiritual health is essential to your healing journey.
Healing from substance addiction can help you feel like yourself again, improve your relationships, and get your life back on track.
• Live a happy life in recovery.
• Build a sober support system.
• Build self-awareness and become present-minded.
• Develop new ways for managing difficult emotions.
• Reconnect with your loved ones.
While addressing substance addiction we will also address co-occurring mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and trauma. It is important to begin to heal from underlying mental health conditions when treating substance addiction.
You will begin to understand addiction as an attachment disorder, which you seek comfort in substances rather than with people. Self-medicating with substances provides temporary comfort. Healing from substance addiction helps you rise above your challenges and start moving towards your ideal life with less isolation and more connection.
You will learn new coping skills, enhance communication skills, and focus on relapse prevention. It is important to find new ways to navigate difficult situations without the use of drugs or alcohol. You will develop self-compassion for your wounded parts that will allow you to begin to feel whole again.
I've helped many adults struggling with substance addiction while working in several different inpatient treatment centers. My clients have discovered healing and growth through their recovery journey. It has been a privilege to walk with many people starting their recovery journey.
How Healing From Substance Addiction Works
Therapy for substance addiction consists of weekly one-on-one sessions that help you work through your concerns. In addition to listening, I will provide hope, guide you towards healing, and inspire growth. I play an active and collaborative role in your healing journey. Everyone enters treatment at a different stage of change, some may be hesitant to address their substance addiction and others acknowledge if they don’t get the help their lives will continue to be negatively impacted. Here’s how it will work step-by-step:
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First, I provide a safe, accepting space so that you will feel comfortable sharing your struggles with me.
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Through hearing your story, I will start to get a picture of what your challenges are.
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We will start with helping you with immediate concerns like managing difficult emotions and challenging life situations.
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We will assess if addiction focused EMDR will be implemented in the treatment plan.
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Keeping your unique goals in mind, we’ll figure out what’s needed to help you reach them including community support meetings.
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Over the course of our sessions, you will start making progress towards the life you desire.
Healing from Substance Addiction can positively change your thinking, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. It can help you let go of what’s holding you back. Start feeling safe, validated, and a sense of community. Start your empowered healing journey today! Schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation where you can share what’s going on for you and we can explore how we can help.
