People who have experienced alcohol abuse or have a loved one who has experienced alcohol abuse know how debilitating it can be. People who have substance use or dependence issues may suffer mental health problems alongside the substance use issues or because of them.
Available Treatment Options
Therapy for people experiencing alcohol abuse and dependence includes behavioral interventions to reduce problematic usage of alcohol.
Therapists may use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), such as recognizing unhelpful thoughts about alcohol, and Motivational Interviewing, such as circular questioning, to emphasize why a person should avoid using substances. Other interventions that may be helpful for people experiencing alcohol abuse and dependence include attending group support meetings, relapse prevention programs, or even residential treatment.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
When an individual is abusing substances, often times it manifests itself as chaos, unpredictability, and complete confusion. As a result, not only is the individual tormented, but the suffering extends to their family and loved ones. When this happens, confusion, anger, fear, and other uncomfortable emotions frequently arise in all parties involved, as a solution to this overwhelming problem...
I specialize in Adolescent Addiction issues. However, I'm here to help re-define the fundamental meanings and interpersonal skills for adults, adolescents, individuals, and couples dealing with life’s situational stressors, causing anxiety, depression, and dysfunction. Together we can create a new vision and sense of direction through life’s challenges and find a path to make the obstacle becom...
My ideal client is struggling with childhood shadows induced by family dysfunction, trauma, alcoholism, perfection tendencies and an overwhelming need for approval & control which interrupts their growth; replicates toxic patterns and undermines self-esteem. My training will be helpful in connecting the dots while promoting healthy responses to life challenges. A plethora of tools is used to...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, offering individual, couple, & family counseling. I strive to provide a relaxed atmosphere so my clients feel comfortable sharing about themselves. I like to learn about my client’s life, not just the traumas or troubles, but all of the good, their strengths & supports. I believe the client is the expert on themselves & they are always an integral part of...
We believe that connection and community are essential in the world we live in today. We all have a need to feel worthy, worthwhile, wanted, appreciated and loved. Without meaningful connection we often try to silence our pain of disconnection by drugs, alcohol, overeating, social media and much more. Loving ourselves and others, vulnerability, connection and community are essential steps for...
Hurting? Depressed? Anxious? Painful things happen in the past? Need a safe, calm, peaceful atmosphere where you can focus on you? I provide counseling to individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, domestic violence, violent crime, stalking, separation, divorce, relationship problems, controlling partners, codependency, accident, injury, stress due to chronic pain, illness,...
Usted es Latino, habla solamente Espanol, o es bilingue pero se expresa mejor en el idioma natal, sobre todo cuando desea expresar sus emociones; temores, tristezas, estres, angustia, ansiedad, depression o cualquier otro estado emocional negativo. Los problemas emocionales asi como los problemas de salud fisicos requieren atenderse, no sienta pena y hable con un professional de la salud mental...
Clients who grew up in alcoholic, abusive, or dysfunctional family units have very similar struggles and maladaptive coping strategies. It's helped them to survive and make it through some dark days (what we call strengths based survival; you made it, you did it, and now that you're an adult you can learn new, healthy ways of coping with daily life). I love helping clients realize the power of...
