Top addiction therapists in 32724: Deland, FL.

Any addiction is a primary disease. It has to be dealt with first. If it isn’t, no psychological healing or spiritual growth can happen. I encourage abstinence from your addictive substance or process. People benefit from desensitizing Relapse Triggers, healing memories and tools to avoid relapse. Psychotherapy with me includes these, but goes much further. I believe all addictions are symptoms of addiction to our thoughts. Example, “I need…, I want…”. It is repeatedly thinking the same thought in spite of its negative consequences. We break this cycle with tools:present moment awareness,noticing your real needs, shifting negative core beliefs and using a plan of recovery.

The goal for any client struggling with addiction issues is not just sobriety, but learning to cope with life's challenges without using drugs, alcohol or some other "distraction" to avoid the pain of life. Using the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, changing our distorted and negative thoughts and behavior, we are able to stop avoiding and remain "in the moment" and begin to live the life that we deserve and desire.

Addictions have a physical and an emotional component. And now we know from Neuroscience how the brain is affected by addictions. If we only deal with the symptoms of addiction, we are coping at best. But if we can understand and address the pain underneath that feeds the addiction, we can experience true healing. Don't just white knuckle through, I'll help you work towards true healing!

ounseling is effective for many types of addiction including: drugs (prescription or non), alcohol, smoking, gambling, internet, gaming, sexual, and more. If you have tried to quit only to find yourself falling back into the same patterns, maybe it's time to try working with a professional. The added benefit of having a counselor in your corner as you battle your addiction will help you get through the difficult times and reach your goal. You can live a life free from your addiction. And yes, I have personal experience here, not just book knowledge. Please get in touch to learn more about me and how I can help.

Clients to engage our services can expect extensive use of SFBT. This approach has proven to be successful in the past. Specifically, our primary focus is early-detection as well as after-care treatment. Our niche has been on helping businesses and employees reduce productivity through: 1) Screening 2) Brief Intervention 3) Referral to Treatment and Follow-Up Our clients benefit from evidenced-based protocols which lead behavioral change based on a clinical approach to risk assessment. This is followed by methodical care management based on the severity or complexity of the addition. Motivational Interviewing constitutes a major component of our successful brief intervention client outcomes