Addiction
Effective Addiction
Therapy in Boca Raton
I am well experienced in working with a range addictive habits. These include behavioral addictions, like internet or screen addiction, gambling, shopping, pornography and sex. I also work with addictions to substances, primarily alcohol, marijuana and other drugs.
You may just be considering changing your habits or you might be ready for total abstinence. Either way, I will meet you where you’re at and we will work at your preferred pace.
I am willing to support the goal of moderate use of alcohol or marijuana if you are mostly able to abstain when you want.
We will use Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems and other modalities to explore your relationship to your habits and establish goals that work for you right now.
We will explore how to manage your behaviors as well as the deeper roots of what is out of balance in your life. What is the pain that your vices are alleviating? Over time, you will feel more empowered to surf your urges and make choices that align with your goals.
Addictions Exist On A Spectrum Of Intensity
On one side is an extreme addict, a person who can’t function without the vice and whose primary focus is on getting and using the vice. On the other side of the spectrum is a high-functioning person who may be happy and successful. Her life may include meaningful work, a good social network, good health and perhaps a partner. But she has this one habit that she can’t quite shake off, something she’s been drawn to for years. Or when she indulges in this vice, she later regrets it and wishes that she had more control over this habit. But she doesn’t see herself as an addict, in fact, she may have been abstinent from this habit for months at a time.
The 12 step, Alcoholics Anonymous model is wonderful and helpful. But there are many of us who don’t connect with the AA model and might not want to be totally abstinent. We may feel somewhat balanced, but want to be healthier and less reliant on substances. We may or may not be willing to give up this vice completely. We might still want to enjoy an occasional glass of wine or shopping spree. But we are tired of craving it on a frequent basis or regretting our actions later. If you identify with this description, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.
You can read more about moderate approaches to substance use here.
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