Addiction Therapy
Online in Texas
Are you in recovery and find yourself experiencing the stress to keep it all together?
If you have been in recovery for a few months or even a few years, you know how difficult some days can be. You know the saying “one day at a time” but some days can feel like an eternity. Struggling to concentrate at work or feeling distracted when you go home? You worry that you’ve let your friends or family down. You find it hard to sleep at night with feelings of frustration and doubt running through your mind and start to question all the hard work you’ve already done in your recovery. You can’t believe you’re having these thoughts again and start to criticize yourself over and over. This is recovery and some people just don’t understand. I will work with you to navigate this.
Want to feel proud and hopeful again?
Therapy for your addiction can help!
What is Addiction Therapy?
With a person-centered mindset we will work together to build a treatment plan that is right for you. I mostly use the therapeutic technique of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you continue on your road to recovery. This allows us to focus on what we can control: your thoughts and actions. In order to reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, we will focus on how your thoughts and actions can have a direct effect on how you feel. During our sessions, we will focus work on healthy ways to communicate and have boundaries with others. Often times, our messages to others can be misunderstood which can cause tension, confusion, and hurt in relationships. I will work with you so that you say what you mean and mean what you say. Recovery is life changing and I want you to feel confident in who you are when you make these positive life changes. If you’d like to involve your family in our sessions, please let me know and we will set that up.
Should I attend a 12-step program?
The answer to this is: it depends on your own recovery needs. There are the traditional Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or Cocaine Anonymous (CA) to name a few. There is also a program called SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training). The key is to find what works best for your recovery. I would encourage you to check out a few of these groups in-person or online. This can be a great additional resource for you when life is stressful.
Is Relapse Part of Recovery?
This is a question that often comes up. The answer is YES! Unfortunately relapsing can be part of your journey. Relapsing is a signal that it’s time to re-evaluate your recovery plan. Maybe you’ve lost a job, changed relationships, or stopped going to meetings. We will take an honest look at your everyday routine and make adjustments as needed to get you back on track. Our triggers to relapse can change over time. It’s important to acknowledge when this is happening. If you find yourself uninterested in your recovery meetings…..find a new one! You are not alone in this, so please reach out!
Recovery can look like:
Feeling proud of who you are
Connection to others
Waking up with purpose
Feeling closer to loved ones
Self-awareness
Being open and honest
Feeling healthy and strong
Handling stress better
Feeling emotions again
Maintaining healthy boundaries
