Therapy can assist you in working through problematic behaviours and choices often associated with addictions. Substance use, gambling, eating disorders or shopping addictions can negatively impact our self-esteem and relationships. Through DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing and other modern best-practices, we can begin to understand the cause and effect of your addiction(s). Therapy will be collaborative, non-judgemental and confidential.
Myths about addiction
Addiction is a sign of weakness
Many factors play into the development of an addiction, including psychological conditions beyond an individual’s control or choice, such as mental illness, family history of addiction, and/or a dependence brought on by drugs prescribed for an injury/condition.
However, Dr. Gabor Maté argues that addiction is often the result of a lack of nurturing during childhood, trauma or experience of loss. Despite the difference of opinion, addiction nonetheless may mean that a person suffering from addiction may not have the ability to address the addiction on their own.
Willpower or just quitting is the answer
Depending on the substance and length of time someone has been reliant on a substance, the physical and psychological withdraw symptoms can become life threatening, meaning an abrupt stop could shock the brain and body to the point of causing severe medical distress, and even death.
Often times substance usage is a way to cope with and/or avoid stress, triggers from trauma and/or discomfort. Therapy can provide healthier tools and resources to manage stressors, thereby helping people have more sustainable ways to deal with the problems in life.
I recognize that no one wakes up in the morning and says they are going to be an alcoholic, be depressed, be debilitated with anxiety, etc. Life is hard sometimes and we all struggle.
Don’t know if this will be a good fit for you?I offer a free up to 20 minute consultation to anyone interested in therapy services. We can discuss what you’re facing and how I can help. This will give you more insight into making an informed decision.
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