Top addiction therapists in 20775: Upper Marlboro, MD.

I trained for several years at an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility. I have struggled with my own "process" addictions (not substance-related), so I empathize without judging or expecting others to do things my way. Before working with addiction issues, it's important to assess whether you're a good fit for outpatient counseling. If you actively struggle with alcohol or hard drugs, you may need to go to inpatient rehab for treatment or a detox center. However, if you just need some support and accountability in your recovery, I am happy to help with that.

Addictions can take many forms, but they all have one thing in common; addiction destroys relationships and creates intense loneliness. Most often, our addictions begin as a way to soothe our pain or turn down the “noise” in our minds. Soon, that short-lived relief is nowhere to be found and we become desperate for the next hit, high, drink, fling, etc. If you or your partner are struggling with an addiction and don’t know where to turn, you’re not alone. Call today and let’s start finding the way back.

I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I have helped many men and women recover from compulsive and out-of-control sexual behaviors, such as chronic masturbation and porn watching, high-risk sexual behavior, anonymous hook-ups and intimacy issues. I provide individual and group therapy that will help you cope with your urges as well as integrate healthy sexuality into your relationships.

Many people attempt to avoid painful issues by taking pills, powders, or liquids and then waiting for the desired effect - an alteration of their consciousness. There are more positive ways to alter consciousness without turning to alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex, television, work, or any other activity that when used to excess, has a destructive impact on your life. Learning to change your mood by healthier more active methods involves some effort and motivation on your part but recovery from addiction is possible. We have experienced substance abuse professionals to help you make the changes you want to make

I have co-run an addiction program serving people with alcohol and drug problems. I have often found that people are self medicating when they are using drugs, covering other problems such as anxiety or depression. In these cases both the addiction and underlying problems need to be addressed. I specialize in relapse prevention. Living one day at a time is what we all need to be doing.

Career coaching services include guiding clients who are transitioning back into the workplace or ready to move forward in their career plan. All coaching services include resume and linkedIn profile review, job searching strategies, networking and interviewing preparation and negotiation assistance. I look forward to helping you move forward in your career and life plan.

Addiction treatment is often as much about cessation or reduction of usage as it is the "why" of the usage. I do my best to balance both sides while keeping the perspective of what ultimately the client wants and needs. Often this involves finding ways to get what is meaningful and reduce what isn't, such as substances. Accountability and insight are extremely important in this treatment. But if you have the desire to actually make the changes, that goes a long way.