Addiction Therapists in Lincoln, CA.

Addiction comes in many forms and can be one of the most difficult things to overcome in our lives. Many people suffer from various forms of addiction ranging from drugs and alcohol to social media. Whatever your addiction, there his help and there is hope. I will help you work to figure out the underlying cause of your addiction and provide you with the necessary tools to overcome it.

Almost everyone has an addiction. It is actually a "defense mechanism" people use to not have to feel emotional pain and disconnection. In working with you on your addiction, we will uncover the root of the emotional pain and I will help you heal that, while also helping you begin to commit to small steps towards controlling the addiction until the day comes when you no longer need your addiction.

I have an extensive history of addiction/substance abuse work. In the past I worked as a counselor at a methadone clinic, doing therapy with opiate addicts, & I currently work at Heritage Oaks Hospital, where I do assessments and group therapy with people struggling with addiction among other issues. When it comes to working with addiction I see it as my job not to tell you to stop or pressure you into change, but to help you examine your relationship with addiction and how you would like it to change. In my experience, addiction is most often the result of trauma and/or damaged attachment. When people feel unsupported and unsafe in the world, they tend to turn to unhealthy ways of coping.

Sick and tired of being "sick and tired"? Thankfully there is help! In addition to group programs (like AA or Celebrate Recovery) an individual therapist can help to: to desensitize your triggers (to use), recognize and enjoy your strengths, facilitate the recovery from traumatic experiences that are often a part of (or a prompt for) using, increase your relationship and parenting skills and help your family to understand and support you and your recovery. Don't wait, get started! Call, text, or email me for more information or to schedule an appointment. 530-906-2319 pvtherapy@gmail.com

The destructive consequences of addiction can make the person struggling with addiction feel hopeless and like giving up. Whether you struggle with addiction to food, alcohol, smoking or any other substance or habit, services at NHT-NOURISH HEAL TRANSFORM will empower you to end the vicious cycle of addiction. With the use of evidence based practices such as targeted nutrient therapy, mindfulness exercises, detoxification of mind, body, and spirit, and reprocessing adverse life experiences related to addiction, you will be better equipped to curb your cravings and live a balanced and joyful life. You DESERVE better! For an effective and unique approach to addiction go to www.nhtyuen.com.

Recovering from addictions is a process and is unique to each person. I know that with addiction comes relapse. I use a non-judgemental compassionate approach. The goals of therapy are to achieve abstinence from self harming behaviors, to gain control over overwhelming symptoms, to become aware of your triggers, these triggers may be related to past trauma, to become aware of your feelings and learn how to express your vulnerable feelings,to create appropriate boundaries,to become aware of internalized negative messages toward yourself, to learn how to let go of destructive relationships, to learn how to ask for help, to heal the past and finally to repsect yourself.

While personal psychotherapy can become an important element of addiction recovery, there’s no substitute for 12-step work. That being said, each person must ultimately find their own path and pace which fits for them. Honoring this uniqueness is part of my job of providing the core valuing mirror which facilitates healing. I have many therapeutic “power tools” like DBT and EMDR to support each phase of stabilization, resolution, and integration in the recovery process.

While most treatment approaches to addiction include 12 step programs, rehabs, and now sober living houses, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides a wildly successful alternative to traditional models of addiction treatment----that keeps the brain in mind. That is, talking to the conscious brain while the primal brain is deciding things even before you are consciously aware? Well, that is the problem to solve in addiction. We have the solution utilizing a new cutting edge neuroscience-centered brain rebalancing system. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or call 877-606-6161.

Does the fact that the desire is natural permit the man to indulge his lust? The answer is no. The desire to look at the female form is insatiable and irrational. It is driven by the most primitive part of our brain where the sense to survive is stored. It is impersonal and detached. If indulged, it will weaken the man's bond with his mate and decrease his sexual desire for her. Researchers have discovered that the effects of repeated exposure to standard, non-violent pornography increases the man's callousness toward women; distorts his perceptions about sexuality; devalues the importance of monogamy; decreases satisfaction with his wife's sexual performance, affection and appearance and raises doubts about the value of marriage.

Addiction is a broad term covering a wide-variety of behaviors and impulse control problems. Addiction can come in many forms. Substances , food, shopping, internet... even becoming addicted to a relationship. If something becomes compuslve and has become the focus of your life, it is time to get help. Please contact me so I can help support you to regain your life.

I believe that as we grow up we are shaped by our relationships; this starts from the time we are little and continues for the rest of our lives. Through these relationships we are also shaped by society. In being shaped we create various meaning from our experiences as well as receiving and giving instructions on how to live. When we form new relationships of any kind, this gets challenged; coming together and finding a path forward that celebrates all involved is the key to success. Sometimes this gets stalled through unspoken expectations and anticipated or unanticipated pressure related to shame. Lets explore this!

Addictions can come in many forms. Alcohol, drugs, food, shopping, overworking, codependency on others and they all cause problems personally and in relationships. Seeking help is important. We usually find ourselves using other substances, things and people, when we don't have the coping skills to handle the stresses, or unresolved issues that we have. Therapy can give you the tools you need to avoid using your addictions.

Although I do not provide addictions counseling, I work with individuals and couples who are in recovery from addictions. I am familiar and comfortable working with people who are in recovery from both substance (alcohol, drug) as well as process (sex, gambling, food, shopping/spending) addictions. Addictions can have a devastating effect on both the addict as well as those she or he loves, and I will help you work toward healing some of the wounds created by active addiction and help you become more supported in your recovery. We know that people who recover from addictions are best supported in their recovery when they have strong, stable, and secure relationships with others.