Addiction Therapists in South Greensburg, PA.

My approach to treating addiction is contingent on your abstinence. Once you are in a program so you are not using, my approach is to help you examine your need for the addiction and what purpose it serves in your life. This self-knowledge is helpful in understanding why you may feel controlled by your addiction, what it is defending against, and finding the willpower to remain abstinent.

While there is definitely a biochemical component to addiction, there is more to it than that. If it was simply biochemical, all that would be needed would be to detox from the substance. Once the physical craving is gone you would know never to try it again. But clearly this is not the case. Addiction is also about self-medicating away difficult emotions. To truly conquer an addiction you must learn to manage your emotions effectively.

Addiction counseling can be beneficial for people who want to work on preventing relapse or discovering why they turned to an addiction in the first place. You can discover what triggers your addiction, how to manage cravings and other relapse prevention strategies. Addictions can be cunning. It's important to be aware of times you are rationalizing that your addiction is beneficial to you in some way. People with addictions often need more coping skills and social support to deal with times when they are more vulnerable to their addiction.

Dr. John Neyman works with those in addiction of any kind. If you prefer a group setting please let him know of that as well. Dr. John has been working with those who have addictions with drug and alcohol, eating disorders, porn, etc.. He is able to patiently walk beside you until you are set free. Do not be afraid to call him for a chat to discover his calming affects even on the phone.

I use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach to working with people with addiction, which is a research and evidence based approach. I provide tools to help people identify and avoid their triggers and cope with their urges and cravings. I also help them feel better by teaching effective relaxation skills and coping skills. People who work with me also learn how to set better boundaries, learn problem solving skills, and live a life free from addiction. In the event that a higher level of care is needed, I provide direction and resources to help people through the process of living addiction free.