Top addiction therapists in 22193: Woodbridge, VA.

I started out 38 years ago working mainly with addictions. One of my highest success levels is in addictions. Of-course, addiction comes in many styles and forms, but they have a lot in common. Many addictions are a poor attempt to cover up something one is wanting to run or hide from. It does not take long to find that out by just listening to you. Then we go to work resolving that hang-up. I have learned the power of listening, it, in and of itself is a great healer.

If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction then you know the chaos, confusion and pain it causes EVERYONE. Addiction is all too common these days. Denial is often a sign of a problem. If more than one person has come to you and expressed concern about a possible addiction, please reach out for help. Help exists in all different forms. Don't keep yourself isolated and don't stay in denial. Find a professional you like and can trust. The first step is often the hardest. Common addictions are alcohol, weed, heroin, food, exercise and even love. LOVE ADDICTION is real and you will need help in recovering from a love addiction.

There is a spectrum of substance use. Not all use is addiction. It doesn't always end in "jail, institutions, or death." Our goal is to help you figure out how drugs or alcohol have impacted you and your life. Then we will individualize a treatment plan for you. This may include a combination of individual, family, or group therapy and drug/alcohol testing. It may even include a program of harm reduction called alcohol moderation. Mutual support groups do not work for everyone so we do not require them. Don't let a bad experience with a rigid program stop you from getting help.

Ashburn Psychological Services has therapists and doctors available to assist in your recovery from addiction. Addiction to alcohol, substances, sex and pornography, gambling, computers and media and foods are some of the areas that can be addressed in treatment. A bio-psycho-social model to addiction treatment is widely seen as being a successful approach. With this approach, a client's addiction is understood and treated in the context of his or her biology, psychology and social reality. At times, cognitive-behavior therapy and other counseling approaches are enough to bring about change and improvements, while at other times, medication may be warranted. We are here to help.

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.

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.