Addiction Therapy Treatment

Are you struggling with unhealthy habits, addictive behaviors, or substance abuse? Overcoming addiction is possible.

Addiction Therapy Treatment
in Houston, TX and Online

Are You Struggling With Cravings & Addictive Behaviors?

Have you started to lose control?
Has an occasional indulgence turned into a habit you can’t kick?
Do you find it hard to get through the day without alcohol or other substances?
Were you medically assisted and now you need more than originally prescribed?
Do you find yourself unable to stop compulsive behaviors such as overeating, sex, shopping, or use of any type of drug or alcohol?
Are you afraid you may be facing a full-blown addiction, whether that be drug addiction, an opioid addiction, or an alcohol addiction?

There is hope! Addiction therapy can help you gain control over your choices and heal from the inside out. Whether you or a loved one want to change habits or recover from addiction, successful addiction treatments are available.

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Therapy for Addiction

Give us a call at 832-559-2622 to find out more about Addiction Therapy Treatment in Houston. Or click "Get Started Now" to schedule an appointment online with our Therapy for Addiction counselors today. We have therapists near the Montrose, Heights & Sugar Land neighborhoods and offer online therapy in multiple states.

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Signs of Addiction

The line between “normal” and an addictive disorder can be very thin. Addiction affects everything, but it can shift gradually. You might be able to fulfill your responsibilities and get through the day, yet there is something off, even if no one else can see it. It might seem that a drink, a pill, or another habit provides instant relief. But through that experience, you still sense that something is holding you back from finding true balance and living as your best self. It may be that you lack the energy and confidence you need to feel comfortable expressing yourself without a boost. And you find you are often overindulging in things that offer temporary self-assurance, only to regret it later. Perhaps you are looking for a positive change in your life, but you worry that there’s no way out of this cycle. Or maybe you fear that you’ll be told to completely give up something you enjoy. Even though you feel overwhelmed, frustrated and exhausted, are you ready to take control of your life? Do you want to stop just surviving and start thriving?

Substance Abuse & Addiction Affects All Types of People

Although you may be aware that you’re demonstrating the signs of addiction, you may feel unable to talk to anyone about your fears. Especially if you are a successful professional, it may seem as though you are living a double life. Or that you should be able to “deal with it” on your own. In truth, however, you are not alone. And struggling with substances or addictive behaviors does not make you broken or weak. Pursuing addiction treatment is the first step to returning back to your authentic self.

All Human Beings are Designed to Seek Pleasure and Avoid Pain.

Society is often hard on the average drug abuser, but when we (as in anyone) experience pain or discomfort, it’s natural that we wish to alleviate it. For example, if our brains are low on dopamine, we pursue a dopamine boost. If we experienced trauma, we look for ways to numb the pain. Shopping, sex, food, drugs and alcohol can provide temporary bursts of pleasure and help numb distress. While none of these things can offer long-term relief or healing, it’s still common to get stuck in a cycle of seeking pleasure, sensing that pleasure fading away, and then seeking more pleasure from the same immediate, reliable source—even if this doesn’t serve us in the long-term (often ending with a negative consequence). This is especially true for those whose brains are “wired” for addiction or people who grew up in environments that normalized addictive behaviors. Over time, addiction makes relief, calm, happiness, and just sober living even more elusive. And, although you may have started casually or with good intentions, dependency can develop before you even realize it. No matter who you are, it’s difficult to break out of an engrained pattern on your own. Thankfully, there is help and hope. With the support of a qualified therapist, you can take hold of your life and find a new, healthy way to feel balanced, empowered, and at peace.

Addiction Therapy Can Help You Gain Clarity and Direction

At Eddins Counseling Group, our primary goal is to help you develop the insight, awareness, and tools needed to feel better over the long-term. It’s important to note that we are not a residential facility and so we don’t offer intensive treatment. However, if you are growing increasingly reliant on substances or behaviors, or if you have finished intensive treatment and now seek ongoing sobriety support, we can help. We know that no two people are alike, and we will not label you with a diagnosis or use a one-size-fits-all approach. In your first session, your therapist will offer a thorough assessment, allowing you the opportunity to share your specific concerns and therapy goals. If you feel unsure whether you’re struggling with a habit or addiction, your therapist can help you unpack your concerns and more clearly understand the lines between use, abuse and addiction. Working together, you can come up with strategies for reframing the thoughts and behaviors that make you feel defeated, overwhelmed or out of control. You can establish reliable strategies to recognize and address cravings when they arise, creating new routines and healthy habits that support the lifestyle you want.

Addiction Treatment Addresses Difficult Thoughts & Emotions

In sessions, you can investigate the difficult experiences, thoughts, or emotions that you’re currently trying to cope with, as well as any buried trauma. By diving underneath compulsions, you can work through buried grief, stress, anger, relationship issues, or other challenges and discover what you really need to find relief. As you begin to truly understand your underlying needs, you can empower yourself to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively, even in times of distress. Overall, you can feel better equipped to live in alignment with your values and work on preventing relapse. Addiction therapy can help you feel more connected to your truest, strongest self. Sessions offer the safe, confidential space necessary to discover what you want and interrupt the patterns keeping you stuck. You are more resilient than you realize, and once you move past the urges and behaviors blocking your way, you can effect immense positive change in all aspects of your life. It is possible to feel energized, engaged, and ready to break free from addiction.

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Therapy for Addiction FAQ's

I don’t think I’m an addict, but I'm concerned about my habits.

People seek treatment for habits and behaviors of all kinds. When something that was an occasional source of relaxation becomes a regular habit, it makes sense to be concerned.

Perhaps you just want to let go of old habits and replace them with healthier ones.

Sometimes, this can indicate an underlying mental disorder such as anxiety or depression that needs to be treated.

No matter what you’re struggling with, your behaviors and symptoms do not define you. If you are wondering if you’re engaging in a habit or addiction, your therapist can help you make that distinction, without judgment or criticism.

Eddins Counseling Group is not an intensive, inpatient treatment facility, and your therapist will not force you to do anything you don’t want to do.

And, your therapist will work with you as you identify your values and work toward your goals—all of which you get to define.

Treatment and recovery can take many different pathways.

We’re here to help you develop the healthy routines and confidence you need to cultivate the life you want.

I’m concerned about a loved one, but I think he or she will resist addiction treatment.

We encourage you to come in and talk to us about what you’re going through. If your loved one agrees to join you, we can do a family therapy session and talk with him or her about therapy options. If he or she doesn’t, we can still offer you a compassionate, understanding ear, allowing you to express how supporting an addict might be affecting you and those around you.

You can find a way to take care of yourself while you try to take care of your loved one. If you feel helpless and frustrated, your therapist can help you to prioritize yourself and live in alignment with your values, even if doing so means setting new personal boundaries. And, as your loved one observes your dedication to your own wellbeing, he or she might become more willing to give therapy a try.

If I try addiction therapy, will I be forced to give something up?

Many people worry that they’ll be forced to dramatically change their lives or that they’ll lose friends or loved ones if they make a change. You might not want to quit drinking or using substances. Or, if you’re struggling with overeating, excessive shopping, gambling, or impulsive sexual behavior, you might wonder how you could remove these habits from your life completely.

In sessions, your therapist will not focus on asking you to quit. Instead, you’ll be provided with the time and space to carefully consider what you really want and need out of life. Treatment for addiction begins with your goals. From there a treatment plan will be developed collaboratively with you to help you get to where you want to be.

Your therapist can help you identify and implement habits and behaviors that truly support you. Over time, you might find that you no longer need older, less effective coping mechanisms, but that’s entirely up to you.

You may decide that sober living is the best choice for you. If so, you might also seek support from therapeutic communities like alcoholic anonymous (AA) and narcotics anonymous (NA) that can support you in sobriety and help with preventing relapse.

What types of therapies for addiction do you offer?

Level of Care Available

Eddins Counseling Group offers outpatient treatment for behavioral addictions, drug or alcohol overuse, substance use disorders, process addictions and any habit you'd like to change.

If you are just getting started with changing behaviors, outpatient therapy may be an appropriate place to start.

Outpatient therapy may include individual therapy, group therapy and or couples therapy or family therapy.

People in recovery from addictions may need ongoing support at the outpatient level of care after completing treatment at a higher level.

We do not offer the intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization or residential treatment levels of care. Treatment programs at higher levels of care may be appropriate if you have tried to recover from addiction before and need additional help, need medically assisted treatment or are concerned about withdrawal symptoms.

Your treatment provider can conduct an assessment and assist with referral options as appropriate.

Types of Treatment Therapies Offered

There are multiple effective treatments for changing behaviors and recovering from addiction. More often however, a combination of behavioral health treatment approaches are effective such as:

Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Group Therapy

Types of Treatments for Process Addictions

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Managing Addiction Is Possible

Whether you are afraid of withdrawal symptoms, are concerned you have an addictive disorder, or want help overcoming cravings, addiction therapy can help. At Eddins Counseling Group, our addiction professional therapists treat the symptoms and behaviors you are hoping to change. But they also use a variety of therapeutic methods to treat the source of your cravings. Whether due to trauma, genetics, environment or mental illness, our team can help you recover. You can work your way back to life free of compulsive behaviors with one or all of these treatment approaches. There is hope. We can help you break free from addiction and compulsive behaviors. We invite you to give Eddins Counseling Group a call at 832-559-2622 or contact us for more information about addiction therapy and other kinds of effective treatments. You can check out our specialized addiction counselors below.

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