More often than not, drug addictions start with the experimental use of a drug in social situations. And for some people, their drug use becomes more frequent. As time passes, a person may feel the need to use more of a drug to get their desired high, and soon a person may need the drug to simply feel “good.”
Whether you recognize that you have been using chemicals to cope with difficulties in your life and would benefit from creating a plan to cut back, or you are looking to abstain entirely and think you’d benefit from support in creating a life in sobriety, it can be incredibly helpful to have the support of a specialized addiction therapist on your journey. At The Carlile Therapy Group, we have over 20 years combined experience working with individuals looking to recover from unhealthy patterns of substance use, and we use an individualized approach to support you in exploring what changes you may benefit from making in order to achieve your life worth living goals.
Have you been questioning whether your substance use is an issue?
If you are at a place where you've determined you are using substances more than you are comfortable with and would like some help evaluating how to decrease your use or stop it altogether, Counseling for Substance Abuse/Addiction may be a great fit for you. Our approach begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand the severity of your substance use, its impact on your life, and your goals for treatment. By gaining a thorough understanding of your unique situation, we can develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and aspirations. Our focus is on meeting you where you are and helping you create a path forward that aligns with your vision for your life.
Substance abuse symptoms and behaviors include:
Feeling the need to use the substance regularly, which can be daily or multiple times a day
Having intense urges for the substance
Over time, needing more of the substance to get the same effect
Being certain that you maintain a supply of the substance
Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities
Doing things you wouldn’t normally do to get the substance, such as stealing
Focusing more and more time and energy on getting and using the substance
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using the substance
Failed attempts to quit using the substance
If you can relate to any of the above symptoms or behaviors and are wanting to make a change, you may benefit from substance abuse/addiction counseling.
Are you completing a substance abuse treatment program and want to continue your therapeutic work?
It is scientifically proven that individuals who continue to engage in a program of recovery (i.e. therapy, support groups, 12-step support, etc.) are able to maintain their sobriety far better and also lead healthier and more fulfilling lives than those without similar support. It is for this reason that the therapists at The Carlile Therapy Group offer services to individuals in early stages of recovery to support their continued growth and to help them navigate the unique challenges that arise in these early stages of sobriety. Counseling for Substance Abuse/Addiction would be helpful to you if you know you would benefit from continued support upon transitioning out of treatment.
Are you in long-term recovery and want to deepen your inner healing?
Many individuals are able to get sober and regain more structure and stability in their lives but still continue to find themselves stuck in the same patterns regarding relationships, self-esteem, anxiety or depression. These individuals may seek counseling to address deeper levels of emotional work but benefit from working with a therapist who is fluent in the nuances of addiction and sober living. Our clinicians help individuals in longer-term recovery cultivate deeper self-awareness and healing to transition from coasting in sobriety to thriving in recovery.
We believe that there are many paths to successful recovery, and we will work with your goals and desires to ensure you can make the life changes you want to make.
Our clinicians offer virtual Individual Therapy sessions in Colorado, Florida and New York and provide a free 15-minute consultation call prior to scheduling an initial session in order to ensure that we are the right fit for you and your therapeutic goals.
Please reach out today for an assessment for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling or to schedule your first appointment.