“I'm drinking more than I want to.”
Therapy for addiction and recovery
If drinking or drug use is taking up more of your life than you'd like, therapy can help you sort out what you want to change. You don't have to call it addiction, or quit first, to reach out. If you're already in recovery, therapy can help you keep going.
If you're thinking about hurting yourself or feel unsafe right now, call or text 988, or call 911.
What it can feel like
- You tell yourself you'll have two, and it turns into more.
- You plan your week around when you can drink or use.
- Mornings start with a headache and a promise to cut back.
- Someone you love has told you they're worried.
- You drink to take the edge off a hard day.
How therapy can help
Therapy for drinking or drug use often starts with an honest look at the role it plays in your life: what it helps with, and what it costs you. You and your therapist talk about your goals, which might be cutting back or stopping, and what gets in the way.
If you drink heavily every day, stopping all at once can be dangerous, so talk to a doctor before you stop. Therapy can work alongside medical care or other support you already have, like a program or a sponsor. You decide what to talk about and how fast to go.
Who on our team works with this
Abby Venzor-Ramos
LCSW-R, HHC
Holistic, mindfulness-based therapy and health coaching for adults, teens, couples and families.
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LCSW
Eleven years with children, teens, parents and families. Family therapy, CBT and trauma-focused CBT.
- Habla español
Shannon McGuirk
LMSW
Anxiety, depression, anger, burnout, and relationships and boundaries.
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LMSW
Attachment, self-esteem, codependency, anxiety and depression, with somatic work and IFS.
- Habla español
Emily Campanella
LMSW
Life transitions like changing careers, ending a relationship or becoming a parent. CBT, DBT and mindfulness.
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LMSW
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-esteem and relationship conflict, for individuals, couples and families.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Mike Lane
LCSW
Anxiety, depression, trauma and eating disorders, with CBT, DBT and cognitive processing therapy.
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MFT, limited permit
Couples and families, using Emotionally Focused Therapy. Also a certified holistic health coach.
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LMSW
Couples work with the Gottman Method, LGBTQIA+ identity, grief and trauma.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Casey Crawford
LMSW
Life transitions, anxiety and stress, self-esteem and trauma, with somatic and narrative approaches.
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MFT intern
Individuals, couples and families, including eating disorders and ASD-related concerns.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
- Supervised intern
Ashley Shah
Counseling intern
Children, adults, couples and families, pairing insight with practical skills.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Grenny Hiraldo
MFT intern
Children, teens and families, with culturally responsive care.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Monica Bradley
Counseling intern
Anxiety, negative self-talk, workplace stress and relationships, with somatic work.
- Supervised intern
Sofia Delarosa
Social work intern
Kids, teens and adults dealing with anxiety, stress and self-esteem.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Questions people ask
Do I have to stop before I start therapy?
No. Many people start therapy while they're still drinking or using. If you drink heavily every day, talk to a doctor before you stop, because stopping suddenly can be dangerous.
Do I have to call it addiction?
No. You don't need a label to start. Some people want to cut back, and others want to stop. If you aren't sure yet, that's okay too. You can figure it out with your therapist.
Can I come if it's someone else's drinking?
Yes. You can come to therapy for yourself when a partner's, parent's or child's drinking or drug use is affecting you.
The first step is a phone call or a short form.
You don't need the right words. We'll take it from there, and you can switch therapists any time it doesn't fit.