If it was as easy as “just stopping” you would have done that a long time ago. Despite how we feel, addiction is not a moral issue or a lack of willpower. Addiction is a disease, like any other medical disease. It is chronic if not treated, requires treatment with different options, and requires continued maintenance. Addiction affects everyone and is a family disease that requires the healing of everyone involved. I understand how difficult asking for help can be and can usually leave us feeling vulnerable. In my practice, I pride myself on creating a non-judgmental space that will allow you to feel open and safe to fully express yourself. An important aspect of therapy is knowing that recovery is not a “one size fits all” approach.

I believe that we are all in some way trying to work through something, no matter how big or small it may seem. Whether it be improving how we deal with our emotions or learning better ways to deal with our day-to-day lives. Our mistakes can often teach us our very best lessons. Let us not dwell on how many we have made in the past, but instead shift our focus on how we can learn from them when moving forward.