Drug and alcohol addiction can negatively affect your job, relationships with others, finances, and health. However, you're not in the battle alone, since Kevin Cassidy, a licensed clinical social worker serving Holly Springs, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and the rest of North Carolina online, offers solid, evidence-based approaches for recovery.
Why Seek Out Treatment
While some people can successfully recover on their own from dependency on some substances, drug and/or alcohol addiction is a complex, multifaceted problem that alters the brain. Sometimes, resolving the underlying issue is the only way to recover successfully, and that could entail working through trauma or managing your anxiety or depression. Fortunately, by getting to know you and your goals for treatment, Kevin can figure out a therapeutic approach specifically for your needs to maximize your potential for a successful recovery.
Treatment Approaches Used
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that helps break the cycle of addiction by targeting the unhelpful thoughts that push you to abuse a substance. This approach is also beneficial to those with anxiety and depression, which can both contribute to addiction.
When Kevin uses CBT, he'll identify the assumptions and framing that could be holding you back, such as "I'm so stressed. I need a drink," and work on replacing them with thoughts that are more helpful. During this type of therapy, you can also challenge the negative self-talk that is potentially driving your anxiety or depression.
Part of this therapy will also include helping you learn healthy coping mechanisms, so you rely on those instead of a substance in times of hardship. You'll better understand how to solve problems, so issues that seem overwhelming will no longer make you feel frightened or hopeless. As you work with Kevin, you'll learn how to set goals and use your time constructively.
CBT isn't the only therapy used. For instance, you may undergo trauma therapy to help you overcome issues from your past that are leading you to turn toward a substance for escape.
Kevin Cassidy offers online visits for your convenience if you live in Holly Springs, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, or the rest of North Carolina. It might be a step in the right direction for your addiction recovery journey.
Call (919) 996-9435 to book.