Addiction Counseling

Addiction & Substance Use

At New Life Counseling, we believe in treating addictive disorders in a holistic and faith-based manner. We understand that addiction and addictive issues are not just physical afflictions; we acknowledge that there are also emotional and spiritual suffering and that if the individual can heal those wounds, the addiction or symptoms are easier to manage and even heal. We focus on the individual, paying attention to their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. We understand that addiction touches all of these aspects and so our focus is in healing the whole person, not just symptoms of issues.nnFaith-based counseling believes in unconditional love, forgiveness, acceptance, self-esteem, self-respect, and community. We believe that recovery is a personal journey and so we are ready to meet you where you are and to serve you no matter your faith or religious beliefs.nnDual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders are common in individuals who struggle with drugs, alcohol, gambling, and sex addiction, including eating disorders, clinical depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar disorders, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), panic attacks, attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Our clinicians are all qualified to assist in the management of all these issues.

Pornography & Sexual Addiction

While pornography and sex are not currently recognized as a medical addiction, those who struggle with these things may experience and display the same characteristics of any of type of addiction such as cravings, poor impulse control, neglecting responsibility, and engaging in self-defeating behaviors. These can be treated with the same interventions as any other addiction.

Disordered Eating

Eating disorders can be life-threatening and can occur in people of any age, sex, race, and all types of body sizes. Eating disorders can be serious and complex where an individual develops an unhealthy relationship with food, their weight or appearance, and can manifest in anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Eating disorders can be caused by several different complex factors but they are treatable.nnIt is possible to recover and change eating behavior with the right support and treatment. Our outpatient treatment may include coordination of care between a therapist, our nutritionist (RDN), and the patient's primary care physician.

Other

We treat all addictions and addictive disorders with a faith-based approach, including use of prayer and scripture. We also use theoretical approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and teach skills for relapse prevention, life skills, behavioral skills, and boundaries.

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