Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counseling in Virginia Beach | Judgment-Free, Compassionate Support
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counseling in Virginia Beach Without Judgment or Shame
You are not your addiction. You are a human in pain, seeking healing.
You have experienced major consequences that would make anyone else be able to stop using, such as missing work, getting arrested, and the people you care about are giving you ultimatums. It’s not like you plan for this to happen. In fact, you try your best not to burden anyone. The last thing you want to do is let anyone down, but your friends and family just don’t understand why you use drugs or alcohol.
You experience anxiety, and alcohol is the only thing that makes you feel remotely okay enough to be with others. You have trauma, and drugs are the only thing that help stop the thoughts and flashbacks. You’ve always been depressed, and all you really wanted was to feel alive again.
You have tried to stop and even want to stop, but your addiction has become survival. The urgent need for your substance of choice takes hold of you suddenly and unexpectedly. You can’t survive with addiction, and you can’t survive without it. You’re caught in this sort of double bind, and hopeless about getting out of it on your own. You’re ready for help from a therapist who really understands.
Emily Bachardy, LCSW, specializing in recovery fro substance abuse. I also specialize in poor self-image, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), depression, anxiety, trauma, dissociative experiences, autism, ADHD, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Addiction as a coping strategy, not a moral failing
My experiences working in drug & alcohol residential treatment, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs provided me with training in Trauma Model Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. ART allows me to use cutting-edge techniques for overcoming addiction. Whether you just want to cut down your use or you want to stop altogether, I have the tools that really work.
I help people understand how addiction is not the core problem, but the solution to an even bigger problem in the background. Once your core problem is processed and integrated, the urgent need for your substance of choice loses it emotional charge and you get your life back.
You don’t have to do this alone and you don’t have to be perfect. Reach out today to start compassionate, nonjudgmental addiction counseling in Virginia Beach.
Click here to schedule your free 15- minute phone consultation for addiction counseling in Virginia Beach, VA. My other specialties include Accelerated Resolution Therapy, trauma, dissociation, poor self-image, autism, ADHD, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counseling in Virginia Beach, VA
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The best therapy for you depends on your individual needs and preferences, but there are several types of therapy that can help treat substance use disorders. Some examples include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), family therapy, 12-Step programs, and more. Recovery isn’t a one-size fits all, but there are plenty of programs designed to fit your needs.
Often, addiction is a symptom of other mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. I specialize in a unique approach to addiction in the form of Accelerated Resolution Therapy which uses eye movements and visualization so that you can release triggers that motivate you to drink or abuse drugs. ART is particularly valuable in addressing the cause of the substance abuse.
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The estimated cost of an addiction recovery session is between $50 to $200 per session. This can vary based on location, therapist experience, treatment type, and whether you have insurance coverage.
My fee for a 50-minute talk therapy session is $150. My fee for a 90-minute Accelerated Resolution Therapy session is $225.
ART is more expensive per session than traditional talk therapy, but it may require fewer sessions to get results, potentially leading to a lower overall cost for some people. Talk therapy can be more affordable per session but may require a longer duration of treatment over months or years depending on your needs.
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Addiction therapists are also known as addiction counselors, chemical dependency counselors, alcohol and drug counselors, and substance abuse counselors. Generally speaking, these are licensed professionals. Because of the different license types and jurisdictions in the U.S., there are a variety different ways these mental health professionals identify.
I am an addiction therapist. Addiction therapists provide specialized care and support to people who struggle with a variety of mental health concerns that coexist with drug and alcohol dependence. I help people process and resolve the core problem behind the addiction so that they can stop their substance of choice and live their lives without fear.
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Substance abuse counselors and therapists help people with mental health challenges, but they differ slightly in their focus and approach. Substance abuse counselors specialize in treating addiction and related issues, while therapists address a broader range of mental health conditions. Substance abuse counselors often develop treatment plans, provide coping mechanisms, facilitate group therapy, and connect clients to resources such as 12-step programs.
Therapists may delve into root issues that create the need for addiction, exploring past experiences and patterns. Therapists can specialize in addiction treatment, but their training often encompasses a wider scope of mental health concerns. For me, I am a therapist who is interested in working with clients who need trauma-informed care with their addiction recovery.
