Addiction Therapy Online

Recover with Compassion, Rebuild with Clarity

Addiction isn’t just about substances or behaviors — it’s about pain, disconnection, and the search for relief. At Friedman Gilbert Therapy, we approach addiction recovery with deep empathy and proven therapeutic methods that address both the symptoms and the root causes of addictive patterns.

Whether you’re struggling with alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, or other compulsive behaviors, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, heal underlying emotional wounds, and build a life free from the cycles of dependence.

Understanding Addiction

Addiction can take many forms — from substance use to behavioral dependencies — but beneath it all, it often stems from the same core struggles: emotional pain, trauma, shame, or a need to escape difficult feelings.

Common signs of addiction include

  • Feeling unable to control use or behavior, even with strong intentions to stop
  • Neglecting relationships, responsibilities, or self-care
  • Experiencing cravings, guilt, or withdrawal symptoms
  • Using substances or behaviors to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression

At Friedman Gilbert Therapy, we help you understand what drives these patterns so you can find new, sustainable ways to cope and thrive.

Our Approach to Addiction Therapy

We view addiction as a response to pain, not a personal failure. Our goal is to help you uncover what your addiction is trying to communicate — and then to heal the parts of you that are hurting underneath.

Our integrative approach includes evidence-based and holistic methods personalized to your individual recovery plan, such as:

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts Work: Helps you explore and heal the inner parts of yourself that rely on addiction for protection or relief.
  • EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Processes painful memories or trauma that may fuel addictive behavior.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Builds awareness of triggers and helps you replace destructive thought patterns with healthier coping skills.
  • Somatic and Polyvagal Approaches: Reconnects you to your body’s natural sense of safety, calm, and regulation.

Together, these approaches help you develop resilience, self-compassion, and lasting freedom from the emotional roots of addiction.

What You Can Expect

In therapy, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.

We’ll work together to uncover the root causes of your anxiety or depression and develop practical strategies to help you feel more centered and capable in daily life.

Our goal isn’t just symptom relief — it’s helping you build a more connected, fulfilling, and empowered life.

Start Your Journey Toward Relief and Renewal

In therapy, you’ll be met with empathy, honesty, and a deep respect for your experience. We’ll move at a pace that feels safe and sustainable for you — addressing both the behavior itself and the emotional needs that drive it.

Our goal is to help you understand yourself, not shame yourself — and to guide you toward long-term healing that’s grounded in self-awareness, not just willpower.

Start Healing Today

Recovery begins the moment you reach out for support.

At Friedman Gilbert Therapy, we’re here to help you release the burden of addiction and rediscover the parts of yourself that are strong, capable, and worthy of peace.

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Let’s discuss your journey over a complimentary 15-minute conversation.

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