Addiction can quietly take hold of someone’s life. When it starts affecting your health and coming between you and the people you love, something has to be done. Here at Connect Cognitive Therapy, we offer personal addiction therapy designed to help clients facing harmful habits in Mississauga, Ontario, understand the root causes of their struggles and take steps toward lasting change. Our approach is tailored to meet you where you are in your recovery journey, so there’s no added pressure during this difficult time in your life.
Treating Substance Addictions and More in Mississauga
Substance addictions are one of the most common types of addiction. More often than not, drug addictions start with an experimental use of a drug in social situations. For some people, the drug use becomes more frequent. As time passes, they may feel the need to use more of a drug to get their desired high, and soon they need the drug to simply feel “good.” Drug addiction symptoms and behaviors include, among others:
- Feeling the need to use the drug regularly, such as daily or multiple times a day
- Having intense urges for the drug
- Over time, needing more of the drug to get the same effect
- Making certain that you maintain a supply of the drug
- Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities
- Doing things you wouldn’t normally do to get the drug, such as stealing
- Focusing more and more time and energy on getting and using the drug
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using the drug
- Failed attempts to quit using the drug
Several other compulsive behaviours, such as gambling problems and alcoholism, follow a similar cycle of destruction. If you can relate to any of the above symptoms or behaviors, it’s time to consider addiction counselling. Therapy focuses not only on reducing harmful behaviours, but also on improving coping skills, emotional regulation, self-worth, and relationships. We will address the symptoms of your addiction and the related areas of impaired functioning, and together we’ll structure the time and content of your ongoing recovery. Whether you are just beginning to confront your addiction or are working to maintain progress, we’ll work with you to build a path that fits your goals and values.
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Recovery is not about perfection, but progress. We believe that there are many paths to successful recovery that will work with your goals and ensure you can make the life changes you want to make. Personal addiction therapy at Connect Cognitive Therapy is available in both in-person and virtual formats, giving you the flexibility and privacy you need to focus on healing. Reach out today to connect with a compassionate therapist in Mississauga and begin working toward a healthier, more empowered future.