Recognizing the Signs of Alcohol Use Issues

Do you often find yourself drinking more than you intended, or to the point of losing consciousness? Are you drinking more and more to numb painful emotions or manage stress? If drinking is leading to conflicts in your personal relationships, avoidance of social and familial commitments, or creating legal and professional problems, it may be time to seek help.

Understanding the Impact

Alcohol use typically starts as a social activity that offers relaxation and escape. However, increased tolerance can lead to higher consumption, which may spiral into dependency. This progression can adversely affect personal health, relationships, and responsibilities. If alcohol use is making your life unmanageable, Integrative Family Therapy is here to offer support. If we are not the right fit, we can help connect you and your family to other resources within the community.

Our Services: Tailored Support for Individuals and Families

Integrative Family Therapy offers services to address the unique needs of individuals and families that are navigating alcohol use, addiction and recovery.

• Individual Therapy: We provide individual therapy for adults and adolescents, addressing the personal impacts of alcohol use, underlying mental health conditions, and strategies for recovery. Although we do not provide treatment for addiction, we can support you with understanding your relationship with alcohol, assist you in developing coping skills and behaviors to replace drinking, and encourage you to utilize resources in our community such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Smart Recovery, or admittance into a treatment center.

• Couples Therapy: If one or both partners have found that alcohol is impacting the romantic relationship or family life, couples therapy provides a safe and confidential space to explore these issues. Our therapists help couples navigate the challenges alcohol use may impose on their relationship, enhancing communication and providing tools to rebuild trust and intimacy. Couples therapy can provide healing and conversations that promote treatment and recovery.

• Family Therapy: Understanding that alcohol use affects the entire family, we offer therapy sessions designed to improve understanding and support among all members impacted.

How therapy Can Aid Recovery

You do not have to face this alone. Our therapy sessions offer support for individuals, couples and families impacted by alcohol use. We recognize that alcohol dependency often coexists with other mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. Our holistic and integrative approach includes:

• Accountability: Supporting your engagement in recovery groups like Alcoholics Anonymous or other community support groups.

• Community Connections: Linking you with social supports and holistic health practices that complement your recovery.

• Coordinated Care: Collaborating with your wider care team to provide comprehensive support throughout your recovery journey.

• Education and Empowerment for Families: Helping family members understand alcohol dependency, care for themselves, set healthy boundaries, and engage in supportive community resources.

• Beyond Coping: Therapy can support you to create a life that is full and vibrant. In addition we can support you to shift from surviving to thriving by experiencing connection, coregulation and support.

Taking the Next Step

If you're ready to begin your journey toward recovery from alcohol use, or if you're seeking help for a loved one, contact us today. Learn more about how Integrative Family Therapy can support you in rebuilding a healthy, fulfilling life free from alcohol.