Your relationship with alcohol or other substances can be complicated. Maybe you're noticing that drinking or using substances is affecting your relationships, mental health, work, or sense of well-being. Maybe you've tried to change your habits and find yourself returning to familiar patterns, or you're beginning to question the role substances play in your life. You may know you want to make a change, or you may still be figuring out what that change looks like.

At NY Therapy Practice, we offer addiction therapy and substance use counseling in NYC in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore your relationship with substances, understand the patterns that may be contributing to your use, and work toward changes that feel meaningful and sustainable. Whether your goal is to stop using substances, reduce your use, or better understand your behaviors, we meet you where you are.

Substance use often exists alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relationship difficulties. Rather than focusing solely on the behavior itself, therapy can help you explore the emotional experiences and underlying patterns that may contribute to it. Together, you and your therapist can develop a deeper understanding of your experiences, identify your goals, and find new ways of navigating difficult emotions and life circumstances.