Addiction Counseling
Available virtually throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Maine
You’re not weak — you’re ready to take back control.
Addiction often feels like a cycle you can’t break, even when you want change.
Maybe you’ve tried on your own or sought help before, but old habits, cravings, or triggers keep pulling you back.
You may find yourself thinking:
“Why can’t I stop?”
“I feel trapped in this pattern.”
“If I try to change, I’ll fail again.”
Addiction can affect every part of life, relationships, work, health, and your sense of self.
You might feel isolated, stuck, or frustrated that your life doesn’t match the person you want to be.
You’re not failing.
You’re human — and your nervous system and habits are signaling that it’s time for structured support and guidance.
Who I Help:
I work with adults ready to break free from patterns of addiction and reclaim balance, connection, and clarity in their lives.
You might be struggling with:
“Repeated substance use despite negative consequences”
“Cravings, triggers, or compulsive behaviors”
“Emotional numbness, anxiety, or stress fueling use”
“Difficulty managing relationships or responsibilities”
“Feeling stuck, hopeless, or disconnected from your true self”
If this resonates, you’re ready for counseling that goes beyond stopping behaviors.
Therapy that addresses the root causes, supports emotional regulation, and builds sustainable recovery skills.
What You May Be Feeling
Compulsion, craving, or feeling controlled by habits.
Anxiety, guilt, or shame around use.
Emotional numbness, irritability, or emotional reactivity.
Strain in relationships or work due to repeated cycles.
A sense of being stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself.
These experiences are not signs of weakness — they are signals that structured support, understanding, and practical tools can help you reclaim control and freedom.
How Therapy Helps
Addiction counseling helps you understand the patterns, triggers, and underlying emotional drivers of your behaviors, while providing tools to manage urges, cope with stress, and rebuild your life.
Together, we’ll:
Identify the beliefs, emotional triggers, and situations that keep the cycle going.
Build coping strategies for cravings, urges, and emotional reactivity.
Stabilize your nervous system and regulate stress to reduce relapse risk.
Address past experiences or trauma that may fuel addictive patterns.
Develop sustainable routines, boundaries, and recovery practices that align with your goals.
My Approach to Addiction Counseling
I use an integrative, trauma-informed, and practical approach, blending evidence-based therapy with emotional regulation, relational, and behavioral strategies.
Modalities I use include:
Relational & Trauma-Informed Support – addressing how past experiences influence current patterns
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT-informed) strategies – for thought patterns and coping behaviors
Mindfulness & Somatic Techniques – for emotional regulation and nervous system balance
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) – for values, choice, and psychological flexibility
Practical coaching supports – for routines, relapse prevention, and sustainable recovery
I meet you where you are, helping you take back control, rebuild trust with yourself, and create a life aligned with your values and goals.
Step Into Recovery and Freedom
Addiction doesn’t define you.
Through compassionate guidance, practical tools,
and structured support, you can break cycles, regain balance, and reclaim your life.
Reach out today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward lasting recovery, clarity, and self-empowerment.
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Licensed Provider
Marty Michelson,
LPC, MAMFT, LPC, OHP, EMDR
Integrative therapy available virtually throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Maine
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