It's Complicated

Find 58 therapists that can help with Addictions

Addiction is widely considered a medical illness. For instance, The National Institute on Drug Abuse [NIDA] and the American Psychiatric Association [APA] both define addiction as a “brain disease,” and the DSM-V lists criteria for classifying addiction as a mental health condition called “Substance Use Disorder." Drugs work by stimulating the reward circuitry in our brains. It releases dopamine — a chemical that causes feelings of pleasure — into the brain, causing extreme feelings of euphoria that highly motivate us to want to do the drug again. But if we continue to take the drug, our brains would adapt to these unnaturally large surges of dopamine by desensitizing itself to it. This leads to not only tolerance, but also the need to take increasingly larger doses to feel an effect and a loss of pleasure from normal activities that were reinforced by much smaller amounts of dopamine like eating, sleeping, and being social. Some people even become physically dependant on the drug, facing withdrawal symptoms like nausea, fatigue and insomnia without it. At this point, continuing to use the drug is no longer a matter of a choice; both your body and your brain have become addicted to it, needing it to function and feel pleasure.

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€119 / session
Berlin
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Jen Black
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist & Counsellor
Online counselling in English with a focus on CBT and Hypnotherapy. Unravel Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, Addictions, Smoking, Psychosomatics, Stress, Identity, Creativity and Trauma.
€119 / session
Berlin
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€85 / session
Oslo
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Fadi Hage
Accredited Psychotherapist
I´m a psychotherapist offering online sessions in Arabic, English, and Norwegian. My areas of expertise are addiction, anxiety, and depression. Get in touch to schedule our first session.
€85 / session
Oslo
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€90 / session
London
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Elena
Psychotherapist
English and Greek speaking Existential psychotherapist based in London.
€90 / session
London
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€90 / session
Berlin
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Anna Q. Sears
Clinical Psychologist
As an English speaking therapist based in Berlin I believe in a varied approach to mental health that uses aspects of many different fields and techniques.
€90 / session
Berlin
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€100 / session
Berlin
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Omri Gilan
Clinical Psychologist & Supervisor
English/Hebrew-speaking Clinical Psychologist and practitioner of Lacanican Psychoanalysis, working with adults and adolescents from the age of 12. omrigilan@gmail.com +49 159 0637 4939
€100 / session
Berlin
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Available
€100 / session
Berlin
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Yosef Starkin
Relational psychotherapist
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€100 / session
Berlin
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€70 / session
Helsinki
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Panos Chronis
Couples therapist, Existential and Family psychotherapist, supervisor
English speaking certified psychotherapist and supervisor with expertise in relationships, expats and intercultural couples / Online sessions
€70 / session
Helsinki
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€80 / session
Berlin
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Jesse Elan
Psychological Counselor - ADHD Therapy & Support
I specialize in helping people affected by ADHD. I invite you to a Free 20 minute consultation, to see if we are a good fit.
€80 / session
Berlin
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€90 / session
Amsterdam
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Stefania
Counseling and Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Therapist
I'm a multicultural psychotherapist and clinical psychologist, deeply passionate about transforming lives through expressive therapies, trauma-informed care, and eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health.
€90 / session
Amsterdam
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Available
€65 / session
Budapest
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Ali Soufizadeh
Psychologist (M.A. in Clinical Psy.)
Persian/English speaking psychologist in Budapest. Schedule a free 15-minute call or drop me a message. Whatever your challenges may be, I'm here to help navigate them together.
€65 / session
Budapest
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Available
€60 / session
Barcelona
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Ilya Kulagin
Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist
MD qualified cognitive-behavior psychotherapist, offering online consultations in English & Russian. Mainly focusing on anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, traumatic events, and personality disorders.
€60 / session
Barcelona
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€80 / session
Madrid
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Andrea Granucci
Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Coach, Sexual Therapist
Hi, I´m a Spanish & English-speaking Integrative Psychotherapist, in Madrid. Open minded and empathic, extensive experience, psychological disorders, relationships, sexuality and life transitions. Individuals & Couples.
€80 / session
Madrid
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Available
€100 / session
Berlin
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Jammie Martin
US Licensed Therapist
As an English-speaking Transpersonal Therapist, I take a present-centered, mind-body, relational approach to support you in restoring a sense of joy, self-worth, and belonging. Offering individual and group therapy.
€100 / session
Berlin
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€65 / session
Freiburg im Breisgau
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Johannes Carl
Psychologist MSc
Are you struggling with compulsive behaviour, feeling like you're trapped in a cycle? I am here to listen, support and equip you with tools that will allow you to be hopeful again. Free 15min session
€65 / session
Freiburg im Breisgau
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Available
€70 / session
Berlin
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Giannis Liatsikos
Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist / Psychodynamic approach (Greek-speaking). Aiming at the development of social and personal skills for better dealing with life.
€70 / session
Berlin
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€105 / session
Berlin
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Asa Sanderson
Psychotherapist, Coach and Consultant (MBACP, MSc, Ma)
‘The Process’ provides psychotherapy, counselling and coaching within a supportive environment. Here, you will be supported in facing your past and building a healthy future.
€105 / session
Berlin
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Available
€60 / session
Budapest
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Daniel Vanyi
Counseling Psychologist
As counseling psychologist, my aim is to be open and present, to listen carefully and help my clients access their own resources to make changes in their life.
€60 / session
Budapest
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DKK 1,150 / session
Copenhagen
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Flavia Cardas
Authorised Psychologist, Psychotherapist and PhD
I professionally support individuals and couples in a non-pathologizing and feedback-informed manner so that the changes are longed for become possible.
DKK 1,150 / session
Copenhagen
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€60 / session
Queensferry
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DrElenaEspil
Accredited Clinical Psychologist and University Professor
I am a Psychology University Professor and Researcher, specialized in wellbeing in diverse and multicultural contexts. Feel free to book a trial session: no resume or website substitutes the uniqueness of human rapport.
€60 / session
Queensferry
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€80 / session
Berlin
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Antonia Kennel
Medical doctor, Hypnotherapist, NLP-Trainer, Professional Emergency Counsellor
I listen to you so you can find out something you haven´t known about yourself yet.
€80 / session
Berlin
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€65 / session
Amsterdam
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Ednei Soares
Psychoanalyst and Psychotherapist
I am a Brazilian qualified clinical psychologist with 17 years of experience in Europe and South America. I have a fluent command of both English and French, and a upcoming PhD in Psychology.
€65 / session
Amsterdam
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CHF 110 / session
Zürich
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Nikola Slajs
M.Sc. Psychologist and Gestalt Therapist in Zürich, Switzerland
I am English and Czech-speaking psychologist and Gestalt psychotherapist in training based in Zürich. I am here to offer safe and empathic space, and support my clients during difficult life phases.
CHF 110 / session
Zürich
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€50 / session
Sofia
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Nikolay Popov
Accredited Clinical Psychologist
My aim is to create а safe space in our sessions and to nurture curiosity, as it is one of the fundamental natural qualities that we possess, which is positively correlated with gaining insight about ourselves.
€50 / session
Sofia
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€80 / session
Birmingham
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Angela M Watson
CBT Psychotherapist
I am an English speaking Brit and I will help you reach your goals in a supportive, empathetic and compassionate space. My style is centered around empathy and I am non-judgmental.
€80 / session
Birmingham
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£79 / session
London
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Jeremy Gordon
Counsellor
I am a BACP-registered, person-centred counsellor working in private practice. I am based in London, and on Zoom, and am certified for online and in-person counselling.
£79 / session
London