Addiction Recovery-Your way
If you’ve ever sat in a recovery meeting and thought, “Maybe it’s me,” I want you to know—it’s not just you. Many of the clients I work with are people who feel out of sync with traditional approaches to addiction recovery. They might be people who struggle with the spiritual framing of 12-step programs, those who’ve cycled in and out of rehab without finding lasting change, or folks who feel ashamed they don’t fit the “one-size-fits-all” mold. I specialize in helping people forge a recovery path that feels personal, evidence-based, and actually doable.
Whether your goal is abstinence, cutting back, or simply reducing harm, I offer a deeply affirming and flexible approach. Together, we’ll look at what’s been driving the cycle—through the lens of solution-focused brief therapy, your internal reward system, and the role of disconnection in addiction. You’ll learn how you got here—and how it can change. We’ll integrate tools that help you understand and interrupt the patterns that no longer serve you.
I believe that recovery isn’t just about willpower—it’s about patterns. And patterns can be reshaped. Whether it’s by building meaningful connection, discovering new sources of reward and motivation, or healing deeper wounds, our work will focus on creating change that sticks—not just restricting yourself until you give in.
Support groups like AA, Celebrate Recovery, and SMART can be amazing resources. But they’re not designed to meet every need, and they don’t always fit every person’s worldview or healing style. That’s where therapy comes in. I help my clients make the most of these peer-led spaces while creating the psychological and emotional foundation they need to thrive. We can explore how to take what works and leave what doesn’t—without shame.
If you’re tired of the shame spiral that sometimes comes with relapse or failed attempts to reduce your use, I see you. Recovery doesn’t have to feel like punishment. It can be a process of reclaiming your mind, body, and life—with tools that are modern, personalized, and grounded in science and humanity.
Is it time to take control?
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to get help. Maybe you’ve been managing—kind of. Maybe the idea of “treatment” feels too extreme, or like it’s only for people who’ve completely lost control. But the truth is, many people seek support when they’re somewhere in the middle: functioning on the outside, but exhausted, stuck, or quietly falling apart on the inside. If you’re wondering whether now is the time to make a change, here are a few signs it might be.
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You keep making promises to yourself about cutting back or quitting—but something always pulls you back in, and it’s wearing you down emotionally, physically, or spiritually.
- You’re questioning whether you really need help because you're "not that bad" or "still functioning"—but deep down, you know something isn’t right.
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You’re starting to notice that your relationships, work, or health are suffering—even if no one else sees the full picture.
How My approach to addiction treatment can help
Imagine working with someone that understands exactly what you’re going through. In treatment, you’ll:
- Learn proven techniques to reach your substance-related goals
- Develop personalized strategies to make the best use of free support groups
- Get tools to handle stress and emotional regulation issues better
- Develop a vision for living in your "after." I will guide you as you reimagine a future free from active addiction.
Even if you have tried many times before, recovery is possible!
Take control of your life and start thriving – sign up now!
dradriennelittle@gmail.com