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Addiction Counseling and Recovery Coaching



Addiction Counseling and Therapy space For a variety of reasons, we become addicted to people, places and things, and when we do, our quality of life - as well as that of those around us - declines. When it gets to this point, we need help to restore a manageable and enjoyable quality of life.

I offer a unique approach to addictions counseling. I combine my expertise and training as a Registered Addictions Specialist with a Doctorate in Naturopathy, Masters in Psychology and accreditations as a Nutritionist, Herbalist, and Hypnotherapist to develop a truly comprehensive and individualized treatment plan. Using this multi-disciplinary approach, people tend to feel better faster and enjoy lasting results.

Hard Addictions Versus Soft Addictions

Do you have a problem with drugs or alcohol? I can help you decide what the next right step is. Is treatment your only option? Should you go to 12 step meetings? Will outpatient work for you? These are questions that are best navigated with a qualified and caring addictions specialist. Together we can help you make a decision as to what options work best for your individual situation.

Perhaps your addiction is around something other than drugs or alcohol. Are you always late? Is your house a mess? Do you shop too much? You could have a soft addiction. These "little habits' can actually prevent us from living better lives. Soft addictions can actually be just as hard to stop as hard addictions like drug use or gambling. For both soft and hard addictions. there are often co-occurring disorders, such as depression and anxiety.

There is some argument between what defines a soft or hard addiction, or what constitutes at addiction. For example, some experts question whether food addiction is real, but those who have it would tell you it is. Below are links to information about some common addictions that may help you understand them better.

Addictions

Love Addiction
Addiction to Clutter
Compulsive Shopping
Food Addiction
Gambling Addiction
Sex Addiction
Video Game Addiction Disorder

Getting the Help You Need

Addictions, whether soft or hard, are difficult to overcome without help. If you're suffering and looking for resolution from the cycle of addiction, please call me and we can talk about your options.

Over the years, there has been tens of thousands of research studies showing that psychotherapy when combined with nutrition, herbs and/or lifestyle changes can help heal psychological problems. That's why I combine psychology, naturopathy and nutrition - so the people I work with can feel better faster and enjoy lasting results. My book Healing & Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health contains an entire chapter that explains how the powerful combination of psychotherapy and natural methods helps people to recover from addiction quickly and appreciate lasting results.

When we work together, I am committed to helping you feel supported in your journey to health and happiness. If you have questions or would like to make an appointment, please call my office ().


Articles by Dr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D.

Alcohol Harms Women Faster Than Men

Addiction and the Brain

Nutrient Depletion Caused by Drugs

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Books

Dr. Randi Fredricks' book
Healing & Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health
With a full chapter devoted to natural therapies for Addiction Disorders

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Dr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D., LMFT ♦ San Jose Psychotherapist, Psychotherapy and Couples Counseling
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Randi Fredricks is a Psychotherapist providing Psychotherapy and Couples Counseling, and Licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist MFC 47803. Dr. Fredricks is Executive Director of Randi Fredricks, Marriage and Family Therapist, Inc. © 1991 - All rights reserved. The recommendations on this website do not constitute professional advice, substitute for professional treatment, or establish a therapeutic relationship. Dr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. of San Jose Psychotherapist, Psychotherapy and Couples Counseling is a psychotherapist in San Jose, California providing counseling, psychotherapy, and therapy for individuals and couples with relationship issues, anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, addiction, co-dependency, trauma, abuse, eating disorders, and managing grief and loss. If you search for counseling San Jose, psychotherapy San Jose, psychotherapist San Jose, therapist San Jose, counselor San Jose, couples therapist San Jose, couples counselor San Jose, marriage therapy San Jose, life coach San Jose, career coach San Jose, executive coach San Jose, you can find San Jose Counseling and San Jose Psychotherapy and Dr. Fredricks in San Jose and the Silicon Valley as the leading provider of such services. In addition to serving San Jose, Dr. Fredricks serves Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Milpitas, Mountain View, Monte Sereno, Cupertino, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, Felton, Sunnyvale, Morgan Hill, Fremont, Los Altos, and Gilroy, California.