Behavioral Addiction Counseling

Behavioral Addiction Counseling

Break free from destructive patterns and reclaim control over
your life
 with compassionate guidance.

Let’s Begin Your Healing Journey
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Understanding
Behavioral Addictions

Behavioral addictions are compulsive patterns that disrupt your life and relationships. They may not involve substances like drugs or alcohol, but they can still cause deep emotional and relational harm. Behavioral addictions often include:

  • Gambling addiction
  • Shopping or spending addiction
  • Food-related issues
    (binge eating, emotional eating)
  • Gaming or screen addiction
  • Social media or internet addiction
  • Workaholism
  • Risk-taking or thrill-seeking behaviors

While these behaviors may seem harmless at first, they can quickly spiral out of control, leaving you feeling powerless, ashamed, or isolated. Behavioral addiction therapy can help you regain control and heal.

Find Support to Break the Cycle
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The Impact
of Behavioral Addictions

Behavioral addictions can affect every part
of your life, from your mental health to your closest relationships.

You may notice:

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Emotional Struggles

Guilt, shame, or feeling stuck
in endless cycles

Relationship Issues

Strained communication, broken trust,
or distancing from loved ones.

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Financial Problems

Overspending, gambling losses, or debt accumulation

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Loss of Balance

Struggling to manage work, hobbies, or personal responsibilities

These challenges don’t have to define you. With the right support, you can break free from addiction and regain control over your life.

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How We Help with Behavioral Addiction Therapy

Our experienced counselors use evidence-based techniques to help you overcome behavioral addictions and restore balance to your life. We provide:

1

Personalized
Assessment

Understand the root causes and triggers
of your addiction

2

Developing Guardrails

Create strategies to reduce harm and prevent relapses

3

Deeper Insights

Explore underlying drivers that fuel your addiction and find healthier alternatives.

4

Healing Relationships

Rebuild trust and connection with loved ones affected by your addiction.

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Long-Term Strategies

Equip you with tools to maintain your progress and build a fulfilling, addiction-free life.

Our methods, including trauma therapy, attachment therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques, are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.

Let’s Work Together to Build a Healthier Future
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Why Choose Us?

01

Compassionate Care

We meet you with empathy, not judgment, as we help you navigate your challenges.

02

Tailored Approaches

Your journey is unique, and so is our
approach to your healing.

03

Convenience & Privacy

Online sessions allow you to receive support wherever you feel most comfortable.

You are more than your addiction, and we’re here to help you rebuild your life on your terms.

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Meet Our Team

Our therapists are trained to help you break free from behavioral addictions and rebuild your life with
confidence and clarity.

Works with

Areas of Interest

Gender

Overwhelmed by the options? Schedule a Free Consultation and we’ll help you choose the right team member

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Jeremy Zacharias
Jeremy Zacharias MAMFT, MDiv, RMFT, CCC | Immediate availability

Jeremy Zacharias specializes in building healthy relationships, trauma healing, and addiction recovery. With a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Divinity, he draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Systems Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help clients navigate challenges. Jeremy’s client-centered approach fosters a compassionate, conversational space where individuals, couples, and families can explore new perspectives and unlock personal growth. He is passionate about helping clients strengthen relationships and overcome obstacles to create lasting change.

Jeremiah Palmer
Jeremiah Palmer MAMFT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Jeremiah is a warm and direct therapist who helps individuals and couples find the deeper roots of their challenges. He specializes in healing from trauma, overcoming addiction, and building healthier relationships. Drawing on his unique insights into family dynamics, Jeremiah helps you reconnect with your authentic self and create lasting change. Click to learn how you can start your journey with him.

Melissa Bonnell
Melissa Bonnell MAMFT, CACFT Associate, CCC | Immediate availability

Melissa is a warm and experienced marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping people heal their most important relationships. She specializes in helping couples repair trust after betrayal and guiding individuals to reconnect with themselves. With her compassionate, non-judgmental approach, clients feel safe and deeply understood. Click to see if Melissa is the right therapist to walk alongside you on your journey.

Lilien Kovács-Hélisz
Lilien Kovács-Hélisz MA, RCC | Immediate availability

Lilien Kovács-Hélisz is a compassionate Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in trauma therapy, couples counseling, and addiction recovery. With a Master’s in Psychology and certifications in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Family Therapy, she integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to support clients through personal growth and healing. Lilien focuses on creating a safe, empathetic environment for clients to explore their challenges. She works with individuals, teens, and families, helping them build resilience, self-compassion, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence.

Ricky Aguilar
Ricky Aguilar MAMFT, RCC | Immediate availability

Ricky Aguilar is a compassionate therapist specializing in family and couples counseling, pornography addiction, and trauma recovery. With a B.S. in Counselling Psychology and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Ricky uses systemic approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Fluent in English and Spanish, he offers a culturally sensitive approach, working with adolescents, young adults, and families to process emotions and foster healthier relationships. Ricky is passionate about helping clients navigate challenges and build stronger connections.

Cara Pederson
Cara Pederson MC, RCT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Cara Pederson is a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma recovery, relationship issues, and mental health support. With a Master of Counselling and training in various therapeutic modalities, including the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, she helps individuals and couples heal from anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Cara's compassionate, non-judgmental approach creates a safe space for clients to explore their emotions and build a path toward healing, clarity, and personal growth.

Korey Reimer
Korey Reimer MC, CCC | Immediate availability

Korey Reimer brings to his work as a therapist over 15 years of experience in ministry, offering a compassionate, empathetic approach to therapy. He specializes in helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate anxiety, betrayal trauma, pornography addiction, and spiritual issues. Korey uses Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion-Focused therapy to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for growth. He is passionate about helping clients achieve personal healing and wholeness, fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships and offering guidance on life's challenges.

Dianne Kuglin
Dianne Kuglin MA, MC, CT, CPC, CCAC | Immediate availability

Dianne specializes in addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. With a Master of Counselling and certifications in addiction counseling, she helps individuals and couples navigate issues like sex and porn addiction, infidelity, and grief. Dianne’s solution-focused approach empowers clients to heal and rebuild. Combining professional expertise with personal experience, she creates a supportive space for growth and transformation, guiding clients toward healthier relationships and well-being.

Jessica Myles
Jessica Myles CACFT Student Member | Immediate availability

Jessica Myles is an intern therapist completing her Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy. Bringing ten years of experience in the helping field to her work as a therapist, Jessica specializes in couples therapy, pre-marital counseling, divorce therapy, and supporting neurodivergent couples. She incorporates Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy (STST) in her work. Jessica provides a compassionate, safe space for clients to explore their emotions, boundaries, and healing, helping them navigate life’s challenges and find growth and self-discovery.

Ron de Jager
Ron de Jager MC, CCC, DMA | Immediate availability

Ron is a therapist with a unique background as a Professor of Music. His experience taught him how trauma and stress are held in the body, giving him a deep and compassionate perspective. He specializes in helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, and addiction, with a particular focus on performers. Ron provides a safe, non-judgmental space to help you find freedom and resilience.

Mari Lee Ayers
Mari Lee Ayers MA, CPC, CT | Available next week

Mari Lee Ayers specializes in building healthier relationships, co-dependency, 12-step recovery, trauma, and grief. Mari Lee takes an eclectic approach, incorporating Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She believes in a holistic, client-centered process, guiding individuals toward self-compassion and healing. Mari Lee offers tailored interventions and tools to empower clients in their personal growth and transformation.

Shemiya Ruud
Shemiya Ruud MC, CCC, CACFT Associate | Available next week

Shemiya Ruud specializes in couples, family counseling, and trauma recovery. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and attachment-based interventions, Shemiya creates a warm, client-centered approach to help individuals and families reach their goals. She has a passion for guiding clients through relational challenges, including grief, addiction, and childhood trauma. With a focus on systemic healing, Shemiya values a collaborative, strengths-based approach, allowing clients to navigate their unique journeys to healing and growth.

Jennifer L. Cole
Jennifer L. Cole MA, CCC, SEP | Waitlisting

Jennifer is a compassionate therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, relationship counseling, and spiritual formation. With a Master of Arts in Counseling and extensive training in Somatic Experiencing (SE), she offers a holistic, client-centered approach that integrates mind, emotions, and body sensations to heal trauma. Jennifer works with individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like infidelity, grief, and co-dependency. She is passionate about supporting clients through life’s challenges, promoting healing, resilience, and personal growth.

Mike Takkinen
Mike Takkinen MA, CPC, CSAT | Waitlisting

Mike Takkinen is an experienced therapist specializing in relationship counseling, addiction recovery, and mental health issues. With a background in both clinical and theological studies, he integrates his personal values of authenticity, transparency, and collaboration into his therapeutic approach. Mike helps individuals and couples navigate challenges like addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict. He uses practical strategies aligned with clients' values, fostering trust and growth, while offering support through life's milestones and transitions.

Sharon Snooks
Sharon Snooks HBISW, RSW, SEP | Waitlisting

Sharon Snooks is an experienced therapist specializing in trauma, grief, loss, and mental health challenges. With over 30 years in social services, Sharon has a deep understanding of how trauma impacts individuals and families. She offers evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, IFS, and Somatic Experiencing™. Sharon’s compassionate, trauma-informed approach helps clients regain hope, heal, and restore growth. She specializes in crisis stabilization, betrayal trauma, and nervous system regulation, creating a safe space for healing and personal development.

Bailey Tonn
Bailey Tonn CACFT Student Member | Waitlisting

Bailey Tonn is an intern therapist completing his Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Specializing in couples counseling, premarital counseling, affair recovery, and grief support, Bailey uses Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples navigate relational challenges. He integrates other approaches like Internal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support personal growth and emotional connection. Bailey’s compassionate, client-centered approach fosters healing and resilience, guiding clients toward deeper relationships and improved well-being.

Christal Wilson
Christal Wilson MDiv, RP | Waitlisting

Christal Wilson is a compassionate therapist specializing in relationship enhancement, trauma recovery, and life transitions. With a Master of Divinity in Clinical Counseling, she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed approaches to support individuals, couples, and families. Christal is certified in EMDR and Sex Addiction Therapy, offering a personalized, empathetic approach to help clients heal, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate challenges. Her warm and creative style empowers clients to grow and find resilience.

Benefits
of Online Counseling

Our online counseling provides effective,
confidential support, with the added advantages of:

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    Flexibility

    Fit therapy into your busy schedule.

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    Privacy

    Access sessions from the comfort of your home.

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    Convenience

    Save time by eliminating commutes.

Behavioral addiction recovery is
within reach — our team is here to support you every step of the way.

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FAQs
About Behavioral Addiction Counseling

Can behavioral addictions be treated without medications?

Yes, behavioral addictions often respond well to therapy, including EMDR, mindfulness, and habit-reversal strategies. We also address root issues using effective trauma modalities and looking into childhood roots such as attachment disturbances.

How long does recovery take?

As you might imagine, the answer is, “It depends!” Some of the most significant factors are the severity of the addiction, the type of addiction, and your commitment to therapy. In many cases, a basic level of sobriety is achieved within a few weeks but a long-term, well-established sobriety takes hard work!

Will I need to stop completely, or can I moderate my behavior?

That’s up to you! While we may have ideas of what health looks like, we will ask you: “How do you define sobriety?” Overall, our goal is to help you get to the place where you are making healthy choices rather than compulsive ones. This is essential for behavioral addictions involving things like food where abstinence is impossible, but sobriety is desirable.

What makes behavioral addiction therapy effective compared to other treatments?

Behavioral addiction therapy focuses on identifying and changing the underlying thought patterns and emotional triggers that fuel addictive behaviors, providing long-term tools for managing urges and preventing relapse.

Can behavioral addiction therapy be combined with other types of therapy?

Yes, behavioral addiction therapy can be integrated with trauma therapy, emotion-focussed therapy (EFIT), and mindfulness practices to provide a comprehensive approach tailored to your unique needs.

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