Addiction Counseling in Minneapolis, MN

People seek addiction counseling for many reasons. Alcohol, drugs, gambling, or another behavior may be affecting health, relationships, work, finances, or a sense of control. Some clients are trying to stop. Others want to reduce harm, understand a pattern, maintain recovery, or address mental-health concerns that occur alongside substance use.

Addiction is not a moral failure. A counselor can help you discuss what is happening without requiring you to have a perfect plan before reaching out.

What addiction counseling may address

Support may include alcohol or drug use, gambling, cravings, relapse patterns, shame, family impact, trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, grief, or identity concerns. When mental-health and substance-use concerns occur together, the situation is sometimes called dual diagnosis or co-occurring care.

Medical withdrawal can be dangerous for some substances. Do not abruptly stop alcohol, sedatives, or other substances without medical guidance. Emergency symptoms require urgent medical attention.

How therapy may help

Radiant therapist Laura Carlisle describes using Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, person-centered care, and strength-based approaches in Minnesota. These approaches may support motivation, emotional regulation, coping, and recovery planning. The right plan depends on assessment and may include medical, peer, residential, or community resources in addition to therapy.

Minneapolis access

Radiant states that it offers Minnesota telehealth and in-person care. Ask whether the matched provider offers addiction counseling, licensed substance-use services, group support, or dual-diagnosis care. Confirm current availability and whether a higher level of care is needed.

Therapists to review

• Laura Carlisle, LADC, Pre-Licensed LPCC specifically lists addiction, alcohol, drugs, gambling, dual diagnosis, and Minnesota statewide telehealth.

• Aida Ibrahim, LPCC lists substance use, mental-health concerns, trauma, and Minnesota care.

• Chartel Hawkins, LPC, LPCC lists addiction counseling and Minnesota service information. Confirm current scope.

Link to Minnesota addiction services, Laura’s profile, contact, and book.