Addictions
Addictions Counseling in Philadelphia. Self help articles about anorexia, bulimia, over eating, gambling addiction, sex addiction, porn addiction and codependency.
2401 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 1A2
Philadelphia PA 19130
233 S. 6th Street, Suite C-33
Philadelphia PA 19106
We offer in person services in Ocean City New Jersey, Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Hanover Virginia. Some of our therapists are also licensed in Georgia and Florida.
TIPs: Addictions
Addictions Counseling in Philadelphia. Self help articles about anorexia, bulimia, over eating, gambling addiction, sex addiction, porn addiction and codependency.
In a time where social distancing and being homebound is at the forefront, how do individuals recovering from addictions stay sober during COVID-19. When isolation, via physically and/or socially, is among the hallmarks of active
Why do some sexual desires and practices make us feel good and others make us shrink with shame? Sometimes, this is due to a mismatch between our desires and our beliefs about what is right
Although someone with an addiction or their loved one may not want to admit it, lying and addiction go together. This is especially true when the addiction is still active. When you
Knowing someone or living with a person who is in denial of addiction can be very frustrating, especially if the person’s addiction is obvious to you. It can also be frightening to
It is common to hear the question “why are you doing this?” from the loved ones of people with different addictions. The hope behind this inquiry is to help loved ones gain insight
Many people who struggle with binge eating have successfully disconnected from their bodies and their ability to sense hunger. This is because binges are triggered by uncomfortable emotions such as shame, sadness, anger or fear
Asking for help may seem easy for some and difficult for others. Usually it is not asking for help itself that is the issue, but the meaning or beliefs you may assign to
Recovering from an addiction, whether it be substances, sex, work, or money, has its rewards as well as challenges. Although relapse prevention may appear to look easy, preventing relapse is as much a
Addiction Interaction
A bad day at work or stress in a relationship can lead to people engaging in self-soothing behaviors such as eating comfort food or participating in “retail therapy” as a
Codependent Couples:
How to Heal from being Codependent on your Partner
Codependency, a popular buzz-word today in many social circles, is still often misunderstood in relationships where this dynamic occurs. Many
Benefits of Twelve-Step Meetings: A Twelve-step meeting such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Gambling Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous and many others are designed to be a support group of like-minded people with a
What exactly is shame? Shame is the feeling that results from how we negatively judge ourselves about an action we did. Actions that create shame are ones that we want to keep a secret. For
Porn is a sexual tool that many people utilize. However, while some have a healthy relationship with pornography, others develop obsessive and destructive tendencies with porn. Some people would argue that they have a problem
In your drug and alcohol addiction you likely engaged in lying to everyone on a regular basis. You likely engaged in lying so frequently that lying is now a regular habit that is impacting your
How to Keep a Food Journal for People Struggling with Binge and Over-Eating: Anyone who has ever kept a personal journal or diary knows how therapeutic it can be to write down your innermost thoughts