Addition Treatment
Addiction Isn't a Moral Failure. Recovery Is Possible.
I offer non-judgmental, evidence-based support to help you reclaim your life.
Are You Struggling With This?
- You use alcohol or drugs more than you intend to, and can't seem to stop
- You've tried to cut back, and the pull keeps winning
- Your use is affecting your work, your relationships, or your health
- You feel ashamed, but the substance is also the only thing that relieves the pain
- You're hiding how much you use from the people who care about you
- Part of you wants to stop. Another part doesn't know how to cope without it.
If this resonates, please know: you are not weak, and you are not a bad person. Addiction is a chronic condition, one that involves real changes to the brain, and it requires real treatment, not willpower alone.
Understanding Addiction Without Judgment
Most people I work with didn't choose addiction the way it looks from the outside. They were managing stress, trauma, loneliness, anxiety, or pain, and something that started as relief became a dependency. That's not a character flaw. That's a very human response to suffering.
The tricky part is that over time, continued use rewires the brain in ways that make stopping feel nearly impossible. Cravings, withdrawal, relapse — these are not signs of failure. They are part of how addiction works as a condition. Shame tends to make everything worse, so I work hard to create a space where you can be honest about what's actually happening, without judgment.
How I Work
My approach to addiction treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, which is among the most effective psychological treatments for substance use disorders. We'll look at the thoughts, feelings, and situations that trigger your use, and we'll build concrete skills for responding differently. And I also integrate motivational approaches to help explore your readiness for change, because ambivalence is real and normal, especially early on.
In our sessions, we'll work on:
- Identifying your personal triggers and high-risk situations
- Understanding the emotional needs your use has been meeting
- Developing alternative coping strategies — ones that actually work
- Building a relapse prevention plan that's realistic, not punishing
- Addressing any underlying anxiety, depression, or trauma that's driving the use
Relapse, if it happens, is not the end. It's information. We'll use it to understand what happened and adjust the plan.
Ready to take the first step?
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation so we can talk about what's going on and whether working together feels like a good fit. There's no pressure and no commitment.
Call or text: 646-717-4860
Email: dr@dansharir.com
Schedule online: [Book via Zocdoc]
I see clients in person on the Upper West Side and via telehealth throughout New York State.