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Rebuild Your Life with Addiction Therapy

Addiction Therapy for Substance Use and Behavioral Addictions  in Denver, CO, Las Vegas, NV and Bedford, New Hampshire-Virtual across CO, NH & NV:


I provide addiction therapy to support you in addressing how addiction affects not just the body, but also the mind, relationships, and overall quality of life. Therapy offers a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore the root causes of substance use and to develop the tools you need for lasting recovery.


Whether you’re dealing with alcohol, drugs, prescription medications, or behavioral addictions like gambling or gaming, I can help you:


  • Understand triggers and underlying issues
  • Develop healthier coping strategies
  • Heal from trauma, shame, or guilt
  • Rebuild self-esteem and confidence
  • Strengthen relationships and communication
  • Create a personalized plan for long-term recovery


I use evidence-based approaches and trauma-informed care to support you at every stage of the recovery process.


You don’t have to face addiction alone—healing starts with support.


Private pay therapy options are available.

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Signs You Might Benefit from Addition Therapy:


You might consider therapy if you notice:


  • Difficulty controlling substance use or compulsive behaviors 
  • Using alcohol, drugs, or other behaviors to cope with stress or emotions 
  • Persistent negative consequences in relationships, work, or health 
  • Feeling trapped in cycles of cravings, guilt, or shame 
  • Emotional numbness, avoidance, or anxiety linked to substance use 
  • A desire to change but uncertainty about where to start 


Even if addiction doesn’t dominate your life, therapy can help prevent escalation and support healthier coping.

How Addiction Therapy Works:


Addiction therapy addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of dependence. The focus is on understanding triggers, processing underlying issues, and developing healthier coping strategies. We help you:


  • Identify triggers and patterns that maintain addictive behaviors 
  • Explore the emotional or psychological roots of your addiction 
  • Build practical skills to manage cravings, stress, and high-risk situations 
  • Strengthen relationships and social support systems 
  • Reconnect with values, goals, and purpose beyond addiction 


Therapy isn’t about shame—it’s about insight, accountability, and transformation.


What to Expect in Your First Session with Addiction Therapy:


The first session is a safe space to be honest and start charting a path forward.

You can expect to:


  • Discuss your history with substance use or addictive behaviors 
  • Explore the challenges, triggers, and consequences you’re facing 
  • Clarify goals for recovery and what you hope therapy can provide 
  • Begin identifying patterns and areas to focus on in treatment 


This session is about understanding your story, not judging it.

Client receiving compassionate substance use and alcohol therapy in Denver and Las Vegas

Addiction isn’t one-size-fits-all—and it doesn’t always look like what people expect. While substance use disorders are well known, many individuals also struggle with behavioral addictions that are easier to hide but just as disruptive. Compulsive patterns around technology, pornography, sex, or nicotine can quietly erode mental health, relationships, focus, and self-trust.


You’re not alone. Research shows that over 35% of people experience some form of internet addiction, with nearly one-third of American adults reporting being online “almost constantly.” For many, these patterns aren’t about lack of willpower—they’re ways the nervous system attempts to regulate stress, numb pain, or escape overwhelm.


I provide addiction therapy for individuals struggling with both substance-related and behavioral dependencies, including:

  • Alcohol Use Disorder Therapy
  • Drug Addiction Therapy
  • Prescription Drug Misuse Therapy
  • Technology Addiction Therapy
  • Gambling Addiction Therapy
  • Porn Addiction Therapy
  • Sex Addiction Therapy
  • Nicotine Addiction Therapy
  • Other Behavioral Addictions
     

My approach to addiction treatment is evidence-based, nonjudgmental, and individualized. Rather than focusing solely on stopping a behavior, we work to understand why it developed, what it’s protecting you from, and how to build healthier ways to cope, regulate emotions, and reconnect with yourself and others.

In therapy, we focus on:

  • Reducing shame and self-blame
  • Understanding triggers and compulsive cycles
  • Strengthening emotional regulation and nervous system stability
  • Repairing trust in yourself and your relationships
  • Supporting sustainable, meaningful change—not quick fixes


Treatment is tailored, evidence-based, and focused on lasting change:

Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies (CBT)

  • Identify thought patterns and behaviors that fuel addiction 
  • Develop coping tools to manage cravings and triggers 

Trauma and Emotional Work

  • Address underlying trauma or emotional pain that contributes to substance use 
  • Heal past experiences to reduce reliance on unhealthy coping 

Motivational & Goal-Oriented Approaches

  • Clarify personal values and reasons for change 
  • Create realistic, achievable steps toward recovery 

Relapse Prevention & Life Skills

  • Build practical strategies for maintaining sobriety 
  • Strengthen problem-solving, stress management, and boundary-setting 

Supportive & Compassionate Environment

  • Reduce shame and self-criticism 
  • Encourage self-compassion and resilience
     

Addiction is not a moral failure—it’s a signal that something inside needs care and support. With the right approach, recovery is possible, and change doesn’t have to come through punishment or pressure.


If you’re seeking therapy for addiction, substance use, or behavioral addictions, help is available—and you don’t have to face this alone.

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Hours: 

Monday–Thursday 9 AM–7 PM (Mountain Time)


Locations: 

Colorado: 4100 E Mississippi Ave, Ste 400, Denver, CO 80246

New Hampshire: Virtual office

Nevada: Virtual office


Contact: 

Email: steven@stevenayerstherapy.com

Phone: ‪(720) 506-1551‬

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