Anonymous wrote:Most therapists are not trained to deal with alcohol issues. There is very specific training they need to have and I believe a specific licensure. Make sure the person doesn't not have a God complex and actually has the training in addictions.

Alcohol issues are nearly always rooted in psychological issues and a good therapist can help with those. Mine has.

I highly recommend Hayley because of everything you want to work on. She’s in DC but you could do telemedicine. Also sliding scale.

https://imagocenterdc.com/hayley-hoffman-lpc-ncc/

I recommend this practice:
https://growthandrecovery.com/

Most therapists are not trained to deal with alcohol issues. There is very specific training they need to have and I believe a specific licensure. Make sure the person doesn't not have a God complex and actually has the training in addictions.

OP if you are willing to do telehealth, then your options open up considerably.

You sound ready to just tell the truth, which is going to be a big help. I highly recommend that you print this post of yours and bring it to the first session. Because the therapist needs to know that you are good at putting up a front.

If you are willing to be 100% honest and bring this post to your first session, you are going to be so far ahead of the game and will save you a bunch of time. Im serious.

I would start by looking into the types of therapy offered and then find a practitioner who focuses on that area. I felt some benefit from talk therapy for midlife, “what am I doing?” issues, but immense benefit from CBT for anxiety issues. Very different

Maybe you could try one of those online providers. Maybe you would be more open if you didn't feel like you had to perform in a room with someone?

I don't have personal experience with any of the services, but I hear betterhelp.com advertised.

Also I'm not sure if you have a primary care physician, or an OB that you trust, but you can always ask them too.

Hang in there.

Therapists are booked booked booked. I used zoc doc. Many do not take insurance. You can send insurance in yourself. It’s a struggle but keep trying. GL.

I think I'm in pretty serious need of therapy, possibly medication for a few issues.

1) Overuse of alcohol - put whatever label on it that you want, but I am drinking way too much and despite trying a few different programs/things, it's not getting better;

2) Depression or just a funk. I cannot get motivated in any area. I have always had everything very much together, even if I was having a couple or more drinks a night. I set small daily goals and can't even meet those. Totally overwhelmed by even keeping my kitchen cleaned up;

3) Marriage issues - need to figure out whether there is a future for this marriage or not, but want to work on staying together (we are currently living apart, but not separated).

Would appreciate either recommendations for therapists in Tysons/Vienna/McLean/Falls Church/Oakton or links other than Psychology Today to figure out what kind of therapist I should look for.

I am incredibly bad at therapy. I am very good at putting a positive face on everything and appearing competent/polished/together. So I'm not sure I need/want just talking for an hour at a time. I don't know. Any help or recommendations you can provide will be appreciated.