Addiction Counseling in Chicago
Living with addiction can feel isolating and exhausting, especially when it starts to take over your relationships, your health, or your sense of self. Many people try to change on their own before ever reaching out, and that struggle can last years. At Grace Therapy in Chicago, we understand that recovery is rarely a straight line. Healing often begins with support that feels steady, nonjudgmental, and realistic. Our licensed therapists work with adults, adolescents, and families navigating substance use, addiction, and the ripple effects it creates. Whether you are seeking addiction therapy, family counseling, or support for a teen caught in addictive patterns, we meet you where you are and help you regain a sense of control and stability in your life.
Behaviors We Treat Online
At Grace Therapy in Chicago, we work with a wide range of addiction and compulsive behaviors. These struggles can look different from person to person, but they often share the same core patterns of loss of control, shame, and feeling stuck.
We provide therapy and support for concerns related to:
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Alcohol
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Tobacco
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Inhalants
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Hallucinogens
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Cannabis
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Gambling
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Kleptomania
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Food
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Pornography
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Cutting and self-harm
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Work addiction
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Spiritual or religious obsession
Our approach is grounded and nonjudgmental. We focus on understanding what the behavior is doing for you and what it is costing you. From there, therapy becomes about building safer ways to cope, setting limits that actually hold, and reconnecting with yourself and others in a more stable way.
If you are looking for general information, there are several well-established resources that many people find helpful. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) offers free, peer-led meetings throughout Chicago and Illinois, with a focus on shared experience, accountability, and long-term recovery. SMART Recovery is a science-based option that uses practical tools to help manage urges and build healthier habits, without a religious or spiritual framework. SAMHSA provides national resources, including treatment locators and helplines, to help you find licensed providers, outpatient programs, and additional support. These can be good starting points if you are gathering information or exploring what kind of help might be the right fit for you.