Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counseling in Chicago

Our Approach to Addiction Treatment

At APC, our addiction treatment services are designed to help you explore your triggers, recognize patterns in your behavior, and develop healthier ways to cope. Our experienced addiction therapists provide personalized addiction counseling and therapy to guide you on a lasting path to recovery.

Substance Abuse (Drugs and Alcohol)

Our certified specialists work with individuals facing compulsive substance abuse challenges. We help by:

Identifying the triggers and underlying factors that lead to substance abuse
Developing strategies to manage these triggers effectively
Uncovering the issues that contribute to addictive behavior
Establishing lifestyle changes and coping strategies to maintain recovery
Empowering clients to understand and overcome their addiction
Restoring areas of life negatively affected by substance abuse

We also support family members and loved ones impacted by substance abuse. Our programs include both individual and group sessions, and we offer drug rehab and alcohol rehab services as part of our comprehensive addiction treatment—including dedicated alcohol addiction treatment when needed.

Sexual Addiction

APC offers a broad spectrum of therapies for sexual addiction, addressing issues ranging from pornography to compulsive sexual behaviors. Our approach includes:

A thorough assessment, including testing
Processing denial and resolving personal and relational turmoil
Coordination with local recovery groups
Development and implementation of a customized recovery plan

This treatment emphasizes education about the addictive cycle, rebuilding trust in relationships, and understanding the path to recovery—all delivered with compassionate addiction counseling and therapy.

Eating Disorders

We provide specialized counseling for adults and adolescents experiencing eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, or compulsive overeating. Our treatment focuses on:

Identifying and addressing the underlying issues, including the causes of eating disorders such as distorted body image and low self-esteem
Developing a healthier relationship with food, eating, and emotions
Replacing disordered eating patterns with sustainable, healthy habits

Our addiction treatment approach for eating disorders often includes coordination with nutritionists or physicians to support comprehensive care.

Table of treats such as cookies and doughnuts

Prescription Pain Medication and Heroin Misuse

Recognizing that the misuse of prescription pain medications and heroin can be a significant challenge, APC offers education and counseling services to help manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Our experienced addiction therapists work closely with medical resources when appropriate to support detox and reduce relapse risk, reinforcing our overall addiction treatment strategy.

Process Addictions

Some behaviors, when engaged in compulsively, develop into process addictions that create chemical changes in the brain and produce a rewarding high. Our specialists address various process addictions through targeted addiction counseling and therapy, including:

Gambling
Compulsive shopping and spending
Excessive gaming
Overuse of the Internet