Author name: Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Matthew is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is passionate about building the lives of those suffering from addiction.  His professional goal is to give each and every client the tools necessary to maintain a successful and sober lifestyle post treatment. Matthew uses a variety of clinical modalities and prefers a person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused approach to therapy.

The Benefits of a Holistic Approach to Recovery

The Benefits of a Holistic Approach to Recovery

Have you heard of the term “holistic treatment” in addiction recovery? Holistic healing is an approach that considers the needs of the whole person—mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Holistic treatment tends to utilize traditional methods in conjunction with more unconventional ways of treating people with addiction. These supplementary tools can help prevent relapse and related […]

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What Are Gender-Specific Treatment Programs?

What Are Gender-Specific Treatment Programs?

For adolescents and young adults seeking treatment for substance addiction, gender-specific programs might provide a higher level of care than traditional treatment approaches. What exactly does gender-specific treatment entail? How can it impact a young person’s recovery? Who Needs Gender-Specific Treatment for Addiction? For a long time, medical research about substance addiction has focused on

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Sustainable Recovery Is Founded on a Positive Outlook on Life

Sustainable Recovery Is Founded on a Positive Outlook on Life

Do you believe in the power of positivity? For people who are going through addiction recovery, a positive outlook on life can go a long way. What makes recovery sustainable is one’s motivation, and positive thinking can become the fuel to renew motivation. Positivity goes beyond this to include gratitude, hope, humility, and resilience when

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How Does Psychotherapy Work?

How Does Psychotherapy Work?

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment option for people recovering from substance addiction. It is a general category of therapy encompassing many approaches that are effective for those in recovery from substance use because it addresses mental health and co-occurring behavioral issues. Psychotherapy is effective for addiction recovery because it treats the mind while observing how

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How to Cope with Traumatic Events and Stay Mentally Healthy?

How Do You Cope With Traumatic Events and Stay Mentally Healthy?

Traumatic events or experiences can affect people emotionally for a long time. Their impacts on the human psyche and mental health cannot be understated. People who live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may struggle with panic attacks, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. Understanding how trauma affects your mental health and the best ways to cope

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Why Is Sugar Overconsumption Harmful to Your Mental Health?

Why Is Sugar Overconsumption Harmful to Your Mental Health?

Nearly everyone is aware that sugar overconsumption may negatively impact your physical health due to obesity or other health concerns related to being overweight. What most people don’t know is that excessive sugar consumption can affect your mental health too, leading to other stress-driven, addictive behaviors. This is because long-term sugar consumption may reduce impulse

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