Ask a Therapist

E. Guerry Green, LCSW
Elsebeth Green, LCSW, RPT-S

From the Healing Through Christ Foundation:

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From the Therapists:

As Clinicians we have the opportunity to get to know our clients and understand their needs after several sessions of thorough assessment. Please understand that our responses are given here for the general question and situation, not to a specific client or situation. Since we have insufficient details and information regarding individuals and their lives, we can only offer general advice that might be helpful to many readers. We encourage you to seek professional help with your specific situation, particularly if your health or safety is at risk.

Avoiding Recovery

I’m struggling lately because my husband does not seem interested in recovery… read more >

Boundaries

Could you give me an example of a boundary that I could implement with my addicted husband? read more >

Communication

I’m in a less common situation where I am dating an addict rather than married to one… I am wondering about how much disclosure I should ask for… What should I do? read more >

Depression

How do I cope and heal from the impact of my husband’s addiction when I feel like it both exacerbates my depression and also my depression makes the addiction’s impact feel worse and more stressful? read more >

Honesty

My husband is working at recovery from his addiction, but still struggles with being and honest with me… read more >