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Loving Someone Through Kratom Abuse: Navigating Codependency and Finding Your Balance kratom abuse partners therapy

Loving Someone Through Kratom Abuse: Navigating Codependency and Finding Your Balance

When a loved one struggles with kratom dependence, the impact rarely stays contained to a single person. Because kratom is often marketed as a harmless herbal supplement, partners are often caught off guard by how quickly it can alter a [...]

When There Is No Closure: Trauma, Ambiguous Loss, and the Grief That Stays With Us healing from ambiguous loss

When There Is No Closure: Trauma, Ambiguous Loss, and the Grief That Stays With Us

Many people come to therapy believing they should be "over it" by now. The divorce happened years ago. The relationship ended. The parent died. The addicted person is in recovery. The childhood is long over. And yet something still feels [...]

Understanding Opioids and Opiates: The Science of Addiction, Lifesaving Facts, and How to Find Help

Understanding Opioids and Opiates: The Science of Addiction, Lifesaving Facts, and How to Find Help

This article is intended to help you learn about opioids and opiates as well as provide you with resources for treatment. Opioids and Opiates are highly addictive with a high possibility of overdose which may lead to death. The misuse [...]

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Powerful Approach for Healing Trauma, Women’s Issues, and Substance Use Disorders

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Powerful Approach for Healing Trauma, Women’s Issues, and Substance Use Disorders

At Freesia Therapy Collective, we specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, women’s mental health concerns, and substance use disorders. One of the most effective therapies we utilize is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—a structured, skills-based approach that fosters emotional regulation, distress [...]

Supervision Group day change – SUD and addiction-related codependency, now Thursdays

Supervision Group day change – SUD and addiction-related codependency, now Thursdays

Now every other Thursday at 1:00 PM, starting February 27th! Ryan Lindsey, a seasoned therapist and clinical supervisor, facilitates a dynamic online supervision group specifically tailored for therapists in Washington State. This group focuses on substance use disorders and addiction-related [...]

Tianeptine: The Hidden Opioid Lurking in Plain Sight

Tianeptine: The Hidden Opioid Lurking in Plain Sight

Tianeptine, often deceptively marketed as a dietary supplement, is a drug with a complex and concerning profile. While initially developed as an antidepressant, its misuse and abuse have revealed a darker side, particularly for those struggling with opioid use disorder.[...]

Understanding Washington State’s Opioid Crisis: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025

Understanding Washington State’s Opioid Crisis: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025

The opioid crisis continues to have a profound effect on Washington State, touching the lives of individuals, families, and entire communities. At Freesia Therapy Collective, we are dedicated to raising awareness and fostering recovery for those dealing with addiction and [...]

Supervision Groups at Freesia Therapy in 2025

Supervision Groups at Freesia Therapy in 2025

Check out some of the supervision group options currently available for 2025 at Freesia Therapy!

Suicidal Ideation and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) - Tuesdays

This specialized supervision group is designed for therapists who want to build confidence and competence in working [...]

Harm Reduction and Polysubstance Use Disorders: A Trauma-Informed Approach in Counseling

Harm Reduction and Polysubstance Use Disorders: A Trauma-Informed Approach in Counseling

Polysubstance use disorders, involving the misuse of multiple substances, present unique challenges during both assessment and treatment. Traditional abstinence-based approaches may not always be the right fit for individuals struggling with polysubstance use. Harm reduction, an evidence-based approach (SAMHSA, 2024), [...]

Portugal’s Model of Drug Decriminalization and Harm Reduction: A Compassionate Approach to Saving Lives

Portugal’s Model of Drug Decriminalization and Harm Reduction: A Compassionate Approach to Saving Lives

In recent years, Portugal’s innovative approach to drug decriminalization has emerged as a beacon of hope in addressing the global drug crisis. By shifting the narrative from punishment to care, this model has achieved remarkable results in improving public health, [...]

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