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Starting Addiction in Lexington

What is addiction counseling?

Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Lexington, MA can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.

How does addiction counseling work?

Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Lexington, MA works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.

Is addiction counseling conducted in person or online?

Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does addiction counseling last?

The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.

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Addiction Therapy and Substance Abuse Counseling in Lexington, MA

There are two types of addiction, both of which can be equally destructive but in different ways. The first type, the type that most people immediately imagine when someone says the word “addict” is called substance dependence and occurs when one develops an addiction to a physical thing, be it chocolate, junk food, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. The second type of addiction is more of a behavioral type where a person can become addicted to a particular activity such as sex, gambling, pornography, or shopping. Even exercise and work can be classed as addictions if either activity is starting to consume your life.

If you are exhibiting signs or addiction, be it the substance dependence type or the activity type, an addiction therapist or substance abuse counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Lexington, MA (depending on your specific needs) can help you. These professionals can help you get a hold on your addiction, cope with its negative effects, help you stay sober, and ultimately guide you toward living a better life in terms of your health, happiness, and success. If this sounds like something you need or you’re interested in, reach out to Thriveworks in Lexington, MA today. We have addiction therapists and substance abuse counselors on staff who are ready to jump in and help.

How Can Addiction Therapy or Substance Abuse Counseling Help Me?

Addiction can be thought of as a long war with many different battles to fight before coming through the other side. The best weapon to have in this war is a professional addiction therapist or substance abuse counselor. Therapy is the name of the game here. Types of therapy include:

  1. Individual therapy. Individual sessions usually set out to explore the cause of the addiction and set an action plan for treatment.
  2. Group therapy. Here, the individual joins other addicts to support each other through their treatment
  3. Family therapy. Addiction can ruin relationships and the family unit. Family therapy hopes to counter that and give the individual something to return to.

These are the bedrock therapies that your Lexington, MA addiction counselor will prescribe for the addict. In order to determine what course of recovery would work best for you, if you’re fighting addiction, please contact us.

Schedule Addiction Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling at Thriveworks in Lexington

Addiction is powerful, scary, and all-encompassing. It can change life as you know it, and the negative effects will just keep on coming if you don’t address the problem. If you are in the Lexington, MA area, consider working with a Thriveworks addiction therapist or substance abuse counselor. Our therapists, counselors, and psychologists are ready to get to work when you are.

Just give Thriveworks Counseling in Lexington, MA a call when you’re ready to schedule your first appointment. We can often provide you with a same-week appointment, and we also have flexible evening and weekend sessions to offer. Determine what works best for you and then secure your appointment by reaching out when you are ready!

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Lexington accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Lexington
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Esther Schwartz is the most effective therapist I've seen in over two decades of seeing therapists. She both supports me and challenges me to grow.
Elizabeth Sep 2025
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Calm style, responsive, open, friendly
Marcia Sep 2025
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Esther is amazing. She is incredibly empathetic, understanding, compassionate, and honest. Her educational style and approach to conversations helps me process grief and provides me with thoughtful insight that I use to better understand my feelings. I am so lucky to have connected with Esther, I admire her ability to connect and coach with an open mind and heart.
Read more Esther is amazing. She is incredibly empathetic, understanding, compassionate, and honest. Her educational style and approach to conversations helps me process grief and provides me with thoughtful insight that I use to better understand my feelings. I am so lucky to have connected with Esther, I admire her ability to connect and coach with an open mind and heart.
Kristine Sep 2025
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Esther is insightful, attentive and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anyone. She has helped my mental health tremendously
Marc Sep 2025
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I feel like my clinician gets me and in a short time I've connected quite well. She does a great job
Anthony Jun 2025
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Francesca is always helpful and seems to know the right things to say at the right times. Her recommendations have helped me tremendously in my growth journey. 5 Stars!
Keith Jun 2025
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I always feel comfortable to talk about anything without judgement.
Linda Jun 2025
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Esther is very insightful and provides excellent resources that are immensely helpful. Having met with other therapists before that weren't the right fit, I feel like she understands the issues I am grappling with and communicates clearly.
Marc Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Lexington is located off of Massachusetts Ave. We share a building with other businesses, including Clay Oven and Limited to Endodontics. Our office is on the second floor. Across the street is a post office.

Phone number

(781) 386-0443

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin
  • Farsi
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