I work with many people who are part of 12-Step programs. Therapy and 12-Step work compliment one another very well. 12-Step work focuses on discontinuing addictive behavior by working the steps and spending time helping others in recovery. Therapy may focus on several different explorations of ones life. If you consider that addictive behavior is often the symptom, not the root, you find that the symptom can be traced to one or more experiences in a persons life. Being able to process those experiences in a safe, supportive space is another important and impactful way to support the recovery journey.
