A-VILLE/EDGEWATER & ONLINE
Therapy for Alcohol Use and Addiction
Hi, I’m Dr. Scott Waller, substance use psychologist. I’ve worked in the nation’s leading addiction treatment centers and now I help clients across Chicago drink less, get sober, or connect to recovery.
You may feel a mix of emotions when thinking about continuing your care for substance use or seeing a therapist for the first time. This can feel like another hurdle, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Therapy is a chance for a fresh start to develop different ways of thinking, being, and living your life.
Common Questions
How will I talk about my experience in recovery to my family and friends?
Will I lose momentum when I leave a residential treatment program?
What will my transition back to work look like? What should I share with my boss or others at work?
How will I navigate difficult conversations and prying coworkers?
Will there be a recovery network I can connect to when I leave treatment?
How do I find people who ‘get it’?
Are there options for my recovery outside of meetings, groups, or Alcoholics Anonymous?
LOCATION
5756 Ridge Ave.
6 minutes from Bryn Mawr Red Line
Neighborhood parking
Centrally located for clients living in Andersonville/Edgewater
In network: BCBS PPO AND BLUE CHOICE IL
Areas of Change for My Clients
Find joy in relationships while increasing accountability to yourself and others in early recovery.
Set boundaries with your family and friends around your health and wellness. You may initially be treated differently by those you love. I help my clients manage expectations from others and themselves.
Get what you want out of your work and career. Manage stress and burnout.
Understand and manage triggers and risks for relapse while you transition back to your life.
Prevent relapse into substance use by allowing cravings and urges to just be.
Identify what you care about most, set goals, and connect to areas of your life that bring meaning and fulfillment.
