Therapy for Substance Use/Addiction

Treatment for Substance Use/Addiction is typically delivered by clinical psychologists, counsellors, or psychiatrists, depending on severity and whether medication is involved. On TheraTreat every therapist's specialisations and qualifications are listed on their profile, and every profile is manually verified before it appears in search.

If symptoms of Substance Use/Addiction have persisted for more than two weeks, are interfering with work, sleep, relationships, or daily routines, or if you're considering self-harm, it's time to speak to a professional. Early intervention typically shortens treatment duration. If you're in crisis, please use the helpline on our /crisis page.

For most presentations of Substance Use/Addiction, online therapy is clinically equivalent to in-person sessions — major reviews (e.g. Cochrane 2018, Lancet 2020) found comparable outcomes for anxiety, depression, and stress disorders. Online is unsuitable when the therapist needs to physically observe a child's behaviour or when severe self-harm risk requires in-person crisis support; profiles indicate which modalities each therapist offers.

Session fees on TheraTreat for Substance Use/Addiction typically range from ₹800 to ₹3,000 for a 50-minute session, depending on the therapist's experience, qualifications, and city. Every therapist publishes their fee on their profile before you book — no hidden charges, no platform-mark-ups at checkout. Home-visit sessions include a transparent travel fee shown upfront.

Brief, focused approaches like CBT often run 8–20 sessions for Substance Use/Addiction; deeper psychodynamic work can run longer. Your therapist will discuss expected duration in the first one or two sessions based on your specific presentation. There is no minimum-package commitment on TheraTreat — you book one session at a time.

Browse the matching therapists shown on this page (filtered to those who treat substance use/addiction), pick a date and time on the therapist's profile, choose video / audio / in-person / home-visit, and confirm. You can complete steps 1–3 anonymously; you'll only be asked to sign in to confirm payment. A confirmation with the meeting link or address is sent to your email.