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Mrs. Julie Schaefer-Space, MS, MLLP
Psychologist | Cognitive & Behavioral
Dr. Julie Schaefer-Space is a psychologist practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Schaefer-Space specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Schaefer-Space evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Schaefer-Space because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
35 years
Experience
Mrs. Julie Schaefer-Space, MS, MLLP
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Eastern Michigan University
- Accepting new patients
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What are the different approaches to treating addiction?
HI - Addiction affects many people - it can be caused by both what was modelled and/or the genetics from the family. Also, your age is important - as we define how long you have READ MORE
HI - Addiction affects many people - it can be caused by both what was modelled and/or the genetics from the family. Also, your age is important - as we define how long you have been over-using alcohol. The people you surround yourself with also has a significant impact on your success. Are you wanting to work on your addiction or is someone else mandating that you address it. Also, when did you start with alcohol and do you have any other addictions such as exercise, food consumption - prescription drugs or even marijuana. I would design a treatment plan that would have you coming into session or doing teletherapy 1 - 2 times per week; depending on your coverage. I would ask that you would consider reducing your consumption of alcohol and possibly contact your physician to get a prescription of antabuse which will make you vomit if you consume alcohol. You can also begin to take injections for meds that will reduce cravings. Therapy would be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change the cognition (thoughts) to change the behavior - (hopefully reduce drinking) You would be addressing how alcohol became a part of your life - while addressing the triggers to cause temptation to drink. Good Luck to you - Julie I hope you find this helpful - Julie Schaefer-Space, MS, MLLP Julie Schaefer-Space, MS, MLLP Michigan Limited Licensed Psychologist Under Ph.D Supervision - Dr. Urminda Firlan *"CHOOSE KIND"* *616-262-5982* Cell 616-262-5982
