Resolve Therapy
Drug Addiction
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(805) 270-3848
207 Bridge St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, USA
Opening Hours:Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMTuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMWednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMThursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed
Area Served:Within 4 miles (6.4km) of 207 Bridge St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, USAGet more exposure
I’m often asked what it is that allows me to achieve real healing and long term success for my clients, and here it is:
I place a rigorous emphasis on the truth, and the results are miraculous.
You can be totally free from porn and your marriage can be restored, but truth is not easy. Some clients find telling the truth too difficult and they quit, but for those that commit to walking in the light and living in the truth, a new life awaits. Addiction is fueled by isolation and secrecy and both of these have to be thoroughly dismantled in order for there to be long term health. Secrecy in a relationship is deception and deception destroys trust and without trust there is no hope for either sobriety or marital restoration.
Telling the truth to the one person you hurt the most is the hardest thing you will ever do, but without this step there will be no true or lasting change. The truth is so intrinsic to breaking a lifelong pattern of addiction that I often use the services of a local polygraph expert. If you want to see me individually but you’re not ready to tell your wife the whole truth, I am not the therapist for you. I have heard wives tell me repeatedly that the deception is as painful and destructive as the sexual betrayal which is one of many reasons why I draw a solid line in the sand in regard to deception. There is no shortcut. There is no easy soft way. You will never be free from your addiction until you are ready to commit 100% to the truth.
If your addiction has driven you to the edge where you are willing to do whatever it takes to restore your sanity and your marriage, you are ready to heal. I have helped countless couples heal from, what originally appeared to be, irreversible damage caused by the lies and betrayal of sex addiction. There is hope for you . There is hope for your marriage. There is a way out.
If you choose this unfamiliar and scary path, you will experience a new freedom and a new level of intimacy. Your life will change. You will no longer fear your addiction, but will be confident in the truth that, with the fellowship of others, you can endure any temptation. You will begin to experience true vulnerability with your wife and she will begin to trust you. Things in your marriage that have been left unsaid will be brought to the light. You will both come to know each other in a deeper and more profound way. You will truly understand what it means to love and be loved.
If you are ready for this journey, give me a call.
Google Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (19 total ratings)
Gail J5 StarMark at Resolve is the most wonderful, gracious, conscientious and professional therapist I've ever worked with. He is excellent at seeing, hearing and understanding all sorts of different people and facilitating them in pursuits of health and healing. The was he is able to communicate and assist couples in communication is a true gift and a blessing. With his help, my husband and I were able to turn what would've been a broken home into a happy one. I cannot recommend him highly enough.Tuesday 8th January 2019
John Thompson5 Star**PORN ADDICT** I was at the end of my rope in trying to do this with other groups, programs, books, etc. Marriage, family and my own life on the line. Isolating and lonely to the core, I was beyond helpless. I came into contact with a person that told me if I spent a few months with Mark Makinney I would accomplish more than 10 years of recovery in other programs I was working on. I stepped up. Rest assured if you want help its available through Mark. I can't thank someone more for taking the time to be honest with me and help me succeed through this mess I put myself in over three decades. Someone brave and thoughtful enough to dig into my soul and help me walk in the light of truth. My life has become honest and relevant. Proudly, my wife the first to attest. My kids get a real father. Mark helped me see truth and gave me the key to the gate. Blood, sweat and tears it HAS BEEN SO WORTH IT!!!! I am 46 years old and through this work it has been a game changer on life. Thanks Mark.Saturday 12th May 2018
Chris Volpi5 StarI had a sever porn/sex dependence my whole life. I thought I could handle it until it continued into my marriage and severely wounded my wife and nearly destroyed our relationship. I tried multiple recovery groups, none of them helped. I heard about Mark from other men in recovery from sex-dependence. I contacted him and from the first meeting, I saw improvement. Mark has a gift for seeing your deepest, darkest parts and allowing you to be a human being. He makes a safe space for you bring all of your stuff out into the light so you can begin healing. If you are stuck, and willing to put in the work, Mark can help you find your way into a life free of sex-dependence, while also allowing you grow into a healthy, balanced sexuality. I am now over 3 years sober from compulsive sexual behavior. I wouldn't be the person I am today without his guidance, patience, and love.
If you are stuck, seriously, get in touch with Mark now. He's worth the time and money, and so are you.Thursday 29th March 2018
Heidi C5 StarMark is an extremely gifted therapist. I will be forever grateful for his wisdom, guidance and patient teaching as he walked me and other wives of addicts along the painful path to recovery. I don’t know where I would be today if I hadn’t made that first call to Resolve Therapy.
The work Mark does with couples, groups and individuals is transformative. I can speak for myself and so many other couples I have witnessed find success, freedom and healing with his guidance. Mark explains sexual addiction and treatment in a way that educates on the harsh truths of the addiction, but also brings hope with a tactile plan.
I completed two 12 week courses with Mark and a small group of spouses of addicts. Mark has a way of discerning the truth or the problem issues in a way I’ve never seen. His discernment is powerful and essential in work with addicts and their spouses. Mark doesn’t just fix the symptom, he helps people see the root issues which facilitates long term change.
Some of my peers from the spouses group tried other therapists and recovery programs in the past that didn’t work for their husbands’ addictions, and now they have several years of recovery after seeing Mark. My peers and I still quote helpful phrases Mark said even almost 3 years later!! The best money I ever spent. No question.Tuesday 15th May 2018
Don S5 StarI have been seeing Mark for sexual addiction therapy for about 8 months. I am in my mid fifties and have been struggling with fantasy, porn and masturbation most of my life. I have tried over and over to stop my behavior with very little success. I called Mark and made an appointment to see him and learn more about his program. I can honestly say I felt comfortable talking with Mark the minute I met him. He explained his program and although I felt it would be very challenging, I knew I needed to go for it for me, my marriage and my family.
With Marks help I was able to discover things about myself that have lead my down this destructive path. I now understand myself better and have been able to "connect the dots.
No this is not an easy program but if you are serious about beating this habit I highly suggest seeing Mark and going through his program.
And yes I have not had a desire to look at Porn since starting therapy !Saturday 22nd September 2018
