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Process Addiction Services in Mesa, Arizona

Heal The Trauma. Build The Recovery. Restore The Hope.

Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care For Gambling, Sex, Pornography, Eating Disorder and Video Game Addictions at Hope & Healing in Mesa, AZ

At Hope & Healing Addiction Treatment Centers, we recognize that addiction doesn’t always involve substances. Process Addictions, also known as behavioral addictions can be just as disruptive, painful, and complex as drug or alcohol dependency.

Our Process Addiction Treatment Program in Mesa, AZ provides compassionate, trauma-informed care for individuals struggling with compulsive behaviors that interfere with mental health, relationships, finances, and daily functioning. We treat the underlying emotional and psychological drivers of addiction for Gambling Addiction, Sex Addiction, Pornography Addiction and Gaming Addiction, not just the behavior itself.

Let Your Roots Lead You Home

Your story is important. Your recovery is important. This is the foundation of our relationship with our clients.

We care about your challenges and helping you to overcome them.

What Are Process Addictions?

Process Addictions, also known as behavioral addictions, occur when a person becomes compulsively engaged in a behavior despite harmful consequences. Unlike substance use disorders, Process Addictions do not involve drugs or alcohol, but they activate the same reward pathways in the brain, reinforcing patterns of craving, loss of control, and emotional dependence.

These behaviors often begin as coping mechanisms for stress, trauma, loneliness, or emotional pain. Over time, the brain learns to rely on the behavior for relief or escape, making it increasingly difficult to stop without support.

At Hope & Healing Addiction Treatment Centers in Mesa, AZ, we treat Process Addictions with the same seriousness, clinical expertise, and compassion as substance addictions, because their impact on mental health, relationships, and daily functioning can be just as profound.

Common Characteristics of Process Addictions

While each person’s experience is unique, many individuals struggling with Process Addictions experience:

Persistent urges or cravings to engage in the behavior

Loss of control over frequency or duration

Escalation of the behavior to achieve the same emotional effect

Feelings of shame, guilt, or secrecy surrounding the behavior

Continued behavior despite negative emotional, relational, or financial consequences

Difficulty stopping even when the desire to change is strong

These patterns are not signs of weakness or moral failure, they are learned survival responses, often shaped by trauma, attachment wounds, or untreated mental health conditions.

The Role of Trauma and Emotional Regulation

Process Addictions are frequently rooted in unresolved trauma, Anxiety, Depression, or chronic stress. Behaviors such as gambling, compulsive sexual activity, or excessive gaming may temporarily numb emotional discomfort, provide distraction, or create a sense of control.

Our trauma-informed approach recognizes

The behavior served a purpose at one time

Healing requires understanding the emotional “why,” not just stopping the action

Safety, trust, and empowerment are essential for sustainable recovery

By addressing the underlying emotional drivers, clients can learn healthier ways to regulate emotions, manage stress, and reconnect with themselves and others.

Process Addictions and Dual Diagnosis

Many individuals with Process Addictions also experience co-occurring mental health conditions

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

PTSD or Complex Trauma

ADHD

Mood or Personality Disorders

At Hope & Healing, we specialize in Dual Diagnosis Treatment, meaning we treat both the addiction and the mental health condition simultaneously. This integrated approach reduces relapse risk and supports long-term stability. Let Hope & Healing Addiction Treatment Centers in Mesa, AZ help you with the path to recovery today!

Why Professional Treatment Matters

Process Addictions often worsen over time when left untreated. Without addressing the emotional and neurological patterns driving the behavior, attempts to stop may lead to cycles of relapse, shame, and isolation.

Professional treatment provides

Clinical structure and accountability

Evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and trauma processing

Relapse prevention and coping skills development

Supportive peer connection and guidance

Recovery is not about eliminating desire, it’s about building a life where the behavior is no longer needed to cope.

There Is A Better Future In Front Of You - We're Here To Help You Discover It

We help patients recover their lives after Process Addiction Recovery at our treatment centers around the valley.

What We Treat With Process Addiction Treatment

At Hope & Healing, we provide specialized treatment for a wide range of

Process Addictions, Co-Occurring Disorders and Trauma Care.

We recognize that no two individuals are the same. That’s why every treatment plan at Hope & Healing Addiction Treatment Centers in Mesa, AZ is personalized to your unique needs, goals, and history.

Trauma-Informed Approach to Behavioral Addiction

in Mesa, AZ

Healing from a process addiction requires more than willpower.

Our Trauma-Informed Model Focuses On

Understanding why the behavior developed

Identifying emotional triggers and patterns

Building healthy coping strategies

Restoring self-worth, boundaries, and connection

We provide individualized treatment plans that integrate evidence-based therapy, mental health care, and relapse prevention delivered in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

What To Expect With Our Process Addiction Treatment Program

Ambulatory Medical Detox (If Needed)

Before treatment begins, we offer medically supervised alcohol and ambulatory drug detox to manage withdrawal symptoms safely and comfortably.

Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis Support

We treat co-occurring mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, sexual disorder and more—ensuring integrated care for a full recovery.

Individual & Group Therapy

Daily one-on-one and peer-based therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches like:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

EMDR for trauma resolution

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Relapse Prevention Planning

Holistic and Experiential Therapies

We believe healing is more than just clinical care. Our Inpatient Residential Rehab experience includes:

Mindfulness & meditation

Yoga & movement therapy

Art & music therapy

Nutritional support

Recreational activities

Aftercare Planning

Recovery doesn't end when treatment does. We provide structured aftercare and relapse prevention plans to ensure long-term success. This may include outpatient care, sober living referrals, and ongoing therapy.

MESA, AZ

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

PHOENIX, AZ

SURPRISE, AZ

Why Choose Hope & Healing for Addiction Treatment in Arizona?

☑️ Locations: Mesa, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Surprise, AZ

☑️ CARF Accredited Facility with experienced clinical staff

☑️ Low client-to-staff ratio for personalized attention

☑️ Trauma-informed, whole-person care

☑️ Comfortable accommodations in a serene setting

☑️ Family support & education

☑️ Accepts most major insurance plans

At Hope & Healing, we believe in your ability to recover, no matter your past. You’ll never be treated like a number—only as a person worthy of dignity, hope and healing.

Get Help Today With Process Addiction Recovery in Arizona

Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you're battling Process Addiction, Drug Addiction, Alcoholism, or Dual Diagnosis challenges, Hope & Healing Addiction Treatment Centers in Mesa, AZ is here to walk with you, every step of the way.

Call now to schedule a confidential consultation and speak with an Admissions Specialist.

Start your recovery journey today with Hope & Healing.
Serving all of Arizona: Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Surprise, & surrounding communities.

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Insurance & Payment Options

We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your benefits quickly and confidentially. We’re committed to helping you access the care you need. Our admissions counselors can guide you through your coverage options and available resources.

We also have Grants available to help with cost.

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With locations in Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Surprise, AZ, Hope & Healing Addiction Treatment Centers are the premier Residential and Outpatient Treatment Centers in Arizona treating substance use disorder, trauma-related issues, mood and anxiety, and co-occurring disorders.

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