There were many times I tried to quit smoking, sometimes I would just try to postpone it as much as possible, and sometimes I would do something extreme like quitting cold turkey, and it always ended in one of two ways, either I would break the next day and arrange [to get more], or I would become miserable because my life would become tasteless until I returned to smoking.
What I wanted the most was to regain control and stop allowing weed to manage me; I felt it determined who to hang out with, made me impatient with my family, and distanced me from every goal I wanted to achieve.
I knew that quitting weed cold turkey would not allow me to develop patience toward my family and to improve the relationship with my friends, but the opposite – it would only make me impatient, but I did not know any other way so from time to time I would try it and fail.
My family, my friends, and the goals I wanted to achieve were too precious for me to give up, and I knew that if I failed I would lose them, and along with that also the opportunity to live a fulfilling life.
Nice to meet you,
I am Kobi, and I am a psychotherapist who primarily works with individuals addicted to cannabis. I myself suffered from cannabis addiction for 11 years. The way out of the cycle of addiction was revealed to me while undergoing treatment, which surprisingly was not addiction-focused but helped me develop the ability to cope with the burdens of life without external aids like cannabis.
Addiction does not stand alone; it leans on aspects related to our lives and provides a solution to needs we are unable to fulfill ourselves. When we reach a point where we are able to address these needs, the significance of addiction significantly decreases and may even completely disappear.
Would you like to consult with me?
Leave a phone number, and I will get back to you.
Things to know before starting treatment:
First of all, it’s important to know that I am familiar with many therapeutic approaches and understand that everyone has different needs. I am here to adapt myself to your needs, not to convince you to go in a predetermined way.
And more information
Duration of the meeting: 50 minutes
Price of the meeting: 350₪
Address: Yoseftal 115, Bat Yam
(Near to yoseftal train station – free parking)
Too far for you? – We can meet via Zoom
I’ve compiled key info on treatment structure and common questions for you:
The Fundamental Elements of the Meeting.
You can talk about anything.
I express no judgment towards anyone.
We’re not equally proud of all our choices, and we don’t equally like all of our behavior patterns. However, you deserve a place where you can talk about things freely, explore the motivations, and change patterns without a critical eye.
The decision is yours alone.
A healthy process is one that allows you to take a stand and assume responsibility out of free choice, at a time that suits you and in the way you have chosen to go. Therefore, I won’t define for you what is right, when, why, and how. Instead, I will only help you get to where you have chosen.
The distinction between cause and effect.
The pattern of cannabis use is a result derived from many factors, including the response to life’s pressures, coping with uncertainty, anger, self-esteem, emotional pain, and many more. A healthy process is one that allows dealing with life’s problems that led to the result of addiction.
FAQ
The structure of the treatment
The first meeting - Introduction
Meeting someone new can be a bit embarrassing. It’s understandable that at this stage, you might have many questions,
concerns, and perhaps some difficulty organizing all the current challenges. During the introductory meeting, you’ll be able to ask questions, express concerns, talk about your goals and, primarily, to check if it suits you.
The Second Meeting - Putting Out Fires
In this meeting, we will discuss the most urgent matters for you, address the most prominent difficulties that accompany you on a daily basis, and examine how to cope with them.
Through this conversation, we will understand the roots of the problem and get an accurate picture of what led to what and what the addiction is based on.
Afterwards, we will continue to discuss topics that suit you, at the pace set by you…
How many meetings are needed?
Indeed, this is a question that cannot be answered. Different people have different ways to go through and different things to cope with.
But - one can get a general idea.
Statistically, in the first three months of treatment, there is a significant improvement in mood and an increase in the ability to cope with life.
In addition, there is a significant reduction in cannabis consumption and even the disappearance of the smoking pattern within seven months from its onset.
Does the treatment end there?
There is no set date for the end of the treatment;
it depends solely on your decision. The choice whether to end the treatment once the issue you approached with has resolved or to continue the sessions to work on additional areas is yours.
What is my qualification?
I integrate four therapeutic approaches in addition to tools from NLP and Mindfulness.
The Lacanian approach
The existentialist approach
The logotherapy approach
And the dynamic approach
That’s great to hear that you have been actively involved in the field of addiction treatment, specifically focusing on cannabis addiction, for the past five years. Your deep involvement and experience in this area are valuable assets in helping individuals overcome addiction.
If you have any specific questions or need further information on a particular topic related to addiction treatment or your work, please feel free to ask.