Faith, Psychology, and Addiction Recovery: Integrating Spiritual Strength with Professional Therapy

 

Introduction

Addiction recovery is a deeply personal journey—one that requires support not only from mental health professionals but often from a person's spiritual roots. In today’s complex world, many people find that traditional addiction treatment overlooks a vital part of their identity: faith.

Zac Rhodenizer


At RedHouse Psychological Solutions, Zachary Rhodenizer blends evidence-based therapy with a deep understanding of spiritual frameworks. As a Registered Psychologist and the author of Enduring to the End: Affirmations for Latter-day Saints Struggling With Addiction, Zachary offers a rare and much-needed approach for those wanting to recover in alignment with their religious beliefs.

Why Spiritual Integration Matters in Addiction Therapy

For many people, faith isn’t just a belief system—it’s a source of hope, identity, and community. When someone falls into addiction, they often feel they’ve failed spiritually, leading to guilt, shame, and alienation from their faith community.

Zachary Rhodenizer’s approach acknowledges the psychological importance of spiritual connection, particularly for Latter-day Saints and other faith-based individuals. He helps clients reconcile their past with their present, combining cognitive-behavioral strategies with affirmation-based, faith-sensitive practices.

About the Book: Enduring to the End

This book isn’t your typical addiction workbook. Enduring to the End is a spiritually grounded companion that provides daily affirmations, scriptural insights, and therapeutic guidance specifically tailored to people of faith. It doesn’t replace therapy—it enhances it.

Zachary wrote it because he saw a gap in the mental health field: too many resources either ignored spirituality or treated it as a barrier. In his clinical experience, faith is often a powerful catalyst for healing.

Therapy That Respects Values

Many faith-driven individuals worry that therapy will conflict with their beliefs. Zachary provides a therapeutic environment where clients don’t have to compromise their spiritual identity to receive help. Whether it’s understanding addiction as a spiritual disconnect or using scripture-based affirmations to support daily change, his sessions are custom-tailored to the individual’s worldview.

Addressing Shame, Not Just Symptoms

Addiction is rarely just about substance use. More often, it’s about coping with emotional pain, unmet needs, or unresolved trauma. Zachary specializes in treating the underlying causes—especially the heavy burden of shame, which is often more intense for people of faith.

Rather than using judgment or fear-based tactics, his therapy encourages compassionate accountability, emotional healing, and self-acceptance. Clients learn to see themselves not as broken, but as individuals in the process of rebuilding.

What a Typical Session Looks Like

A session with Zachary Rhodenizer combines professional psychological tools (such as CBT, ACT, and narrative therapy) with discussions about personal values, identity, and spiritual motivation. Clients might explore:

  • How faith traditions shape their view of addiction

  • How shame and guilt can be reframed through grace and growth

  • How to create daily routines that align spiritual and psychological healing

This integrative model helps clients form a resilient recovery plan—not just focused on abstinence, but on transformation.

Beyond Addiction: Holistic Mental Health Support

While Zac Rhodenizer focuses deeply on addiction recovery, many clients also seek help for depression, anxiety, identity struggles, and post-disgrace reintegration. His practice isn’t just about recovery—it’s about flourishing. And spirituality is often the bridge between surviving and thriving.

Who This Therapy Is For

  • Members of faith communities seeking recovery

  • Latter-day Saints struggling with addiction

  • Individuals wrestling with spiritual shame

  • Anyone looking to align their therapy with their core beliefs

Why Choose Zachary Rhodenizer?

With advanced training, fluency in multiple languages, and years of experience treating complex cases, Zachary brings both professionalism and empathy to the table. He understands what it’s like to live with high expectations, and how devastating it can be to feel like you’ve fallen short. He helps clients rise again—not just in behavior, but in belief.

Ready to Start Healing?

If you’re looking for faith-sensitive therapy for addiction or want support that integrates both science and spirit, reach out today. Visit www.lethbridgetherapy.com to schedule a consultation.

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