In this episode of Therapist Voices @ ReachLink, we speak with Timothy Logsdon, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor in New York with over 40 years of experience in the helping professions. Timothy Logsdon, LMHC shares insights into addiction counseling, family dynamics, and the evolving role of telehealth in supporting people struggling with substance use and behavioral addictions.

We explore topics like family systems in addiction recovery, enabling behaviors, motivation for change, and how therapists can work effectively with both individuals and their loved ones. Timothy Logsdon, LMHC also discusses how telehealth allows families to participate in therapy together—even when they live in different places—creating new opportunities for support and healing.

Whether you're a licensed therapist, counseling student, or someone interested in addiction recovery and family therapy, this episode offers practical insights into how addiction affects relationships and how therapists can help families find hope, healing, and long-term recovery.

Chapters

00:00 – Episode Introduction

00:25 – Meet Timothy Logsdon, LMHC

01:00 – How Timothy Logsdon, LMHC Entered the Addiction Counseling Field

02:00 – The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction

03:20 – Digital Life and the Rise of Behavioral Addictions

05:00 – Using Telehealth to Bring Families Together in Therapy

07:00 – Online Recovery Meetings and Accessibility

09:30 – Interventions vs Family-Based Counseling Approaches

11:30 – Motivation and Stages of Change in Addiction Recovery

13:30 – Understanding Enabling in Family Systems

16:00 – Helping Families Recognize Unintentional Reinforcement

18:00 – Why Addiction Work Is Complex but Rewarding

19:00 – Addiction Treatment Within EAP Programs

21:00 – Long-Term Recovery and Lifestyle Change

23:00 – Recovery Options Beyond Traditional AA

24:00 – The Role of Hope in Addiction Recovery

26:00 – Process Addictions: Gambling, Internet, and Food

29:00 – When Support Groups Don’t Fit Everyone

31:00 – Final Thoughts + ReachLink Mission

Guest Bio

Timothy Logsdon is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with more than four decades of experience in social services, mental health, and addiction counseling. Timothy has worked across inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings helping individuals and families navigate substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.

Throughout his career, he has focused on supporting families affected by addiction and helping them understand how communication, boundaries, and hope can create meaningful change. In this episode, he shares insights on addiction recovery, family dynamics, and the importance of maintaining hope even when situations feel overwhelming.

Links

Follow Timothy Logsdon, LMHC:

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-logsdon-819a8010/

Connect with ReachLink:

Website → https://reachlink.com

LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/company/reachlink

Learn more about therapist opportunities → https://reachlink.com/for-providers/