I do not know a single person who has no emotional wounds or who has not experienced some form of trauma, at least during childhood. Deep wounds can be very, very difficult to heal, and without drawing closer to God, they can be even more difficult to overcome.
Obviously, therapy can be necessary and very helpful. But, one of the most successful programs for alcoholism, Alcoholics Anonymous, includes God, and I do not think it would have the same results without Him.
Both alcoholism and other addictions can be manifestations of deeper wounds in the soul, but they are not the only ones. Toxic relationships are another example. Sometimes, we do not even realize that we are carrying a wound until certain circumstances in life make us realize that something may be wrong.
It does not matter what type of wound we have or how it manifests itself. In addition to whatever psychological help may be necessary, we should ask God with all our hearts to help us heal our wounds.
We can start with something as simple as asking God, from the bottom of our hearts, to heal us. We can also make a novena or pray the Rosary daily for our healing. We can offer Masses for our healing or ask friends and family to pray for us.
There are many healing prayers, workshops, and healing retreats offered in parishes. We should be careful not to get involved in practices associated with the New Age, because they are not from God and can open doors that should remain closed.
In my personal experience, every time I cannot understand a situation, feel like there is no way out, or have tried every logical avenue to heal, I have abandoned myself to the Lord. I have asked Him constantly, over and over again, to help me heal and restore my heart, my mind, and my soul.
I can testify that it is He, and only He, who has been capable of restoring me and bringing me out of where I was into a better situation than anything I could have achieved on my own.
If you need help, do not hesitate to ask for it—from friends, family, your therapist, or a mental health professional. But do not forget that you have a great ally who loves you above all, has your best interests at heart, and wants you to be well and healed.
Do not leave God out of your healing and recovery process. He is always there for you.