I went to a therapist when i was early twenties, i knew i had a drinking problem even back then...he suggested i start smoking pot lol
I went to another one and he said he didn't mind treating me whilst i was drinking, even though i went to him for drinking...
My best one was 5 months with one on antabuse and anti depressants, coming off both meds and the counselor i was seeing telling me that i must be relieved i now have control and can relax and have a nice cold beer...it was summer!
Anyways i found a really good CBT one, when i wasn't actually looking for one it wwas a docs referral, who i still see as well as AA...i was very lucky finding him...he's a recovered addict himself of 20 plus years (told me after about 15 sessions), i know that has a lot to do with it:-)