*This group is not currently meeting* Designed for family, friends, or concerned significant others of an individual struggling with a substance use disorder, this group provides a safe, friendly environment in which to share your concerns, learn skills, and get support as you work to support your loved one in their recovery.
Hosted by Jasen L Boyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
*** Now offering virtual sessions to new patients*** Do you have concerns about your substance use?
I'm an MGH-affiliated therapist with years of experience specializing in treatment of substance use & mood disorders. I use motivation enhancement & harm reduction as the core of my work. I am unique in my practice by also working specifically with family & friends of individuals struggling with addiction.
Interpersonal therapy group for high functioning adults age 50- 75. Focuses on life transitions of mature adults ( including relationships with partners and grown children, career changes, medical challenges, retirement, and loss) and enhancing meaning, support and emotional connection in later years. Most members have histories of considerable dysfunction in their own families of origin, and many themselves are in sustained alcohol recovery.
As former Director of the Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic at McLean Hospital, I have worked for more than 35 years with successful professionals who have had personal histories involving alcohol abuse, or who grew up in families where an alcohol problem took its toll.
I understand the importance of developing resilience-to-change in order to effectively cope with major life transitions (marriage, birth of a child, retirement, new job). Without such resilience, life can feel overwhelming, self esteem becomes precarious, and mood can dip dramatically. Through my warm, direct, highly interactional approach (elaborated at www.marshavannicelli.com), I collaborate with clients to address behaviors that continue to cause pain. My books, teaching and supervision have provided training for 100s of other clinicians to help their clients to feel more empowered in relationship and to fulfill their potential
This group therapy is specially set up for the Chinese international students who struggle with the college life in the US. A series of eight (8) sessions will be held by our therapist. Following will be discussed: Skills for Cultural Adjustment, Mindfulness Practice, Anxiety and Stress Management, Healthy Boundaries. Please contact info@joymental.com for reservation. Most major health insurance plans are accepted. Sessions will be ONLINE.
Welcome! We provide psychotherapy to clients from NJ, MA, CT, and NY. Our clients come from diverse background with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting problems, career challenges, self-esteem/confidence issues, intellectual/developmental disabilities, Asperger/autism spectrum disorder, attention deficient, Trauma/PTSD, oppositional behaviors, and immigration/acculturation/adjustment issues. Our Goal is to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental environmental for our clients to be heard, supported, and motivated. Our multi-cultural therapists speaks many different languages.
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Counseling Services of Greater Boston in an outpatient mental health center offering therapy services to individuals, couples, and families in the Boston area and surrounding communities. We opened our Wakefield office in 2013, our Georgetown office in 2017, and our Tyngsboro office in 2020. We launched our Virtual Mental Health and Online Addiction Treatment services in 2021. We are dedicated to providing our clients with a variety of therapeutic options to ensure that they will always receive the most effective individualized treatment possible.
Our counselors are qualified to write recidivism and substance use/misuse reports for those in need.
The team at CSGB, LLC specializes in the use of Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhealthy thinking patterns as they relate to our client's behaviors.
Relapse Prevention is a weekly group therapy session every Thursday. Designed to equip individuals with essential skills and strategies, this group focuses on identifying triggers, developing coping mechanisms, and fostering resilience to prevent relapse. Led by experienced therapists, participants engage in supportive discussions and learn practical techniques to maintain long-term sobriety and wellness.
For 40 years, Sameem has treated Substance Use Disorder, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at our offices in Newton, Massachusetts.
Our groups with long-term clients form the basis of a thriving healing community. Our goal is to help our patients build lives in which they feel optimistic about their futures, grateful for the lives they have today, connected to their closest friends or family, and able to achieve goals they set for themselves. We work with nearly all insurance programs in Massachusetts.
This group has been created to help parents learn to take care of themselves, and to deal with their children who have opiate addictions. It is both supportive and educational with the goal of helping those participating in the group develope better ways of coping ,and how to help ,while not enabling their children. Covered by insurance, and sliding fee.
Hosted by Jeffrey H Zeizel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MPH, BCD, SAP
Group meets in Woburn, MA 01801
I deal with substance abuse, family problems, depression, anxiety, death and dying, stress, burnout.
I have been a Clinical Social Worker for over 40 years. I bring a lot of passion to my work, and am quite active in the process. I utilize a goal oriented perspective focusing on solutions and growth, while also helping patients/clients develope their own insights and awareness. I like to give feedback to folks, and feel that therapy is a process to help create change. My ideal patient is someone who is motivated to work on their problems, is flexible, has a sense of humor, and knows that the therapist does not have all the answers.
This group would be for clients who have some recovery and need support to prevent relapsing.
My specialties include alcohol and drug addiction, adjustment issues (job, relationship, life in general) anger issues, depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues , and parental issues.
Overwhelmed? Anxious? Irritable? Depressed? Stressing over finances, job, relationships? So many people are struggling but you reached out for help. Taking this first step is the hardest. I would like the opportunity to help ease your discomfort by providing a safe and comfortable environment. No judgement here. Together we would work on the issues you are struggling with. I feel people are more resilient than they feel. I am active in the therapeutic process by providing feedback. Change is always possible. I am no longer working with couples or children.
Hosted by Karen Marie LaBrecque
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, M Ed, CADC, LADC1
Group meets in Malden, MA 02148
In-person Recovery Group for people at every stage of recovery. Group will be held on Saturday from 10am-11:30am. Call for availability. Intake $200. Cost per group session $65. Cash or Check Call or e- mail to set up intake.
Embrace the Unknown with Certainty is a book I wrote following thirty years of clinical practice treating people with psychiatric, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis issues.
I specialize in working with people who are seeking treatment for the Disease of Addiction. I have worked with clients at every stage of recovery including in the Emergency Department, inpatient psychiatric/detox, outpatient individual and group counseling and medication assisted treatment (Methadone/Suboxone). AA/NA – SMART Recovery–Refuge Recovery.
Women's Early Recovery is a pivotal weekly group therapy session at Sameem Behavioral Health, designed exclusively for women navigating the early stages of their recovery journey. Led by compassionate therapists, this supportive environment offers a safe space for women to explore their unique challenges, triumphs, and aspirations in recovery. Through sharing experiences, learning coping strategies, and fostering connections with peers, participants receive invaluable encouragement and empowerment. This group nurtures resilience, promotes self-discovery, and cultivates a sense of camaraderie among women, fostering healing and sustainable progress in their recovery endeavors.
For 40 years, Sameem has treated Substance Use Disorder, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at our offices in Newton, Massachusetts.
Our groups with long-term clients form the basis of a thriving healing community. Our goal is to help our patients build lives in which they feel optimistic about their futures, grateful for the lives they have today, connected to their closest friends or family, and able to achieve goals they set for themselves. We work with nearly all insurance programs in Massachusetts.
In this group, we will explore various roads to recovery from addictions. Everyone is welcome, as long as they are currently seeking some form of recovery and agree not to "use" during the group. It is an All Addictions group since most addictive behaviors share similar traits. The model will also be rolling admission in that new people may join as the group continues. It is encouraged that individuals come on some consistent basis. Feel free to call for more information. I can be reached at 339-999-7250. These groups are offered in my Brookline and Belmont offices.
Hosted by Felix William Treitler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, USTA, USPTA
Group meets in Belmont, MA 02478
I also run groups for substance abuse, depression and anxiety.
I work with a variety of issues: relationships, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, ADHD, grief/loss, parenting, Sports Psychology, career counseling, and a host of others. I have experience with people with injuries, disabilities, chronic pain, etc. Another specialty is "Life Coaching", focusing on issues in the present and achieving specific goals.
Learning About Addictions is a vital weekly group therapy session with meetings for both teens and adults. Led by experienced counselors, these sessions provide a supportive environment for individuals to deepen their understanding of addiction, its impact, and effective coping mechanisms. Through educational discussions, interactive activities, and peer support, participants gain valuable insights into addiction dynamics, triggers, and recovery strategies. These groups serve as empowering spaces for personal growth, fostering resilience, and promoting sustainable sobriety journeys for both teens and adults alike.
For 40 years, Sameem has treated Substance Use Disorder, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at our offices in Newton, Massachusetts.
Our groups with long-term clients form the basis of a thriving healing community. Our goal is to help our patients build lives in which they feel optimistic about their futures, grateful for the lives they have today, connected to their closest friends or family, and able to achieve goals they set for themselves. We work with nearly all insurance programs in Massachusetts.
<Held virtually via Zoom!> This group is comprised of individuals in early and long-term recovery form substance abuse. Individuals must be motivated and active in their recovery to join this group to maintain the healthy and goal-oriented atmosphere. To be admitted, individuals must complete an assessment and demonstrate a commitment to the recovery process.
With addiction, I provide firm accountability and don’t shy away from addressing denial, manipulation, or other defenses.
I specialize in substance use, supporting affected family members, trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and ADHD. I believe healing begins with connection—to ourselves and others—shaped by our biology, thoughts, and relationships past and present.
Are substances causing issues in your life but you do not want to stop? Consider trying Harm Reduction. I am offering a six week online process group to support your goals in reducing your drug and or alcohol intake. The group purpose is to increase knowledge about harm reduction, develop concrete goals around substance use and implement strategies to change your drinking and or drug use. The group will Begin February 14th.
Hosted by Liam Lattrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MA
Group meets in Boston, MA 02110
I specialize in depression, relationship issues, anxiety, and substance and behavioral addictions.
I offer compassionate relational and humanistic therapy. My approach is to listen, understand, and build a connection that fosters growth within an individual. While psychodynamic in nature, I utilize behavioral therapies (ACT and DBT) to help a person feel heard and continue to grow.
LWPG will be offering recovery and holistic wellness groups in 2021.
Hosted by Lynch Wellness Professional Group, Inc
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Daniel Lynch, LADC-I, CIP
Group meets in Norwell, MA 02061
Using the Lynch Wellness Approach, we believe in helping people obtain freedom from addiction and mental health challenges.
We have put together a talenting team that offers concierge addiction and mental health services that can be accessed in person and/or remotely and includes: Individual Therapy, Recovery Coaching, Family Therapy, Family Coaching, Addiction Interventions, meditation, and yoga. We also are able to conduct Assessments with written Treatment Recommendations.
Individuals gain knowledge of addiction as a disorder and brainstorm solutions together & learn healthy coping skills. Participants share experiences of their recovery and provide support for each other regarding daily living. Group members appreciate coming each Monday knowing that others care about their successes & challenges. Come build a recovery plan. Individuals enjoy having a seasoned therapist experienced in steering a therapeutic message. Maybe AA/NA not for you. Encouraged not forced on you. Group cost $25. Call Scott Carpenter for interview. Currently 2 slots available before group becomes closed.
I offer expertise for those seeking relief and ways to cope with difficult relationships & life circumstances challenged by symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, and addiction.
I'm trained in the practice of CBT and teach techniques such as reframing our thoughts to change unhealthy behaviors or to improve our low self-worth. I'm a facilitator of change because if we aren't changing we aren't getting better. Recovery equals change. Change equals recovery.
Empowering Loved Ones is a FREE educational program for family members, partners, and friends of people who use substances problematically. The group offers education, not advice. It is grounded in research and compassion. Empowering Loved Ones is taught by professionals in addiction medicine personally impacted by a loved one’s substance use. This program takes place on Zoom, the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, from 7:00 to 8:30pm ET, and is open to everyone in the United States.
l have been the lead therapist in a large addiction treatment program, and I am a family member myself who has been impacted by addiction.
I will help you understand all aspects of addiction and can teach skills to help you interact with your loved one in a more effective and compassionate manner. I will help you learn to better take of yourself and set effective boundaries. In my practice, I bring hope, education, skill development, coaching and compassion to your concerns.
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I work with clients who may be struggling with substance use, anxiety and depression.
Are you questioning your relationship with alcohol or other substances? Have you struggled to cut back or control your use? Maybe your connections with friends and family are fading, or you’re drifting further from the life you envisioned. Are you feeling depressed or anxious? You deserve to be happy! Having “been there, done that”, I am unique in being able to truly understand what you and your family are going through. I take a person-centered approach with the understanding that YOUR experiences make you the expert on yourself. I will provide you highly individualized treatment to support you in the best way possible.
Online Family Support Group for loved ones supporting a loved one with a substance use disorder (Free)
Hosted by Maureen Cavanagh
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, MPA, LADC1
Group meets in Hingham, MA 02043
If you have been searching for a person who can coach you through supporting a loved one with a substance use disorder or other addiction please reach out.
A family recovery coach, alcohol and drug counselor, and special education teacher with expertise on the impact of substance use disorder on the support system; Maureen Cavanagh has been featured in the NY Times, FORBES, the Washington Post, CNN and is the author of a best-selling memoir, “If You Love Me” published by Henry J. Holt/Macmillan in 2018.
***Alcohol & Drug Evaluations 508-690-6069 (Zoom and in person) are available. By appointment only. The evaluation is a 45-60 minute consultation that determines if you need alcohol or drug treatment, and if you do, how much you need. We evaluate personal history, work history, attitude, emotional stability, criminal history and alcohol/drug use through personal interview and assessment tools. The standard turn-around time for an alcohol and drug evaluation is 3-5 business days; however, if you need the evaluation completed the same-day or next-day, the evaluation is subject to a $50 rush fee.
Hosted by Substance Use-Mental Health Evaluations & Classes
Counselor, LSW, LMHC, PsyD
Group meets in Brockton, MA 02301
Our court-approved clinical evaluations and courses, including mental health assessments, substance use courses/assessments, bariatric evaluations, parenting courses/assessments, gender-affirming assessments, and Anger management courses, are pivotal in providing adequate and individualized treatment plans in client care.
We offer a range of court-mandated services designed to support assessments that serve as foundational tools, allowing clinicians to comprehensively assess an individual's psychological, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Our courses are tailored to provide effective interventions and educational opportunities for individuals.
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Addiction Support Groups
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.