Alcohol Use Psychiatrists in Clarkston, MI
Suzanne Lugger is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Michigan who has been practicing since 2005.
Suzanne can help a client work towards identified goals to be the best version of themselves. Life is a journey; there is always a way to move forward. She looks forward to supporting clients through the process of growth to an improved quality of life.
When not working, Suzanne enjoys gardening, running, sunshine, camping, travel, and spending time with family.
Suzanne Lugger is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Michigan who has been practicing since 2005.
Suzanne can help a client work towards identified goals to be the best version of themselves. Life is a journey; there is always a way to move forward. She looks forward to supporting clients through the process of growth to an improved quality of life.
When not working, Suzanne enjoys gardening, running, sunshine, camping, travel, and spending time with family.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Nicole Nichols is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Michigan who started practicing as a Mental Health Nurse in 2013 and as a PMNHP in 2023. Nicole believes every person is unique and has their own needs and pathway to mental health wellness. Her practice is evidence-based, holistic, and person-centered. She blends the scientific process, current evidence, national standards, compassion, empathy, and a friendly and bright communication style. She provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for adults and treats a broad spectrum of psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.Nicole Nichols is a P
Nicole Nichols is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Michigan who started practicing as a Mental Health Nurse in 2013 and as a PMNHP in 2023. Nicole believes every person is unique and has their own needs and pathway to mental health wellness. Her practice is evidence-based, holistic, and person-centered. She blends the scientific process, current evidence, national standards, compassion, empathy, and a friendly and bright communication style. She provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for adults and treats a broad spectrum of psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.Nicole Nichols is a P
I am a dual- certified FNP and PMHNP. My background allows me to understand both physical and mental health needs, giving me a comprehensive perspective when supporting clients. I bring a calm compassionate presence and genuinely enjoy helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered in their healing process.
I am a dual- certified FNP and PMHNP. My background allows me to understand both physical and mental health needs, giving me a comprehensive perspective when supporting clients. I bring a calm compassionate presence and genuinely enjoy helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered in their healing process.
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I'm a board certified psychiatrist specializing in treating adults and teenagers with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD and other mental health issues. I take a look at the whole person. I strive to be a good listener and focus on addressing my patient's concerns. I have also trained in integrative psychiatry which allows me to have a broader set of treatment modalities on hand. I do psychotherapy and prescribe medications and supplements together, as needed.
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I'm a board certified psychiatrist specializing in treating adults and teenagers with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD and other mental health issues. I take a look at the whole person. I strive to be a good listener and focus on addressing my patient's concerns. I have also trained in integrative psychiatry which allows me to have a broader set of treatment modalities on hand. I do psychotherapy and prescribe medications and supplements together, as needed.
I am a board-certified Nurse Practitioner. I have a wide range of knowledge treating Depression, Mood Disorders, Crisis Intervention, Anxiety and Psychosis. I also treat adults ages and older. I use a Holistic approach and establish a therapeutic and fulfilling rapport with all of my clients.
I am a board-certified Nurse Practitioner. I have a wide range of knowledge treating Depression, Mood Disorders, Crisis Intervention, Anxiety and Psychosis. I also treat adults ages and older. I use a Holistic approach and establish a therapeutic and fulfilling rapport with all of my clients.
I do not believe in the current practice of symptomatic medicine. It has proven ineffective and has divided the practice of medicine into specialties, forgetting that the body functions in a constant state of homeostasis- all systems reliant on each other to function optimally. I believe that treating the underlying issue, down to the molecular basis, is what needs to be addressed in order to treat and eventually heal the disease. Unfortunately diseases have been categorized into separate entities when there is a common thread that is shared between them. My goal is to heal the mind & body as whole through integrative medicine.
I do not believe in the current practice of symptomatic medicine. It has proven ineffective and has divided the practice of medicine into specialties, forgetting that the body functions in a constant state of homeostasis- all systems reliant on each other to function optimally. I believe that treating the underlying issue, down to the molecular basis, is what needs to be addressed in order to treat and eventually heal the disease. Unfortunately diseases have been categorized into separate entities when there is a common thread that is shared between them. My goal is to heal the mind & body as whole through integrative medicine.
I am currently accepting new patients and can schedule within a week. Emotional stress, anxiety, and depression can cause intense suffering. Seeking help is the first step toward controlling your life. Anxiety and depression can interfere with enjoying your family and friends and performing your best at work or school. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and other emotional problems. I use an integrated approach that uses psychotherapy and, if necessary, medication. I have helped many patients improve their lives while minimizing the need for medications.
I am currently accepting new patients and can schedule within a week. Emotional stress, anxiety, and depression can cause intense suffering. Seeking help is the first step toward controlling your life. Anxiety and depression can interfere with enjoying your family and friends and performing your best at work or school. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and other emotional problems. I use an integrated approach that uses psychotherapy and, if necessary, medication. I have helped many patients improve their lives while minimizing the need for medications.
You’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly trying to keep up. Many of the women I work with are juggling work, family, and endless responsibilities while quietly struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or burnout. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide thoughtful medication management and take time to truly listen and understand what you’re experiencing. My goal is to help you feel more focused, balanced, and like yourself again. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
You’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly trying to keep up. Many of the women I work with are juggling work, family, and endless responsibilities while quietly struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or burnout. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide thoughtful medication management and take time to truly listen and understand what you’re experiencing. My goal is to help you feel more focused, balanced, and like yourself again. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Sara Elmore, PMHNP, brings compassionate expertise to LifeStance Health in Michigan, where she serves patients navigating mental health challenges across all stages of life. Sara offers individual therapy, medication management, and testing services to children, teens, adults, and seniors. She is committed to fostering a supportive environment where patients feel empowered to address conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Sara’s personalized care integrates evidence-based treatments with a focus on restoring balance and well-being.
Sara Elmore, PMHNP, brings compassionate expertise to LifeStance Health in Michigan, where she serves patients navigating mental health challenges across all stages of life. Sara offers individual therapy, medication management, and testing services to children, teens, adults, and seniors. She is committed to fostering a supportive environment where patients feel empowered to address conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Sara’s personalized care integrates evidence-based treatments with a focus on restoring balance and well-being.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their mental health but is motivated to make a change. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or mood disorders, often feel misunderstood or unsupported. I provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can express yourself openly, along with guidance and personalized strategies to manage your symptoms. I will help you in seeking clarity, emotional balance, and practical tools to improve your daily lives. My goal is to help you feel empowered and resilient, build healthier relationships, and regain a sense of purpose and control.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their mental health but is motivated to make a change. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or mood disorders, often feel misunderstood or unsupported. I provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can express yourself openly, along with guidance and personalized strategies to manage your symptoms. I will help you in seeking clarity, emotional balance, and practical tools to improve your daily lives. My goal is to help you feel empowered and resilient, build healthier relationships, and regain a sense of purpose and control.
Dr. Ben-Ami is a medical doctor and psychiatric prescriber with extensive experience treating complex mental health conditions. Her clinical focus includes ADHD across the lifespan, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma, with additional expertise in depression, anxiety, and substance use–related concerns through medication management. She works closely with patients to understand the full picture of their symptoms, medical history, and life circumstances, with the goal of creating balanced treatment plans that promote both mental and overall health. Dr.Dr. Ben-Ami is a medical doctor and psychiatric prescriber with extensive experience
Dr. Ben-Ami is a medical doctor and psychiatric prescriber with extensive experience treating complex mental health conditions. Her clinical focus includes ADHD across the lifespan, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma, with additional expertise in depression, anxiety, and substance use–related concerns through medication management. She works closely with patients to understand the full picture of their symptoms, medical history, and life circumstances, with the goal of creating balanced treatment plans that promote both mental and overall health. Dr.Dr. Ben-Ami is a medical doctor and psychiatric prescriber with extensive experience
Thanks for visiting! You are already doing hard work in reaching out for help and vulnerability is a really scary thing! I strive to provide you with an environment that will take that feeling away. It won't be the easiest thing you've done, but with time, you will be so grateful you took the leap. Struggling with life altering changes, difficulties that you've faced for many years (maybe decades) or maybe just the challenges of everyday life (me too!)? Whatever it is, I am so excited to help you become the best version of you! I truly enjoy working with everyone 14 and up, inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community!
Thanks for visiting! You are already doing hard work in reaching out for help and vulnerability is a really scary thing! I strive to provide you with an environment that will take that feeling away. It won't be the easiest thing you've done, but with time, you will be so grateful you took the leap. Struggling with life altering changes, difficulties that you've faced for many years (maybe decades) or maybe just the challenges of everyday life (me too!)? Whatever it is, I am so excited to help you become the best version of you! I truly enjoy working with everyone 14 and up, inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community!
I am dedicated to respecting your autonomy. My role is to help you better understand your experiences and serve as a trusted partner in your healing journey. Drawing from psychodynamic, evolutionary, and humanistic perspectives, I provide evidence-based care tailored to your needs, whether through therapy, medication management, or a combination of both.
I am dedicated to respecting your autonomy. My role is to help you better understand your experiences and serve as a trusted partner in your healing journey. Drawing from psychodynamic, evolutionary, and humanistic perspectives, I provide evidence-based care tailored to your needs, whether through therapy, medication management, or a combination of both.
Andrea is a compassionate and detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in both family medicine and mental health care. She holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Michigan with a specialty certification in Family Medicine, and later earned a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health from Spring Arbor University.
Andrea's clinical background includes extensive experience in oncology and hospice care, where she provided compassionate, meaningful support to patients and their families. Her work in underserved communities further deepened her dedication to mental health.
Andrea is a compassionate and detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in both family medicine and mental health care. She holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Michigan with a specialty certification in Family Medicine, and later earned a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health from Spring Arbor University.
Andrea's clinical background includes extensive experience in oncology and hospice care, where she provided compassionate, meaningful support to patients and their families. Her work in underserved communities further deepened her dedication to mental health.
Traci Rizzo, PMHNP, helps children, teens, and adults across Michigan stabilize symptoms, regain balance, and move forward with confidence through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, she provides medication management tailored to each individual’s needs, supporting patients in managing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD while improving overall functioning and quality of life. Traci has a strong clinical focus on working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, while also supporting those navigating complex life transitions and behavioral challenges.
Traci Rizzo, PMHNP, helps children, teens, and adults across Michigan stabilize symptoms, regain balance, and move forward with confidence through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, she provides medication management tailored to each individual’s needs, supporting patients in managing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD while improving overall functioning and quality of life. Traci has a strong clinical focus on working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, while also supporting those navigating complex life transitions and behavioral challenges.
Nadine Atoui, PMHNP, is dedicated to helping individuals in Michigan navigate life's challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. At LifeStance Health, she provides individualized therapy and medication management for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Nadine specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, offering a supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies. Her approach empowers patients to better understand their mental health and build resilience, fostering growth and healing.Nadine Atoui, PMHNP, is dedicated to helping individuals in Michigan
Nadine Atoui, PMHNP, is dedicated to helping individuals in Michigan navigate life's challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. At LifeStance Health, she provides individualized therapy and medication management for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Nadine specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, offering a supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies. Her approach empowers patients to better understand their mental health and build resilience, fostering growth and healing.Nadine Atoui, PMHNP, is dedicated to helping individuals in Michigan
It is my pleasure to meet you!. I offer an integrative treatment approach that includes medication management, therapy, supplements, lifestyle coaching and more. My goal is to promote psychological wellbeing. My philosophy is patient-centered, addressing the whole body, mind, social, and spiritual health and wellness. Providing thorough and thoughtful assessments are paramount in order to achieve effective, successful treatment and coordination of care. I work closely with my clients and their therapists to develop a treatment plan best suited to their lives.
It is my pleasure to meet you!. I offer an integrative treatment approach that includes medication management, therapy, supplements, lifestyle coaching and more. My goal is to promote psychological wellbeing. My philosophy is patient-centered, addressing the whole body, mind, social, and spiritual health and wellness. Providing thorough and thoughtful assessments are paramount in order to achieve effective, successful treatment and coordination of care. I work closely with my clients and their therapists to develop a treatment plan best suited to their lives.
Hello I evaluate and prescribe medications for many diagnoses for kids and adults such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance abuse, oppositional defiance disorder as well as many others. I want to help you or your child the best that I can whether you want to come in person or are comfortable talking from home I am flexible. For more than 30 years, New Oakland Family Centers has been Michigan’s most dedicated providers of quality, compassionate, innovative mental health care and services. Today, more than 30,000 people across our state receive more than 600,000 points of service from New
Hello I evaluate and prescribe medications for many diagnoses for kids and adults such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance abuse, oppositional defiance disorder as well as many others. I want to help you or your child the best that I can whether you want to come in person or are comfortable talking from home I am flexible. For more than 30 years, New Oakland Family Centers has been Michigan’s most dedicated providers of quality, compassionate, innovative mental health care and services. Today, more than 30,000 people across our state receive more than 600,000 points of service from New
Angela’s treatment philosophy is to build a partnership with each and every individual that is focused on developing a treatment plan together that aims to achieve remission of symptoms while improving quality and quantity of life.
In her spare time, Angela enjoys running, biking, reading, and traveling.Angela’s treatment philosophy is to build a partnership with each and every individual that is focused on developing a treatment plan together that aims to achieve remission of symptoms while improving quality and quantity of life.
In her spare time, Angela enjoys running, biking, reading, and traveling.
Angela’s treatment philosophy is to build a partnership with each and every individual that is focused on developing a treatment plan together that aims to achieve remission of symptoms while improving quality and quantity of life.
In her spare time, Angela enjoys running, biking, reading, and traveling.Angela’s treatment philosophy is to build a partnership with each and every individual that is focused on developing a treatment plan together that aims to achieve remission of symptoms while improving quality and quantity of life.
In her spare time, Angela enjoys running, biking, reading, and traveling.
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FAQ - Alcohol Use Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with alcohol use disorder?
For many individuals, alcohol consumption is a normal part of social events or celebrations. However, alcohol use that becomes more frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily functioning may meet the clinical criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). At this point, a psychiatric support can be an important step in addressing the issue. Psychiatrists who specialize in alcohol use disorder help individuals understand the psychological and physiological effects of drinking and offer support through therapy and, when appropriate, medications approved for alcohol-related treatment which can reduce cravings and support individuals in reducing or stopping alcohol use.
What does the assessment and treatment planning process involve?
Seeing a psychiatrist for alcohol-related concerns typically begins with an assessment of the person's drinking habits, as well as a screening for any co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders. This evaluation informs the treatment plan and helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of intervention is needed first—such as medically supervised detoxification or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Once the appropriate level of care is established, the psychiatrist works with the client to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs and recovery goals. Psychiatric treatment for alcohol use disorders often incorporates evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and relapse prevention planning. Depending on the client's goals, treatment may focus on either moderation or complete abstinence. In some cases, psychiatrists may also coordinate with other members of the client's care team, such as primary care providers or addiction specialists, to ensure an integrated approach.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in alcohol use disorder?
The Psychology Today online directory is a valuable resource for finding psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in alcohol use. Users can filter providers based on specialty, insurance accepted, fees, location, and personal identity preferences—such as gender, cultural background, or religious affiliation. Because not all providers treat alcohol-related conditions, it is important to verify a psychiatrist's experience with alcohol use disorder. When contacting a provider, consider asking about their specific experience treating alcohol-related issues, as well as their approach to both medication management and behavioral therapy. This is especially important for individuals seeking a particular type of treatment approach, such as harm reduction or abstinence-based care.