Substance Use Psychiatrists in 97217
William Nunley
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217
I work with clients to improve regulation in mood, reduce or stop substance use, manage person or professional transitions, address chronic pain, or improve relationships.
I am a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst serving OR and KY. I work primarily with mental health professionals, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and people in transition in their personal or professional identity. Most people begin therapy with me to improve their mood, sleep, or a more general sense of deep suffering. I can help understand patterns of distressing conflicts in one or more areas of your life such that you feel less isolated by intense emotions and build anew patterns in relating.
I work with clients to improve regulation in mood, reduce or stop substance use, manage person or professional transitions, address chronic pain, or improve relationships.
I am a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst serving OR and KY. I work primarily with mental health professionals, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and people in transition in their personal or professional identity. Most people begin therapy with me to improve their mood, sleep, or a more general sense of deep suffering. I can help understand patterns of distressing conflicts in one or more areas of your life such that you feel less isolated by intense emotions and build anew patterns in relating.
All Kynd Behavioral Health And Wellness (Kywina M. Henderson)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, FNP, PMHNP, CSSGB, CCATP
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217
Complimentary Discovery call! All Kynd Behavioral Health & Wellness serving OR/WA via tele-medicine & select in-person appts. "Where Compassion Meets Expertise!" If you're seeking a provider who not only cares deeply for you but also values your unique journey, you've found the perfect match. With over 30 years of experience, I bring a rich & diverse background in healthcare. Throughout my career, I've worn multiple hats, from leadership roles to the front lines, spanning emergency medicine, critical care, inpatient behavioral health, outpatient clinics & crisis stabilization units. Your well-being is my lifelong commitment.
Complimentary Discovery call! All Kynd Behavioral Health & Wellness serving OR/WA via tele-medicine & select in-person appts. "Where Compassion Meets Expertise!" If you're seeking a provider who not only cares deeply for you but also values your unique journey, you've found the perfect match. With over 30 years of experience, I bring a rich & diverse background in healthcare. Throughout my career, I've worn multiple hats, from leadership roles to the front lines, spanning emergency medicine, critical care, inpatient behavioral health, outpatient clinics & crisis stabilization units. Your well-being is my lifelong commitment.
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Substance Use Psychiatrists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.