Drug Abuse Therapists in 14602

Photo of Dawn Garber, LMFT, IMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Dawn Garber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, IMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14602  (Online Only)
As a 40-something with 15+ years of clinical experience in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have found that life is a journey of learning filled with twists and turns, many of which are beyond our power and control. It seems that when we are faced with the choices that naturally proceed from this journey, often we choose something not because it aligns with our highest value, but because it protects our unspoken vulnerabilities. If our greatest loyalty lies with our greatest fear or pain, then that fear or pain holds the potential to be either the cage that imprisons us or the opportunity that grows us to a new level of development.
As a 40-something with 15+ years of clinical experience in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have found that life is a journey of learning filled with twists and turns, many of which are beyond our power and control. It seems that when we are faced with the choices that naturally proceed from this journey, often we choose something not because it aligns with our highest value, but because it protects our unspoken vulnerabilities. If our greatest loyalty lies with our greatest fear or pain, then that fear or pain holds the potential to be either the cage that imprisons us or the opportunity that grows us to a new level of development.
(315) 552-0603 View (315) 552-0603
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Christopher J Charleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14602
You are not alone as we partner together to explore, uncover and remove the obstacles that prevent you from becoming your best self and having the quality of life you long for. Using a psychodynamic framework to engage you, build hope, and establish a healing relationship, I specialize in dealing with the cumulative life stresses, traumas, griefs and losses that insidiously sabotage your best efforts, deplete your energy, tempt you into addictions to numb and avoid the pain life has brought you, or turn your long suffering into despair and depression.
You are not alone as we partner together to explore, uncover and remove the obstacles that prevent you from becoming your best self and having the quality of life you long for. Using a psychodynamic framework to engage you, build hope, and establish a healing relationship, I specialize in dealing with the cumulative life stresses, traumas, griefs and losses that insidiously sabotage your best efforts, deplete your energy, tempt you into addictions to numb and avoid the pain life has brought you, or turn your long suffering into despair and depression.
(585) 302-4198 View (585) 302-4198
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Jay W Pruiett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14602
Thank you for visiting my site and for your interest in professional counseling. If you are ready to feel better, please call me for a free telephone consultation and to talk about how therapy can help. If you want to strengthen your marriage, repair a damaged relationship, manage anxiety and depression more effectively, or change bad habits, and if you are motivated to change your life, then you are looking in the right place. After nearly 30 years of practice, I know that psychotherapy works and I encourage you to explore how therapy might work for you.
Thank you for visiting my site and for your interest in professional counseling. If you are ready to feel better, please call me for a free telephone consultation and to talk about how therapy can help. If you want to strengthen your marriage, repair a damaged relationship, manage anxiety and depression more effectively, or change bad habits, and if you are motivated to change your life, then you are looking in the right place. After nearly 30 years of practice, I know that psychotherapy works and I encourage you to explore how therapy might work for you.
(585) 563-1020 View (585) 563-1020
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Sara Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
5 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14602
My belief in the resilience of the human spirit is the source from which I draw my hope - the same hope that I offer to my clients. Whether you are experiencing a life change such as divorce or loss, substance abuse, family conflict, or are simply in need of support as you navigate through one of life's challenges, there is hope for you as well. I have guided and supported many people through these same challenges with compassion, professionalism, and humor.
My belief in the resilience of the human spirit is the source from which I draw my hope - the same hope that I offer to my clients. Whether you are experiencing a life change such as divorce or loss, substance abuse, family conflict, or are simply in need of support as you navigate through one of life's challenges, there is hope for you as well. I have guided and supported many people through these same challenges with compassion, professionalism, and humor.
(585) 633-7664 View (585) 633-7664
Photo of Siera Weiss, LCAT, Art Therapist
Siera Weiss
Art Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14602
There are times in most people’s lives when we get stuck in patterns of behavior or feelings that weigh us down and hold us back. During those times, the compassionate support and guidance from a therapist may be what we need to get to the root of what hinders us, work though it, and grow past it.
There are times in most people’s lives when we get stuck in patterns of behavior or feelings that weigh us down and hold us back. During those times, the compassionate support and guidance from a therapist may be what we need to get to the root of what hinders us, work though it, and grow past it.
(585) 626-4819 View (585) 626-4819
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Chad S Pautler
LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14602
Accepting new clients! Available Weekdays (9AM - 4PM); evenings full. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress, or loneliness? Unfortunately, this is quite common for many people in today's world. Some feel as if they are drifting through life, without a deeper sense of meaning, or purpose. Sometimes, we numb the pain; other times, we just accept it and don't realize how to manage it. It is also common for people to struggle with having deeper relationships, whether with family, friends or romantic. If you would like to identify and explore the roots of these or other issues, you have come to the right place.
Accepting new clients! Available Weekdays (9AM - 4PM); evenings full. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress, or loneliness? Unfortunately, this is quite common for many people in today's world. Some feel as if they are drifting through life, without a deeper sense of meaning, or purpose. Sometimes, we numb the pain; other times, we just accept it and don't realize how to manage it. It is also common for people to struggle with having deeper relationships, whether with family, friends or romantic. If you would like to identify and explore the roots of these or other issues, you have come to the right place.
(716) 340-0754 View (716) 340-0754
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Nicole Cornell
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14602
Life can have its challenges that impact your mental health. Your anxiety may be holding you back or causing increased anger and frustrations. Or maybe its difficult to get motivated and do your normal daily activities. If you're struggling with being a parent or spouse or your teenager/college aged child is struggling with the transitions of balancing everything - this is a great place to start. If you want to take the first step and become a happier and healthier version of yourself, I am here for you!
Life can have its challenges that impact your mental health. Your anxiety may be holding you back or causing increased anger and frustrations. Or maybe its difficult to get motivated and do your normal daily activities. If you're struggling with being a parent or spouse or your teenager/college aged child is struggling with the transitions of balancing everything - this is a great place to start. If you want to take the first step and become a happier and healthier version of yourself, I am here for you!
(716) 300-2366 View (716) 300-2366
Photo of Ronald E Follansbee Jr, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Ronald E Follansbee Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14602
Not accepting new clients
I hold the opinion that most challenges to our health come from things that have happened to us in the past. Sometimes people need help processing what has happened to them and understanding how it impacts their life today. I believe that people are generally good and are always striving to live their best life. I like to come alongside someone, in an accepting and curious manner, to help them figure out how to move forward in the most healthful way possible.
I hold the opinion that most challenges to our health come from things that have happened to us in the past. Sometimes people need help processing what has happened to them and understanding how it impacts their life today. I believe that people are generally good and are always striving to live their best life. I like to come alongside someone, in an accepting and curious manner, to help them figure out how to move forward in the most healthful way possible.
(585) 440-9153 View (585) 440-9153

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Drug Abuse Therapists

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.