Drug Abuse Therapists in 20879
John Gotlewski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Thank you for visiting my profile page. I hope that you will allow me to help you improve your life. Since 1997, I have treated people with a wide variety of mental health conditions and life situations. That is by design. My broad clinical experience enables me to continually hone my professional skills and, therefore, better assist my patients.
Thank you for visiting my profile page. I hope that you will allow me to help you improve your life. Since 1997, I have treated people with a wide variety of mental health conditions and life situations. That is by design. My broad clinical experience enables me to continually hone my professional skills and, therefore, better assist my patients.
Monica Kriss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping individuals embrace their true selves, break free from limiting beliefs, and cultivate a sense of empowerment and resilience. By nurturing a safe and non-judgmental space, I aim to create an environment where clients can explore their inner world, discover their strengths, and develop a deeper understanding of their unique life experiences. I utilize a unique integration of humanistic approaches and mindfulness-based interventions such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), dialectal behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT),
I am passionate about helping individuals embrace their true selves, break free from limiting beliefs, and cultivate a sense of empowerment and resilience. By nurturing a safe and non-judgmental space, I aim to create an environment where clients can explore their inner world, discover their strengths, and develop a deeper understanding of their unique life experiences. I utilize a unique integration of humanistic approaches and mindfulness-based interventions such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), dialectal behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT),
Rowan Blackmon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!
Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!
Josh N Burton
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, JD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Having completed fellowships in Child & Adolescent Psychodynamic Therapy, and Adult Psychodynamic Therapy, I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults. I work from a base of psychodynamic and interpersonal talk therapy (in the form of play with younger children) to build awareness and to work through internal distress or conflict. I augment this work by using third-wave CBT modalities, which draw on mindfulness strategies and skills, in order to use ‘achieved awareness and understanding’, to live in new, more balanced, skillful, and regulated ways.
Having completed fellowships in Child & Adolescent Psychodynamic Therapy, and Adult Psychodynamic Therapy, I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults. I work from a base of psychodynamic and interpersonal talk therapy (in the form of play with younger children) to build awareness and to work through internal distress or conflict. I augment this work by using third-wave CBT modalities, which draw on mindfulness strategies and skills, in order to use ‘achieved awareness and understanding’, to live in new, more balanced, skillful, and regulated ways.
Marina Tudor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, MS, NCC, LCPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
You are beautiful, you are loved, you are creating yourself... let's embark on the journey of unfolding the best version of YOU. I sense your pain/ struggle; together we'll create the process of your healing and growth. I worked with clients at all developmental stages and issues - from crisis, trauma, special needs, adjustment, to managing clinical intensity mental health disorders, loss, family strategies. I am dynamic/ creative, I use techniques involving EMDR, visuals, movement, drawing, meditation, videos, reflection. Together, we'll create strategies that can take you where you want to be in your inner balance circumstances.
You are beautiful, you are loved, you are creating yourself... let's embark on the journey of unfolding the best version of YOU. I sense your pain/ struggle; together we'll create the process of your healing and growth. I worked with clients at all developmental stages and issues - from crisis, trauma, special needs, adjustment, to managing clinical intensity mental health disorders, loss, family strategies. I am dynamic/ creative, I use techniques involving EMDR, visuals, movement, drawing, meditation, videos, reflection. Together, we'll create strategies that can take you where you want to be in your inner balance circumstances.
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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.