Addiction Therapists in Boston, MA
Michelle Stayner
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
I have been working in the field of mental health and addiction treatment for over a decade.
I'm a masters level Massachusetts licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC), specializing in telehealth individual counseling in an outpatient private practice. I support with counseling of addiction(s) of any kind, substance use at any stage, and mental health support. I can also support with completing Substance use evaluations and RMV recidivism risk letters. +Accepting new clients, please email me to set up an intake session today!
I have been working in the field of mental health and addiction treatment for over a decade.
I'm a masters level Massachusetts licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC), specializing in telehealth individual counseling in an outpatient private practice. I support with counseling of addiction(s) of any kind, substance use at any stage, and mental health support. I can also support with completing Substance use evaluations and RMV recidivism risk letters. +Accepting new clients, please email me to set up an intake session today!
Theresa Paul- Virtual Wellness Solutions
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC-1
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues? Clients I work with can expect to decrease substance use, maintain abstinence, understand why they use substances, treatment outcome goals, discharge readiness and better understanding of self. Hello, my name is Theresa. I have in been working in the substance abuse field since 2016. I have done substance abuse telehealth work for about 1.5 years. I am EMDR trained and ASSYST trained which I use to help reduce cravings and substance abuse related mental health symptoms.
Are you struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues? Clients I work with can expect to decrease substance use, maintain abstinence, understand why they use substances, treatment outcome goals, discharge readiness and better understanding of self. Hello, my name is Theresa. I have in been working in the substance abuse field since 2016. I have done substance abuse telehealth work for about 1.5 years. I am EMDR trained and ASSYST trained which I use to help reduce cravings and substance abuse related mental health symptoms.
Kelly Broderick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSCJ, MSW, LICSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02109 (Online Only)
My specialties include addiction, anxiety, depression, codependency, family conflict, communication, grief and loss and forensic therapeutic work.
One of the most important things you can do is start the journey to understanding and living your own truth. This is a guiding force in my practice. My name is Kelly Broderick and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina. I have over ten years of experience working with individuals and groups in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. I have significant experience from my forensic background, working in specialized prisons and outpatient work with vulnerable populations.
My specialties include addiction, anxiety, depression, codependency, family conflict, communication, grief and loss and forensic therapeutic work.
One of the most important things you can do is start the journey to understanding and living your own truth. This is a guiding force in my practice. My name is Kelly Broderick and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina. I have over ten years of experience working with individuals and groups in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. I have significant experience from my forensic background, working in specialized prisons and outpatient work with vulnerable populations.
Noble Allen Powell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADCII, CADCIII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02130
Life Coaching or Counseling with me often focuses on progress in school, employment, legal or financial difficulties, substance abuse, and family dynamics.
Sometimes you need a bit more support from an outside source to see issues through a new lens. I am here to help you do that. We can start by saying that anxiety, substance use, depression, rumination, and approval seeking, are all normal human challenges. Many of these problems surface in early adulthood which is why I specialize in helping people launch into adulthood with better coping skills.
Life Coaching or Counseling with me often focuses on progress in school, employment, legal or financial difficulties, substance abuse, and family dynamics.
Sometimes you need a bit more support from an outside source to see issues through a new lens. I am here to help you do that. We can start by saying that anxiety, substance use, depression, rumination, and approval seeking, are all normal human challenges. Many of these problems surface in early adulthood which is why I specialize in helping people launch into adulthood with better coping skills.
Justine Jones
LMHC, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
I work well with clients who have struggled with negative or difficult childhood events, specifically coming from households where a loved one struggled with addiction or alcoholism. I am most helpful to clients who are struggling with relationship issues including familial, personal, and professional relationships. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are working to heal from relational trauma related to infidelity, poor boundaries, and addiction. I also provide substance use evaluations for adults with probation, parole, and RMV requirements.
I work well with clients who have struggled with negative or difficult childhood events, specifically coming from households where a loved one struggled with addiction or alcoholism. I am most helpful to clients who are struggling with relationship issues including familial, personal, and professional relationships. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are working to heal from relational trauma related to infidelity, poor boundaries, and addiction. I also provide substance use evaluations for adults with probation, parole, and RMV requirements.
Carol Massoud-Leroy
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114
Carol Massoud-Leroy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts who has over 20 years of experience working with adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bereavement, stress management, and women’s issues. Carol completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Boston State College and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College.
Carol Massoud-Leroy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts who has over 20 years of experience working with adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bereavement, stress management, and women’s issues. Carol completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Boston State College and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College.
Benjamin L. Thompson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC-1
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
I have experience working with and treating all types of addiction, including both substance and behavioral addictions. I also have considerable experience with and understanding of mental illnesses, including especially depressive, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. I tend to have the most success treating those for whom other approaches have not been effective. My approach is best fitted for those who feel utterly broken and desperate for change.
I have experience working with and treating all types of addiction, including both substance and behavioral addictions. I also have considerable experience with and understanding of mental illnesses, including especially depressive, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. I tend to have the most success treating those for whom other approaches have not been effective. My approach is best fitted for those who feel utterly broken and desperate for change.
Katherine Scanlan Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02215 (Online Only)
I am trained to provide therapy for adults, who experience depression, general anxiety, social and performance anxiety, marital/couple difficulties, trauma, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, addiction (including opiates), binge-eating behaviors, life coaching ( how to get unstuck) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
You want intelligence, compassion, and someone to validate or challenge your thoughts and feelings? Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Treatment interventions I can help you create a different narrative and see life though a different lens. I am a graduate of Columbia University with the degree of Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management. I have been a director of various psychiatric clinics/hospital departments prior to starting a private practice in 2015. I was clinically trained (MSW) at Florida State University, class of 1993. I am also a graduate of The University of Miami with a clinical psychology degree in 1990.
I am trained to provide therapy for adults, who experience depression, general anxiety, social and performance anxiety, marital/couple difficulties, trauma, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, addiction (including opiates), binge-eating behaviors, life coaching ( how to get unstuck) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
You want intelligence, compassion, and someone to validate or challenge your thoughts and feelings? Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Treatment interventions I can help you create a different narrative and see life though a different lens. I am a graduate of Columbia University with the degree of Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management. I have been a director of various psychiatric clinics/hospital departments prior to starting a private practice in 2015. I was clinically trained (MSW) at Florida State University, class of 1993. I am also a graduate of The University of Miami with a clinical psychology degree in 1990.
Cathleen Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116
I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 35 years providing services to children, adolescents and adults which are individualized , adaptive, and strength based . I have an integrative approach , using modalities in which I have received extensive training : EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Hypnotherapy, all of which incorporate a trauma informed dimension. In addition, I received a Post Graduate Certification in Addiction: Evaluation and Treatment from Boston University. Woven through my work is my meditation practice ( Vipassana) of 20 years.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 35 years providing services to children, adolescents and adults which are individualized , adaptive, and strength based . I have an integrative approach , using modalities in which I have received extensive training : EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Hypnotherapy, all of which incorporate a trauma informed dimension. In addition, I received a Post Graduate Certification in Addiction: Evaluation and Treatment from Boston University. Woven through my work is my meditation practice ( Vipassana) of 20 years.
Solomon Zinn Hallal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
Being alive in 2022 is wild! are you ISO someone to help make meaning of this novel time and place? let’s sit in the strangeness of this moment in time together, feeling through the sad and challenging bits until we can get back into the present, together. i love to talk and hear about gender, expression and relationships, and to learn how experiencing addiction and trauma have made you the beautiful and resilient creature you are today! im a sober body posi fat white southern queer non-binary intersectional feminist polyamorist parent to adopted kids..i bet we have something in common!
Being alive in 2022 is wild! are you ISO someone to help make meaning of this novel time and place? let’s sit in the strangeness of this moment in time together, feeling through the sad and challenging bits until we can get back into the present, together. i love to talk and hear about gender, expression and relationships, and to learn how experiencing addiction and trauma have made you the beautiful and resilient creature you are today! im a sober body posi fat white southern queer non-binary intersectional feminist polyamorist parent to adopted kids..i bet we have something in common!
Jennifer Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02115 (Online Only)
I am a bicoastal therapist specializing in trauma and addiction. With over 25 years of experience in the field, I bring a winding journey of knowledge to my practice from inpatient mental health, residential, school and outpatient clinical settings and substance abuse programs. My approach is holistic, integrative and tailored to the individual. I look at the whole person, not through a lens of pathology but from a place of being in one's environment and how the body, mind and spirit are involved in growth and recovery. I often work well with clients who are not satisfied with standard or traditional talk therapy.
I am a bicoastal therapist specializing in trauma and addiction. With over 25 years of experience in the field, I bring a winding journey of knowledge to my practice from inpatient mental health, residential, school and outpatient clinical settings and substance abuse programs. My approach is holistic, integrative and tailored to the individual. I look at the whole person, not through a lens of pathology but from a place of being in one's environment and how the body, mind and spirit are involved in growth and recovery. I often work well with clients who are not satisfied with standard or traditional talk therapy.
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Wanda R Robinson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
I'm committed to helping you break free from the cycle of addiction and reclaim control over your life.
Hey there! I'm Wanda Robinson, an LCSW RI and LADAC 1 practicing in the beautiful state of Massachusetts. I'm passionate about helping individuals overcome substance abuse and addiction, guiding them towards a healthier and more fulfilling life. With years of experience in the field, I offer a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Motivational Interviewing (MI) Trauma Therapy (MI), and informative therapy approaches tailored to meet your unique needs. Together, we'll explore the underlying factors contributing to your addiction and develop practical strategies to overcome obstacles.
I'm committed to helping you break free from the cycle of addiction and reclaim control over your life.
Hey there! I'm Wanda Robinson, an LCSW RI and LADAC 1 practicing in the beautiful state of Massachusetts. I'm passionate about helping individuals overcome substance abuse and addiction, guiding them towards a healthier and more fulfilling life. With years of experience in the field, I offer a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Motivational Interviewing (MI) Trauma Therapy (MI), and informative therapy approaches tailored to meet your unique needs. Together, we'll explore the underlying factors contributing to your addiction and develop practical strategies to overcome obstacles.
Lena Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
James Smith
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02135
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience treating a wide variety of mental health issues including but not limited to addiction, mood disorders (depression, anxiety) psychosis, adjustment disorder and PTSD. I work with clients to build insight and to develop a greater understanding of self in order to improve current and/or work towards identified treatment goals. My intent is for clients to feel supported, listen to and understood during sessions. As we are able to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience treating a wide variety of mental health issues including but not limited to addiction, mood disorders (depression, anxiety) psychosis, adjustment disorder and PTSD. I work with clients to build insight and to develop a greater understanding of self in order to improve current and/or work towards identified treatment goals. My intent is for clients to feel supported, listen to and understood during sessions. As we are able to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Diane Rose
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
I started off as a nurse and decided to return to school and get a masters in counseling psychology. I spent more than 25 years in addiction, including the years I spent as a nurse (11 years). I also have been a clinical supervisor and director of substance abuse programs, which made me realize I love working with clients individually and went into private practice.
I started off as a nurse and decided to return to school and get a masters in counseling psychology. I spent more than 25 years in addiction, including the years I spent as a nurse (11 years). I also have been a clinical supervisor and director of substance abuse programs, which made me realize I love working with clients individually and went into private practice.
Paula Thomas- Virtual Wellness Solutions
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC-1
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a compassionate guide to navigate the complexities of life's challenges? As a master's level licensed clinician, specializing in Substance Use/Addiction, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Relationship Issues/Communication, Anxiety, and Stress Management, I am dedicated to empowering individuals on their path to wellness.
Are you seeking a compassionate guide to navigate the complexities of life's challenges? As a master's level licensed clinician, specializing in Substance Use/Addiction, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Relationship Issues/Communication, Anxiety, and Stress Management, I am dedicated to empowering individuals on their path to wellness.
Caryl Brayton Toole
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, NCAC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02110
Successful addiction treatment isn’t just about stopping the use of the substance; it also includes addressing the underlying issues, gaining insight into behaviors and implementing proven strategies to develop a better sense of worth and control.
***Accepting New Clients for online Tele-Health.*** Are you experiencing anxiety or worry that gets in the way of work, relationships or friendships? Are you unable to let go of painful memories or feelings related to a traumatic experience? Are you coping with stress with alcohol and prescription medications? Do you feel worried and conflicted about your drinking? Drug and alcohol concerns are often a result of deeper struggles such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma and obstacles in daily life.
Successful addiction treatment isn’t just about stopping the use of the substance; it also includes addressing the underlying issues, gaining insight into behaviors and implementing proven strategies to develop a better sense of worth and control.
***Accepting New Clients for online Tele-Health.*** Are you experiencing anxiety or worry that gets in the way of work, relationships or friendships? Are you unable to let go of painful memories or feelings related to a traumatic experience? Are you coping with stress with alcohol and prescription medications? Do you feel worried and conflicted about your drinking? Drug and alcohol concerns are often a result of deeper struggles such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma and obstacles in daily life.
Dr. Peter Ward
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I want to help anyone looking to feel better. I enjoy helping others find relief from anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and other symptoms or mental health conditions. I help clients find and address what is preventing their ability to function, grow, thrive, or just relax! I also enjoy helping people discover more about themselves and reconnect with their sense of meaning or purpose in life. Therapy takes effort and commitment and, in exchange, provides freedom from suffering. I would love to help you discover the gift I believe therapy can give to you.
I want to help anyone looking to feel better. I enjoy helping others find relief from anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and other symptoms or mental health conditions. I help clients find and address what is preventing their ability to function, grow, thrive, or just relax! I also enjoy helping people discover more about themselves and reconnect with their sense of meaning or purpose in life. Therapy takes effort and commitment and, in exchange, provides freedom from suffering. I would love to help you discover the gift I believe therapy can give to you.
Maria Elena Meidanis
Counselor, CAGS, LMHC, RYT, Reiki3
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I specialize in addiction, trauma, eating disorders & relational conflict.
If only I knew then what I know now about the mind-body connection; the integration of breathe, the power of intuition and the transformation that comes with stillness. I know what it feels like to want to crawl out of my own skin, to look in the rear-view mirror and to rush through miscellaneous tasks without real purpose. I am talking about the difference between living and existing. The difference between doing and being. You are not alone —- but you can’t do this by yourself because if you could, you would have by now.
I specialize in addiction, trauma, eating disorders & relational conflict.
If only I knew then what I know now about the mind-body connection; the integration of breathe, the power of intuition and the transformation that comes with stillness. I know what it feels like to want to crawl out of my own skin, to look in the rear-view mirror and to rush through miscellaneous tasks without real purpose. I am talking about the difference between living and existing. The difference between doing and being. You are not alone —- but you can’t do this by yourself because if you could, you would have by now.
Gabrielle Emerzian
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC I
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02128 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting clients 18+ who are struggling with ongoing substance use, or individuals who are currently in recovery and would like support navigating life stressors. Identifying the need for support to reduce or quell your substance use is a significant first step in the recovery journey. Whether this is a new venture for you or you have benefitted from addiction counseling before, I am happy to be on your team and help you achieve your recovery goals.
I am currently accepting clients 18+ who are struggling with ongoing substance use, or individuals who are currently in recovery and would like support navigating life stressors. Identifying the need for support to reduce or quell your substance use is a significant first step in the recovery journey. Whether this is a new venture for you or you have benefitted from addiction counseling before, I am happy to be on your team and help you achieve your recovery goals.
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Addiction Therapists
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.