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Lianna Hursh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Schedule a free consultation easily using this link: calendly.com/lianna-hursh These days, moving through life can feel like a performance; an enduring struggle to prove that things are not only okay, but seemingly perfect. This can feel ... exhausting. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment in which you feel comfortable putting that performance aside. I believe that we begin to heal through relationships. My hope, for our therapeutic relationship, is that you feel safe to be honest, authentic, and vulnerable about whatever your life looks like right now, while together, we reflect on what may have led you here.
Schedule a free consultation easily using this link: calendly.com/lianna-hursh These days, moving through life can feel like a performance; an enduring struggle to prove that things are not only okay, but seemingly perfect. This can feel ... exhausting. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment in which you feel comfortable putting that performance aside. I believe that we begin to heal through relationships. My hope, for our therapeutic relationship, is that you feel safe to be honest, authentic, and vulnerable about whatever your life looks like right now, while together, we reflect on what may have led you here.
(347) 334-5174 View (347) 334-5174
Photo of Robin S. Shimel, LCSW, Psychotherapy Svcs, LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 07042, NJ
Robin S. Shimel, LCSW, Psychotherapy Svcs, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
With over 30 years of clinical experience, my enthusiasm for my work has only grown. I view my role as a facilitator, helping people discover individual strengths while becoming accepting and respectful of vulnerabilities. Learning healthy ways to survive major life crises and/or chronic conditions is also a focus. I teach effective communication skills to increase understanding and respect for differences while enhancing growth in connection. If asked about my greatest asset as a therapist, it is my ability to "listen," and to provide a safe place for exploration and resolution.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, my enthusiasm for my work has only grown. I view my role as a facilitator, helping people discover individual strengths while becoming accepting and respectful of vulnerabilities. Learning healthy ways to survive major life crises and/or chronic conditions is also a focus. I teach effective communication skills to increase understanding and respect for differences while enhancing growth in connection. If asked about my greatest asset as a therapist, it is my ability to "listen," and to provide a safe place for exploration and resolution.
(973) 453-4637 View (973) 453-4637
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Sandra Shammas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
I am here to support your goals and help you during this time in your life. Therapy is a way to acknowledge one's inner strength, find healing and to tap into the empowerment you possess to face the challenges that may arise.
I am here to support your goals and help you during this time in your life. Therapy is a way to acknowledge one's inner strength, find healing and to tap into the empowerment you possess to face the challenges that may arise.
(973) 506-2833 View (973) 506-2833
Photo of Sally Duerr-Rodriguez, Mental Health Counselor in 07042, NJ
Sally Duerr-Rodriguez
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I want to help set you free. I am certified in DBT for adolescents, young adults, adults and families and also have a certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for eating disorders. I am a certified trauma specialist. My other specialties include substance abuse, eating disorders, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, and grief. Let's take the first step to freedom together.
I want to help set you free. I am certified in DBT for adolescents, young adults, adults and families and also have a certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for eating disorders. I am a certified trauma specialist. My other specialties include substance abuse, eating disorders, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, and grief. Let's take the first step to freedom together.
(954) 231-4183 View (954) 231-4183
Alcohol Use Therapists

Are there specific medications for alcohol use?

There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.

How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.

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 alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.