Alcohol Use Therapists in 46806
Jenny McCormick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
It is not easy to ask for help. You have gotten to a point where you feel it is time. This is a brave choice. I am honored that you would choose me to walk this journey with you.
It is not easy to ask for help. You have gotten to a point where you feel it is time. This is a brave choice. I am honored that you would choose me to walk this journey with you.
Angela C Romano
Counselor, LMHC, LCAC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
I have worked in mental health for 20 years, serving those struggling with mental health and addictions. I have a strong background in counseling and believe in a balanced approach to treatment and one's healing journey.
I have worked in mental health for 20 years, serving those struggling with mental health and addictions. I have a strong background in counseling and believe in a balanced approach to treatment and one's healing journey.
Kellen Lewis
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
I am a licensed mental health counselor associate with experience working with clients since 2019 and currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior. I have an extensive background working with clients with mental health problems, addictions, trauma, and relationship problems. I like to utilize Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing as well as my certification in Gottmans’ couples therapy to produce positive outcomes for individuals and families.
I am a licensed mental health counselor associate with experience working with clients since 2019 and currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior. I have an extensive background working with clients with mental health problems, addictions, trauma, and relationship problems. I like to utilize Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing as well as my certification in Gottmans’ couples therapy to produce positive outcomes for individuals and families.
UJIMA Therapeutic Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
As an LCSW with a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin, I'm deeply committed to providing culturally competent and inclusive therapy services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. With a focus on serving BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, I'm dedicated to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by marginalized populations. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and social justice, as I work collaboratively with clients to navigate the intersections of identity, culture, and mental health.
As an LCSW with a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin, I'm deeply committed to providing culturally competent and inclusive therapy services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. With a focus on serving BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, I'm dedicated to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by marginalized populations. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and social justice, as I work collaboratively with clients to navigate the intersections of identity, culture, and mental health.
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.