Alcohol Use Therapists in Concord, MA

I believe therapy can help people lead happier and more successful lives. At times life presents us with overwhelming circumstances leading to overuse or dependence on alcohol. I can help you stop drinking or regain control of your alcohol use.

Many of my patients are recovering from addictions of various sorts. Many of them, as well as other patients, have mood disorders (anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder). I also work with individuals and families struggling with problems in work and career, marriage and similar relationships, and what are often described as existential or spiritual crises--the lack of a sense of meaning and purpose in life. I involve families in therapy when possible--people don't live and learn as isolated individuals.

Are you or a loved one struggling with a problematic relationship to cannabis, alcohol, nicotine, stimulants, and other addictive substances or behaviors? I work with teens and adults to initiate positive change by establishing a personalized treatment plan based on their individual needs. I bring judgement-free compassion and over 15 years of clinical experience in substance use and mental health treatment to help navigate the difficult terrain of addiction. I also work with families to help them identify their own recovery, learn how to communicate with and support their loved one while maintaining healthy boundaries.

Current space available - Recovery Group ($75Session). Call for intake. Embrace the Unknown with Certainty is a book I wrote following thirty years of clinical practice treating people with psychiatric, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis issues. I believe that when you learn from the past and use it as a stepping stone in the present, you can psychologically turn your past into a positive. I will teach you how create the life you desire by using the past to your advantage by overcoming historically painful experiences/regrets and challenging long held thinking and behavioral patterns.

Clients struggling with anxiety, depression, BPD, trauma, relationship issues are areas I have much experience addressing.

Do you have concerns about your substance use? Are you worried about a loved one with an addiction problem? Are you struggling to make changes in your life and do not know where to turn? There is help out there for you.

About forty years ago while attending Smith College graduate program, I learned that psychotherapy is the study of "the vicissitudes of love." Over my long career of counseling individuals and couples, both as a clinical director of a large outpatient mental health center, and for these past decades in private practice, the ups and downs of life and love have been my focus. With warmth, compassion and humor, I help people find their answers, learn coping skills, and have difficult conversations--internally and externally.

I'm really smart and have a lot of experience. I'm really good at brainstorming and bringing new possibilities into the room. I love what I do, and I will work tirelessly to help someone feel better. I work with existential questions - Why did this happen to me? How do I live my life? I work with trauma, grief and loss, addiction including to sex/pornography, families of incarcerated people, thoughts about death and dying, anxiety, parenting support. I enjoy thinking about intersectionality, about how our identities affect our experiences in the world, and I bring a social justice lens to my work.

Offering a compassionate, safe place in which you can explore current life challenges that may be difficult to face alone. Relationship conflicts, separations, loss, job changes, eating problems and other addictions, medical illness, mid-life and other transitions often require working in partnership with someone who can help you find your own inner resources to move forward in your life. I have thirty-six years of experience as a medical practitioner working with diverse populations, including college students, young, middle age and older adults. I bring that experience to my psychotherapy work, recognizing the whole person, mind, body and spirit.

This business of being human can be hard. We live in stressful times and its easy to get overwhelmed. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression or challenges with substance abuse, I can help. I’m a licensed counselor, trained as an MBSR teacher by the UMass Center for Mindfulness with over a decade of experience practicing mindfulness meditation. I use a powerful combination of empathic listening, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based coping skills to help you make major and lasting change in your life.

Please note that I do not have availability after 3PM, and email is the best form of contact. I believe that effective therapy starts with a good working relationship, so I strive to provide an environment that is safe, empathetic and free of judgement. I have over a decade of experience working with people who experience a wide range of mental health issues and life stressors, including mental health professionals who experience fatigue. I enjoy helping people tap into their ability to alleviate distress and manage negative emotions in a healthy way.

For all of us, there are moments when life becomes extremely challenging. I believe that even during times of intense pain, loss, confusion, chaos, and fear, we can find peace and even joy. I teach skills to nurture happiness, hope, inspiration, courage, confidence, creativity, wonder, serenity, balance, and ease. While working alongside individuals to increase resilience, adaptability and flexibility, I assist in identifying and releasing habitual behavioral patterns that perpetuate anxiety, stress, and suffering.

A wise doctor once wrote: "It is more important to understand the person who has an illness than the illness a person has." This is even truer for emotional problems than physical ones. Likewise, without understanding the context of a person's life and family, past and present -- one cannot really begin to help the person. I have worked for many years with young men and women of all ages with addictions, family and relationship issues, and the universal challenges of depression and anxiety. Certainly there are commonalities among the problems they present, but it is the uniqueness of each of my patients that leads to change.

With over twenty years of experience in the counseling space, I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, trauma and cultural differences, and am also particularly interested in performance-based stress among high achieving students, athletes and families and the transition to adulthood for young people. Within my role at Windhorse, I also maintain a focus on parent counseling and coaching.

A former film industry professional, I was drawn to counseling in order to fulfill a passion for helping teens and young adults discover who they want to be in the world. I bring authenticity, warmth, and humor to every session. My relational approach to counseling rests on the notion that no matter how uphill, twisty, or dark a path may be, walking it with someone is always easier than walking it alone. With deep clinical experience in both hospital and academic settings, my work primarily focuses on trauma, depression and anxiety, and issues within the LGBTQIA+ community.

*** Now offering virtual sessions to new patients*** Do you have concerns about your substance use? Are you worried about a loved one with an addiction problem? Are you in recovery & looking to make changes in your life? Are you looking to make changes regarding your relationship with substances? Many of my clients are parents, siblings, spouses or concerned significant others (friends, coworkers, etc) with a primary concern about someone else's well-being. Other clients I see are looking for a therapist who will meet them where they are in trying to change their substance use or assist them in their individual recovery process.

My clients come to me looking for support in their journey toward a more fulfilled and healthy life. My clinical focus is on mindfulness-based stress reduction and self-compassion. I've worked with hundreds of patients in treatment settings suffering from co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues and am well-equipped to support those healing from adjustment disorders, substance abuse, marital conflict and low self-esteem.

When human beings are exposed to emotional and/or physical distress, they often suffer long term negative effects over the course of their lifespan. Anxiety and/or depression are often the result of these deeper-rooted difficulties. Coping skills can often be maladaptive leading to behaviors such as substance use disorder and other forms of self-harm. The primary purpose of treatment is to address the negative impact of these experiences and work together in a safe environment to establish both short and long term recovery goals in an effort to reinforce positive behavior change.

When you're ready, seeking a good therapist should be straightforward. I work hard to be available, efficient and responsive to your concerns. When you contact me your care begins with a review of your situation and needs. My style is both supportive and collaborative and I take care to ensure that your treatment is individualized. I use only evidence based approaches with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My training and professional experience allow me to address a broad range of issues that include: depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic medical issues, relationship/work conflict, and major life transitions.