Alcohol Use Therapists in Moriches, NY

Many of my clients are Law Enforcement, First Responders, Active Military, and Veterans who have been reluctant to begin therapy. My areas of specialty are anxiety & depression, trauma, alcohol/substance use, dual-diagnosis, and addressing the issues that result from these problems such as interpersonal and relationship issues, self esteem issues, and overall poor coping skills. When clients reach out to me, whether through email or voicemail, I make every attempt to return the correspondence. I want my clients to feel heard and that begins at the initial outreach. Please leave me a message, I'll respond at my earliest convenience.

Is your relationship suffering? Are you or your partner having problems communicating? Are there feelings of anger or frustration? Are you just going through the motions or feeling disconnected? Have you been betrayed? Do you feel seen and not heard? Are you stressed out and overwhelmed? Do you lack focus and direction? Feel like you just CAN'T take it anymore? Let's turn I CAN'T into I CAN! As a Life & Relationship Coach & NYS Board Certified Addiction Recovery Coach Specialist, I work with people that WANT to get their relationship or their life on track. That is WILLING, READY, and COMMITTED to doing the work. I CAN help you.

Do you find yourself losing all hope, feeling more overwhelmed possibly even defeated taking on the many forms of life stressors? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, and/or problems in your relationships with others, that are interfering or impacting your life in negative ways? Has this possibly brought on the misuse of Alcohol? If you can identify or relate to any of these and have decided to do something about it, you have come to the right place! Together we can learn to better understand your situations and what you can do about it. Let's restore your hope & discover your strengths to overcome the obstacles.

The first step towards change begins with seeking support outside yourself. It is a daunting and frightening choice for many. The relief from sharing whatever you are struggling with can bring tremendous and sometimes immediate relief. It is the first bridge towards change. Being at peace with yourself is an important part of healing and growth. I am a dedicated and conscientious professional and will respond promptly to anyone who seeks help.

There are hundreds of reasons why I became a counselor, but the main reason is the want to help guide clients into a better quality of life! The basis of my clinician approach is the strong belief in creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Maintaining a safe place for clients (like you!) to be supported with genuine care and empathy is integral for me as your counselor. Together we will work towards making positive life changes, finding and utilizing your strengths, meet your therapeutic goals, and relieve your distress.

Congratulations! You took the first step towards happiness and self-improvement! Life can throw us curveballs leaving us to deal with difficult decisions. Inevitably, sometimes we get stuck resulting in unhappiness or feeling unfulfilled. Unexpected changes, toxic relationships, unhealthy attitudes, maladaptive coping habits, or just a general desire to lead a more productive life without knowing how to get there can also cause dismay. Managing these problems and getting back to enjoying life is an attainable goal and I'm happy to help by providing keen insight and the concrete tools needed to make positive and lasting change.

I specialize in Substance Use Disorder, mood disorders, PTSD, and life crises, and treat individuals, over age 15, couples, and families, using client-centered talk therapy, CBT, and writing therapy. As Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) for 25 years,I worked and supervised inpatient and outpatient. and taught the CASAC curriculum at Marymount and CCNY. As LCSW, (Stony Brook, 1997 and Post-Graduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH), I have maintained a private practice for 27 years in Westhampton Beach, NY. My passion is to motivate and facilitate clients toward positive change.

There is hope and help. Entering therapy is a courageous act and first step towards a more fulfilling life. You will feel safe, supported and never judged, in a confidential environment, as we work together to achieve your goals. I can help you to gain a better understanding of yourself, increase self esteem, decrease anxiety and depression, cope with life's transitions, find direction, heal from a loss or trauma, gain recovery from an addiction, become a more effective parent and or partner or to gain positive coping skills.

Everyone can benefit from having a trusting relationship and receiving validation. From that basis, in a non-judgmental interaction people can begin to get clarity on their wants and needs. From enhancing self-esteem to setting boundaries and resolving anxiety/depression people can change.

Darcy believes that each person possesses the innate capacity for healing, and that we are always moving towards connection and growth. She views her work as an opportunity to create a warm and trusting space that can be used to identify and address the disruptions that have occurred along the way of this natural growth process. Darcy has specialized training in perinatal mental health. She utilizes a variety of different approaches, including EMDR therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Do any of the following resonate with you? You feel lost in life. You feel unable to do your day-to-day tasks. You've lost the happy moments you used to have in your life. You're struggling to motivate yourself to do anything. You wish you could just switch it all off and unplug from what's happening. If so, I'm here to help. Being in a state of mental pain and fustration can feel like you are getting ready to lose it. And sometimes you do. It can feel exhausting and emotionally draining. Mental Health Counseling can help you to regain a sense of mental peace and calm, helping you to get your life back to normal.

Life is full of unexpected challenges and choosing to engage in therapy can be the first step toward a new beginning. I am committed to providing a safe, warm, supportive and healing environment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Anger Management Specialist and a Clinical Hypnotherapist, who has been in the field for 19 years. My experience has provided me with the ability to help those who struggle with addictions, anxiety, anger management, depression, mental health issues, parenting, substance abuse, low self-esteem, stress as well as other issues that impact on the quality of life.

"Helping Hearts, Helping Homes" reflects that your inner self and your happiness extends into all areas of your life. Positive approach and ability to mitigate daily adversities, attracts more positive events into our lives. Believing in yourself & staying focused, generates tremendous opportunities, success, peace, happiness and inner balance. Psychological well being promotes strong relationships, happy children, marriages and families. We can ALL attain these goals. It is a matter of a first step...a step towards self transformation. Empower yourself to live a life free of personal turmoils, foster positive space for your goals & get ready to begin your life!

People sometimes need unbiased support throughout their lives. I would love to help you through those rough areas where you may feel stuck or in a rut and have no idea how you got here or how to proceed. Sometimes, life shakes us so hard that we don't know where to turn or what to do. I would love the chance to help you better understand yourself and the life you have created.

Awareness is the first step towards change. Consider yourself on your way to creating a positive change in your life. With over 10 years experience, we will create a safe an open space where I will guide you to identify and challenge different parts of yourself. I found utilizing holistic techniques such as, meditation and mindfulness, compliments traditional therapy providing you techniques for self healing that you can utilize when treatment has ended. Together, we will identify strategies that are individualized for your needs to move forward. We will heal your whole self so that your life and relationships become happier and healthier.

Welcome! My clinical experience is in providing individual therapy through telehealth to work through issues of grief, trauma, addiction and life changes. I create a safe, trusting space- utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to ensure clients feel understood as they build clarity, confidence, motivation, and direction. I have certifications in Advanced Grief Counseling, Anger Managment, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) as well as being a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional (C-DBT)

Hello! I'm Brianna, a Licensed Master Social Worker. I am an Adelphi University graduate receiving my BSW in 2018 and my MSW in 2019. I have experience working in schools, non-profits, and medical settings. I spent two years working as an in-home therapist servicing youth with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances and now currently work full-time in the field of substance use. I’ve worked with many different populations including ages ranging from adolescents to geriatrics, LGBTQ+, family caregivers, substance abuse, and victims of domestic violence & sexual assault, just to name a few.

I have been a certified social worker for twenty eight years. I provide therapy to adolescents and adults in individual, couple therapy and family sessions. As a therapist I often address clients with Major Depression, family stress, anxiety issues or substance abuse addiction. I address these issues on phone sessions or therapy face to face sessions. It is imperative for a therapist to be aware of various symptoms and needs for people to make goals to address these concerns actively.