Alcohol Use Therapists in Madison, CT

Jessica G. Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
Jessica Miller is independently licensed in Connecticut as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and in New York as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has dedicated her career to treating people with mental health issues, substance abuse and dual diagnoses. She received her Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus where she also received her Master of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude in Mental Health Counseling.
Jessica Miller is independently licensed in Connecticut as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and in New York as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has dedicated her career to treating people with mental health issues, substance abuse and dual diagnoses. She received her Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus where she also received her Master of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude in Mental Health Counseling.

Dr. Michael Francis Hinkley
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LMSW, LADC, STL, MA
Verified Verified
Madison, CT 06443
Addiction compromises a person causing pain. You may be finding it hard to make the changes required to address a substance addiction. You may experience family discord. You may be isolating from others, experiencing a poor diet or one bad decision after another, this is all common in addiction. Your unique story of Alcoholism or Drug Addiction happened in stages, a slippery slope, that only gets worse. But there's good news, you are taking the time to consider getting help now, maybe again, and that's where your recovery starts. Working with you and possibly your family, you will see change, starting now!
Addiction compromises a person causing pain. You may be finding it hard to make the changes required to address a substance addiction. You may experience family discord. You may be isolating from others, experiencing a poor diet or one bad decision after another, this is all common in addiction. Your unique story of Alcoholism or Drug Addiction happened in stages, a slippery slope, that only gets worse. But there's good news, you are taking the time to consider getting help now, maybe again, and that's where your recovery starts. Working with you and possibly your family, you will see change, starting now!

You don’t have to keep doing it all on your own.
If you’ve been carrying more than you’re meant to—mentally, emotionally, or even physically—you’re in the right place. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship stress, grief, trauma, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to walk alongside you and help you figure it out.
You don’t have to keep doing it all on your own.
If you’ve been carrying more than you’re meant to—mentally, emotionally, or even physically—you’re in the right place. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship stress, grief, trauma, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to walk alongside you and help you figure it out.

Melissa Gilmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
First and foremost, our goal is to help you achieve your goals. We treat each person as the individual that they are, with the understanding that we are not fully responsible for all of the difficulties in our lives, but that we can collaborate to help make the challenges you face more manageable. Our experiences have been primarily with individuals and families, those struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues and adjustment. We welcome anyone who is seeking an objective individual, and a safe place to explore their situation and feelings. We have both male and female identified clinicians on staff.
First and foremost, our goal is to help you achieve your goals. We treat each person as the individual that they are, with the understanding that we are not fully responsible for all of the difficulties in our lives, but that we can collaborate to help make the challenges you face more manageable. Our experiences have been primarily with individuals and families, those struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues and adjustment. We welcome anyone who is seeking an objective individual, and a safe place to explore their situation and feelings. We have both male and female identified clinicians on staff.

Waterstone Counseling Centers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, CT 06443
Waterstone's staff of compassionate and licensed professionals are on hand to care for your individual counseling needs and goals to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression or substance use. We incorporate best clinical practices, expert treatment knowledge and a thorough understanding of the overwhelming factors individuals face. We understand that finding the right therapist or treatment center can be difficult. We ensure that each potential client understands all the counseling options open to them.
Waterstone's staff of compassionate and licensed professionals are on hand to care for your individual counseling needs and goals to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression or substance use. We incorporate best clinical practices, expert treatment knowledge and a thorough understanding of the overwhelming factors individuals face. We understand that finding the right therapist or treatment center can be difficult. We ensure that each potential client understands all the counseling options open to them.

Jocelyn Ness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adolescents in preventing diagnosing and treating mental and behavioral health disorders . I work directly with adolescents to help them with various struggles of life and learn how to develop better coping skills to understand and resolve problems, modify behavior, and make positive long term changes in their lives. I use multiple modalities approaches to address and target presenting issues.
I work with adolescents in preventing diagnosing and treating mental and behavioral health disorders . I work directly with adolescents to help them with various struggles of life and learn how to develop better coping skills to understand and resolve problems, modify behavior, and make positive long term changes in their lives. I use multiple modalities approaches to address and target presenting issues.
Recovery Services of Connecticut (RSCT) (www-dot-recoveryservicesCT-dot-com) in Madison, CT offers daytime and evening Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), group and individual therapy, counseling for families, interventions, as well as, advocacy for court, probation and the DMV. Call RSCT at 203.421.6242
Recovery Services of Connecticut (RSCT) (www-dot-recoveryservicesCT-dot-com) in Madison, CT offers daytime and evening Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), group and individual therapy, counseling for families, interventions, as well as, advocacy for court, probation and the DMV. Call RSCT at 203.421.6242

Our combined 30 years experience of interacting with people in a variety of settings has repeatedly demonstrated to us the resilience and growth that all people are capable of. At Coastal Counseling Associates we assist people in accessing those characteristics that are within them so they can cope with the difficulties life may have presented as well as preparing them to employ the psychological resources they posses to combat future difficulties. Our diversity allows us to match clients with staff resulting in strong, lasting therapeutic relationships across a broad expanse of behavioral health concerns for families, individuals, couples and children.
Our combined 30 years experience of interacting with people in a variety of settings has repeatedly demonstrated to us the resilience and growth that all people are capable of. At Coastal Counseling Associates we assist people in accessing those characteristics that are within them so they can cope with the difficulties life may have presented as well as preparing them to employ the psychological resources they posses to combat future difficulties. Our diversity allows us to match clients with staff resulting in strong, lasting therapeutic relationships across a broad expanse of behavioral health concerns for families, individuals, couples and children.

Daniel Mirandi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
For the last 12 years I've enjoyed working in the non-profit sector helping people from various backgrounds. My therapy style is non-judgmental and relaxed in which I try to meet people where they are at. I help people address a number of concerns ranging from enhancing their self-esteem and coping skills to treating Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, and severe Depression. I'm experienced with helping adults communicate with other generations within their family and gaining healthier relationships. Over the years I've also fostered skills designed for helping men and women address a variety of challenges.
For the last 12 years I've enjoyed working in the non-profit sector helping people from various backgrounds. My therapy style is non-judgmental and relaxed in which I try to meet people where they are at. I help people address a number of concerns ranging from enhancing their self-esteem and coping skills to treating Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, and severe Depression. I'm experienced with helping adults communicate with other generations within their family and gaining healthier relationships. Over the years I've also fostered skills designed for helping men and women address a variety of challenges.

Alex Klein, MS, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
As a licensed clinical therapist and masters level recreational specialist, my expertise in psychotherapy has been built over the course of two decades working with adolescents, adults, and families. Whether supporting adolescents as they undergo a difficult life transition or mediating conflict among adults and families, my services are designed to help individuals navigate the complexities that often come with an array of emotions and challenging life situations.
As a licensed clinical therapist and masters level recreational specialist, my expertise in psychotherapy has been built over the course of two decades working with adolescents, adults, and families. Whether supporting adolescents as they undergo a difficult life transition or mediating conflict among adults and families, my services are designed to help individuals navigate the complexities that often come with an array of emotions and challenging life situations.

I help Millennial and Gen Z women navigate life transitions, build healthy relationships, set boundaries, and overcome feelings of anxiety and low self-esteem. With a direct yet empathetic approach, I offer guidance and support on your healing journey. I create a calm and safe environment where you can feel understood and empowered to grow.
I help Millennial and Gen Z women navigate life transitions, build healthy relationships, set boundaries, and overcome feelings of anxiety and low self-esteem. With a direct yet empathetic approach, I offer guidance and support on your healing journey. I create a calm and safe environment where you can feel understood and empowered to grow.
Meet Our Alcohol Use Therapists

Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.

Mary Beth Golja
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
Looking for a safe place to regain your footing and let go of old patterns that hold you back? I have been practicing psychotherapy for 40 years. My practice is relationship based and heart centered.After working in various residential settings with adolescents, I grew to believe in the resilience and strength of the human spirit.Working with both traditional and nontraditional techniques, I can assist you in discovering your true potential. With a background in family systems, I believe that by letting go of patterns learned in childhood and rewriting old messages, therapy can free you to live your life more productively.
Looking for a safe place to regain your footing and let go of old patterns that hold you back? I have been practicing psychotherapy for 40 years. My practice is relationship based and heart centered.After working in various residential settings with adolescents, I grew to believe in the resilience and strength of the human spirit.Working with both traditional and nontraditional techniques, I can assist you in discovering your true potential. With a background in family systems, I believe that by letting go of patterns learned in childhood and rewriting old messages, therapy can free you to live your life more productively.

Vincent Samuolis, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
Are you ready to to take the first step on your journey toward self improvement and achieving your personal goals? Twenty-four years as a school social worker has given me comprehensive experience with children, adolescents, parents, and families challenged by as difficult behavior, emotional disturbance, ADHD, and ineffective parenting. Two years experience as a clinician for a psychiatric hospital provided me intensive knowledge and compassion for adults with mental illness and dually diagnoses. Five years experience as a substance abuse counselor for a state agency provided a thorough understanding of addiction and recovery.
Are you ready to to take the first step on your journey toward self improvement and achieving your personal goals? Twenty-four years as a school social worker has given me comprehensive experience with children, adolescents, parents, and families challenged by as difficult behavior, emotional disturbance, ADHD, and ineffective parenting. Two years experience as a clinician for a psychiatric hospital provided me intensive knowledge and compassion for adults with mental illness and dually diagnoses. Five years experience as a substance abuse counselor for a state agency provided a thorough understanding of addiction and recovery.

Recovery Services of Connecticut
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
Nicole Fodaski is an independently Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut. She has been helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues for the past eight years at a variety of clinical settings. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Keene State College and her master’s degree at Antioch University New England in Counseling and Dance/Movement Therapy. She comes to Recovery Services of Connecticut after working as a detox clinician and as the Lead Clinician in Rushford's residential treatment center in Middletown, CT.
Nicole Fodaski is an independently Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut. She has been helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues for the past eight years at a variety of clinical settings. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Keene State College and her master’s degree at Antioch University New England in Counseling and Dance/Movement Therapy. She comes to Recovery Services of Connecticut after working as a detox clinician and as the Lead Clinician in Rushford's residential treatment center in Middletown, CT.

Jake works with a wide range of ages, including adolescents and their families. Jake has experience in helping adolescents navigate struggles within school, community, family and judicial settings and provides supervision and consultation for associate licensed clinicians. Jake has experience working directly with a wide range of behavioral health needs, from autism spectrum disorder to anxiety and substance use disorders. Jake spent time as a milieu therapist at a residential substance program, and has provided services to adolescents and young adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Jake works with a wide range of ages, including adolescents and their families. Jake has experience in helping adolescents navigate struggles within school, community, family and judicial settings and provides supervision and consultation for associate licensed clinicians. Jake has experience working directly with a wide range of behavioral health needs, from autism spectrum disorder to anxiety and substance use disorders. Jake spent time as a milieu therapist at a residential substance program, and has provided services to adolescents and young adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Therapy at West Woods provides an opportunity to take a look at what is important in your life! If you feel stuck, unsettled and/or would like to address issues individually, as a couple or as a family, this is a great place to start. I am a Marriage and Family therapist who utilizes Imago therapy to facilitate communication in a respectful and loving way.
Therapy at West Woods provides an opportunity to take a look at what is important in your life! If you feel stuck, unsettled and/or would like to address issues individually, as a couple or as a family, this is a great place to start. I am a Marriage and Family therapist who utilizes Imago therapy to facilitate communication in a respectful and loving way.

Is your alcohol or drug use interfering with your relationships, affecting your work, compromising your health? Are you just getting through the day, or waking up hoping this one will be different than yesterday? Maybe you make promises to yourself and others that you can’t keep. You’re not alone. Are you ready to make a real change but just don’t know how or where to start? Maybe it’s time to do something different, this time with a certified recovery coach and holistic health practitioner who’s been down that path. You can start today—feel better, wake up refreshed, feel positive about yourself and regain control of your life.
Is your alcohol or drug use interfering with your relationships, affecting your work, compromising your health? Are you just getting through the day, or waking up hoping this one will be different than yesterday? Maybe you make promises to yourself and others that you can’t keep. You’re not alone. Are you ready to make a real change but just don’t know how or where to start? Maybe it’s time to do something different, this time with a certified recovery coach and holistic health practitioner who’s been down that path. You can start today—feel better, wake up refreshed, feel positive about yourself and regain control of your life.

I’m sure you’ve been asked this a thousand times… “I’m so impressed—how do you do it?” On the one hand, that question is so satisfying to your inner perfectionist. But on the other, you’re silently screaming that the pressure of trying to do it all is starting to crush you. Your perfectionism shows up in your work. You find yourself working way more hours than your colleagues. It might show up in your relationships. Have you ever gone into a tailspin because you wanted to plan the perfect event for a loved one? Or it might show up within yourself—how you eat, dress, exercise, or maintain your home.
I’m sure you’ve been asked this a thousand times… “I’m so impressed—how do you do it?” On the one hand, that question is so satisfying to your inner perfectionist. But on the other, you’re silently screaming that the pressure of trying to do it all is starting to crush you. Your perfectionism shows up in your work. You find yourself working way more hours than your colleagues. It might show up in your relationships. Have you ever gone into a tailspin because you wanted to plan the perfect event for a loved one? Or it might show up within yourself—how you eat, dress, exercise, or maintain your home.

Available now for both office and online sessions! I am a seasoned, licensed psychotherapist for over30 years who address different mental health conditions, sobriety maintenance, & relationship issues implementing diverse approaches. I provide unconditional acceptance in a friendly environment which allows you to make important life decisions. I offer methods that promote behavioral change (Motivational Enhancement Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and DBT relaxation/mindfulness exercises) to reduce feelings of trauma, grief, anger, anxiety, and depression. I counsel adults of all ages and genders as well as couples.
Available now for both office and online sessions! I am a seasoned, licensed psychotherapist for over30 years who address different mental health conditions, sobriety maintenance, & relationship issues implementing diverse approaches. I provide unconditional acceptance in a friendly environment which allows you to make important life decisions. I offer methods that promote behavioral change (Motivational Enhancement Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and DBT relaxation/mindfulness exercises) to reduce feelings of trauma, grief, anger, anxiety, and depression. I counsel adults of all ages and genders as well as couples.
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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.