Alcohol Use Therapists in Middletown, CT
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Loretta J Munson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Life's path has many different twists and turns and with every change there is a transition. My goal as a provider is to offer you a safe, trusting, and therapeutic alliance. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of professional experience. My training, education, and experience allow me to understand anxiety, depression,
alcohol use
, as well as various social and emotional needs of different stages of life. As your therapist, I will help you to develop measurable treatment goals tailored to your specific needs.
David Ruutel
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
David Ruutel, CADC earned an associate degree in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling and graduated the DARC Program at Manchester Community College. He is currently working toward his bachelor's degree in Psychology at Central Connecticut State University with the goal of getting his master’s in social work. He has worked in the recovery field for 5 years and is passionate about guiding individuals on their own personal path to recovery.
Susan Wynne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a solution-focused therapist my goal is to help you realize your true potential while providing a supportive environment. I will assist you in the understanding of your behavioral patterns or negative perceptions within your relationships by applying complimentary approaches and techniques.
Kathleen Watanabe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified
Verified
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE - AS A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER I STRIVE TO PROVIDE A CONFIDENTIAL AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE FREE TO GROW AT THEIR OWN PACE. I WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES TO RESOLVE RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS, REDUCE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AND ADDRESS TRAUMA. I HAVE A SUB SPECIALTY OF TREATING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND THE FAMILIES THAT ARE AFFECTED.
Lauren Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you find yourself feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Life can be challenging and it can be even more difficult to identify how to make changes. I utilize an eclectic approach to guide you through your own process at your own pace. I focus on helping individuals navigate through life changes or hardships. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults. My background includes working with individuals in a variety of settings who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, substance use, family stressors, and more.
Scott Enright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
You put on a brave face every morning for the people close to you, and sometimes it works, but you certainly aren’t fooling yourself. You can’t remember the last time you were really happy; sometimes it’s hard to even remember what happiness felt like. The little bumps in the road you used to handle with ease suddenly seem to loom over you like a torrential wave. But you aren’t alone. By making it here you’ve already taken your first step on the road to recovery.
Jesse Lamorte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Current availability on Sunday mornings only, for individuals in need of trauma treatment/ / / Life can be tough sometimes, and it's important to adapt and overcome in these moments. Whether it's a stressful new development in your life or an ongoing problem that just won't go away, it is always worth taking the time to try and make things better. My goal is to help people work towards finding peace, happiness, and success in all ventures in life. Often times this work entails learning to manage stress, unpleasant emotions, relationships, and other challenges that life may bring. E-mail me to schedule a free consultation.
Jane R Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Twenty-five years into it, I still love being a counselor and psychotherapist. It is an honor and a privilege to be involved in the personal struggle and transformation of each client, couple, and family I see. I regard therapy more as an art than a science, though I certainly utilize current research in my practice. Most often my clients present problems in living rather than "mental illness" per se and they appreciate my attention to their strengths, resources, and spiritual concerns.
Susan M Hameline-Kasznay
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have been treating families, couples, individuals and children for over 20 years. I enjoy working with families in transition, including divorce and blended families. I have experience in treating people with depression and anxiety as well.
Not accepting new clients
Traci Howland
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Currently Not Accepting New Clients--- Are you feeling overwhelmed by your your current life circumstances? Are you a client looking for calm in an internal or external state of chaos? I have experience and expertise working with depression, anxiety, symptoms of PTSD, neurodiversity, mood disorders, alcoholism, co-dependency, and family dysfunction. I specialize in treating shame and/or fear based reactions (trauma responses) that may have caused patterns of thoughts/behavior that are no longer serving you and adversely affecting your life.
Diana Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal is to help clients to gain a sense of control, confidence, develop a strong identity, embrace vulnerability, build acceptance and forgiveness for themselves and others. Overall I my goal is to have clients to have authority and gain resiliency over their generational, relational, chronic, or acute trauma. I accept adults ages 18 and older who are of any racial identities/ethnicities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.
Strong Minds, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Katelynn Bento, I am a licensed professional counselor and I am the owner of Strong Minds, LLC. My hours are flexible, but they will be Monday-Friday. During your initial visit we will spend some time getting to know one another and what your goals are for treatment. I have 6 years’ experience working in mental health predominantly in the hospital setting. I have a lot of experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorders, gender identity issues, addiction, and mood disorders.
Donna S. Grisham
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My work as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work in Mental Health and Addiction is to assist individuals and family members in reaching their goals and potential as they overcome their challenges and make use of their opportunities.
I have had the pleasure of working with people in this field for over 20 years.
Waitlist for new clients
Elizabeth Garrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHC, MSW
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical social worker licensed in the states of Connecticut and Oregon with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, relationship and attachment issues, addictions, managing emotions, and self esteem issues. I am also a certified health coach and a certified law of attraction life coach, and love supporting people in finally achieving their dreams. My counseling style is warm and empathic. One of the most important things I do is to help people to recognize and connect with their own strengths and abilities.
Waitlist for new clients
Siobhan Feliciano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LADC
Verified
Verified
**Not currently accepting new clients ***With over 15 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling I have developed an eclectic therapy style that pulls components from multiple theories and best practices to suit each client's individual needs. Whether you are looking for brief solution focused therapy lasting just a few sessions or developing a long-term therapeutic relationship to tackle a variety of life interfering issues, I am here to help you achieve your goals. Contact me for an initial consultation to see if I would be a good fit for you!
Charlene Denise Keeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients I know that making the decision to find a person to speak with is an extremely personal and intimate one. Once this decision is made then comes the search to find the "right" person and this may not be an easy task. I want to reassure you that I understand this and strive to create a relaxed and welcoming environment. I feel the development of a trusting and respectful relationship between client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process and is a primary goal in treatment. We will talk about your goals and how to use them as motivation in therapy. Then create a plan together to achieve them.
Waitlist for new clients
Winifred M Neville
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have been working in the field of Mental Health and Addiction for 20 years. I graduated with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from CCSU. My main focus is trauma, centering on Addictions, including substance abuse, eating disorders and excessive spending, however, I am also experienced working with clients who have, depression, anxiety or trauma related symptoms. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults I believe strongly in recovery, use various therapeutic approaches to assist clients to live a productive and self directed life. And pets are always welcome so bring yours in.
Not accepting new clients
Kate Kraines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
**NO CURRENT OPENINGS** Everyone needs support and a listening ear from time to time and I commend you for seeking that out! Together, we will explore and identify coping skills and resources you can draw upon to navigate any challenge you come across. I provide a non judgmental space for you to safely share your story. We will develop a plan based on those personal strengths and experiences in order to help you become your best self. In our sessions I strive to foster self empowerment and understanding while utilizing various therapy techniques such as CBT, DBT, and ACT.
Middletown, CT 06457
Not accepting new clients
Connecticut Valley Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
**Not Accepting Patients At This Time** We all go through periods of emotional pain, the objective is to break the cycle of suffering which occurs when we use ineffective coping strategies. We cannot always control the events in our lives, we can learn how to manage our reactions to those experiences through developing a greater understanding of our motivations and defense mechanisms. Acceptance and growth is the process that will enable a clearer path to your ideal self and future goals. Lets develop an effective partnership so I may help you achieve your best self.
Richard V. Daly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Warm greetings, I am happy that you have found your way here and I am looking forward to helping. It is important for you to know that my approach to therapy is solution focused and strength based. I am a highly experienced therapist with over 40 years of clinical treatment experience. My main interests and expertise as a therapist center around Individual therapy, Couples Therapy, Parenting and Substance Abuse. During my long and rewarding career I have worked as a primary therapist with individual adults, families, children, couples and groups and as a parenting coach. I thoroughly enjoy my work and look forward to helping you.
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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.