Addiction Therapists in West Hartford, CT
I work with individuals who may be navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, relationship challenges, or a general sense of feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. I draw from evidence-based practices while also honoring your story, values, and strengths. Whether you're looking to process difficult experiences, improve relationships, or better understand yourself, therapy can be a place to reconnect with your resilience and move toward in life
I work with individuals who may be navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, relationship challenges, or a general sense of feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. I draw from evidence-based practices while also honoring your story, values, and strengths. Whether you're looking to process difficult experiences, improve relationships, or better understand yourself, therapy can be a place to reconnect with your resilience and move toward in life
Recovery from substances or past trauma is possible.
In our sessions, we will focus on what’s important to you, if that's healing from past trauma, managing stress, navigating life transitions, or addressing substance use and mental health challenges. Utilizing a solution-focused, goal-oriented approach, I employ techniques like motivational enhancement therapy, harm reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy.
Recovery from substances or past trauma is possible.
In our sessions, we will focus on what’s important to you, if that's healing from past trauma, managing stress, navigating life transitions, or addressing substance use and mental health challenges. Utilizing a solution-focused, goal-oriented approach, I employ techniques like motivational enhancement therapy, harm reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy.
Openings For M/W/F Virtual evenings 5:30pm-7:30pm or Saturday bi-weekly 12pm or 2pm.
You want to feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life, but may be unsure where to start. You might be navigating life transitions, healing from past trauma, or seeking more effective ways to cope with stress. You're looking for a safe, understanding space where you can be yourself without judgement, explore your emotions, gain insight into your experiences and learn skills to navigate life's challenges. Together, we can help you reconnect with yourself, build your resilience, an create meaningful change you've been hoping for.
Openings For M/W/F Virtual evenings 5:30pm-7:30pm or Saturday bi-weekly 12pm or 2pm.
You want to feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life, but may be unsure where to start. You might be navigating life transitions, healing from past trauma, or seeking more effective ways to cope with stress. You're looking for a safe, understanding space where you can be yourself without judgement, explore your emotions, gain insight into your experiences and learn skills to navigate life's challenges. Together, we can help you reconnect with yourself, build your resilience, an create meaningful change you've been hoping for.
I believe that therapy can be effective in helping those that suffer from addiction.
Trauma not only alters our sense of the world around us, it alters our brain. Treatment can restore a equilibrium in an uncertain world. Addiction brings terrible suffering. It starts by the desire to experience pleasure, then the desire to avoid pain. I have experience and skills necessary to help you deal with this terrible problem.
I believe that therapy can be effective in helping those that suffer from addiction.
Trauma not only alters our sense of the world around us, it alters our brain. Treatment can restore a equilibrium in an uncertain world. Addiction brings terrible suffering. It starts by the desire to experience pleasure, then the desire to avoid pain. I have experience and skills necessary to help you deal with this terrible problem.
If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, want to reduce your alcohol or substance use or just stop, I can help you become a better version of who you are.
You are not alone and I will work with you to identify and change the thought and behavior patterns that are keeping you from feeling your best and becoming your authentic self. I specialize in connecting with clients on a personal level, meeting them where they are at and guiding clients to identifying the triggers and issues which are impacting them.
If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, want to reduce your alcohol or substance use or just stop, I can help you become a better version of who you are.
You are not alone and I will work with you to identify and change the thought and behavior patterns that are keeping you from feeling your best and becoming your authentic self. I specialize in connecting with clients on a personal level, meeting them where they are at and guiding clients to identifying the triggers and issues which are impacting them.
I offer Individual and Family/Couples therapy for difficulties related to self-esteem, depression, addictions, and intercultural/international identity and relationships.
I have over 20 years experience working with people from many different backgrounds facing a variety of challenges.
I offer Individual and Family/Couples therapy for difficulties related to self-esteem, depression, addictions, and intercultural/international identity and relationships.
I have over 20 years experience working with people from many different backgrounds facing a variety of challenges.
MI helps you build genuine motivation to make the life changes you've been putting off — whether that involves alcohol, exercise, stress, relationships, sleep, or daily habits.
Are you exhausted from worrying, struggling to sleep, or feeling like you're barely keeping up with life's demands? You don't have to keep pushing through alone. I help adults in Massachusetts and Connecticut overcome anxiety, depression, and unhealthy habits — using proven, evidence-based approaches that create lasting change. Whether your difficulties have been building quietly for years or hit you all at once, I can help you make sense of what's happening and find a clear path forward.
MI helps you build genuine motivation to make the life changes you've been putting off — whether that involves alcohol, exercise, stress, relationships, sleep, or daily habits.
Are you exhausted from worrying, struggling to sleep, or feeling like you're barely keeping up with life's demands? You don't have to keep pushing through alone. I help adults in Massachusetts and Connecticut overcome anxiety, depression, and unhealthy habits — using proven, evidence-based approaches that create lasting change. Whether your difficulties have been building quietly for years or hit you all at once, I can help you make sense of what's happening and find a clear path forward.
My primary area of expertise is in working with individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders, including treating the different co-occurring disorders that are often at the root of addiction.
I use a synthesis of techniques, incorporating insights and strategies from a range of therapeutic modalities. This allows for a flexible approach, tailored to the unique needs of each individual, creating a process that is highly responsive to client input regarding what is most helpful, constructive, and productive.
My primary area of expertise is in working with individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders, including treating the different co-occurring disorders that are often at the root of addiction.
I use a synthesis of techniques, incorporating insights and strategies from a range of therapeutic modalities. This allows for a flexible approach, tailored to the unique needs of each individual, creating a process that is highly responsive to client input regarding what is most helpful, constructive, and productive.
I enjoy working with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, life stress, substance use concerns, and difficult transitions.
Together we can slow things down enough to notice patterns, reduce overwhelm, and build practical tools you can actually use outside of therapy. I also draw from experience in crisis work and dual-diagnosis settings, which means I’m comfortable supporting clients through both acute stress and longer-term challenges. I utilized CBT, harm reduction and more!
I enjoy working with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, life stress, substance use concerns, and difficult transitions.
Together we can slow things down enough to notice patterns, reduce overwhelm, and build practical tools you can actually use outside of therapy. I also draw from experience in crisis work and dual-diagnosis settings, which means I’m comfortable supporting clients through both acute stress and longer-term challenges. I utilized CBT, harm reduction and more!
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or daily stress? I use a trauma informed approach to help adults build practical skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or daily stress? I use a trauma informed approach to help adults build practical skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions.
My adult practice includes specialities in Behavioral Medicine, Stress Management, Addictions, and Dual Diagnosis.
I am fortunate to have discovered that after forty years as a psychotherapist and teacher, that I continue to experience a growing passion for my work. I have worked as a clinical psychologist in private practice and in hospital settings for many years. In addition to my practice of General Psychology, I have developed specific areas of expertise.
My adult practice includes specialities in Behavioral Medicine, Stress Management, Addictions, and Dual Diagnosis.
I am fortunate to have discovered that after forty years as a psychotherapist and teacher, that I continue to experience a growing passion for my work. I have worked as a clinical psychologist in private practice and in hospital settings for many years. In addition to my practice of General Psychology, I have developed specific areas of expertise.
I have been working as a clinician in the mental health field for ten years, I have learned that out of all the treatment modalities that mindfulness is the most enriching for the entire body. Human beings often forget that we have no control over yesterday and no control over tomorrow, that we can only control what is happening right now. Being more in the moment. I have worked with and helped many people with a multitude of psychiatric issues, I find the brain fascinating, and I also believe that people think that they are alone when they aren't, and I enjoy helping people face those challenges.
I have been working as a clinician in the mental health field for ten years, I have learned that out of all the treatment modalities that mindfulness is the most enriching for the entire body. Human beings often forget that we have no control over yesterday and no control over tomorrow, that we can only control what is happening right now. Being more in the moment. I have worked with and helped many people with a multitude of psychiatric issues, I find the brain fascinating, and I also believe that people think that they are alone when they aren't, and I enjoy helping people face those challenges.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor.
Additionally, I will help you focus on your strengths, develop a stronger support network, acquire practical skills and tools, and discover deeper purpose and meaning in life. I always make sure you feel listened to and that you're getting what you need.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor.
Additionally, I will help you focus on your strengths, develop a stronger support network, acquire practical skills and tools, and discover deeper purpose and meaning in life. I always make sure you feel listened to and that you're getting what you need.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in CT since 2014 and implement evidence-based treatments to support clients with a variety of stressors related to life adjustment, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, family and academics.
I am an excellent active listener and create a therapeutic environment to allow for clients to gain insight and develop a plan to meet their goals. I tend to offer psychoeducation briefly and can offer homework if student feels it would be helpful.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in CT since 2014 and implement evidence-based treatments to support clients with a variety of stressors related to life adjustment, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, family and academics.
I am an excellent active listener and create a therapeutic environment to allow for clients to gain insight and develop a plan to meet their goals. I tend to offer psychoeducation briefly and can offer homework if student feels it would be helpful.
Do you feel overwhelmed by challenges in life that are preventing you from being able to live with freedom, joy and peace? Whether we have hurts from the past or anxiety and depression that may cause conflict in our lives; it can be helpful to have someone there who understands and provides non-judgmental, supportive feedback. When we experience crisis and difficult circumstances it may trigger emotions that seem intense at times. It is helpful to learn how to identify our thoughts and emotions and learn healthy ways to process them.
Do you feel overwhelmed by challenges in life that are preventing you from being able to live with freedom, joy and peace? Whether we have hurts from the past or anxiety and depression that may cause conflict in our lives; it can be helpful to have someone there who understands and provides non-judgmental, supportive feedback. When we experience crisis and difficult circumstances it may trigger emotions that seem intense at times. It is helpful to learn how to identify our thoughts and emotions and learn healthy ways to process them.
Although I work with many types of issues, I specialize in anxiety, insomnia, depression, trauma, addictions, parent coaching, career issues, women's issues, and chronic illness.
My experience includes, teaching at UCONN School of Medicine, and working extensively within the Hartford Healthcare system. If you are looking to heal trauma, alleviate anxiety and depression, end parental struggles, break patterns of addiction, resolve insomnia, repair unsatisfying relationships and resolve mid-life transitions, I'm here to help.
Although I work with many types of issues, I specialize in anxiety, insomnia, depression, trauma, addictions, parent coaching, career issues, women's issues, and chronic illness.
My experience includes, teaching at UCONN School of Medicine, and working extensively within the Hartford Healthcare system. If you are looking to heal trauma, alleviate anxiety and depression, end parental struggles, break patterns of addiction, resolve insomnia, repair unsatisfying relationships and resolve mid-life transitions, I'm here to help.
Whether you are recovering from addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or family/work/relationship challenges, everyone needs help finding their path.
I can teach you how to work the 12 steps so that you can effectively handle challenges as they arise. IFS therapy allows you to get to know all the parts inside of yourself and to identify the parts that support you and the ones that protect you from moving forward. Harmony and integration of all the parts of yourself is the goal.
Whether you are recovering from addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or family/work/relationship challenges, everyone needs help finding their path.
I can teach you how to work the 12 steps so that you can effectively handle challenges as they arise. IFS therapy allows you to get to know all the parts inside of yourself and to identify the parts that support you and the ones that protect you from moving forward. Harmony and integration of all the parts of yourself is the goal.
I am a licensed psychologist with 37 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan through life transitions, emotional challenges, and relational stress. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and family issues. My work centers on building a trusting therapeutic relationship where the roots of distress can be explored, and healing becomes possible.
I am a licensed psychologist with 37 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan through life transitions, emotional challenges, and relational stress. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and family issues. My work centers on building a trusting therapeutic relationship where the roots of distress can be explored, and healing becomes possible.
Justin Mehl Cadence Clinical Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
West Hartford, CT 06107
Whether your story includes trauma, addiction, grief, illness, chronic pain divorce, or patterns that never seem to shift, healing is possible.
With international experience I help clients and couples transform pain into possibility. Whether healing from trauma, facing life transitions, or seeking deeper connection with self or others, I use integrative practices to unlock potential. My goal is to guide you toward resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Whether your story includes trauma, addiction, grief, illness, chronic pain divorce, or patterns that never seem to shift, healing is possible.
With international experience I help clients and couples transform pain into possibility. Whether healing from trauma, facing life transitions, or seeking deeper connection with self or others, I use integrative practices to unlock potential. My goal is to guide you toward resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Anybody seeking expert help with addictions or mental health challenges to obtain relief, professional support and access to all available resources.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy & experience testimonial: "The ART process helped me reframe my trauma into a narrative where I could acknowledge my own agency and resilience. Through Hunter’s guidance, I transformed deep-seated negative emotions into symbols I could control, ultimately creating a new reality where I not only survived but found healing."
Anybody seeking expert help with addictions or mental health challenges to obtain relief, professional support and access to all available resources.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy & experience testimonial: "The ART process helped me reframe my trauma into a narrative where I could acknowledge my own agency and resilience. Through Hunter’s guidance, I transformed deep-seated negative emotions into symbols I could control, ultimately creating a new reality where I not only survived but found healing."
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.