Drug Abuse Therapists in West Hartford, CT

Is anxiety or depression keeping you from creating the life you want? Do you struggle with substance use that keeps you from being present in your life? Do you want practical skills and strategies for improving your mental wellness? You don’t have to struggle anymore. You can learn tools and techniques to help you cope with difficult situations in healthy ways. Working with a therapist or counselor can help you navigate life transitions and mental health conditions to get back to building your dreams.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience working with individuals and families on issues involving abuse/neglect, substance abuse, court related difficulties and mental health. I have success in treating adolescents and adults with various struggles ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, self esteem, stress and conflictual relationships. I welcome clients who want to partner with me in identifying their strengths; restoring their optimal level of functioning while supporting them through some of life's most difficult and pressing transitions.

“I’m overwhelmed. I’m just so tired.” “I didn’t know being a mom would be so hard.” “I don’t want to parent the way I was raised.” “I just got clean and I want to stay clean and sober.” “My PTSD from childhood abuse/DV/traumatic birth gets in the way of my daily life.” These are things my clients tell me when we first meet. I help them heal and feel better. I'm an LCSW in private practice specializing in working with women, particularly during pregnancy and early parenting. I have experience working with trauma, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. I also do brief interventions in partnership with other therapies.

The best way to find about me is to check out my web site, dr-rick.com. There, you'll get a good sense of my perspective and how I view life's challenges and opportunities. Don't miss the "blum-blog." My style of practice is ideal for people who want real change in their lives, who expect that their therapist knows how to achieve this, and who are eager to learn about themselves in order to make it happen. The best approach includes our becoming a team, each bringing our part to the adventure.

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.

If you feel that parts of your life could be better, then let me show you how to access greater health and well-being. You'll be surprised that in just a few sessions you will feel better, regardless of your current circumstances. There is no reason for you to not experience greater contentment and effectiveness in life, whether you experience anxiety, depression, lack motivation, or feel unworthy.

When you make the decision to seek therapy, I believe it is important to find a therapist that makes you feel valued, safe and understood. It takes a lot of courage and strength to enter therapy. I provide a safe, supportive, and positive environment where your challenges and stress can be addressed. I seek to build a positive therapeutic partnership with you to identify your needs, build strengths, and help you navigate through your path to achieve your unique goals. I will work carefully to create a therapeutic experience that allows person centered treatment, healing and growth to occur.

Hello, my name is Jenny Alzate. I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been working in the mental health field for over 25 years. I provide a safe and nurturing environment so that true healing can occur. My specialty is integrating mind-body medicine, energy medicine, spirituality and somatic therapy into my clinical practice. Because of my passion to help others heal, I have co-founded The Enlightenment Counseling Center. An integrative, holistic group practice. We specialize in helping the whole person heal. We combine traditional psychotherapy with Complimentary and Alternative practices and medicines.

I believe in creating an open, safe, non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment in order to help you make the changes necessary to build the life you desire. I also believe in an equally kind and direct stylistic approach, coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. In order to work together, I will provide you with the tools you need to move forward in life.

Are you feeling stuck, afraid, depressed or overwhelmed in some way? At times, it can feel like there is no clear path to fulfillment and ease. However, in a safe and collaborative therapeutic process, it's completely possible to overcome your issues and live the life you desire. Whether it's managing stress, increasing self-esteem, having more satisfying relationships or creating healthier patterns, we'll discover together, the fulfillment and joy you deserve. 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.

I believe that therapy can be effective in helping those that suffer from addiction. I have worked in in detox, outpatient and residential treatment. It is essential in treating people affected by this malady to understand the nature of the problem involved in treating this condition. Addiction does not exist in a vacuum. Recognizing and treating other problems, trauma, anxiety and depression, and the relationship between those problems and addiction, is necessary for successful treatment. I am extensively trained in trauma therapies, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

I specialize in relationship issues, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, women's issues, depression and anxiety. I have 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field serving very young children through adulthood and families in many varying stages of their lives. I feel very grateful to work with each and every one of my clients on their journey and honored to help them to achieve the life they want to create.

I have over 20 years experience working with people from many different backgrounds facing a variety of challenges.

Accepting NEW clients! I believe therapy should be like taking a journey with an expert archaeologist of the mind and self - and that expert would be Me. Together we use curiosity to understand the places you've been, which allows you to travel toward a clarified destination. Along this journey, you begin to understand why you may be stuck in negative patterns of thinking and behavior and how to remove barriers to shifting toward a more positive mindset and overall higher functioning. The journey's final destination is an evolved version of yourself.

Kathleen Cairns, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, hypnotherapist, and author of "The Psychotherapy Workbook","The Bald & The Beautiful: Surviving Breast Cancer, self-hypnosis audio tape "Breathe... As If Your Life Depended On It.," and lithographic greeting cards "Kathleen's Condolences." Her weekly column LIFE GOES ON can be read in her website. She is also frequently interviewed for the internet, magazines, and books regarding today’s social issues. Kathleen works with anxiety, depression,bipolar, addictions, sexual abuse, relationship issues, stress, grief, death, adolescents, and couples.

Therapy for men. My practice is centered around men who are looking to connect in a world filled with stress, anxiety and worry. Now is the perfect to reach out for help. I am ready to help you in your journey through recovery and becoming a better version of who you are. For the last 20 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations that come with it. 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 be free from the grip of addiction.

Each of us experience stress, anxiety, depression, and grief throughout life, and the need for love, safety, respect, and nurturing. The question isn't whether you can eliminate these feelings and needs; rather the question to ask is; "How do I take responsibility for fully understanding myself?" I declare that everyone is being called to discover themselves in the deepest sense. "What is your spirit communicating to you?" "What do you need to live a healthy life?" As you ponder these questions, I believe that your pain is what pushes you and your vision is what pulls you through life.

Get to know Brittney LaBonte LPC Brittney is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Brittney has a 10-year certified background in alternative healing techniques such as spiritual healing, yoga, reiki, meditation, and mindfulness. She brings a positive and nurturing approach to her counseling style allowing clients to feel safe and explore their struggles. Brittney guides her clients to identify their worth, cultivate resiliency, develop emotional regulation and practice mindfulness.

As an experienced Medical Doctor I believe the strong connection between mind and body requires a holistic approach to healing somebody both mentally and physically. Many times a physical symptom can be a manifestation of a mental condition and the same can be said that a mental condition can be the symptom of a physical issue. I want to bring you my experience treating both mental and physical conditions to help you find a happy balance.