Alcohol Use Therapists in Westport, CT
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GJ Harbilas Counseling, LLC , CMHS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DARC, MSW, LCSW
Verified
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Much of my practice technique works to restore self esteem and dignity which are problems as a result of trauma and addiction. My personal experience is conducive to the work that takes place. I create a positive therapeutic alliance that is safe, and confidential. Addictions are treatable. Everyone can get sober, and in doing so you can live a "Quality of Life" that you deserve. Make the call and we can discuss your situation, confidentially and together make a plan to get; "Clean and Sober ". My promise to you that we can make it affordable.
Not accepting new clients
Joseph A Graziano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
If you are reading my profile, you are taking responsibility for your mental health and well-being, which is a huge step. I believe that individuals who take an active role in the counseling process feel the most fulfilled and satisfied with the results. If working with me is successful, you will feel more empowered to face life’s challenges in the future without my support or intervention. But for now, I will be with you every step of the way to help you cultivate the perspective and coping skills that will propel you towards achieving your goals.
LIFT Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
Verified
Verified
Let's talk! Albert Einstein once said, "No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it." The first step in conquering ANY troubling issue must begin with seeking help and resources beyond your current supply. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists are wholly committed to the personal triumph of each of our patients over their presenting problem, and our outcomes reflect that investment! You've taken care of everyone else. Now, this is the time for you. Let's broaden your network of support in order to level up, to view and interact with your situation in new ways, with expanded support and energy.
Waitlist for new clients
Johanna Rayman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
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2 Endorsed
I am committed to working with individuals and couples who are struggling in their lives either because of a crisis, transition, relationship or long standing issue that one keeps bumping up against. By providing a safe space together we can explore your thoughts/ feelings and increase your understanding of self and others. Self-awareness leads to change and personal growth.
Jason Powell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified
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My clients come from all races, sexual and faith orientations, occupations and genders. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals who are experiencing a range of challenges, both sexually and relationally.
Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention &
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The treatment alliance sets the tone and is central to effective therapy. For the past twenty years, I have actively worked to maintain a therapeutic stance that is genuine and thoughtful whereby my clients feel heard and supported. Through working collaboratively, we will identify your treatment objectives and goals and increase your awareness into patterns of behavior that are getting in the way of maximizing your potential.
Aspire Counseling of CT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Aspire Counseling works with adolescents and adults dealing with Mental Health and Addiction issues. Liz Modugno is the owner and a therapist herself. There are several therapists here that can meet with clients and address their specific needs. The main focus of Aspire Counseling was to work with individuals who want to identify the current and history of trauma that has impacted their current lives.
Rachel Kopanski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified
Verified
Often people reach out for therapy at a time in their lives when they are in transition and ready to make changes that will better themselves. Patterns of negative thinking and self-sabotaging behaviors can make you feel stuck and often can get in the way of living your best possible life. My goal is to help you understand the root of your anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-image issues and/or trauma and to work through these problems so that you can become 'unstuck' and move forward in a more positive, self-freeing and fulfilling direction.
Samantha Dareff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Seeking support takes courage, so congratulations on taking that first step! Psychotherapy is a collaborate process where you and I will work together to help you succeed through transitions, get the most out of your relationships, and find greater fulfillment in your life. You will be met with warmth and compassion so that you are able to explore your feelings openly in a safe, non-judgmental space. I work from a relational and psychodynamic perspective, which often stimulates discussion around your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, in order to identify unwanted repeating patterns in your life.
Michelle Mecca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
I provide a holistic, integrated and collaborative approach to therapy in a trusting, calm and comforting environment, helping navigate current relationship difficulties while empowering each individual to access their authentic self and harness their full potential.
Philip Socci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CSAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello! I am currently working remote only. I am licensed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Florida. I take a supportive and goal oriented approach to working with my clients. I believe that treatment should consist of not only addressing the symptoms that are causing problems in your life, but also digging deeper and gaining an understanding of the root of the challenges that you are facing.
Charles Andrew Opsahl
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
You may have wondered whether video or phone therapy could be helpful to you? I understand the impact of your psychological health and am committed to helping during this challenging time. I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused treatments. I work well with clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, relationship, and addiction issues. Clients often see reduction in symptoms and improved well being early on in therapy.
Mary Dobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
Verified
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I am passionate about working with young women struggling with disordered eating, body image, and identity. I treasure supporting women do the work of becoming who they aspire to be, while offering scaffolding around issues of empowerment, confidence, anxiety reduction, and self esteem. I bring to the table strong experience assisting young women through transitions and internal transformations of many kinds.
Dean Leone
Psychologist, PhD
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I have been in private practice for over 22 years throughout which time I have treated adults and couples struggling with a wide variety of issues, with a specialization in substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment. I approach my work from a psychodynamic perspecitve, yet I appreciate the uniqueness of each individual and maintain flexibility in tailoring my interventions to meet your specific concerns. I aim to work collaboratively and compassionately with you to gain insight and work through the obstacles that interfere with your overall well-being.
Heather (Toll) DeMarche
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
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Everyone experiences some "bumps in the road." When they become severe enough to cause you distress or to interfere with your functioning or satisfaction in life, then it's time to do something about it. That's where I come in. As a psychologist, I can help you negotiate your way through life's challenges. From my doctoral program to my post-doctoral fellowship at Yale, I have received excellent training in cutting-edge treatments. In practice, I have experience with clients of all ages, struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self esteem, trauma, behavior problems- ranging from mild to severe.
Susan Mao Phd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
In my psychotherapy practice, I work primarily with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, managing significant life transitions, relationship difficulties, and work stress. In addition to working in private practice, I am the psychotherapist for Steward House at Silver Hill Hospital, where I provide individual and group therapy for people with significant high-level career roles and responsibilities who are struggling with mental health and/or substance use problems.
LIFT Wellness Group, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Your mind matters. The mind- and the thoughts contained- determines a destiny. How badly do you want to address your compulsive eating? To what length would you go to rescue your relationship? What would it feel like to be free of your self-defeating thoughts? Using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and evidence-driven, proven strategies, we work to advocate and coach clients to create a vision of how they would like to feel, and together, draw a map of how to get there.
Ralph P. Balducci
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed Psychologist in private practice for over 22 years here to support you to develop healthy connections and to find safety, peace, & joy in your life, and to help you feel understood, valued, and respected. I provide counseling and psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, & couples around mood disorders, interpersonal problems, substance abuse, and family conflict. I conduct psychological assessments, including for adoptions, as well as substance abuse evaluations to assess for level of care needs. I complete evaluations in Court-ordered and Attorney-referred cases, including in civil, criminal & child protection matters.
James P. Cooney, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you new to therapy, and looking for the most advanced neuroscience-based interventions available? Or, have you tried talk therapy and made progress, but ultimately felt that it wasn’t enough? Have you returned to using alcohol or other drugs despite your best efforts in recovery? What if there were a way of reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, trauma and attention problems that could complement talk therapy and medication? A new approach to treatment called “neurofeedback” yields promising results of this nature.
Allison Gruder, LMFT, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LLC
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with figuring out what is next and trying to make some life decisions? Are you seemingly stuck, feeling like you need to "get it together" or just haven't been your happiest self? Would you like your relationships to be more meaningful and fulfilling? I offer 20+ years of solution focused, therapeutic excellence to help resolve issues that create anxiety and worry. Areas of emphasis within my practice include, but are not limited to: stress management, infidelity, communication skills, women's issues, assertiveness training, self-esteem, confidence building, conflict resolution, parenting, career and life transitions, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression and substance abuse.
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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.