Drug Abuse Therapists in 08638
How has pain colored your lens? Clouded your thoughts and decision making? Impacted your interpersonal relationships? Work/School life? Most people don't realize that if pain goes unattended; it impacts every area of our lives; including how we see and experience the world and the people in it. Unattended to pain opens the door to destructive behavior patterns and declining motivation. Pain can show up in addictions, somatic/psychotic manifestation, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, etc. When explored with the aide of a professional, that same pain can be utilized to help you discover the best version of yourself.
How has pain colored your lens? Clouded your thoughts and decision making? Impacted your interpersonal relationships? Work/School life? Most people don't realize that if pain goes unattended; it impacts every area of our lives; including how we see and experience the world and the people in it. Unattended to pain opens the door to destructive behavior patterns and declining motivation. Pain can show up in addictions, somatic/psychotic manifestation, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, etc. When explored with the aide of a professional, that same pain can be utilized to help you discover the best version of yourself.
Robin Downs and Associates has been serving clients for 25 years and provides biblically based, culturally sensitive, and compassionate counseling that empowers individuals, couples, and families to lead healthier lives emotionally, psychologically, relationally and spiritually . We are dedicated to helping our clients explore their hearts, their identity and purpose, and to bring wise principles into their relationships in order to bring healing. We have helped clients all around the world through Telehealth and also have counselors on staff in two locations- Ewing, NJ and Wrightstown, PA.
Robin Downs and Associates has been serving clients for 25 years and provides biblically based, culturally sensitive, and compassionate counseling that empowers individuals, couples, and families to lead healthier lives emotionally, psychologically, relationally and spiritually . We are dedicated to helping our clients explore their hearts, their identity and purpose, and to bring wise principles into their relationships in order to bring healing. We have helped clients all around the world through Telehealth and also have counselors on staff in two locations- Ewing, NJ and Wrightstown, PA.
Katie Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Ewing, NJ 08638
The ideal client is anyone who acknowledges they are open to change. As Yogi Berra famously said, "Ninety percent of this game is half mental, the other half is physical." Openness to thinking in new ways and then backing that up with new behaviors is crucial to successful change.
The ideal client is anyone who acknowledges they are open to change. As Yogi Berra famously said, "Ninety percent of this game is half mental, the other half is physical." Openness to thinking in new ways and then backing that up with new behaviors is crucial to successful change.
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
Joan E York
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Ewing, NJ 08638 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have been in private practice for over 25 years. The foundation of my therapeutic philosophy is that no one should live their lives unhappy. I work with Patients who are experiencing all kinds of mental health issues from depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, OCD disorders. I follow the lead of my Patient and do not put them in a box or make them follow my lead. I am not taking any new Patients at this time.
I have been in private practice for over 25 years. The foundation of my therapeutic philosophy is that no one should live their lives unhappy. I work with Patients who are experiencing all kinds of mental health issues from depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, OCD disorders. I follow the lead of my Patient and do not put them in a box or make them follow my lead. I am not taking any new Patients at this time.
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Drug Abuse Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
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 substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.