Drug Abuse Therapists in 19138
LaTrice Hambright, MA, LPC,
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, CCDP-DP
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19138
My preferred method of treatment includes providing patients and their families the opportunity to gain awareness in the area of addiction and dual diagnosis treatment. Patients are involved in treatment modalities that include individual, group and family counseling. However, my services are also available to the loved one of addicted patients. Many family members are not provided with the opportunity for treatment, how addiction and mental disorders has had effected them. I give families and spouses the opportunity to learn about themselves and what they may need to change through treatment and support programs outside of treatment.
My preferred method of treatment includes providing patients and their families the opportunity to gain awareness in the area of addiction and dual diagnosis treatment. Patients are involved in treatment modalities that include individual, group and family counseling. However, my services are also available to the loved one of addicted patients. Many family members are not provided with the opportunity for treatment, how addiction and mental disorders has had effected them. I give families and spouses the opportunity to learn about themselves and what they may need to change through treatment and support programs outside of treatment.
Katharine M Berg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19138
As a seasoned therapist I am deeply committed to my clients and to the therapeutic process. My clients can expect that I will hold the space of our sessions for safe exploration of issues that might otherwise feel overwhelming. Together we will be co-creating what the process of your individual journey looks like. I will bring warmth, radical acceptance, creativity, curiosity, safety and even humor to the work and I will help you do the same. We will seek out your truth, how to face it, and how to make changes in your life accordingly. I believe in bringing secrets into the light and bringing self love to your healing.
As a seasoned therapist I am deeply committed to my clients and to the therapeutic process. My clients can expect that I will hold the space of our sessions for safe exploration of issues that might otherwise feel overwhelming. Together we will be co-creating what the process of your individual journey looks like. I will bring warmth, radical acceptance, creativity, curiosity, safety and even humor to the work and I will help you do the same. We will seek out your truth, how to face it, and how to make changes in your life accordingly. I believe in bringing secrets into the light and bringing self love to your healing.
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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.