Drug Abuse Therapists in 30081
Ellyn Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30081 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Over my 30 plus year career, I have helped many to both better understand their issues and then come up with solutions for them. In my roles as a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a mother-in-law, a grandmother and a friend, I have a first hand understanding of many of your issues. And I don't just listen; I offer guidance and advice in an empathetic and non-judgmental way. I look forward to talking with you and helping you achieve your goals.
Over my 30 plus year career, I have helped many to both better understand their issues and then come up with solutions for them. In my roles as a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a mother-in-law, a grandmother and a friend, I have a first hand understanding of many of your issues. And I don't just listen; I offer guidance and advice in an empathetic and non-judgmental way. I look forward to talking with you and helping you achieve your goals.
Ann Sheppard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30081
Not accepting new clients
Ann is passionate about counseling adults and adolescents from all walks of life. For the past fifteen years, she has helped individuals and families who were struggling with mood disorders (Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder) anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, grief, anger management, codependency, trauma, peer relationships, self-harming, unplanned pregnancy, divorce, infidelity, personality disorders, and unexpected change. She also has experience and enjoys working with clients from the LGBTQ community.
Ann is passionate about counseling adults and adolescents from all walks of life. For the past fifteen years, she has helped individuals and families who were struggling with mood disorders (Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder) anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, grief, anger management, codependency, trauma, peer relationships, self-harming, unplanned pregnancy, divorce, infidelity, personality disorders, and unexpected change. She also has experience and enjoys working with clients from the LGBTQ community.
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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.