Drug Abuse Therapists in Lakewood, WA
Gerard Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98498 (Online Only)
As a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience providing mental health care I am passionate about helping people find ways to cope with their mental health issues, including; situational anxiety, depression, extreme stress, burnout, post-traumatic stress disorder, and people in recovery. I also have experience working with people going through difficult life transitions or who are coping with health conditions.
As a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience providing mental health care I am passionate about helping people find ways to cope with their mental health issues, including; situational anxiety, depression, extreme stress, burnout, post-traumatic stress disorder, and people in recovery. I also have experience working with people going through difficult life transitions or who are coping with health conditions.
Renovation Biblical Counseling Services, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
Remember the saying," Two heads are better than one?" I believe counseling should be collaborative. Both counselor and client bring knowledge and experience to the table. Together we can go over what strategies have not worked and implement new ones. Many life problems are complex, having biological, psychological, and/or social factors, but all are spiritually implicated in some way. My Christ-centered approach emphasizes Biblical renewing of the mind and spiritual growth, in addition to practical, proven strategies to help you overcome. I will support and care for you, strive to restore hope, and walk with you on your journey!
Remember the saying," Two heads are better than one?" I believe counseling should be collaborative. Both counselor and client bring knowledge and experience to the table. Together we can go over what strategies have not worked and implement new ones. Many life problems are complex, having biological, psychological, and/or social factors, but all are spiritually implicated in some way. My Christ-centered approach emphasizes Biblical renewing of the mind and spiritual growth, in addition to practical, proven strategies to help you overcome. I will support and care for you, strive to restore hope, and walk with you on your journey!
I believe that therapy is about finding your authentic self and learning to embrace suffering that is part of life. I am passionate about developing a genuine relationship with my clients where we can safely have difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, and experience your authentic self, including your pain. I will work with you to tune into your goals.
I believe that therapy is about finding your authentic self and learning to embrace suffering that is part of life. I am passionate about developing a genuine relationship with my clients where we can safely have difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, and experience your authentic self, including your pain. I will work with you to tune into your goals.
Dr. LeKeshia Mathis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98439 (Online Only)
My professional background involves working with couples who have the desire to rebuild their relationships and adults with various struggles, such as substance abuse addictions and co-occurring disorders. Collaboration is a major foundation for my practice, being therapy is a collaborative work that considers life experiences, patterns, relationships, and beliefs that have created and still have an impact on individuals' way of being in the world. I'm committed to figuring out the issues that are bringing my clients to therapy right now and the innate abilities and assets that will enable them to make the desired adjustments.
My professional background involves working with couples who have the desire to rebuild their relationships and adults with various struggles, such as substance abuse addictions and co-occurring disorders. Collaboration is a major foundation for my practice, being therapy is a collaborative work that considers life experiences, patterns, relationships, and beliefs that have created and still have an impact on individuals' way of being in the world. I'm committed to figuring out the issues that are bringing my clients to therapy right now and the innate abilities and assets that will enable them to make the desired adjustments.
Baxter Consultants LLC
Counselor, LMHC, CDP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
Not accepting new clients
Baxter Consultants is a family-centered practice designed to cultivate and enhance well-being. Our primary focus is restoration of mind, body and soul. Our practice recognizes the strengths of family relationships and builds on these strengths to achieve optimal outcomes. Our Consultants specialize in working with Military Families and Veterans. We are a group of Christian Counselors practicing within the psychological-emotional and spiritual dimensions. We provide family, couple, individual, and mental health counseling; life-skills training, professional development, and readjustment counseling.
Baxter Consultants is a family-centered practice designed to cultivate and enhance well-being. Our primary focus is restoration of mind, body and soul. Our practice recognizes the strengths of family relationships and builds on these strengths to achieve optimal outcomes. Our Consultants specialize in working with Military Families and Veterans. We are a group of Christian Counselors practicing within the psychological-emotional and spiritual dimensions. We provide family, couple, individual, and mental health counseling; life-skills training, professional development, and readjustment counseling.
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Paul Hunziker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98403
My ideal clients are couples in early recovery from substance use disorders or other addictions. Early recovery can be a critical time for both partners to quickly gain the skills needed to be successful and stay strong as a couple. I also have extensive experience working with youth and young adults with substance use and mental health challenges.
My ideal clients are couples in early recovery from substance use disorders or other addictions. Early recovery can be a critical time for both partners to quickly gain the skills needed to be successful and stay strong as a couple. I also have extensive experience working with youth and young adults with substance use and mental health challenges.
Rebecca Teaford-Boldridge
Counselor, LCPC, LCAC, LMHC, CMHC
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98373 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients in KS, WA, UT, & IL! In a collaborative and individualized atmosphere, we will work together to help you achieve the changes you seek. I am eager to help you reach your goals and offers services to those in need of support and guidance, with my strengths residing in depression, addiction, and the dually diagnosed populations. Please feel free to reach out today through my website to set up your first appointment.
Accepting new clients in KS, WA, UT, & IL! In a collaborative and individualized atmosphere, we will work together to help you achieve the changes you seek. I am eager to help you reach your goals and offers services to those in need of support and guidance, with my strengths residing in depression, addiction, and the dually diagnosed populations. Please feel free to reach out today through my website to set up your first appointment.
I have been in private practice since 1994, providing services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I have learned to treat a variety of conditions including Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Personality Disorders, marital problems, and other issues. I also provide a variety of assessment services including disability evaluations, psychological evaluations, custody evaluations, intelligence and academic achievement assessment, and personality assessments. I provide in person and telehealth options for treatment.
I have been in private practice since 1994, providing services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I have learned to treat a variety of conditions including Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Personality Disorders, marital problems, and other issues. I also provide a variety of assessment services including disability evaluations, psychological evaluations, custody evaluations, intelligence and academic achievement assessment, and personality assessments. I provide in person and telehealth options for treatment.
Cornilia E Denson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98433 (Online Only)
Hello! How would you like to start towards a path of emotional and mental healing? I would like to be entrusted to be your guide while on that path. To guide you towards autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. As someone with over 10 years of having the privilege of working with individuals who have encountered some element of a mental health crisis. I am very committed, passionate, patient, and flexible as a therapist. I possess the necessary interpersonal skills that inspire a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Hello! How would you like to start towards a path of emotional and mental healing? I would like to be entrusted to be your guide while on that path. To guide you towards autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. As someone with over 10 years of having the privilege of working with individuals who have encountered some element of a mental health crisis. I am very committed, passionate, patient, and flexible as a therapist. I possess the necessary interpersonal skills that inspire a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Kevin McGill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
University Place, WA 98466 (Online Only)
Adults, aged 19-59.
Adults, aged 19-59.
David Reyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98401 (Online Only)
David decided to become a therapist after living and working in low-income communities throughout his life and witnessing the startling lack of mental health services for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities. David engages adult clients using warmth, humor, collaboration, and non-judgement to get to know each person as an individual and grow a strong therapeutic relationship. David supports clients as they gain insight, process trauma, and work to build healthier patterns, self- worth, communication, and relationships in their lives.
David decided to become a therapist after living and working in low-income communities throughout his life and witnessing the startling lack of mental health services for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities. David engages adult clients using warmth, humor, collaboration, and non-judgement to get to know each person as an individual and grow a strong therapeutic relationship. David supports clients as they gain insight, process trauma, and work to build healthier patterns, self- worth, communication, and relationships in their lives.
Sara Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating underlying emotional concerns as they related to substance use, often referred to as co-occurring disorders. Therapy should be a process where you feel safe exploring past experiences, and able to express all parts of yourself free from judgement. This often involves telling difficult stories, and exploring feelings like anger, resentment, loneliness, fear, or inadequacy. The therapist's role is to help you observe yourself in a compassionate and truthful way. My style is humorous, direct, and personable. I embrace authenticity, collaboration, and honest open communication.
I specialize in treating underlying emotional concerns as they related to substance use, often referred to as co-occurring disorders. Therapy should be a process where you feel safe exploring past experiences, and able to express all parts of yourself free from judgement. This often involves telling difficult stories, and exploring feelings like anger, resentment, loneliness, fear, or inadequacy. The therapist's role is to help you observe yourself in a compassionate and truthful way. My style is humorous, direct, and personable. I embrace authenticity, collaboration, and honest open communication.
Working with the client to realize ways to a better understanding of their unhealthy thinking patterns.
Working with the client to realize ways to a better understanding of their unhealthy thinking patterns.
We are living through challenging times and many of us are becoming aware of the things in our lives that aren’t working for us any longer and are looking for growth, healing, and change. Every person has the capacity to heal and live a life of meaning and positive well-being but often, many of us do not have the right support or skills that we need to make changes in our lives, or perhaps we haven't resonated with the therapists or types of therapy we have experienced in the past. Sometimes we need to explore alternatives to the traditional therapies we've already tried.
We are living through challenging times and many of us are becoming aware of the things in our lives that aren’t working for us any longer and are looking for growth, healing, and change. Every person has the capacity to heal and live a life of meaning and positive well-being but often, many of us do not have the right support or skills that we need to make changes in our lives, or perhaps we haven't resonated with the therapists or types of therapy we have experienced in the past. Sometimes we need to explore alternatives to the traditional therapies we've already tried.
Chris Cline, MA, has her Master's in Counseling and received her degrees from Regis University and Colorado Christian University. She has been working with children, teenagers, families, couples and individuals on topics of addictions, depression, sexual abuse, adoption, abandonment, attachment issues, domestic violence, wrestling with your relationship with God, trauma experienced while in the womb, gender identity, post traumatic stress disorder and conversion disorder. She has led groups on anger management, domestic violence, children of divorce, thinking errors, adolescent relationships and the masks we wear.
Chris Cline, MA, has her Master's in Counseling and received her degrees from Regis University and Colorado Christian University. She has been working with children, teenagers, families, couples and individuals on topics of addictions, depression, sexual abuse, adoption, abandonment, attachment issues, domestic violence, wrestling with your relationship with God, trauma experienced while in the womb, gender identity, post traumatic stress disorder and conversion disorder. She has led groups on anger management, domestic violence, children of divorce, thinking errors, adolescent relationships and the masks we wear.
Many of my clients need help with anxiety, pain, bad habits, relationships, sexuality, fears, and phobias. Issues my clients have and specific treatment areas (see my web site) range from tooth grinding, reducing chronic pain, improving performance in sports, stopping smoking, weight loss, anxiety about medical or dental procedures, sex issues, sleep problems, spiritual conflicts, setting goals and addressing mental "blocks," resolving past issues in life, to improving relationships. I help people learn to relax and how to have personal "tools" to "dial down" stress, pain, and anxiety to become healthy, happy, and centered.
Many of my clients need help with anxiety, pain, bad habits, relationships, sexuality, fears, and phobias. Issues my clients have and specific treatment areas (see my web site) range from tooth grinding, reducing chronic pain, improving performance in sports, stopping smoking, weight loss, anxiety about medical or dental procedures, sex issues, sleep problems, spiritual conflicts, setting goals and addressing mental "blocks," resolving past issues in life, to improving relationships. I help people learn to relax and how to have personal "tools" to "dial down" stress, pain, and anxiety to become healthy, happy, and centered.
I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker that has extensive training treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is very important and through relationship comes healing. My approach to therapy is holistic, compassionate, and collaborative. I offer EMDR Therapy and cross-discipline holistic support to help you grow and heal. I am also an IASIS Micro Current Nuerofeedback (MCN) provider. MSN is a safe, revolutionary, technology that uses the brain wave feedback to help the brain reboot itself. This treatment can be combined with therapy to achieve stability quicker.
I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker that has extensive training treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is very important and through relationship comes healing. My approach to therapy is holistic, compassionate, and collaborative. I offer EMDR Therapy and cross-discipline holistic support to help you grow and heal. I am also an IASIS Micro Current Nuerofeedback (MCN) provider. MSN is a safe, revolutionary, technology that uses the brain wave feedback to help the brain reboot itself. This treatment can be combined with therapy to achieve stability quicker.
Steffanee Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
As a WA State Certified DV Provider, I am now offering Court Ordered Evaluations. I believe there are times in a person's life when they need a trusted and confidential ally who can help a person explore the causes of his/her thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and develop new ways of thinking, acting and feeling. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families achieve these goals in an environment that emphasizes confidentiality, respect, trust and compassion.
As a WA State Certified DV Provider, I am now offering Court Ordered Evaluations. I believe there are times in a person's life when they need a trusted and confidential ally who can help a person explore the causes of his/her thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and develop new ways of thinking, acting and feeling. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families achieve these goals in an environment that emphasizes confidentiality, respect, trust and compassion.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), if I can change my thinking it can change my feelings which will change my behaviors. I look at the counseling relationship as a collaboration between the individual and counselor with the person being the expert of their own lives. Success is about progress and not perfection and I believe everyone has it in themselves to meet their goals. I work with individuals, families, and couples primarily adults 18 plus.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), if I can change my thinking it can change my feelings which will change my behaviors. I look at the counseling relationship as a collaboration between the individual and counselor with the person being the expert of their own lives. Success is about progress and not perfection and I believe everyone has it in themselves to meet their goals. I work with individuals, families, and couples primarily adults 18 plus.
Everyone no matter who they are are able to move past the darkness and trauma of their past, I am here to help rebuild and reshape thoughts and behaviors that have kept you in the dark. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to achieve their best version of themselves. Reaching out for help is the hardest step in therapy a person can take. By having an open mind and free space to help clients feel safe to express past traumas is essential to build a foundation to become the version each person has the right to show the world.
Everyone no matter who they are are able to move past the darkness and trauma of their past, I am here to help rebuild and reshape thoughts and behaviors that have kept you in the dark. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to achieve their best version of themselves. Reaching out for help is the hardest step in therapy a person can take. By having an open mind and free space to help clients feel safe to express past traumas is essential to build a foundation to become the version each person has the right to show the world.
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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.