Alcohol Use Therapists in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Currently accepting new clients! EMDR Certified. Today we live in a challenging world and the experience of feeling stressed and overwhelmed is a familiar state. It’s important to find a therapist that you can connect with and feel safe. I have over 19 years of experience and training in mental health, working with individuals, families, and couples to help process and manage trauma, anxiety, depression and adjustment. I have experience/specialized training working with PTSD, Veterans, TBI, Domestic Violence, sexual abuse, Substance Use Disorder, Anxiety and Depression.
Currently accepting new clients! EMDR Certified. Today we live in a challenging world and the experience of feeling stressed and overwhelmed is a familiar state. It’s important to find a therapist that you can connect with and feel safe. I have over 19 years of experience and training in mental health, working with individuals, families, and couples to help process and manage trauma, anxiety, depression and adjustment. I have experience/specialized training working with PTSD, Veterans, TBI, Domestic Violence, sexual abuse, Substance Use Disorder, Anxiety and Depression.
You're having a hard time. I get it, I understand. And you're going to feel a little better just by taking a next step and reaching out, grabbing hold of a better tomorrow. Grief, trauma, anxiety, adjustment issues and the like can all be handled with awareness, kindness, and even a bit of humor.
You're having a hard time. I get it, I understand. And you're going to feel a little better just by taking a next step and reaching out, grabbing hold of a better tomorrow. Grief, trauma, anxiety, adjustment issues and the like can all be handled with awareness, kindness, and even a bit of humor.
Welcome! I am Shani Hoffman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I reside in Jacksonville, Florida, and provide telehealth counseling statewide. I invite you into an open and safe space to take the next steps in your journey. My primary focus is working with adults and substance use disorder/addiction, depression, and anxiety. If this is your first time considering therapy or telehealth( or not), my goal is to start Client/person-centered That is wherever you are.
Welcome! I am Shani Hoffman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I reside in Jacksonville, Florida, and provide telehealth counseling statewide. I invite you into an open and safe space to take the next steps in your journey. My primary focus is working with adults and substance use disorder/addiction, depression, and anxiety. If this is your first time considering therapy or telehealth( or not), my goal is to start Client/person-centered That is wherever you are.
I see all my clients as products of their life experiences, the families they come from and the world they live in. Everyone has a story of change yet to be written
I see all my clients as products of their life experiences, the families they come from and the world they live in. Everyone has a story of change yet to be written
I have been in Private Practice since 1999. My practice focuses on clients struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder,Dissociative Identity Disorder, Narcissism and other personality conflicts. I also treat Depression and PTSD. I work with Substance Use disorders, but from a non-12 step approach called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with the local courts, including mental health and substance abuse evaluations. I provide psycho-sexual and competency to proceed evaluations for private attorneys as well as for the 4th and 7th judicial circuits
I have been in Private Practice since 1999. My practice focuses on clients struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder,Dissociative Identity Disorder, Narcissism and other personality conflicts. I also treat Depression and PTSD. I work with Substance Use disorders, but from a non-12 step approach called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with the local courts, including mental health and substance abuse evaluations. I provide psycho-sexual and competency to proceed evaluations for private attorneys as well as for the 4th and 7th judicial circuits
For more than 30 years I have had the privilege of offering guidance to individuals, couples and families who want to make responsible changes in their lives. Whether you are experiencing anxiety * depression * marital stress * divorce * grief * illness * trauma * substance abuse * difficult parent-child relationships; we will work as a team to deal with sources of problems and design strategies for healthier approaches. Our goal is to transform distress and challenges into valuable life lessons. In addition, I was the first licensed mental health professional in NE Florida to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes.
For more than 30 years I have had the privilege of offering guidance to individuals, couples and families who want to make responsible changes in their lives. Whether you are experiencing anxiety * depression * marital stress * divorce * grief * illness * trauma * substance abuse * difficult parent-child relationships; we will work as a team to deal with sources of problems and design strategies for healthier approaches. Our goal is to transform distress and challenges into valuable life lessons. In addition, I was the first licensed mental health professional in NE Florida to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes.
Work with a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) to heal from sex and/or porn addiction. Sex/porn addiction is a clinical disorder which has ruined countless lives and families but responds to effective treatment. If you are struggling with sex/porn addiction, you know how debilitating it can be--shame, self-loathing, unable to stop your problematic behaviors and facing consequences. If you are the partner of a sex/porn addict, you may be wondering where to turn, bewildered and betrayed by the one you love. Good news: you do not have to continue suffering.
Work with a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) to heal from sex and/or porn addiction. Sex/porn addiction is a clinical disorder which has ruined countless lives and families but responds to effective treatment. If you are struggling with sex/porn addiction, you know how debilitating it can be--shame, self-loathing, unable to stop your problematic behaviors and facing consequences. If you are the partner of a sex/porn addict, you may be wondering where to turn, bewildered and betrayed by the one you love. Good news: you do not have to continue suffering.
Live the life YOU love, that you intentionally created! It may sound cliché, but my goal for everyone of my clients is for you to be the architect of your own life. A lot of us fall into our lives or we wake up one day and wonder, “How did I get here?” Well I am here to help you live with intention, that includes making conscious choices to propel your life, go after your dreams or even get out of your own head. A lot of times we may have some obstacles such as past trauma, negative thought patterns or unhealthy relationships that have gotten us to this spot, and it is so very hard to break free at times. That is where I come in.
Live the life YOU love, that you intentionally created! It may sound cliché, but my goal for everyone of my clients is for you to be the architect of your own life. A lot of us fall into our lives or we wake up one day and wonder, “How did I get here?” Well I am here to help you live with intention, that includes making conscious choices to propel your life, go after your dreams or even get out of your own head. A lot of times we may have some obstacles such as past trauma, negative thought patterns or unhealthy relationships that have gotten us to this spot, and it is so very hard to break free at times. That is where I come in.
Howard is a highly trained, experienced drug and alcohol addictions counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, specializing in treating and providing therapy for a co-occurring disorders population. Howard has been treating clients from a variety of diverse cultural backgrounds, most with a common thread. Howard teaches family members how to actively participate in their loved one's treatment and at the same time helps educate them using specific techniques to eliminate codependency, as well as other maladaptive dysfunctional, and enabling behaviors.
Howard is a highly trained, experienced drug and alcohol addictions counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, specializing in treating and providing therapy for a co-occurring disorders population. Howard has been treating clients from a variety of diverse cultural backgrounds, most with a common thread. Howard teaches family members how to actively participate in their loved one's treatment and at the same time helps educate them using specific techniques to eliminate codependency, as well as other maladaptive dysfunctional, and enabling behaviors.
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I am a trained ART Therapist. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies. Which has shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly usually within few sessions? Clients with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, (PTSD) substance abuse, sexual abuse and many other physical conditions. My ideal client is one who is striving to make a change. In order for this to occur, there must be cooperation and mutual respect between all parties. I will also work with those who are unable to express their feelings & thoughts and who have built these up due to the stigma regarding mental health.
I am a trained ART Therapist. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies. Which has shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly usually within few sessions? Clients with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, (PTSD) substance abuse, sexual abuse and many other physical conditions. My ideal client is one who is striving to make a change. In order for this to occur, there must be cooperation and mutual respect between all parties. I will also work with those who are unable to express their feelings & thoughts and who have built these up due to the stigma regarding mental health.
I am a Mental Health counselor and Master's level addictions and trauma therapist who specializes in TEENS and ADULTS. I have a reputation for being able to help the toughest cases, particularly women with trauma. I use the Neuro-Affective Relational Model and EMDR to help my clients overcome the things in their past that are holding them back from living free. I absolutely love what I do and feel privileged to help people everyday. I am personally in recovery, which means that I actually live the life that I am helping people achieve. We have multiple teen programs as well.
I am a Mental Health counselor and Master's level addictions and trauma therapist who specializes in TEENS and ADULTS. I have a reputation for being able to help the toughest cases, particularly women with trauma. I use the Neuro-Affective Relational Model and EMDR to help my clients overcome the things in their past that are holding them back from living free. I absolutely love what I do and feel privileged to help people everyday. I am personally in recovery, which means that I actually live the life that I am helping people achieve. We have multiple teen programs as well.
Welcome to the first step in your healing journey! I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and EMI (Eye Movement Integration) trained therapist, who provides a safe, nonjudgmental place to explore, discover/rediscover, and develop the adaptive coping that will allow you to be the best version of yourself. I specialize in Anxiety, Grief and Mourning, Substance misuse, and trauma-related issues. I have 31 years of personal recovery & over 19 years of counseling experience; it has been my life's mission to walk with, cheer for, and empower those who are lost, wounded, or who simply need support.
Welcome to the first step in your healing journey! I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and EMI (Eye Movement Integration) trained therapist, who provides a safe, nonjudgmental place to explore, discover/rediscover, and develop the adaptive coping that will allow you to be the best version of yourself. I specialize in Anxiety, Grief and Mourning, Substance misuse, and trauma-related issues. I have 31 years of personal recovery & over 19 years of counseling experience; it has been my life's mission to walk with, cheer for, and empower those who are lost, wounded, or who simply need support.
Many of us today are finding life’s challenges overwhelming, and may be feeling unsettled and anxious, or down and depressed. We may feel that our relationships are suffering, or that our deeper traumas have been triggered, making it difficult to cope.
Many of us today are finding life’s challenges overwhelming, and may be feeling unsettled and anxious, or down and depressed. We may feel that our relationships are suffering, or that our deeper traumas have been triggered, making it difficult to cope.
Many of my clients feel burdened by an anxiety that bubbles underneath the surface, and having to “keep it all together”. We’re told to keep pushing through and to “just be more grateful”, but some of that pain doesn't seem to go away. We need space and techniques to help to feel like ourselves again. I have years of experience helping my clients work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and complex trauma.
Many of my clients feel burdened by an anxiety that bubbles underneath the surface, and having to “keep it all together”. We’re told to keep pushing through and to “just be more grateful”, but some of that pain doesn't seem to go away. We need space and techniques to help to feel like ourselves again. I have years of experience helping my clients work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and complex trauma.
If I were to sit across from my ideal client today, I would see someone who has carried a heavy weight for a long time with a quiet grace. My ideal client is often someone who feels "othered" by the world, whether as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a person navigating marginalized spaces, or someone who simply feels their brain processes life differently. They are resilient and capable, yet they have reached a point where "just getting by" has become exhausting. They aren't looking for a passive observer; they are looking for a collaborative partner to help them untangle the complexities of a life that feels like a marathon.
If I were to sit across from my ideal client today, I would see someone who has carried a heavy weight for a long time with a quiet grace. My ideal client is often someone who feels "othered" by the world, whether as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a person navigating marginalized spaces, or someone who simply feels their brain processes life differently. They are resilient and capable, yet they have reached a point where "just getting by" has become exhausting. They aren't looking for a passive observer; they are looking for a collaborative partner to help them untangle the complexities of a life that feels like a marathon.
Supporting Teens and Families on the Path to Recovery For over 30 years, I’ve guided adolescents and families through the challenges of substance use and its impact on relationships. I specialize in crisis intervention and compassionate, effective care that empowers teens to regain control and helps families heal. Whether you’re navigating a crisis or seeking long-term solutions, I offer individual and group therapy tailored to your needs. I also provide education and training to professionals, ensuring families receive the highest standard of support. Together, we can take the first step toward hope and recovery.
Supporting Teens and Families on the Path to Recovery For over 30 years, I’ve guided adolescents and families through the challenges of substance use and its impact on relationships. I specialize in crisis intervention and compassionate, effective care that empowers teens to regain control and helps families heal. Whether you’re navigating a crisis or seeking long-term solutions, I offer individual and group therapy tailored to your needs. I also provide education and training to professionals, ensuring families receive the highest standard of support. Together, we can take the first step toward hope and recovery.
Feeling anxious, depressed or paralyzed by trauma? Troubled by a loved one's addiction or abusive/controlling behavior? Apprehensive about a life change or immobilized by grief? My length and diversity of experience affords me the ability to tailor an approach to help you effectively accomplish your therapy goals. My tenure in hospital settings has given me a strong knowledge base and mentorship from several talented physicians. Parenthood provides me with insight into family dynamics and challenges.
Feeling anxious, depressed or paralyzed by trauma? Troubled by a loved one's addiction or abusive/controlling behavior? Apprehensive about a life change or immobilized by grief? My length and diversity of experience affords me the ability to tailor an approach to help you effectively accomplish your therapy goals. My tenure in hospital settings has given me a strong knowledge base and mentorship from several talented physicians. Parenthood provides me with insight into family dynamics and challenges.
Please text 619-549-1465 if you are ready to live life to the fullest - gain personal freedom & strategies for health & fulfillment? If you're reading this, you're curious-ready to learn how to better manage your mental health- the obstacle standing between you & a healthier, more fulfilling life. In our work together we will be using a proactive change approach based on science & the knowledge of what is realistic & what will work for you! You will learn how & when to use strategies to manage stress, emotions, self-destructive behaviors, impulses & habits.
Please text 619-549-1465 if you are ready to live life to the fullest - gain personal freedom & strategies for health & fulfillment? If you're reading this, you're curious-ready to learn how to better manage your mental health- the obstacle standing between you & a healthier, more fulfilling life. In our work together we will be using a proactive change approach based on science & the knowledge of what is realistic & what will work for you! You will learn how & when to use strategies to manage stress, emotions, self-destructive behaviors, impulses & habits.
Life can leave you feeling stretched thin. Maybe your mind won’t turn off - replaying conversations, second-guessing what you said, wondering if you handled things “right.” This might leave you feeling sad, lonely, anxious, or simply drained, with nothing left in your tank. You're not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. My goal is to offer a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported - not judged. With over two decades of experience, I help clients untangle what feels overwhelming, gain clarity about what matters most, and move toward a life that feels more balanced and satisfying.
Life can leave you feeling stretched thin. Maybe your mind won’t turn off - replaying conversations, second-guessing what you said, wondering if you handled things “right.” This might leave you feeling sad, lonely, anxious, or simply drained, with nothing left in your tank. You're not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. My goal is to offer a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported - not judged. With over two decades of experience, I help clients untangle what feels overwhelming, gain clarity about what matters most, and move toward a life that feels more balanced and satisfying.
I am so glad you are reading this today because it means you might be considering reaching out for help. I was once in your shoes, needing help and things to change. I remember feeling scared and confused about where to go or if reaching out would even help. Let me assure you, there is hope, and there is help, people like myself want to help and are trained on how to. Here’s a little information about me for you to consider. I am a licensed mental health counselor. My experience is with those struggling with eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, trauma, dual diagnosis, and more.
I am so glad you are reading this today because it means you might be considering reaching out for help. I was once in your shoes, needing help and things to change. I remember feeling scared and confused about where to go or if reaching out would even help. Let me assure you, there is hope, and there is help, people like myself want to help and are trained on how to. Here’s a little information about me for you to consider. I am a licensed mental health counselor. My experience is with those struggling with eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, trauma, dual diagnosis, and more.
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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.