Alcohol Use Therapists in Deerfield, IL
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. I provide warm and caring support to those struggling with life's challenges. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. I provide warm and caring support to those struggling with life's challenges. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put others' needs before yours? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, a life transition or a challenging relationship that affects your day to day life? Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your mind and body. I understand that beginning therapy can be intimidating and even scary and I want to assure you, you're not alone. I urge you to not let fear stop you from living the life you want to live. Your feelings and past experiences are important and deserve to be heard.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put others' needs before yours? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, a life transition or a challenging relationship that affects your day to day life? Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your mind and body. I understand that beginning therapy can be intimidating and even scary and I want to assure you, you're not alone. I urge you to not let fear stop you from living the life you want to live. Your feelings and past experiences are important and deserve to be heard.
Associates in Psychotherapy is multidisciplinary team of talented therapists dedicated to providing counseling services to individuals of all ages. We provide affordable quality treatment for those struggling with relationships, transitions, work/life balance, or clinical conditions. We also have expertise in treating serious mental health conditions. Our practice accepts many insurances plans and works with clients to seek reimbursement for out of network benefits. Our primary goal is to help you seek solutions for your problems, find ways to navigate through any hardship you may face, or support you as you create a more fulfilling lifestyle. Please contact us at (866) 220-8371
Associates in Psychotherapy is multidisciplinary team of talented therapists dedicated to providing counseling services to individuals of all ages. We provide affordable quality treatment for those struggling with relationships, transitions, work/life balance, or clinical conditions. We also have expertise in treating serious mental health conditions. Our practice accepts many insurances plans and works with clients to seek reimbursement for out of network benefits. Our primary goal is to help you seek solutions for your problems, find ways to navigate through any hardship you may face, or support you as you create a more fulfilling lifestyle. Please contact us at (866) 220-8371
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping people overcome their life stressors, past hurts, and to function in a healthier way. I help clients who suffer from mental health disorders, current problems, substance related addictions along with process related addictions (i.e. sex, gambling, shopping). I most frequently use Insight Oriented Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches; as well as CBT and DBT when appropriate. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and family members.
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping people overcome their life stressors, past hurts, and to function in a healthier way. I help clients who suffer from mental health disorders, current problems, substance related addictions along with process related addictions (i.e. sex, gambling, shopping). I most frequently use Insight Oriented Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches; as well as CBT and DBT when appropriate. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and family members.
I work with teens and adults of all ages to help them overcome self-defeating behaviors, sort through difficult thoughts and feelings, and make whatever behavior changes they would like in their lives. Many of my client struggle with issues such as relationship challenges, work stress, overcoming traumatic events, grief, and substance abuse. I am a solo practitioner, managing my own schedule and billing, which makes me easily accessible and keeps you from getting lost in a big system!
I work with teens and adults of all ages to help them overcome self-defeating behaviors, sort through difficult thoughts and feelings, and make whatever behavior changes they would like in their lives. Many of my client struggle with issues such as relationship challenges, work stress, overcoming traumatic events, grief, and substance abuse. I am a solo practitioner, managing my own schedule and billing, which makes me easily accessible and keeps you from getting lost in a big system!
In our busy, fast paced society, we often can lose sight of who we are, what makes us happy, and what our values are. We sometimes resort to unhealthy coping strategies. I can help you identify your issues, needs, strengths, and become aware of what goals you have for yourself. I will help you develop a path to achieve them. I will also help you learn to speak your truth and become a strong advocate for yourself. I will help you to learn healthy coping strategies.
In our busy, fast paced society, we often can lose sight of who we are, what makes us happy, and what our values are. We sometimes resort to unhealthy coping strategies. I can help you identify your issues, needs, strengths, and become aware of what goals you have for yourself. I will help you develop a path to achieve them. I will also help you learn to speak your truth and become a strong advocate for yourself. I will help you to learn healthy coping strategies.
Welcome! I am Dr. Sam Lookatch, a licensed clinical psychologist with board certification in addiction psychology currently accepting patients in NY, NJ, IL and all PsyPact states. I provide outpatient therapy through my private practice, Anchor Point Psychological Services, specializing in the treatment of substance use concerns, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. Additionally, I work with couples and families related to addiction issues and am trained in evidence-based couple/family treatments including Integrated Behavioral Couple Therapy and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT).
Welcome! I am Dr. Sam Lookatch, a licensed clinical psychologist with board certification in addiction psychology currently accepting patients in NY, NJ, IL and all PsyPact states. I provide outpatient therapy through my private practice, Anchor Point Psychological Services, specializing in the treatment of substance use concerns, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. Additionally, I work with couples and families related to addiction issues and am trained in evidence-based couple/family treatments including Integrated Behavioral Couple Therapy and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT).
As an experienced clinical-health psychologist, I specialize in helping people navigate life transitions (divorce, remarriage, parenting, relationships, work, health), manage food and weight issues (binge/emotional eating, weight management, weight-loss surgery), deal with addictions of all kinds (substance use, co-dependency, recovery, internet, shopping), develop healthier ways to manage stress and illness, and to deal with anxiety and depression. My approach to therapy is collaborative, interactive, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.
As an experienced clinical-health psychologist, I specialize in helping people navigate life transitions (divorce, remarriage, parenting, relationships, work, health), manage food and weight issues (binge/emotional eating, weight management, weight-loss surgery), deal with addictions of all kinds (substance use, co-dependency, recovery, internet, shopping), develop healthier ways to manage stress and illness, and to deal with anxiety and depression. My approach to therapy is collaborative, interactive, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.
It is my honor and delight to assist people in using their own wisdom to balance their lives. Clients say I am easy to be with and talk to, and I do not judge. We explore the cognitive, physical, spiritual and emotional realms of life experience. And we find patterns, identify core values and can focus on specific challenges. My professional goal is to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental and protected place in which we can explore your life and your concerns freely.
It is my honor and delight to assist people in using their own wisdom to balance their lives. Clients say I am easy to be with and talk to, and I do not judge. We explore the cognitive, physical, spiritual and emotional realms of life experience. And we find patterns, identify core values and can focus on specific challenges. My professional goal is to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental and protected place in which we can explore your life and your concerns freely.
My clients are more than the challenges they are facing, whether it be depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, etc. My clients are people first who are looking for guidance in creating the coping skills necessary for relief and a fulfilling life. It is important to my clients that their therapist truly hear their concerns, needs, and goals, as well as be the person they can be fully transparent. A safe and nurturing setting is created with my clients in order for mutual trust, openness, and respect to emerge. My clients want to see the evolvement of positive changes occur in their lives, as do I.
My clients are more than the challenges they are facing, whether it be depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, etc. My clients are people first who are looking for guidance in creating the coping skills necessary for relief and a fulfilling life. It is important to my clients that their therapist truly hear their concerns, needs, and goals, as well as be the person they can be fully transparent. A safe and nurturing setting is created with my clients in order for mutual trust, openness, and respect to emerge. My clients want to see the evolvement of positive changes occur in their lives, as do I.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe therapeutic environment for my clients and I value client-therapist alliance above anything else. I have a direct yet empathetic therapy style, collaborating with my clients to help achieve their goals. I love working with couples who struggle with communication and connection and couples experiencing infidelity. I also love empowering partners to find their voice and express their needs in a relationship. A large portion of my caseload includes senior executives and business owners, medical professionals, stay at home moms, and long-term marriages.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe therapeutic environment for my clients and I value client-therapist alliance above anything else. I have a direct yet empathetic therapy style, collaborating with my clients to help achieve their goals. I love working with couples who struggle with communication and connection and couples experiencing infidelity. I also love empowering partners to find their voice and express their needs in a relationship. A large portion of my caseload includes senior executives and business owners, medical professionals, stay at home moms, and long-term marriages.
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in helping clients with complex trauma, anxiety/depression, mood instability, addictions and relationship issues. My therapeutic lens is existential, and I implement an integrative approach to assist in uncovering self-defeating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interfering with present-day living. Specializing in DBT, cognitive behavioral and trauma based modalities, my greatest hope is to bring out the best in you, help heal past wounds and shift negative perceptions into positive outcomes, and build mindful awareness of living life in the present moment.
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in helping clients with complex trauma, anxiety/depression, mood instability, addictions and relationship issues. My therapeutic lens is existential, and I implement an integrative approach to assist in uncovering self-defeating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interfering with present-day living. Specializing in DBT, cognitive behavioral and trauma based modalities, my greatest hope is to bring out the best in you, help heal past wounds and shift negative perceptions into positive outcomes, and build mindful awareness of living life in the present moment.
James Ogle, LCSW, is a highly skilled therapist who works with adolescents, families, and couples. He has over 15 years of clinical work experience in various settings. James has a gift of being able to quickly identify effective behavioral strategies that resolve problems for adolescents in trouble, couples in conflict, and those struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress. James uses motivational therapies to help people with addictions, substance use problems, and anger management issues implement behavior change in order to stop struggling and get their lives back on track.
James Ogle, LCSW, is a highly skilled therapist who works with adolescents, families, and couples. He has over 15 years of clinical work experience in various settings. James has a gift of being able to quickly identify effective behavioral strategies that resolve problems for adolescents in trouble, couples in conflict, and those struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress. James uses motivational therapies to help people with addictions, substance use problems, and anger management issues implement behavior change in order to stop struggling and get their lives back on track.
My counseling philosophy is based on the idea that connection is the most important factor in healing. Getting to know a patient in therapy is an adventure. It’s a journey that often starts at the time of the initial phone conversation. The road takes us through peaks and valleys neither side predicted. I use my personality, mind, and spirit to understand the needs of my clients. These instruments encourage building a relationship in which we can collaborate to reach goals.
My counseling philosophy is based on the idea that connection is the most important factor in healing. Getting to know a patient in therapy is an adventure. It’s a journey that often starts at the time of the initial phone conversation. The road takes us through peaks and valleys neither side predicted. I use my personality, mind, and spirit to understand the needs of my clients. These instruments encourage building a relationship in which we can collaborate to reach goals.
SEX THERAPY. How do we rebuild trust after this? Why are we struggling to connect with each other sexually? You may hear yourself asking these questions and not know where to begin or how to overcome the emotional distance you feel between yourself and your partner. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals desiring to move towards connection. For some couples or individuals it may be hard to connect because of previous wounds you carry from other relationships. For others it may be that it is hard to talk openly and honestly to each other or maybe pornography, infidelity, substance use has eroded trust.
SEX THERAPY. How do we rebuild trust after this? Why are we struggling to connect with each other sexually? You may hear yourself asking these questions and not know where to begin or how to overcome the emotional distance you feel between yourself and your partner. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals desiring to move towards connection. For some couples or individuals it may be hard to connect because of previous wounds you carry from other relationships. For others it may be that it is hard to talk openly and honestly to each other or maybe pornography, infidelity, substance use has eroded trust.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working in private practice since 1998 and the co-founder of Lakeshore Psychology Group (click website). I provide individual psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, as well as treatment, for couples. I am very active in the therapy relationship and work to help clients uncover patterns, which become barriers to healthy relationships, career goals and personal happiness by learning more effective ways of coping and gaining greater insight into their problems. My clients describe me as accessible, authentic, empathic and supportive. My therapeutic approach is tailored to fit the unique needs and desires of each client
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working in private practice since 1998 and the co-founder of Lakeshore Psychology Group (click website). I provide individual psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, as well as treatment, for couples. I am very active in the therapy relationship and work to help clients uncover patterns, which become barriers to healthy relationships, career goals and personal happiness by learning more effective ways of coping and gaining greater insight into their problems. My clients describe me as accessible, authentic, empathic and supportive. My therapeutic approach is tailored to fit the unique needs and desires of each client
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with strong clinical training and years of experience in private practice, high school and community mental health settings. I obtained a Master's in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the Institute for Clinical Social Work. In addition, I received certification as a Grief Support Specialist from the University of Wisconsin. My main objective is to support you in gaining a deeper understanding of your emotional challenges, while at the same time, empowering you to make healthy and desired changes.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with strong clinical training and years of experience in private practice, high school and community mental health settings. I obtained a Master's in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the Institute for Clinical Social Work. In addition, I received certification as a Grief Support Specialist from the University of Wisconsin. My main objective is to support you in gaining a deeper understanding of your emotional challenges, while at the same time, empowering you to make healthy and desired changes.
I honor the opportunity and privilege it is to accompany clients, witness their stories, and support them on their healing and recovery journey. I strive to provide compassionate, grounded, connected, and caring therapy services. I enjoy working with clients who are looking to address their opportunities for growth, and who are eager to connect more with themselves and with others.
I honor the opportunity and privilege it is to accompany clients, witness their stories, and support them on their healing and recovery journey. I strive to provide compassionate, grounded, connected, and caring therapy services. I enjoy working with clients who are looking to address their opportunities for growth, and who are eager to connect more with themselves and with others.
I work with adults of all ages utilizing a humanistic, person-centered approach. I seek to establish an emotionally safe space in which clients feel at ease to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors, experiences that may be impacting their lives in significant ways; and, through that process, to facilitate openings into meaningful self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
I work with adults of all ages utilizing a humanistic, person-centered approach. I seek to establish an emotionally safe space in which clients feel at ease to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors, experiences that may be impacting their lives in significant ways; and, through that process, to facilitate openings into meaningful self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
Therapy can be a safe way for individuals to address the underlying causes of their depression or anxiety. It is a way for individuals to develop internal tools and to gain support to manage their emotions that prevent them from living a happier and more meaningful life. Therapy can be a way to learn more about yourself and to set aside time to take care of yourself.
Therapy can be a safe way for individuals to address the underlying causes of their depression or anxiety. It is a way for individuals to develop internal tools and to gain support to manage their emotions that prevent them from living a happier and more meaningful life. Therapy can be a way to learn more about yourself and to set aside time to take care of yourself.
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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.


