Addiction Therapists in Boston, MA
I specialize in working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and addiction.
I am looking to work with people who are not satisfied with how things are in their life, and ready to take control in order for their lives to improve. In addition to actively listening and problem solving, I coach individuals to activate specific techniques designed to be applied throughout their daily lives. It is in the hands of the individual to apply these skills in order to reach their goals. If an individual is not quite there, we'll work together to figure out what's blocking their potential.
I specialize in working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and addiction.
I am looking to work with people who are not satisfied with how things are in their life, and ready to take control in order for their lives to improve. In addition to actively listening and problem solving, I coach individuals to activate specific techniques designed to be applied throughout their daily lives. It is in the hands of the individual to apply these skills in order to reach their goals. If an individual is not quite there, we'll work together to figure out what's blocking their potential.
I also hold certifications in alcohol and substance abuse counseling, trauma counseling, and grief counseling.
As a clinician, my goal is to support my clients in reaching sobriety and achieving their full potential while under my care. I primarily work with adults (18 years and older), helping them navigate stressful events in their lives. In therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to explore their thought processes and emotional patterns.
I also hold certifications in alcohol and substance abuse counseling, trauma counseling, and grief counseling.
As a clinician, my goal is to support my clients in reaching sobriety and achieving their full potential while under my care. I primarily work with adults (18 years and older), helping them navigate stressful events in their lives. In therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to explore their thought processes and emotional patterns.
I have worked with a broad range of clients with presenting problems from depression and anxiety to attention deficit, relationship and work issues. A major part of my practice is treatment of addiction- substance abuse, sexual addiction, gambling, compulsive overeating. I enjoy working with couples and families as well as individual adults and adolescents. College mental health is another area of interest. Depending on your needs and interest, my treatment approach encompasses problem solving, behavioral change, reflection and insight all in the context of a supportive and respectful therapeutic relationship.
I have worked with a broad range of clients with presenting problems from depression and anxiety to attention deficit, relationship and work issues. A major part of my practice is treatment of addiction- substance abuse, sexual addiction, gambling, compulsive overeating. I enjoy working with couples and families as well as individual adults and adolescents. College mental health is another area of interest. Depending on your needs and interest, my treatment approach encompasses problem solving, behavioral change, reflection and insight all in the context of a supportive and respectful therapeutic relationship.
I’m a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) specializing in anxiety, stress management and substance use.
While I'm more of a "generalist," I bring 15+ years of experience working with substance use disorders. Many of my clients are sober, "sober curious," or looking to reduce their use of cannabis, alcohol, nicotine, or other dependencies. I value curiosity and harm reduction. Together we'll work to bring you greater insight, symptom relief, and lasting change.
I’m a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) specializing in anxiety, stress management and substance use.
While I'm more of a "generalist," I bring 15+ years of experience working with substance use disorders. Many of my clients are sober, "sober curious," or looking to reduce their use of cannabis, alcohol, nicotine, or other dependencies. I value curiosity and harm reduction. Together we'll work to bring you greater insight, symptom relief, and lasting change.
I address a wide range of topics, including past trauma, relationship issues, addiction recovery, and church-related trauma.
My therapeutic approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other theoretical frameworks to address issues such as trauma, relationship challenges, and addiction. I foster a warm, open environment where clients feel understood and supported, facilitating healing and personal transformation.
I address a wide range of topics, including past trauma, relationship issues, addiction recovery, and church-related trauma.
My therapeutic approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other theoretical frameworks to address issues such as trauma, relationship challenges, and addiction. I foster a warm, open environment where clients feel understood and supported, facilitating healing and personal transformation.
Larissa works well with those who struggle with a variety of mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship/family stressors, addiction, and trauma.
Larissa specializes in addiction treatment. She utilizes a harm reduction approach, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention, and continuously reviews stages of change with clients. Larissa can assist clients in improving their quality of life if the client is willing, motivated, and able.
Larissa works well with those who struggle with a variety of mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship/family stressors, addiction, and trauma.
Larissa specializes in addiction treatment. She utilizes a harm reduction approach, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention, and continuously reviews stages of change with clients. Larissa can assist clients in improving their quality of life if the client is willing, motivated, and able.
I have worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, addiction treatment.
I am a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience. I received my Masters in Florida and am licensed at the highest level to practice independently.
I have worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, addiction treatment.
I am a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience. I received my Masters in Florida and am licensed at the highest level to practice independently.
Are you struggling with substance abuse/process addictions, sexual and/or gambling addictions along with co-occurring mental health issues?
Hello, my name is Theresa. I have in been working in the addiction field since 2016. I have done substance abuse, gambling and sexual abuse telehealth work for about 2.0 years. I am EMDR trained, DeTUR and ASSYST-I trained which I use to help reduce cravings for substances, process addictions, sex and gambling.
Are you struggling with substance abuse/process addictions, sexual and/or gambling addictions along with co-occurring mental health issues?
Hello, my name is Theresa. I have in been working in the addiction field since 2016. I have done substance abuse, gambling and sexual abuse telehealth work for about 2.0 years. I am EMDR trained, DeTUR and ASSYST-I trained which I use to help reduce cravings for substances, process addictions, sex and gambling.
A lived experience in recovery has deepened my empathy, while allowing me to truly appreciate and embrace the many diverse paths from addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other disorders.
Making a decision to start therapy is not only a courageous one, but an empowering one that can be truly life-changing. My approach has always been to form a collaborative partnership with my client while creating a trusting, supportive, non-judgmental, and productive environment in which we work closely together to address any concerns you may have. As someone who has practiced mindfulness and meditation for many years, I also appreciate the interconnectedness between mind and body, and embrace an holistic view of healing. I look forward to having the privilege of working with you.
A lived experience in recovery has deepened my empathy, while allowing me to truly appreciate and embrace the many diverse paths from addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other disorders.
Making a decision to start therapy is not only a courageous one, but an empowering one that can be truly life-changing. My approach has always been to form a collaborative partnership with my client while creating a trusting, supportive, non-judgmental, and productive environment in which we work closely together to address any concerns you may have. As someone who has practiced mindfulness and meditation for many years, I also appreciate the interconnectedness between mind and body, and embrace an holistic view of healing. I look forward to having the privilege of working with you.
I specialize in grief and loss, addiction, codependency, and life transitions.
My ideal client is willing to start the exciting but sometimes challenging journey to finding themselves. I love to work with folks who make the active decision to start therapy, even if they do not have a concrete goal in mind. I can certainly assist a client who does not have a specific goal in finding something they want to address. My ideal client would be willing to reflect on themselves, their lives, and their choices, and they would be willing to work collaboratively with me to either maintain or change their path.
I specialize in grief and loss, addiction, codependency, and life transitions.
My ideal client is willing to start the exciting but sometimes challenging journey to finding themselves. I love to work with folks who make the active decision to start therapy, even if they do not have a concrete goal in mind. I can certainly assist a client who does not have a specific goal in finding something they want to address. My ideal client would be willing to reflect on themselves, their lives, and their choices, and they would be willing to work collaboratively with me to either maintain or change their path.
My name is Theresa, and I have been working in the substance use field since 2016.
I work with individuals facing mental health challenges or trauma related to substance use. During our first session, we will explore your experiences and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. Many of my clients begin to experience significant relief from symptoms within the first few sessions, empowering them to regain control.
My name is Theresa, and I have been working in the substance use field since 2016.
I work with individuals facing mental health challenges or trauma related to substance use. During our first session, we will explore your experiences and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. Many of my clients begin to experience significant relief from symptoms within the first few sessions, empowering them to regain control.
I have training in EMDR, DBT, Substance Use Disorder Treatment and skills to address Eating Disorders.
I am dedicated to empowering individuals on their wellness journeys by offering both short-term, solution-focused counseling, and long-term psychotherapy tailored to each client's unique needs.
With over 10 years of trauma-informed, evidence-based practice, I create a warm, client-centered environment where your concerns are truly heard, and your goals thoughtfully mapped out from our very first sessions.
My work integrates a variety of evidence based therapeutic techniques, including, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions.
I have training in EMDR, DBT, Substance Use Disorder Treatment and skills to address Eating Disorders.
I am dedicated to empowering individuals on their wellness journeys by offering both short-term, solution-focused counseling, and long-term psychotherapy tailored to each client's unique needs.
With over 10 years of trauma-informed, evidence-based practice, I create a warm, client-centered environment where your concerns are truly heard, and your goals thoughtfully mapped out from our very first sessions.
My work integrates a variety of evidence based therapeutic techniques, including, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions.
I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma.
I have experience, both personally and professionally, with treating the person as a whole and focusing on the importance of nutrition, exercise, and emotional wellness. I have worked with clients to find healthy, cost-effective ways to feed themselves and their families and incorporate healthy movement into their lives.
I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma.
I have experience, both personally and professionally, with treating the person as a whole and focusing on the importance of nutrition, exercise, and emotional wellness. I have worked with clients to find healthy, cost-effective ways to feed themselves and their families and incorporate healthy movement into their lives.
i love to talk and hear about gender, expression and relationships, and to learn how experiencing addiction and trauma have made you the beautiful and resilient creature you are today
I’m eclectic, psychodynamic, and my work/life are informed by values embedded in afrofuturism, postmodernism, intersectional feminism, dadaism, and queer theory. i employ ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR & MI as part of a narrative exploration of identity: who are you to you, yr loved ones, the world?
i love to talk and hear about gender, expression and relationships, and to learn how experiencing addiction and trauma have made you the beautiful and resilient creature you are today
I’m eclectic, psychodynamic, and my work/life are informed by values embedded in afrofuturism, postmodernism, intersectional feminism, dadaism, and queer theory. i employ ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR & MI as part of a narrative exploration of identity: who are you to you, yr loved ones, the world?
I am effective in helping individuals who are experiencing substance use, mood disorders, life stressors, and chronic impulsivity negatively affecting their lives.
I offer an individualized treatment approach, as I believe each individual has experiences and strengths that are individual to them. I have a strong background in assisting individuals in navigating addiction, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, and a variety of other disorders and life circumstances.
I am effective in helping individuals who are experiencing substance use, mood disorders, life stressors, and chronic impulsivity negatively affecting their lives.
I offer an individualized treatment approach, as I believe each individual has experiences and strengths that are individual to them. I have a strong background in assisting individuals in navigating addiction, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, and a variety of other disorders and life circumstances.
I specialize in helping adults with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, substance use, and other addictions.
I integrate the use of various approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (cbt), exposure and response prevention (erp), psychodynamics, attachment theory, interpersonal dynamics, existential exploration, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
I specialize in helping adults with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, substance use, and other addictions.
I integrate the use of various approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (cbt), exposure and response prevention (erp), psychodynamics, attachment theory, interpersonal dynamics, existential exploration, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families of first responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including anxiety, depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions to include DBT/CBT, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and interpersonal psychotherapy.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families of first responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including anxiety, depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions to include DBT/CBT, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and interpersonal psychotherapy.
In addition to my private practice, I am Assistant Director for Psychotherapy Innovation at Mass General's outpatient substance use treatment facility and hold a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.
I have extensive clinical training and experience working with a variety of concerns, but specialize in work involving substance use issues as well as trauma and PTSD. I am adept at supporting adults seeking to reduce or cease alcohol or drug use, as well as those interested in harm reduction without significantly altering their use pattern.
In addition to my private practice, I am Assistant Director for Psychotherapy Innovation at Mass General's outpatient substance use treatment facility and hold a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.
I have extensive clinical training and experience working with a variety of concerns, but specialize in work involving substance use issues as well as trauma and PTSD. I am adept at supporting adults seeking to reduce or cease alcohol or drug use, as well as those interested in harm reduction without significantly altering their use pattern.
In the past, I have enjoyed working with individuals with a history of traumatic experiences, substance use, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis.
am very good at setting and holding boundaries, yet I am very kind, empathetic, and compassionate. This dynamic has helped me to help many clients with a wide range of presenting concerns. I specialize in an eclectic approach to best serve the client because raising concerns or individuals is never a one-size-fits-all situation.
In the past, I have enjoyed working with individuals with a history of traumatic experiences, substance use, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis.
am very good at setting and holding boundaries, yet I am very kind, empathetic, and compassionate. This dynamic has helped me to help many clients with a wide range of presenting concerns. I specialize in an eclectic approach to best serve the client because raising concerns or individuals is never a one-size-fits-all situation.
Specialization in working with youth and young adults experiencing difficulties with depressive symptoms, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, substance use, self-esteem, work/ school performance, and/or managing relationships.
Outside of my practice, I enjoy surfing, snowboarding, hockey, music and hiking with my dog.
Specialization in working with youth and young adults experiencing difficulties with depressive symptoms, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, substance use, self-esteem, work/ school performance, and/or managing relationships.
Outside of my practice, I enjoy surfing, snowboarding, hockey, music and hiking with my dog.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.