Alcohol Use Therapists in Boston, MA

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Caroline Duchin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with clients with generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, depression, panic attacks, OCD, trauma processing, and those working on long-term recovery from alcohol use disorder.
Inside all the suffering you are experiencing at this time, you know who you are at heart. I want to help you work with unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and return to yourself, a self that honors your core values. I am a compassionate therapist who provides goal-oriented therapy to adults.
(617) 712-0479
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Boston, MA 02115
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Marcia Head
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I work with clients struggling with alcohol and substance abuse as well as those who question their alcohol use and fall into the gray area of alcohol consumption and would like to examine this more closely.
Hello. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Boston, MA with over 20 years of experience in both clinical settings and private practice. My style is flexible and includes elements of psychodynamic therapy as well as solution focused techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy. People often find their way to treatment due to a life transition or circumstance in which the usual methods of coping no longer are effective. Finding a connection with a supportive experienced therapist can be invaluable in not only managing the transition but finding greater meaning going forward.
(857) 763-2568
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Boston, MA 02116
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Natalie Pierpont Waggaman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
A good relationship is essential to helping the client connect with, remain in, and get the most from therapy. My approach to therapy is collaborative, goal-oriented, and relationship driven. I have been described as warm, easy to talk to, funny, and compassionate. I offer services to adolescents and adults experiencing emotion distress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, "gray area" alcohol use /marijuana use, and transitional issues.
(617) 712-2329
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Boston, MA 02116
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Amy Blanaru
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Together, we'll elicit motivation for positive change. If we're being real, life is hard. My goal is to create a therapeutic alliance and rapport with you based on unconditional positive regard. Whether it's mental health issues, trauma, grief, loss, substance and/or alcohol use , or a hard time adjusting, we will come up with a treatment plan and work on goals specific to your wants, needs, and dreams. I use Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice but consider myself eclectic in my framework. Incredible things happen when we ask for help. Contact me to explore a new journey!
(978) 997-3447
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Boston, MA 02127
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Lindsay Gervino
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm well versed in life transitions, stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, healthy relationships, and harm reduction for alcohol use .
Are you a high school or college/university student? New parent? Struggling to get pregnant? Processing a divorce? A SCAD survivor? Struggling with your body image and/or relationship with with food? I've worked and trained in a variety of mental health settings including public schools (K-12), inpatient hospitals, intensive outpatient settings and a 'Big Ten' university. Transitioning to college/university is a monumental change, full of obstacles entrenched in new-found freedom, culture and opportunity. It's the ideal time to have an unbiased adult/counselor in your life.
(978) 991-1844
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Boston, MA 02115
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Deanna Mangieri
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Life is messy and it can be challenging to keep this mess organized. Perhaps you know what you need but it won’t seem to click, or, maybe you just know something is off but need help recognizing where to start. Together, we will grow awareness and insight into what you are feeling and why, while building effective coping skills and healthy habits. Implementing a strengths based approach, together we will navigate the complexities of everyday life. I help clients with substance use, depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness, trauma, LGBTAIA+ support, and much more.
(617) 652-1363
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Boston, MA 02114
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Benjamin L. Thompson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC-1
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with and treating all types of addiction, including both substance and behavioral addictions. I also have considerable experience with and understanding of mental illnesses, including especially depressive, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. I tend to have the most success treating those for whom other approaches have not been effective. My approach is best fitted for those who feel utterly broken and desperate for change.
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Boston, MA 02108
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Wicked Smart Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Maybe you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, compulsive behaviors, or something else entirely. Things friends and family aren’t equipped to help you deal with. I can help. I’m Doug Maesk, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and I was born and raised in New England, and lived there for 30 years. So I get you. I understand your experience. I know what it's like. As the old saying goes, “you can take the boy out of New England but you can't take New England out of the boy.”
(617) 829-9928
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Boston, MA 02110
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Beth P. Milaszewski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical social worker who specializes in working with healthcare providers and first responders. As the clinical director and founder of the Employee Resilience Program at Boston Medical Center, I understand the unique stressors healthcare providers face. And as a volunteer clinician on the Department of Fire Services' Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Teams, I have been exposed to hearing about the unique stressors first responders experience.
(508) 691-8201
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Boston, MA 02118
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Out for Good Behavioral Health, Inc.
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LADC-1, LCDP
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor located in Dorchester, Massachusetts. I have worked in substance abuse for 8 years by helping men and women fight their addictions. As someone who has personally witnessed the struggles of battling drug addiction, I have come to understand that “the change is in the thinking...not the doing.” This means that any changes we want to make must begin with the way we think about things. Our thoughts impact our actions. Thoughts may be deeply impacted by past traumas, anxiety, the environment in which you were raised, depression, or relationships, and may prevent us from being our best selves.
(857) 763-3439
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Boston, MA 02121
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Keith Lombard
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADCII
Verified
Verified
Keith Lombard is a graduate of Umass Boston with a BA in psychology and attended the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counseling course in 2010. Keith has worked in the field of substance abuse for over 8 years and was employed by the Boston Public Health Commission before joining NEATC. Mr. Lombard has experience with individual and family counseling with the understanding that addiction is a family disease. Keith has received numerous awards for his devotion to helping those in recovery from city and state officials.
(781) 808-3635
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Boston, MA 02108
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Boris Golosarsky
MD
Verified
Verified
Integrative Healthcare Center—for mental health and behavioral health. We offer licensed therapists, prescription management, psychiatry, autism care, and more. Integrative medicine, as defined by the U.S. Government’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, explores many treatment avenues, working with patients to heal the whole person, not just one organ system. Integrative Healthcare Center fills a void in the healthcare landscape. Mental health services are hard to find. With providers scarce and in demand, even established patients find themselves waiting months for treatment.
(603) 691-3724
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Boston, MA 02101
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Matt Cerne
Counselor, LMHC, MEd, MBA, LRC
Verified
Verified
Addressing alcohol problems takes courage! Contacting a therapist with expertise in substance use disorders, depression and anxiety is the first step in regaining control of your life and repairing fractured relationships. I'm a Licensed Mental Health and Rehabilitation Therapist with 25 years of behavioral health experience. My approach is non-judgmental, kind and person centered. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing as treatment approaches but tailor care to the specific needs of my clients. In addition to being a therapist, I have worked as a financial analyst.
(508) 456-9687
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Boston, MA 02115
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Nicole Costa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Nicole obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Boston College and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Prior to joining Recovering Champions, she served as the Executive Director at Spectrum Health Systems in Westboro, MA, where she managed and oversaw the operations of eight inpatient substance abuse treatment programs in Massachusetts.
(978) 386-9673
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Boston, MA 02104
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Anthony Nave
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Healing is not about control, but about learning to adapt and move forward with your life as you repair your relationships and find balance. In my decade of professional experience, including my tenure as a clinician and Senior Manager of Outpatient Services at Mountainside treatment center, I have sown a passion for helping people in their journey for healing and sobriety. At Mountainside, I design curriculums for clinical programming and incorporate Interpersonal Neurobiology and a trauma responsive framework into one-on-one counseling, group therapy, family sessions, and supervision.
(413) 289-5036
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Boston, MA 02108
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Michelle Lee Simons
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC, I, CADC, RCP
Verified
Verified
I take a "meet people where they're at" approach so that no matter what stage of recovery a person is in they would never feel judged because they are "not ready". My experience compiles working in the field since 2002 for several substance use agencies in urban and suburban areas as well as a prior 10 years of "field research" with years integrated living experience. My personal life has shown that incorporating a strong recovery support system with a foundation in spirituality of any kind can bring a lasting, satisfying life in recovery.
(781) 394-9823
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Boston, MA 02104
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Brandon Wiley
Pre-Licensed Professional, RC, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile! I am a recovery coach and interventionist specializing in drug addiction rehab and dual diagnosis issues. As someone in personal recovery myself, I understand the challenges and fears in finding a treatment program that fits ones needs. I have been in the field of substance use disorder treatment both working onsite at inpatient and outpatient programs as well as admissions departments for over 7 years. I am very passionate about this work. I know the struggles that patients and loved ones have trying to find the appropriate help given unique circumstances and insurance coverage.
(508) 682-5170
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Boston, MA 02108
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Jay Gorman, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
If you are feeling burned out or are going through a challenging life experience, I offer services to meet your goals and scheduling needs (Evening and Weekend Hours). We will begin by making sure this is the right fit for you, and create an accepting environment driven by empathy. Then, we will work together to define and identify what you want out of therapy and make progress toward your goals.
(857) 567-4023
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Boston, MA 02110
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Summer Doran
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
GH Recovery Solutions is a private drug and alcohol rehab providing intervention and treatment services to those suffering from substance use, and individuals with co-occurring mental health issues. We provide individualized treatment in a small, gender-specific environment. Also, GH Recovery offers one of the only comprehensive vocational programs in New England. At GH Recovery, evidence-based practice is applied along with creative and cutting-edge interventions. We provide extraordinary individualized care and enable our clients to gain insight into their underlying factors driving addictive behaviors and unhealthy coping skills.
(603) 931-4078
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Boston, MA 02101
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Caroline Mary Corrigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CADC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Everyone will eventually come upon an issue that they are struggling to process. Whether it is addiction, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma or recently being diagnosed with a serious illness, we all sometimes need the help of a professional to navigate personal challenges in life. Often we are hoping to facilitate change in our journey and are unsure on where to begin. I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and a certified alcohol and drug counselor. I specialize in helping those whose primary goal is to overcome life obstacles, recover from mental health issues, dual diagnosis and have the willingness to do so.
(774) 208-0631
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Boston, MA 02127
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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.