Substance Use Therapists in Dorchester, MA

I am accepting new clients in my Quincy office or via Telehealth. My focus is helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life issues and substance abuse. I understand the challenges and difficulties when it comes to altering behaviors and have extensive experience helping people change. Everyone has unique strengths and my goal is to help you feel empowered and motivated to solve the obstacles in your life. I help clients see what's going well in their life versus focusing on the negative. My approach is casual and collaborative. My hours are 8-6 Monday-Thursday and 8-1 on Friday.

If you're reading this your journey toward wellness has already begun and you've decided to answer the call for more. The journey is worth it, but, as you've discovered, not easy. Sometimes it's unclear where to even start or go next. There are times we are overwhelmed by our emotions making it feel unsafe to take one more step or have blocked feeling altogether. Beloved, being well and healing IS possible and the process, though undoubtedly uncomfortable and uniquely yours, does not have to be gone through alone.

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.

How often in our busy lives do we have the opportunity to have another person truly listen to your thoughts, fears, hopes, ambitions? Sadly, not as often as we would like. My name is Mary Sebatindira, I have been a psychotherapist for over 8 years. I have worked with many populations which include: adults struggling with addiction, children/teens, and family work.

Mental health is how we think, feel and act as we cope with life. It helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Like physical health, mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Everyone feels worried, anxious, sad or stressed sometimes. But with a mental illness, these feelings do not go away and are severe enough to interfere with your daily life. It can make it hard meeting and keeping friends, hold a job or enjoy life. "Get plugged In". You cannot wish your problems away. Therapy can help.

TBCC focuses its services on providing individual therapy, group therapy, consultation, and training for adults working with youth. Youth workers are individuals who spend the bulk of their time (vocational or volunteer) providing services for, mentoring, supporting, and/or teaching youth (ages 0-25). We are committed to healing the traumatic impact of systemic racism in Boston, and to build a more equitable Boston in which youth of color can thrive. TBCC brings clinical expertise and deep experience working with youth of color and youth-serving organizations in Boston to co-create communities for healing.

“Part of healing is dealing with the memories you would rather forget”.

If you have worked with a therapist in the past but were unable to connect with them; Talk2me. If you feel down, lost, or doubtful that life can get better but want to hope that it can; Talk2me. If you are overwhelmed with the process of getting help for your issues; Talk2me. If you are afraid of talking about your issues with others because you have been judged harshly in the past; Talk2me. If you want changes in your life but struggle to make them happen for yourself; Talk2me. If the thought of returning to life after two years of isolation feels daunting; Talk2me. If you want to be heard, honored, and respected; Talk2me.

Our trauma can leave us with feelings of shame, resentment, and guilt. When we don't take the time for our own recovery and healing, we can find ourselves becoming stressed and overwhelmed. We become unrecognizable to ourselves and disconnected from our own needs. Our physical health is impacted. We experience spiraling thoughts and an inability to relax. Our anger and sadness are easily triggered. We sabotage our important relationships. We lack trust and fear intimacy. We find ourselves feeling undeserving of the goodness life has to offer.

Life can be tough. Trauma, relationships, and brain chemistry may contribute to uncontrollable emotions and the inability to cope with people and situations. It is not easy, and there are no quick fixes, but healing is possible. Everyone is different, and thus therapy should be tailored accordingly to individual needs. Our work will be collaborative to make sure you are getting the support that aligns with your personality, experiences, and goals. My approach emphasizes realistic approaches to meet you where you are.

Are you experiencing problems with alcohol or other drugs? Are you caught up in a cycle of other addictive behaviors such as gambling, porn, or the Internet? I have good news and bad news for you. First the bad news. It takes effort to stop addictive behaviors, and to address the underlying emotional or trauma issues that compel you to relapse over and over again. There’s no magic wand, no Abracadabra. Now the good news. The cycle doesn’t have to be endless, and recovery is possible! I do individual, couples and family counseling. Please note counseling for sex addiction is self-pay only.

Immediate Openings Available - Reimagine Counseling is a therapist owned and run practice, which means you will receive the highest level of care with a focus on evidence-based treatment. We provide individualized therapy to meet your needs from anxiety and depression to substance abuse, grief, loss and life changes. Reimagine Counseling specializes in treating the Mental Health needs of individuals and couples in Massachusetts.