Substance Use Therapists in Halifax, MA

I enjoy working with clients with a variety of life challenges and mental health or substance use issues, but I particularly enjoy working with clients who have experienced complex trauma and PTSD. I have experience with addiction, including opioid addiction, and dual diagnosis (mental health and addiction issues combined). I am currently accepting new clients for in-person or telehealth therapy and I am able to accept BCBS, Aetna, and Tufts commercial plans.

Have you been thinking that drugs and alcohol are getting in the way of you living a happy and satisfying life? My focus is in the treatment of addiction and in helping individuals to identify and correct maladaptive behaviors. I will work with clients to find the appropriate level of care. I offer a comfortable and safe environment to help clients explore and engage in treatment for Substance Use Disorder.

Accepting new/ tele-health clients!! Welcome, simply arriving on this site suggests you have moved forward on your journey to health and wellness. I have been counseling clients for over 20 years and have found that making this initial outreach is often the biggest hurdle. Many of the individuals I work with have experienced depression or anxiety and many have found that substance use, once a form of 'decompression', has in fact compounded their struggle. This does not need to be your 'new' or 'permanant normal.'

I work with clients (individuals, couples and families) who experience relationship, self-esteem, or work related issues due to substance use such as alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs. Clients are ready to understand the underlying causes of substance use, identify triggers, coping skills and relapse prevention plans. Recovery is an ongoing process, and my role is to help others understand themselves and actualize their potential. I want clients to understanding that support is available to assist in their time of need and beyond.

Our court-approved clinical evaluations and courses, including mental health assessments, substance use courses/assessments, bariatric evaluations, parenting courses/assessments, gender-affirming assessments, and Anger management courses, are pivotal in providing adequate and individualized treatment plans in client care.

Many of life's challenges lead people to seek therapy. Therapy allows clients to talk in a secure setting about their concerns, to learn better coping skills, & to find solutions to their problems. I strive to reduce stigma around treatment & assist clients in rebuilding their lives. I think it's vital to meet each client where they are at and focus on their strengths. Clients describe me as: compassionate & trustworthy. I consider myself to be an encouraging & direct person. I use an eclectic approach to meet each client's needs.

As a mental health provider, I have been practicing for roughly twelve years in both urban and rural communities. I primarily provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults, with a wide range of different experiences and needs. I am skilled in working with symptoms including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, life transitions, and mood disorders. I also have specialized training in perinatal mood disorders as well as substance use disorders. I have unlimited access to resources, particularly within the addiction and recovery communities for both struggling individuals and/or their loved ones.

Susannah received her Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University and went on to complete her Master of Social Work degree at Simmons College. She has experience working in a variety of clinical settings including community based mental health, residential treatment, and private practice. Susannah’s clinical training is in the treatment of complex trauma and she is trained in various trauma treatment models including Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

We all have times in our lives that we struggle, feel stuck, or face challenges. I believe that seeking therapy is a strength and that Therapy is a powerful tool that can result in healing, growth, and positive change. Sometimes taking the first step can be the hardest, but well worth it. If you're ready to take that step, then let me help you reach your goals by working collaboratively together. I have worked with many clients around issues that include anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, women’s issues, parenting, chronic illness, substance use and dual diagnosis.

My extensive journey as a counselor has taught me that, wherever one finds oneself in life, lasting change is not only possible, but within reach. Embracing an integrative approach to psychotherapy, I draw upon a rich tapestry of modalities in order to tailor a treatment plan to each individual's unique circumstances. I encourage clients to build upon their own strengths and to tap into their innate desire to flourish. I create a therapeutic space free of judgment or prejudice. I believe that treatment is fundamentally an interactive process in which the client will develop and foster the skills to live fully and with meaning.

We are focused on Clients that are focused and motivated to get better, and are willing to put forth the effort to do so. Clients that are ready to dig deep and work on issues that are way past the surface. Clients who may not initially be in the contemplation stage of change, but knows that change is needed.

Is there a diagnosis for Life? Life can feel very overwhelming for a variety of reasons. Have you found yourself thinking "it would be nice to talk to someone", but have reservations? I have lots of experience working with people who have a variety of stressors and concerns; anxiety, past issues or trauma, grief and loss, first responders, relationship struggles, peer or family conflict, parenting struggles substance use and it's negative effects, I have expertise in that as well. Come chat with me and lets help you find your happy.

I work with people who are stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. My approach is collaborative and integrates cognitive and mindfulness based approaches with the goals of improving functioning, enhancing health and promoting wellness. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD and problems related to substance use. I am a Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma (CPT) approved provider.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in assisting individuals, couples, and families with issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bereavement, marital issues, and family relationships. Whether engaging in individual or couples and family work I assist clients in exploring their current situations from not only an introspective standpoint; but also contextual, family, and generational stance which can promote a deeper understanding of self as an individual as well as in relation to a complex multigenerational family system.

Do you want to feel more motivated or confident, more in touch with your emotions? Having the objective input of a counselor can help you identify barriers to achieving your goals. I have the education and experience to help you build on your strengths. I've been working in mental health and substance use settings for 30 years. We are grieving losses and lifestyle changes from resulting from the pandemic. You are not alone. I can help you develop insight and provide tools for change will help you achieve your potential. I offer flexible appointment times to fit your busy schedule.

I help adolescents transform their mindset and develop the self-awareness needed to create the best version of themself. I believe that in order to see real lasting change there needs to be a focus on social-emotional, physical, and mental health. This includes the importance of sleep, movement, nutrition, relationships, emotional-awareness and connection with self.

We all have inner resources, but it can be easier to find them with the help of a compassionate listener. As we gain insight into patterns and ideas about ourselves that no longer serve us and start to release them, places of inner constriction and tension start to unwind. We come closer to the simple truth of who we are, leading to more freedom, spaciousness, and peace. Together, we can foster a sense of curiosity and openness, and help you discover new aspects of yourself and your potential.