Alcohol Use Therapists in Columbia, MD
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Kerry Lance
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Sometimes in life, we struggle with our mental health. We can get off course striving to understand our thoughts and emotions. Trying to figure out how to live life on life’s terms can sometimes lead us into emotional uncertainties, which affect our occupation, finances, families, relationships, social connections, and substance use. At times in our lives, others can’t relate or understand us, so they label us or try to put us in a box which restricts our freedom to be ourselves. Are you in a season of your life when you find it difficult to connect with your family, friends, co-workers, or your social network? Want some help?
Robert Passman at Excellis Clinical
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Robert Passman has a peaceful, accepting, non-judgmental nature that helps people relax and talk freely. Robert helps women and men of all ages, as well as 16-17-year-old adolescents, experience healing, freedom, peace, confidence, and joy. With decades of experience in coaching and mentoring individuals, Robert listens carefully and collaborates. As a member of the clinical team led by licensed psychologist Dr. Michael Malone, Robert helps patients with evidence-based treatments like CBT, mindfulness, and CPT trauma therapy. Patients confirm that they benefit significantly from their therapy sessions with Robert.
Robert M Ott
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have over 36 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families facing a wide range of issues. I like to tailor my approach to the methods that best match individual client needs. I am certified in EMDR and Hypnosis. I also use many humanistic, client centered approaches.
Not accepting new clients
Danielle Norkin
Counselor, LGPC, CTP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Life's difficulties can sometimes overshadow our sense of purpose. This can make it difficult to healthily function, find daily joy, and just *breathe*. My goal is to help you process unpleasant emotions in a healthy way so you can live your life free of chronic stress, anxiety and pain. I am deeply committed to your well-being and aim for you to feel accepted and safe in sessions. I support people with various concerns such as anxiety and depression, but I specialize in helping my clients process and overcome trauma. I also work with children & adolescents on their unique struggles that have been heightened by COVID related stress.
Columbia, MD 21045
Not accepting new clients
Mending Hearts Academy, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, ACS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping, sexuality issues, and your identity? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
Pat Dudley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or depressed? Or, are you having difficulty managing your daily responsibilities? I believe in the ability of all people to create positive change in their life. Many individuals struggle with life stressors that bog them down in managing their daily life.
Matthew Stevens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
My name is Matthew Stevens and I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C). I have over ten years of experience as a mental health therapist, both in an outpatient clinic and an acute care inpatient setting. Being a therapist in two extremely different settings provided me the opportunity acquire and hone my clinical skills with adults seeking treatment for a variety of challenges and issues These include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship concerns, mood disorders, and life transitions, among others.
Not accepting new clients
Victoria Lee
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Many people are haunted by interpersonal traumas and other wounds that prevent them from living fulfilling lives. Their lives may appear "perfect" from the outside but they struggle with shame, psychological symptoms, engage in self-sabotaging behavior, and feel isolated. I strive to provide a supportive, collaborative, and safe space for individuals to work through their inner experiences to increase awareness of how and why they feel stuck and not satisfied. My focus in therapy is to help individuals explore how their ways of relating to others may hinder growth and wellness and create psychological distress.
Not accepting new clients
Katherine Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello and welcome! Understanding that life is chaotic and everyone has their own experiences, I like to provide a positive space for people to unload and work through their stress in an open, accepting environment. In our sessions, there won’t be judgment about what concerns you’re bringing, instead I offer a safe conversation to support your wellness. I use collaborative approach to explore your day-to-day thoughts and feelings. Through these conversations, I want to help you develop the knowledge and skills for coping with life events.
Focused Solutions, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Making the decision to seek therapy can be overwhelming. We understand that, and we are here to help guide you through the process and clear a path to emotional well-being. By working together, we can develop a strategy that promotes a healthier life for you and the ones closest to you. Our compassionate approach provides a safe and caring environment for you to seek the support that you deserve.
Keith D. Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I am a mental health clinician who practices in both Maryland and Michigan. Treatment will vary just as our individual personalities vary. I am looking for clients who are unsure of what they want or need but are willing to explore. I am looking for clients who have goals but need help starting the journey. I am also looking for clients who know what they want, they have begun the work, but need more support. No matter the stage or phase of treatment, I am looking for clients willing to do the work.
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Counselor, MS, LCPC, LLC
Verified
Verified
Do you experience anxiety, including social fear and avoidance? Do you feel anxious in romantic relationships or just want to feel less worried and depressed? I get it! Does your angst leave you feeling empty, angry and irritable? Life can be absolutely overwhelming and actually scary, at times, especially when stress piles up and we’re trying to juggle a career, a marriage and parenting. Unhealed wounds and traumatic experiences from our past wreak havoc on our present and we don’t know how to repair the damage. But there are answers!
Melissa L Kramer
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, CAC-AD
Verified
Verified
Are your ready to unlock your potential? Are you ready to live a life of purpose & connection? The process of change is possible & usually begins with an honest exploration of your past to understand your present. Using Humanistic & Integrative Approaches, my style is collaborative, rooted in a strong therapeutic relationship, & direct. I specialize in addiction, & also work with mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and the exploration of painful life events. I believe we strive to find meaning in life, & that connection to others is essential. The past does not have to define you. You have free will & the capacity to change.
Andrew Stanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SAP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Voted best in Howard County! Andrew's experience includes 25 years of specialization with children, adolescents, and families. Through working in a variety of settings he has developed exceptional skills working with trauma, emotional, and behavioral issues. He has had tremendous success working with some of the most at risk clients. He works with individuals, families and couples to help produce positive changes. He practices EMDR to help clients overcome traumas.
Dr. Mitch and Lisa Private Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four to Six Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Alan Kutner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Honesty. Vulnerability. Courage. If you are reading this right now you may be looking to make some positive changes in your life. It takes someone that is truly honest with themselves to reach out when they need help. It takes vulnerability to talk about it. It takes courage to follow through. Sometimes we may feel stuck in life and we come to a bridge that we need to cross. Are you looking for a therapist that is real and genuine that can assist you in crossing this bridge?
Jeffrey Crouch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
We are all going through stressful times in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. I will be available in the office or phone zoom for new and existing clients. I take all insurances and eaps . I help people of all ages (individuals & couples) with anxiety and depression. My clients have told me that I provide a relaxed and caring atmosphere. I understand that it can be a difficult step to come to therapy; I will help you feel comfortable. I provide a free consultation (no co-pay for your first meeting with me). I will work closely with you to set goals so you can start feeling better quickly. I also work with children and teens.
Not accepting new clients
Taylor Patrick Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have extensive history working with individuals suffering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders or with the family members who love them. I also love working with women struggling with anxiety, OCD, disordered eating, and depression. Through therapy I hope to open doors to new ideas and make life feel worth living. I put focus on establishing healthy boundaries and developing coping skills to deal with current life stressors, while examining the potential underlying issues and treating the whole person. I hope to help my clients reveal their true, authentic selves and harness their full potentials.
Chuck McGeiver
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am currently accepting new clients at this time with limited availability. So much of our daily life involves interactions and relationships with others. Often these relationships are affecting us more than we realize and may cause difficulties in the home, at work or socially. I am here to help families, couples, and individuals understand how to better manage their challenges such as depression, anxiety, personal loss, infidelity, substance abuse, and self-esteem issues. As a couples and family therapist, I am experienced and trained to focus on relational issues as well as the everyday struggles of the individual.
Sandra Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Sandra is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia and Maryland. For the last decade, she has been advocating for individuals and families struggling with mental health concerns. She has provided therapeutic services to a diverse array of individuals of all ages, primarily focused on childhood trauma. Through her work, she is committed to helping people overcome eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other similar stressors that affect all of us at some time in our lives.
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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.