Substance Use Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
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Clayton A. Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Something’s not right, and maybe hasn’t been for a while, but you know it’s time for some changes. If you (or you and your partner) need help making those positive changes, I’d be honored to work with you. I take a flexible approach to counseling, bringing thoughtfulness and creativity to the process to meet you where you are. So I feel comfortable with a wide range of issues, but here are areas I help with most often: anxiety & stress, depression, couples counseling (Gottman Method), career counseling & life design,
substance use
& addiction, men's issues, life transitions, anger, mindfulness, and grief.

Emily Horning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with clients surrounding
substance use
, trauma, LGBTQ+-identity exploration and specific issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more.
Part of being human is the inevitability of encountering difficulty. Most of us accept this quite easily, but it is harder for us to accept *ourselves* while we face that difficulty! So many of our experiences in our families and our culture train us to ignore or get rid of our emotions, so space or compassion for ourselves seem next to impossible. Together and with mutual vulnerability and creativity, my heartfelt wish is to effectively nurture and challenge you, and to help you discover resources within and without to meet your experiences with strength, clarity, and hope.

Megan Barken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My background and specialty is primarily in mental health and
substance use
.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers mental health therapy to a variety of clients, each with their own specific needs and goals. Based on my own personal experience and years in the mental health and
substance use
field, I believe therapy can help each of us greatly if we are willing to do the work. My mission is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for you to work through challenges and live a healthy and full life. My job as a therapist is not to "fix" anyone, but rather to help and guide you through life's ups and downs. I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples, and families!

Julie Maples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
),
substance use
disorders, painful childhood memories, anger, low self-esteem, relationship (family or partner) issues, loss, loneliness, and more.
Hi! I’m Julie. Can we first take a moment to celebrate the fact that you are on this website right now? Seriously, congratulations! Searching for a therapist is no easy feat, my friend. It’s awesome that you are here taking the first step to work through some of life’s challenges. Life is hard enough; you don’t have to do it alone. So, let’s see if we’d be a good fit for each other! Some of my greatest joys in life include puppies, coffee, and, most importantly, seeing my clients have the breakthroughs they are looking for and freedom from the things that hold them back or hurt them.

Lauren Thayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
Lauren focuses her work on helping those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relational issues, parenting issues,
substance use
, and experiences of domestic abuse.
Lauren (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been helping people recovering from trauma since graduating from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2018. Her gentle and curious approach to therapy creates a warm environment to unpack the complexities of trauma. Lauren helps her clients learn to use their body's sensations to identify the parts of themselves that have been impacted by trauma, and how to better care for those wounded parts.

The Right Solution Counseling Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
We offer a wide range of services, including group and individual counseling for issues such as depression, anxiety, divorce, stress or
substance use
.
The Right Solution offers counseling services for individuals, families and children. We offer both in person and tele-health options. We are currently accepting in person appointments at our St. Louis location only.

Tiffany Burke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Tiffany Burke is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri and Maryland. She has 9 years of experience providing individualized services to adults struggling with mental health and
substance use
. Tiffany completed her undergraduate work at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville with a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice and received her Master of Arts in Counseling at Lindenwood University in Belleville, IL.

Brittni Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is beautiful but often/sometimes challenging. Some days we feel confident and happy while other days we may feel alone or overwhelmed. The clients I work with are seeking new tools, skills, techniques and interventions to help them feel better, more in control and empowered on a daily basis. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults and elders experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem,
substance use
, and more. Everyone deserves to have a safe space, with unconditional support, that allows them to be authentically themselves, always.

Maia Nagle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, relationship and family issues,
substance use
, and more. I am also passionate about helping parents understand and interpret their children’s behavior. I have daytime and evening openings to work with clients of all ages and especially enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, parents, couples, and families.

Tasca M. Tolson
MEd, LPC, CADC, BIP, CTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Tasca is in a doctoral program at Liberty University and certified in batterer intervention,
substance use
, grief, and trauma.
Tasca Tolson believes in and utilizes strength-based and trauma informed perspectives when working with the individuals, couples, and families that she serves. One goal is to empower and educate to increase positive outcomes within a healing therapeutic environment. Tasca believes that clients should be treated with respect in order to promote success for the individuals with whom we work. Tasca has had more than a 15 years of experience working with individuals from various walks with specific training in substance abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and grief.

Kerry Gallagher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In the world today, taking care of our mental health is more important than ever. As a therapist, I feel it is my job to support you and your journey in an empathetic and judge-free environment. My approach to therapy is to encourage self-compassion while you are learning and practicing tools that will help you achieve your goals and live the life that you have always wanted. I treat adults and am LGBTIA allied. I have extensive experience in treating
substance use
disorders, mood disorders and trauma.

Carrie Hequembourg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Many of us have unknowingly rejected or silenced parts of ourselves that don’t fit with our idea of who we are supposed to be. As a result, life can feel out of balance or even inauthentic. My hope is to create a safe and accepting space for you to feel empowered to implement positive changes in your life. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety and worry,
substance use
, stress, trauma, abuse, anger, fear, grief and loss, guilt and shame, and other challenges. I also work with couples who are having difficulty connecting and experiencing issues related to trust, intimacy, and affection.

Kelly Crismon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am proud to say I am also a person in recovery from a
substance use
disorder and have experienced my own challenges with depression.
I recognize that each individual has a unique story to tell. We work together to consider the experiences that have molded who you are in the present and how to propel you towards a future that makes you feel passionate, fulfilled, and content. I assist clients who are experiencing a range of presenting concerns, including: healing from trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender identity exploration, addiction/recovery including harm reduction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis including first episode, attachment issues, co-occurring disorders, life transitions, relationship issues, parent/child relationships and more.

Solutions for Wellbeing, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCDP-D, MARS
Verified
Verified
I have over 15 years of experience working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, major-life set-backs, stress-related concerns, and
substance use
concerns.
Our lives can get very busy--making it hard to find time for counseling. I provide counseling via Telehealth and offer convenient evening and weekend time slots. Life can sometimes “knock our socks off”—I focus on helping clients get back on track and thriving again. Together, we develop a step-by-step plan to identify the problem, explore possible solutions, and develop strategies to move forward. We will explore the things that are getting in the way of you feeling your best self.

Justin Mann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Justin Mann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Justin specializes in helping people overcome their struggles with depression, anxiety,
substance use
, and trauma. He also specializes in couples counseling and family therapy. Justin enjoys playing music and spending time with his wife and two sons. Justin completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Saint Louis University, where he graduated as part of the Phi Alpha Honor Society. He has certifications in Co-Occurring Disorders and Medication Assisted Recovery.

New Dawn Family Healing-St. Louis, Missouri
Verified
Verified
New Dawn Family Healing is a family therapy specialized program focused in treating the family members and loved ones of those impacted by
Substance Use
Disorder (SUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). New Dawn offers group and individual famly therapy that focus on your individual journey with your loved ones struggle with addiction whether they are in active addiction or have met recovery.

Heiser Counseling and Healing Arts
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Other models used to treat trauma and related disorders (performance, relationship, depression, anxiety,
substance use
, mood disorders) include psycho-education, IFS, CBT and MI.
I enjoy helping people become self-aware, accepting, heal and improve their quality of life and relationships. I use a variety of approaches, including client centered, strengthbased, focused on goals set with client. I enjoy helping people grow, and become self and spiritually aware. I work with children, (6 -19), and adults dealing with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, attachments issues, relationships, addictions, and mortality. I enjoy working with individuals, partners, couples and families. I believe in the power of focused healing, increased awareness, acceptence, hope and love.

Jerry C Clerc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
I offer a broad and deep set of trainings which in a very practical way help people grow: emotionally, behaviorally, spiritually. Potential
clients will find evidence based methods, flexibility of approach, and a willingness to listen collaboratively.
The goals that we develop together will feel sensible, clear, doable, and exciting. This is a very active therapy. From all my learnings I have developed my own form of psychotherapy
Not accepting new clients

Danielle Silver
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Our minds, emotions, bodies, behaviors, and relationships are all impacted by toxic stress, trauma, and chaotic experiences. I and the other staff at Finding Normal believe that a comprehensive mind-body-community approach to recovery is necessary to fully support you. Finding Normal not only offers individual counseling for adults, but also group classes and workshops designed to help you safely reconnect to your body and to others in the community.

Quantum Consulting Group LLC
EdD
2023 is your game changer year! In this world, Black and Brown people experience trauma and oppression daily. This constant stress impacts the way you feel and causes anxiety or depression. You need support from someone who understands your cultural experiences. Now, you can have support from someone who appreciates your pain and suffering because they have had their own struggles to overcome. Well, you do not have to look any further. We would love to provide you the mental health support you need. Remember, we are providing services in Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, and Texas. You belong here!
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
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 substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.