Substance Use Therapists in Londonderry, NH

Hello everyone, my name is Sam Taliaferro and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Hampshire. I have worked in the mental health field since 2008, licensed since 2019, and as a professional in this field I have benefited from working in multiple settings, both inpatient and outpatient, while treating multiple mental health ailments. Through these various settings and opportunities, I have gained some useful insight toward common struggles that accompany common mental health ailments such as anxiety and depression. I have also had many opportunities to support individuals with addressing personal

I work with clients 16 years or older. Therapy should be welcoming, warm, nonjudgmental, and it should feel safe. These are some of the things I'm focused on in the therapy room for my clients. I hope to provide you with the support you're looking for, from a real-life person who offers curiosity, humility, understanding, and a healthy dose of humor. I work with (but I am not limited to) mood disorders, trauma, substance use and co-occuring (both substance use and mental health), and LGBTQ+ issues.

Now accepting new clients. Everyone is at a crossroads during their life that they need to talk about issues that they struggle with. Whether it be loss of a love one, battling a substance use issue, a mood disorder or coping with an intellectual disability. Clients have a wide variety of issues that they are seeking to manage and to cope with in a better way. Many times a client is seeking someone to help them make sense out of something that, at least to them in the beginning, seems to be senseless. Answers and ways of moving their life into a forward motion is what many people seek in counseling.

I have always believed that the best approach to resolving personal concerns is to maximize that individuals physical,spiritual, and psychological resources .I use an active,engaging approach to resolving your issues. Together we choose from a wide range of evidence based strategies to resolve your problems.My clients get "better" because they know I am committed to their progress.

I have been practicing addiction counselor since 2016 in Hampstead New Hampshire. I primarily conduct telehealth but also have an office in Hampstead if you want in person sessions. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, anger management, impaired driver service provider, Battery Intervention, Mindfulness, Nutritional integrative for mental health, and gambling addiction. I have a particular expertise in working with families with addiction, trauma-based therapy, DWI, and those who have been incarcerated for substance abuse related crimes.

My ideal client(s) are those who are ready to be in therapy, to make conscience choices to better their lives, are talkative, on-time, and ready to work. To hear the truth, even if it's painful, open to suggestions to better their lives, can tell me I'm wrong if they think I am, have open, honest dialogue.

Life brings many challenges. Possibly, you are feeling out of balance with the pressures of work and/or personal relationships. Maybe, anxiety and stress are causing you to lose sleep, feel depressed or act out with excessive behaviors; such as drinking too much, overeating or experiencing repetitive, self defeating thoughts. You may be struggling to manage or stop behaviors that create shame, guilt or ongoing regret. With 17 years of clinical experience, specializing in trauma/ PTSD, addictions, relationships and other life transitions, I support clients through a Holistic approach towards personal healing.

Since 2002, The Plymouth House has been providing individuals and their families hope for a better life, free from addiction. We offer residential treatment at our picturesque 60-acre campus in the heart of the white mountains. The Plymouth House specializes in treating clients who have failed to maintain recovery after past treatment stays. Our 12-step inspired, evidence-based program has been helping clients achieve life long sobriety for over 20 years.

Since 2002, The Plymouth House has been providing individuals and their families hope for a better life, free from addiction. We offer residential treatment at our picturesque 60-acre campus in the heart of the white mountains. The Plymouth House specializes in treating clients who have failed to maintain recovery after past treatment stays. Our 12-step inspired, evidence-based program has been helping clients achieve life long sobriety for over 20 years.

Since 2002, The Plymouth House has been providing individuals and their families hope for a better life, free from addiction. We offer residential treatment at our picturesque 60-acre campus in the heart of the white mountains. The Plymouth House specializes in treating clients who have failed to maintain recovery after past treatment stays. Our 12-step inspired, evidence-based program has been helping clients achieve life long sobriety for over 20 years.

I am a firm believer in collaborative therapy, fostering a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment where clients can strive to surmount life’s obstacles and stressors. My primary objective is to support clients in facilitating a deeper understanding of themself, aiming to improve their overall wellbeing. My clinical expertise lies in helping clients explore the root causes of their self-beliefs and difficulties, aiding them to grasp the intricacies of their unique challenges.

Our mission is to offer an Integrated Approach to Mental Health, and our treatment team is varied in their ability to provide clinical advice, support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. Our treatment team works with clients to find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Blending conventional and alternative approaches, we draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. We will work with clients to help them build on their strengths in order to identify and achieve life goals.

I enjoy working collaboratively with clients. My priority is to provide a validating, unbiased, and safe space for my clients to process their emotions and experiences. I use an integrative approach to therapy and apply a variation of evidence-based treatment modalities based on the needs of my clients.