Substance Use Therapists in Somerville, NJ

Making the decision to engage in psychotherapy is an important step in healing from traumatic life events that leave emotional wounds long into adulthood. My approach to working with individuals suffering from traumatic stress comes from an understanding that trauma is stored in the body. Often traditional talk therapy is ineffective until one learns how to calm the body’s heightened state of anxiety and therefore allowing the mind to focus on healing rather than survival. Substance abuse is often an effective but maladaptive coping strategy for the emotional and physical stress responses that linger long after the traumatic experience is over. I assist clients who struggle with substances to discover the connection between their substance use and their trauma symptoms, and to develop new strategies for recovery that start with the body.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor, I recognize that taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult. I'm a strength-based therapist who aims to assist clients in overcoming difficult situations of the past in order to work toward unlocking their true potential. I see clients ages 14 and older seeking help for problems related to living with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, adolescence, sexual issues and those in the LGBT* community. I look forward to actively assisting you in your process of change and self-improvement. Any questions? Just ask!

Whether you’re facing a challenge or simply looking for growth, therapy can help. My hope is to accompany you as you move toward healing, wholeness, and flourishing. In therapy, I seek to embody a nonjudgmental, honest, and compassionate presence. You will find an environment where you can share freely and work on what’s most important to you. You will be equipped with tools and skills that will enable you to reach your goals.

Hi! My name is Sarah, I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist and community partner at Healing Reimagined. I've been providing trauma informed counseling in non-profits, sexual violence prevention programs, and long-term mental health & substance abuse treatment for the last 5 years. I primarily work with individuals who are navigating anxiety and life changes, folks who have been affected by interpersonal violence, addiction, or other traumas. My intention is to create a space that feels secure for folks to feel seen and heard for who they are, while moving through their own healing process.

Feeling stuck is a hard place to be. A moment of relief is always welcomed in life that is fast pace and at times overwhelming; but moments are just temporary. It is possible to attain a life in which you feel relief to a point where you have freedom and opportunity to be your best and most healthy self. Maybe you don't know what a healthy self looks like anymore? Maybe you don't have the time or energy? You are not alone. Now is the time to restart, rebuild, and redefine who you are. Together, I can help individuals become more aware of unhealthy patterns, build mastery with coping skills, and develop a more positive lifestyle.