Substance Use Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
The decision to begin therapy is often difficult, however, it usually comes at a time when you are ready to make significant changes in your life and confront barriers that are holding back your personal growth. I strive to create a warm, supportive and nonjudgmental environment in which you can gain insight into yourself and your relationships.
The decision to begin therapy is often difficult, however, it usually comes at a time when you are ready to make significant changes in your life and confront barriers that are holding back your personal growth. I strive to create a warm, supportive and nonjudgmental environment in which you can gain insight into yourself and your relationships.
Seeking support can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can show up as you are. I work with folks experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and support those feeling overwhelmed or burned out. My approach is collaborative and practical, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and person-centered therapy to help you build insight, cope more effectively, and feel more balanced in your day-to-day life.
Seeking support can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can show up as you are. I work with folks experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and support those feeling overwhelmed or burned out. My approach is collaborative and practical, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and person-centered therapy to help you build insight, cope more effectively, and feel more balanced in your day-to-day life.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals in recovery from substance use, as well as working with fellow mental health professionals navigating issues such as burnout and personal challenges.
As a Clinical Social Worker, my focus is on creating a safe, supportive environment where you can explore, heal, and grow. I believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance and take a person-centered approach to treating mental health concerns. Together, we can address mood, trauma, relationship challenges, and life stress. My goal is to help you strengthen the mind-body connection, develop coping strategies for emotional regulation, and ease distressing symptoms. Coming to therapy is also about learning how you relate to yourself and others, and my job is to help you explore how your attachment patterns shape those relationships.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals in recovery from substance use, as well as working with fellow mental health professionals navigating issues such as burnout and personal challenges.
As a Clinical Social Worker, my focus is on creating a safe, supportive environment where you can explore, heal, and grow. I believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance and take a person-centered approach to treating mental health concerns. Together, we can address mood, trauma, relationship challenges, and life stress. My goal is to help you strengthen the mind-body connection, develop coping strategies for emotional regulation, and ease distressing symptoms. Coming to therapy is also about learning how you relate to yourself and others, and my job is to help you explore how your attachment patterns shape those relationships.
My areas of particular expertise are substance use concerns + disorders, LGBT issues, post-traumatic stress, critical incident debriefing, compulsive behaviors and stress management.
Integrating a myriad of modalities as indicated, I may support clients in goal-setting, identifying and challenging patterns of behavior, trauma work, family systems analysis among various other techniques.
My areas of particular expertise are substance use concerns + disorders, LGBT issues, post-traumatic stress, critical incident debriefing, compulsive behaviors and stress management.
Integrating a myriad of modalities as indicated, I may support clients in goal-setting, identifying and challenging patterns of behavior, trauma work, family systems analysis among various other techniques.
Therapy is a transformative journey that offers the opportunity of self-discovery and meaningful change. It takes courage to invest in oneself, and through the therapeutic relationship, we can cultivate a deeper understanding of our identities, enhance our relationships, and navigate life’s challenges more effectively. For over two decades, I’ve worked with diverse populations across varied clinical settings, grounding my practice in an anti-oppression framework that centers equity and inclusion.
Therapy is a transformative journey that offers the opportunity of self-discovery and meaningful change. It takes courage to invest in oneself, and through the therapeutic relationship, we can cultivate a deeper understanding of our identities, enhance our relationships, and navigate life’s challenges more effectively. For over two decades, I’ve worked with diverse populations across varied clinical settings, grounding my practice in an anti-oppression framework that centers equity and inclusion.
Are you struggling with avoidance, anger, overworking, excessive substance use, or impulsivity?
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative, with space for both honest reflection and practical change. I enjoy teaching skills to help you improve your communication, tolerate distress, and regulate your nervous system. When it comes to substance use, I use a harm reduction model. I also work with many people whose goal is total abstinence.
Are you struggling with avoidance, anger, overworking, excessive substance use, or impulsivity?
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative, with space for both honest reflection and practical change. I enjoy teaching skills to help you improve your communication, tolerate distress, and regulate your nervous system. When it comes to substance use, I use a harm reduction model. I also work with many people whose goal is total abstinence.
My experience includes substance use treatment and substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, couples therapy, relationship issues, law enforcement, PTSD & trauma.
As a therapist, I strive to inspire individuals to discover their own power by identifying patterns which may be holding them back from who they truly are. My role as a therapist is to guide people toward finding their own inner power and strength, listen to their own inner knowing, and find healing that works for them. Therapeutic modalities I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialect Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamics, internal family systems (inner child work), family of origin, positive psychology, self-efficacy, and self-empowerment perspective. I also incorporate a spiritual and holistic approach.
My experience includes substance use treatment and substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, couples therapy, relationship issues, law enforcement, PTSD & trauma.
As a therapist, I strive to inspire individuals to discover their own power by identifying patterns which may be holding them back from who they truly are. My role as a therapist is to guide people toward finding their own inner power and strength, listen to their own inner knowing, and find healing that works for them. Therapeutic modalities I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialect Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamics, internal family systems (inner child work), family of origin, positive psychology, self-efficacy, and self-empowerment perspective. I also incorporate a spiritual and holistic approach.
I utilize a harm reduction framework to help individuals explore their substance use and identify opportunities for change.
With a focus on self-empowerment, I can help you increase your attention to the present moment, and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment. This mindfulness practice allows you to become more connected to yourself and your environment, often resulting in gaining new confidence and identifying new solutions.
I utilize a harm reduction framework to help individuals explore their substance use and identify opportunities for change.
With a focus on self-empowerment, I can help you increase your attention to the present moment, and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment. This mindfulness practice allows you to become more connected to yourself and your environment, often resulting in gaining new confidence and identifying new solutions.
I am Murray Edwards and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years working with people to help them overcome barriers and achieve thier goals. I believe that we all have the power to become who we want to be. It is through therapy and working together that I can help you reach your potential. Practicing for 30 years, I hold a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School, and am a graduate of the Hartford Family Institute Training Program. I am licensed in the state of NY as a Mental Health Counselor.
I am Murray Edwards and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years working with people to help them overcome barriers and achieve thier goals. I believe that we all have the power to become who we want to be. It is through therapy and working together that I can help you reach your potential. Practicing for 30 years, I hold a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School, and am a graduate of the Hartford Family Institute Training Program. I am licensed in the state of NY as a Mental Health Counselor.
I have a deep respect for my clients and their lived experiences. Curiosity, collaboration, and humor create a laid back atmosphere where I aim to help you feel more in sync with yourself and let go of what no longer serves you. I support adults struggling to cope with complex trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, domestic and sexual violence, and life transitions by exploring their relational and coping patterns, identity, and values. Your expertise on your experiences combined with my clinical knowledge creates a relationship where you have the space to intentionally explore who you are, wherever you're at.
I have a deep respect for my clients and their lived experiences. Curiosity, collaboration, and humor create a laid back atmosphere where I aim to help you feel more in sync with yourself and let go of what no longer serves you. I support adults struggling to cope with complex trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, domestic and sexual violence, and life transitions by exploring their relational and coping patterns, identity, and values. Your expertise on your experiences combined with my clinical knowledge creates a relationship where you have the space to intentionally explore who you are, wherever you're at.
My clinical experience includes work with trauma, substance use, and complex behavioral patterns across community and private practice settings.
I work with high performing men who are used to handling pressure but starting to slip behind the scenes. A lot of the men I work with are not used to asking for help. They are used to figuring things out on their own, until the usual ways of coping stop working. This often shows up as increased stress, drinking too much, doom scrolling, or conflict at home. They might appear professional and capable, but internally there is frustration, distance, or a loss of control. I help clients understand what is driving these patterns and build better ways to manage stress, relationships, and day-to-day pressure.
My clinical experience includes work with trauma, substance use, and complex behavioral patterns across community and private practice settings.
I work with high performing men who are used to handling pressure but starting to slip behind the scenes. A lot of the men I work with are not used to asking for help. They are used to figuring things out on their own, until the usual ways of coping stop working. This often shows up as increased stress, drinking too much, doom scrolling, or conflict at home. They might appear professional and capable, but internally there is frustration, distance, or a loss of control. I help clients understand what is driving these patterns and build better ways to manage stress, relationships, and day-to-day pressure.
Free Consultation! *Accepting new clients* We all face challenges at varies times in our life that are distressing to deal with alone. Are you struggling with rollercoaster emotions? Are you experiencing relationship concerns (couples, family, friends, co-workers), feeling anxious, uncertain, confused, sad and/or grieving a loss? First and foremost congratulations on taking your first step towards recovery. I encourage you to reach out. Let's talk. You will feel heard and understood.
Free Consultation! *Accepting new clients* We all face challenges at varies times in our life that are distressing to deal with alone. Are you struggling with rollercoaster emotions? Are you experiencing relationship concerns (couples, family, friends, co-workers), feeling anxious, uncertain, confused, sad and/or grieving a loss? First and foremost congratulations on taking your first step towards recovery. I encourage you to reach out. Let's talk. You will feel heard and understood.
Do you carry a deep ache that feels hard to name? Or move through the world with a heaviness you can’t explain? Trauma doesn’t always come with a clear storyline—but its effects are real. It can leave you feeling disconnected, anxious, stuck in shame, or unsure who you are anymore. It can disrupt relationships, sexuality, sleep, and even your sense of time. You may have tried therapy before and wondered if real relief is even possible. I believe it is.
Do you carry a deep ache that feels hard to name? Or move through the world with a heaviness you can’t explain? Trauma doesn’t always come with a clear storyline—but its effects are real. It can leave you feeling disconnected, anxious, stuck in shame, or unsure who you are anymore. It can disrupt relationships, sexuality, sleep, and even your sense of time. You may have tried therapy before and wondered if real relief is even possible. I believe it is.
Please visit my website at davidsivesindphd.com which contains a more complete description of my practice. I trained as a generalist clinical psychologist providing treatment across the lifespan, from adolescence through adulthood. My theoretical orientation is integrative, rooted in psychodynamic traditions, but also incorporating cognitive-behavioral as well as evidence-based approaches to address particular problems.
Please visit my website at davidsivesindphd.com which contains a more complete description of my practice. I trained as a generalist clinical psychologist providing treatment across the lifespan, from adolescence through adulthood. My theoretical orientation is integrative, rooted in psychodynamic traditions, but also incorporating cognitive-behavioral as well as evidence-based approaches to address particular problems.
Being part of the LBGTQ+ communities I have worked with a diverse range of people who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, struggles with substance use and life transitions.
Every life has a history of twist and turns, with episodes of successes, failures, challenges, decisions, changes and losses. We often inhabit patterns that once helped us to survive, yet now hinder us in recognizing or becoming who we truly are. These patterns can affect a variety of life issues, such as goal attainment, difficulties in relationships, and our ability to communicate, leaving us feeling frustrated, confused, or stuck.
Being part of the LBGTQ+ communities I have worked with a diverse range of people who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, struggles with substance use and life transitions.
Every life has a history of twist and turns, with episodes of successes, failures, challenges, decisions, changes and losses. We often inhabit patterns that once helped us to survive, yet now hinder us in recognizing or becoming who we truly are. These patterns can affect a variety of life issues, such as goal attainment, difficulties in relationships, and our ability to communicate, leaving us feeling frustrated, confused, or stuck.
I have expertise working with substance use/addiction, complex trauma, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, mood disorders, and LGBTQIA+ folks.
Feeling stuck or like your current reality isn't aligned with what you imagined for yourself can be overwhelming, upsetting, and daunting. In starting Attuned Mind Therapy, my goal was to help people feel more in sync with themselves and others, regardless of whether they are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other challenges with connection and well-being, such as interpersonal relationships, intimacy, trauma, and integrating difficult emotions. Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), a powerful approach combining the safe use of
ketamine with therapy to achieve deeper breakthroughs in your mental health journey.
I have expertise working with substance use/addiction, complex trauma, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, mood disorders, and LGBTQIA+ folks.
Feeling stuck or like your current reality isn't aligned with what you imagined for yourself can be overwhelming, upsetting, and daunting. In starting Attuned Mind Therapy, my goal was to help people feel more in sync with themselves and others, regardless of whether they are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other challenges with connection and well-being, such as interpersonal relationships, intimacy, trauma, and integrating difficult emotions. Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), a powerful approach combining the safe use of
ketamine with therapy to achieve deeper breakthroughs in your mental health journey.
I have extensive experience in the mental health field working with individuals experiencing challenges related to trauma, PTSD, stress, substance use, interpersonal violence, sexual violence, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ identity, and parenting.
Are there things you feel like you need to get off your chest, figure out, or work through? Have you attempted to make life changes and develop different habits, but still aren’t where you want to be? If so you’re in the right place, and I’m proud of you for prioritizing your needs.
I have extensive experience in the mental health field working with individuals experiencing challenges related to trauma, PTSD, stress, substance use, interpersonal violence, sexual violence, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ identity, and parenting.
Are there things you feel like you need to get off your chest, figure out, or work through? Have you attempted to make life changes and develop different habits, but still aren’t where you want to be? If so you’re in the right place, and I’m proud of you for prioritizing your needs.
I work with thoughtful adults ready to go deeper, people who doubt themselves at times, want new ways of relating and coping, and are carrying something in life they're ready to examine. Maybe you're navigating family patterns, complicated relationships, or transitions that have shaken your footing.
By creating a warm space, I'll help you find clarity over time. I bring genuine engagement, over 15 years of experience, a fresh perspective, and close attention to what's underneath, drawing on parts work (IFS), somatic awareness, and intergenerational thinking. Expect real, yet gentle conversation, and yes, some humor along the way!
I work with thoughtful adults ready to go deeper, people who doubt themselves at times, want new ways of relating and coping, and are carrying something in life they're ready to examine. Maybe you're navigating family patterns, complicated relationships, or transitions that have shaken your footing.
By creating a warm space, I'll help you find clarity over time. I bring genuine engagement, over 15 years of experience, a fresh perspective, and close attention to what's underneath, drawing on parts work (IFS), somatic awareness, and intergenerational thinking. Expect real, yet gentle conversation, and yes, some humor along the way!
My years working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams shape a whole-person approach, and inform how stress, identity, health and substance use may be connected.
Many people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and used to managing things on their own. At some point they begin to question their relationship with drinking, drugs or other habits, especially after trying to cut back and finding it's harder than expected.
Over time these patterns can begin taking up more effort than is comfortable, creating some concern even if everything appears okay from the outside. Part of you may want to change, while another part isn’t sure what that change would look like or where to even begin. This uncertainty is normal and part of the process.
My years working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams shape a whole-person approach, and inform how stress, identity, health and substance use may be connected.
Many people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and used to managing things on their own. At some point they begin to question their relationship with drinking, drugs or other habits, especially after trying to cut back and finding it's harder than expected.
Over time these patterns can begin taking up more effort than is comfortable, creating some concern even if everything appears okay from the outside. Part of you may want to change, while another part isn’t sure what that change would look like or where to even begin. This uncertainty is normal and part of the process.
In my sessions, I offer a collaborative, self-tailored approach that is grounded in honesty, compassion, and real conversations. I work with clients who have lived through painful experiences who are looking for safety, understanding, and respect.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma informed, striving for clients to be able to show up authentically.
I have a warm, straightforward approach to therapy and believe real change happens when we’re both able to speak openly - working together towards healing, growth, and clarity!
In my sessions, I offer a collaborative, self-tailored approach that is grounded in honesty, compassion, and real conversations. I work with clients who have lived through painful experiences who are looking for safety, understanding, and respect.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma informed, striving for clients to be able to show up authentically.
I have a warm, straightforward approach to therapy and believe real change happens when we’re both able to speak openly - working together towards healing, growth, and clarity!
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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.