Substance Use Therapists in Eden, NY
Hi there! I'm Alex. I have 15 years of experience working with individuals and families who are trying to cope with a number of stressors and challenges. My approach is down to earth and solution-focused. Many of my clients are seeking help and relief from worries, a lack of enjoyment in their lives, lack of confidence, unhappy relationships, family conflict, trauma, attentional difficulties, grief, hopelessness, and/or difficulties with drinking or other substances.
Hi there! I'm Alex. I have 15 years of experience working with individuals and families who are trying to cope with a number of stressors and challenges. My approach is down to earth and solution-focused. Many of my clients are seeking help and relief from worries, a lack of enjoyment in their lives, lack of confidence, unhappy relationships, family conflict, trauma, attentional difficulties, grief, hopelessness, and/or difficulties with drinking or other substances.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with teens and adults who are navigating challenging times in their lives. I specialize in working with those who need help coping with anxiety, depression, past trauma as well as life transitions. I am familiar with a wide variety of treatment strategies with the ability to introduce you to skills that can help you reduce stress, improve relationships and build a fulfilling life. I am trauma informed and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with teens and adults who are navigating challenging times in their lives. I specialize in working with those who need help coping with anxiety, depression, past trauma as well as life transitions. I am familiar with a wide variety of treatment strategies with the ability to introduce you to skills that can help you reduce stress, improve relationships and build a fulfilling life. I am trauma informed and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Congratulations! You are taking the first steps to improve yourself and have a better life by visiting this website and looking through profiles. Often times people think of themselves as week if they find themselves asking for help. I consider it sign of strength. I believe in providing a practical and interactive experience for my clients in a sensitive, supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. I strive to work with my clients to have a sense of hope for the future. I believe in helping people reach their goals as quickly as possible so they can move on and be the best they can be.
Congratulations! You are taking the first steps to improve yourself and have a better life by visiting this website and looking through profiles. Often times people think of themselves as week if they find themselves asking for help. I consider it sign of strength. I believe in providing a practical and interactive experience for my clients in a sensitive, supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. I strive to work with my clients to have a sense of hope for the future. I believe in helping people reach their goals as quickly as possible so they can move on and be the best they can be.
Our practice listens to our clients and provides a variety of therapy and counseling approaches to meet our client's needs. We know that life can get difficult at times and we believe that counseling can help you to see the situation from a different point of view to facilitate change. Our focus is to help individuals and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and providing each client with a customer treatment plan. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow.
Our practice listens to our clients and provides a variety of therapy and counseling approaches to meet our client's needs. We know that life can get difficult at times and we believe that counseling can help you to see the situation from a different point of view to facilitate change. Our focus is to help individuals and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and providing each client with a customer treatment plan. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow.
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Together we can explore issues related to trauma, substance use, processing grief, learning healthy coping skills, improving communication, resolving conflict, managing anxiety, addressing cultural identity concerns and reducing race-based stress.
Navigating life’s journey can be challenging at times for all of us and yet we are here to learn the lessons that are often unique to our own experiences. If you too are now aware of the need to tap into the power of self-knowledge so that you can live a life that helps you find purpose, fulfillment, confidence and competence, your decision to seek therapy is a natural step in the right direction. My role as a therapist is to assist in the process of helping you heal from the emotional “dis-ease” that can be part of the human experience.
Together we can explore issues related to trauma, substance use, processing grief, learning healthy coping skills, improving communication, resolving conflict, managing anxiety, addressing cultural identity concerns and reducing race-based stress.
Navigating life’s journey can be challenging at times for all of us and yet we are here to learn the lessons that are often unique to our own experiences. If you too are now aware of the need to tap into the power of self-knowledge so that you can live a life that helps you find purpose, fulfillment, confidence and competence, your decision to seek therapy is a natural step in the right direction. My role as a therapist is to assist in the process of helping you heal from the emotional “dis-ease” that can be part of the human experience.
Finding a counselor who is highly effective, fits your needs and provides true, real change is not an easy endeavor. After 35 years of helping people, my patients tell me regularly I have helped them much more than others they have worked with. By using evidence-based practices, active feedback and guidance you WILL make the change you have been seeking. My main specialties are depression, stress, anxiety, anger management and families affected by addiction. For families affected by addiction, you may have been in a long battle and have seen your loved ones fail after many treatment episodes. I can help them find success.
Finding a counselor who is highly effective, fits your needs and provides true, real change is not an easy endeavor. After 35 years of helping people, my patients tell me regularly I have helped them much more than others they have worked with. By using evidence-based practices, active feedback and guidance you WILL make the change you have been seeking. My main specialties are depression, stress, anxiety, anger management and families affected by addiction. For families affected by addiction, you may have been in a long battle and have seen your loved ones fail after many treatment episodes. I can help them find success.
I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use, OCD and personality disorders.
Throughout the course of life, one is bound to combat various obstacles. With support and guidance, anyone can overcome these difficulties. Beginning the journey of therapy is a monumental step towards wellness. It requires true vulnerability to allow someone to listen to your experiences. This is one of the reasons I thoroughly enjoy providing therapy. My goal is to assist you in achieving wellness through a collaborative approach designed specifically for you.
I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use, OCD and personality disorders.
Throughout the course of life, one is bound to combat various obstacles. With support and guidance, anyone can overcome these difficulties. Beginning the journey of therapy is a monumental step towards wellness. It requires true vulnerability to allow someone to listen to your experiences. This is one of the reasons I thoroughly enjoy providing therapy. My goal is to assist you in achieving wellness through a collaborative approach designed specifically for you.
Counseling is an effective way to help us navigate and cope with the expected and unexpected; increase our self-awareness and understanding; heal and get unstuck; and let go and move forward. As an individual, who like everyone else, experiences life's ups and downs and who engages in personal growth and self-care, I know through my personal and professional experiences that people, like you, can make changes; heal and recover; and improve and embrace your life.
Counseling is an effective way to help us navigate and cope with the expected and unexpected; increase our self-awareness and understanding; heal and get unstuck; and let go and move forward. As an individual, who like everyone else, experiences life's ups and downs and who engages in personal growth and self-care, I know through my personal and professional experiences that people, like you, can make changes; heal and recover; and improve and embrace your life.
If you are feeling hopeless, despair and like you are not living your best life and with no purpose, passion, and real joy, you’re not alone. I have an extensive history of working with diverse individuals who struggle with depression, emotion regulation, anxiety, anger, childhood trauma, grief, addiction and other life struggles and psychiatric conditions. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), CASAC-Certified Alcohol and Drug Specialist with a warm, genuine, non-judgmental approach that creates a safe space for you to process, explore, heal, and grow.
If you are feeling hopeless, despair and like you are not living your best life and with no purpose, passion, and real joy, you’re not alone. I have an extensive history of working with diverse individuals who struggle with depression, emotion regulation, anxiety, anger, childhood trauma, grief, addiction and other life struggles and psychiatric conditions. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), CASAC-Certified Alcohol and Drug Specialist with a warm, genuine, non-judgmental approach that creates a safe space for you to process, explore, heal, and grow.
I am experienced in treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
I have extensive experience working with mental health and substance use disorders with adults. I utilize interventions related, but not limited to CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR and Trauma Informed Care. I take a strength based approach and believe empowering others is key.
I am experienced in treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
I have extensive experience working with mental health and substance use disorders with adults. I utilize interventions related, but not limited to CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR and Trauma Informed Care. I take a strength based approach and believe empowering others is key.
I am currently offering in person sessions and telehealth sessions.
As a therapist for over the past 20 years I've had the opportunity to counsel children, teens and adults. I have worked as a high school counselor and as drug and alcohol counselor for students and families in several school districts. I have also worked for many years counseling adults with various issues, problems and concerns. If you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing a low mood, feeling anxious or grieving let us explore the options that are available for you to find harmony again.
I am currently offering in person sessions and telehealth sessions.
As a therapist for over the past 20 years I've had the opportunity to counsel children, teens and adults. I have worked as a high school counselor and as drug and alcohol counselor for students and families in several school districts. I have also worked for many years counseling adults with various issues, problems and concerns. If you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing a low mood, feeling anxious or grieving let us explore the options that are available for you to find harmony again.
I specialize in substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis and provide trauma informed services.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who understands that life can be challenging and that a positive support system to help find balance is important. I believe that everyone needs a compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere to explore the feeling of being faced with a brick wall and swimming against the waves. I do and can provide that support. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults and families. I utilize a holistic, trauma informed approach to help optimize your overall well-being and to strengthen the skills you already have within.
I specialize in substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis and provide trauma informed services.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who understands that life can be challenging and that a positive support system to help find balance is important. I believe that everyone needs a compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere to explore the feeling of being faced with a brick wall and swimming against the waves. I do and can provide that support. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults and families. I utilize a holistic, trauma informed approach to help optimize your overall well-being and to strengthen the skills you already have within.
I have been providing treatment in the mental health and substance use recovery field for the past decade.
I am trained in several treatment modalities to help adults interested in healing from past trauma, build necessary skills to better manage stress and anxiety, or tackle current life and relationship changes.
I have been providing treatment in the mental health and substance use recovery field for the past decade.
I am trained in several treatment modalities to help adults interested in healing from past trauma, build necessary skills to better manage stress and anxiety, or tackle current life and relationship changes.
As an individual, I am honest, genuine, empathetic, intellectual, organized, and a strong communicator. As a therapist, I am authentic to my individual personality. I do my very best to meet my clients' needs and expectations. I find communication to be one of the most significant contributing factors to a successful therapeutic relationship. I therapeutically challenge my clients to process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences – especially when they seem most difficult.
As an individual, I am honest, genuine, empathetic, intellectual, organized, and a strong communicator. As a therapist, I am authentic to my individual personality. I do my very best to meet my clients' needs and expectations. I find communication to be one of the most significant contributing factors to a successful therapeutic relationship. I therapeutically challenge my clients to process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences – especially when they seem most difficult.
"Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming things you once thought you couldn't." (Rikki Rogers) I will be the therapist who works for you on any problem you bring to the session. I describe it this way because we work on what is important to you - your goals, hopes and dreams. The starting point is with you. Sometimes people can't even get in touch with that, but trust me, I can help you find those goals, hopes and dreams. I have been at points in my own life where I experienced hopelessness, but I know there is a way out.
"Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming things you once thought you couldn't." (Rikki Rogers) I will be the therapist who works for you on any problem you bring to the session. I describe it this way because we work on what is important to you - your goals, hopes and dreams. The starting point is with you. Sometimes people can't even get in touch with that, but trust me, I can help you find those goals, hopes and dreams. I have been at points in my own life where I experienced hopelessness, but I know there is a way out.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the Buffalo Area. I work with children, adults, and families to help them identify and work through their unique set of needs. I have experience working with individuals with a variety of behavioral health concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, addiction, psychosis, and difficulty adjusting to stressors and life circumstances. I am trained in multiple types of techniques including CBT, solution focused therapy, PC, DBT skills, and mindfulness practice. My approach is person centered, which means we will work together to find what best fits your needs!
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the Buffalo Area. I work with children, adults, and families to help them identify and work through their unique set of needs. I have experience working with individuals with a variety of behavioral health concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, addiction, psychosis, and difficulty adjusting to stressors and life circumstances. I am trained in multiple types of techniques including CBT, solution focused therapy, PC, DBT skills, and mindfulness practice. My approach is person centered, which means we will work together to find what best fits your needs!
I help adults facing substance use, relationship struggles, and trauma.
With 14 years of experience in mental health, substance use, and trauma recovery, I take a strength-based, personalized approach to therapy. I integrate evidence-based techniques to help you develop practical coping strategies, build resilience, and regain a sense of control in your life.
I help adults facing substance use, relationship struggles, and trauma.
With 14 years of experience in mental health, substance use, and trauma recovery, I take a strength-based, personalized approach to therapy. I integrate evidence-based techniques to help you develop practical coping strategies, build resilience, and regain a sense of control in your life.
Taking the first step towards positive change can be overwhelming and intimidating. It is easy to second guess yourself when feeling alone and disconnected. Having support along the way makes all the difference. I provide a warm, compassionate and judgment-free space for you to start your journey. As you work in session towards self-acceptance, balancing emotions and life stressors, you will create the foundation and tools you need to overcome life’s challenges. You will be given opportunities to recognize your strengths, build empowerment and learn tools to navigate through difficult times.
Taking the first step towards positive change can be overwhelming and intimidating. It is easy to second guess yourself when feeling alone and disconnected. Having support along the way makes all the difference. I provide a warm, compassionate and judgment-free space for you to start your journey. As you work in session towards self-acceptance, balancing emotions and life stressors, you will create the foundation and tools you need to overcome life’s challenges. You will be given opportunities to recognize your strengths, build empowerment and learn tools to navigate through difficult times.
Finding a space where you don’t have to explain or defend your identity is the first step toward healing. Perhaps you’re navigating the complexities of coming out, managing the weight of minority stress, or trying to process past traumas that still feel 'loud' in your daily life. You deserve a therapist who truly 'gets it' and provides a soft place to land.
My style is collaborative, direct, and deeply affirming. I believe therapy is a partnership where your lived experience is respected and your goals are the priority. We’ll work together to build the resilience you already possess and create the peace of mind you deserve.
Finding a space where you don’t have to explain or defend your identity is the first step toward healing. Perhaps you’re navigating the complexities of coming out, managing the weight of minority stress, or trying to process past traumas that still feel 'loud' in your daily life. You deserve a therapist who truly 'gets it' and provides a soft place to land.
My style is collaborative, direct, and deeply affirming. I believe therapy is a partnership where your lived experience is respected and your goals are the priority. We’ll work together to build the resilience you already possess and create the peace of mind you deserve.
My specialty is working with adolescents/young adults/adults and families addressing challenging issues such as substance use, conflict, or behavior modification.
I provide evidence based therapy to individuals seeking a better understanding of themselves and a desire to improve their daily experiences. My style is warm, empathic, and curious, with a sprinkle of humor. My goal is to offer support while you step back just far enough to see the whole picture and find your balance.
My specialty is working with adolescents/young adults/adults and families addressing challenging issues such as substance use, conflict, or behavior modification.
I provide evidence based therapy to individuals seeking a better understanding of themselves and a desire to improve their daily experiences. My style is warm, empathic, and curious, with a sprinkle of humor. My goal is to offer support while you step back just far enough to see the whole picture and find your balance.
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- Depew
- East Aurora
- Hamburg
- Kenmore
- Lancaster
- Orchard Park
- Tonawanda
- West Seneca
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.