Alcohol Use Therapists in New York, NY
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Blima M Weinbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I have trained and specialize in several modalities such as CBT, Family Therapy, Group Therapy in addition to treatment for substance and
alcohol use
disorders and process addictions. I provide ongoing assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy and treatment planning to a socio-culturally diverse adult and adolescent population diagnosed with a full-spectrum of psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety-related disorders, substance abuse and dependence, PTSD, ADHD, Trauma related issues and Family and relationship issues amongst others.
Not accepting new clients
Judith Tax
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
Nevertheless, I have led groups for and worked individually with people dealing with single issues, such as sexuality, grief and mourning, or drug and
alcohol use
.
I am a seasoned clinical social worker and psychotherapist with 30 years' experience. I offer clients a welcoming, safe environment in which to learn more about themselves and explore new ways of enhancing their relationships and functioning. Individual therapy is my primary method of treatment. My style is psychodynamically based, supportive and interactive, informed by my experience utilizing many psychotherapeutic modalities. In hospitals and in private practice I have worked with a diverse group of clients, including veterans, as they address issues related to gender, sexual identity, addiction, grief, PTSD, panic disorder, OCD, anxiety, and depression.
Thomas J. Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
HAVE YOU OR OTHERS HAD CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR
ALCOHOL USE
? WHEN FEELING ANGRY OR FRUSTRATED DO YOU USE ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS TO HELP RELIEVE YOUR NEGATIVE FEELINGS? Misusing alcohol, drugs, food or engaging in behaviors like excessive gambling or shopping to cope with strong emotions, may become habitual and as problematic as the negative feelings they are meant to alleviate.
Not accepting new clients
Joshua Nelson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My education and training took place at a number of local institutions including Columbia University Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, and New York University. The majority of my work has been with adults, young adults, and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, drug or
alcohol use
, or post-traumatic stress reactions. These clients have often begun working with me after having engaged in their own long-term struggles. If you are reading this page, then you may be constantly angry or guilty, sad or scared, ashamed or overwhelmed. You may be considering finally trying to reach out for help.
Lyn Pedersen
MSW, CASAC-T, CRC
I have been helping those with addiction for over 20 years. I have a Masters in Social Work and a Certification in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment from Fordham University. I am also a Certified Recovery Coach from the Center for Recovery Coach Training. I help people recover from a variety of addictions, including
alcohol use
disorders, drug addiction, and dual diagnosis.
Jeff Barneson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
While I have been trained in a number of modalities and work with a diverse group of clients, some areas of particullar interest are adults, young adults, couples counseling, LGBTQ issues, drug and
alcohol use
and abuse, grief and mourning as well as eating disorders and body related issues.
I believe that change and healing come through relationships; our relationship with self as well as our relationships with others. It is because of this belief that I approach my work as a collaborative venture that requires large amounts of both compassion and curiosity. It is my goal to create an atmosphere where these qualities can be nurtured and to provide the individual with the support and space to reflect on old patterns of behavior and the opportunity to respond in new ways that allow for a more fully realized and authentic way of living.
Online Virtual Counselors
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our therapist treat many disorders, including but not limited to: Addiction, ADHD,
Alcohol use
disorder, Gambling addictions, Porn/Internet Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Codependency, Communication issues, Couples counseling, Depression, Divorce & separation, Family issues.
Hello! We are Online Virtual Counselors, a group practice whose providers have over a combined 150 years of experience. We offer online therapy and psychological support in English and Spanish to clients living in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, DC, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts and Maryland. We specialize in working with all childhood disorders, individuals and couples for anxiety, trauma. relationship counseling, addictions, and infidelity. We are committed to providing supportive and highly individualized care for their clients, and helping them navigate times of transition and change within their relationships.
Cara Keidel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you wondering if your drug or
alcohol use
is becoming a problem? Do you know it is a problem, but cannot seem to control it? Maybe you engage in a different sort of self-sabotaging behavior, such as binge-eating, compulsive spending or undermining your success at work. Self-sabotaging behaviors, including drug and alcohol misuse, are actions we choose but they feel automatic and inescapable. Often, they serve to maintain status quos, prevent growth, and imprison us in unhappy situations. I understand the pain and hopelessness that comes from repeating the same mistakes. It is never too late to change a limiting pattern.
Judy P Chang
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I understand the impact of exercise, nutrition, environment, drugs &
alcohol use
, relationships, past traumas, spirituality, and more on mental health.
I have offices in Redmond, WA and Portland, OR. I'm licensed in NY, OR, WA, currently inactive status in HI and CA. I do double sessions and am practicing virtually only. Treatment is very focused, short term, holistic therapy for a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and relationships. I work with families, couples or individuals of all ages.
Dina Rabin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Thank you for viewing my page. Searching for a psychologist can be intimidating and difficult, but finding the right match can make it life changing. Many individuals see me because they are feeling sad, lonely, anxious, or "stuck." Some clients want to work through life transitions including loss of a loved one, having a new baby, or divorce. I help many clients with substance/
alcohol use
and working through traumas. Whatever your concern, I am happy to discuss it with you to see if I am the psychologist for you.
Jaydene Albert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome, my name is JayDene Albert RN, LCSW-R, and I am a mental health professional with over 22 years of experience. My clients are often dually diagnosed. Clients dealing with medical and emotional conditions that are exacerbated by the other. Common medical issues including heart disease, cancer, AIDS, HIV, COVID and end of life issues can lead to depression and anxiety or vice versa. My approach to therapy is holistic and I am warm, supportive and direct, when need be. I use several models including CBT, MI, REBT, EBT, and "Stages of Change" by Prochaska and DiClemente. A client's needs should dictate the approach.
Ally Nektalov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified
Verified
I am a therapist/drug counselor/dating coach that is warm and caring. I start with developing an authentic relationship, then proceed to processing your feelings and thoughts with added behavioral tools. Helping you feel accepted, understood, and supported so we can explore and organize experiences and create new ways of coping. My practice is focused on treating young adults who may be facing challenges in their personal, social, or dating life. Therapy is one way of helping yourself not only with discovering the root causes of your behavior, but also to identify one's truth and inner reality.
Dr. Eric Fields
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
The traditional approaches to treating addiction do not work for many people. My approach can help most people make substantial progress towards resolving an addiction. I work with you to identify your goals and ultimately build a truly fulfilling life for yourself. This may involve abstinence or learning moderation or simply significantly reducing the behavior to a more optimal level. I work with most people individually but have group therapy available as well. If your struggle is with longstanding weight loss issues, very often due to a food dependency/addiction, I have a special program to help you finally lose the weight!
Not accepting new clients
Barbara A Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have been in full time private practice since 1992. I have specialized training in trauma, and addiction treatment. As the therapeutic action, healing for the patient, resides in the relationship between therapist and patient, this therapeutic relationship and how it unfolds is a primary focus. I use an eclectic approach including aspects of various relational theories including interpersonal, self-psychology, inter subjective, and object relations.
Kaerensa A. Craft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It goes without saying that these have been trying times. With the stresses, losses, and fatigue of the past couple of years, anxieties about post-pandemic life, and continued uncertainty about the future, many of our daily routines have given way to depression, anxiety, tension with others, and unhealthy coping. Psychotherapy can provide the support needed to improve how you feel and function by reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms, reducing excess drinking or substance use, increasing awareness and skills in personal interactions, and improving your overall outlook on life.
Lynn Pinkham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a warm, creative, experienced clinical psychologist who tries to understand a client's experience from the inside out. My sessions are usually interactive and lively since I am committed to providing a supportive, collaborative and empathic space.
Michael Levinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a mental health clinician and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with individuals and groups in the interest of achieving optimal mental health and progress towards desired goals. Using a systemic therapy approach I assist my clients in reevaluating past and present difficulties so they may move successfully through transitional periods of life into a happy, balanced future. I encourage a holistic approach towards wellness. I am a mental health clinician and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Svetlana Levak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Struggling to cope with intense worry, sadness, or anger can feel overwhelming and lonely. Reducing alcohol or other substance use can be similarly isolating and intertwined with negative emotions. Recognizing that there is a problem can be the largest hurdle, but finding a way to make those changes does not have to be. You may have already made attempts to change on your own and make things better, but it hasn’t quite worked out. Often, what to do and when to do it is not clear.
New York Psychology, PLLC (Telehealth Practice)
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My name is Dr. Erin Blasdel-Gebelin, and I want to welcome you to New York Psychology, PLLC. After thirteen years of serving a diverse group of Veterans in the federal government, I opened my tele-psychology practice in 2021. As a telehealth psychologist, you have the opportunity to be in the space that is most comfortable for you. I help to address relationships, stress, anger, substance misuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and/or adjustment concerns. Some clients reach out to me to explore religious trauma or faith transitions. Many high performing professionals reach out for support due to challenges in the workplace.
Christine Girard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am committed to creating an atmosphere of trust, respect, and honesty. I listen attentively and believe that the relationship that we create together is the most important tool for our work together. My orientation is also psychodynamic, which means that I believe in the central role of the unconscious, past history and emotional forces. I apply this approach to many kinds of issues (depression, anxiety, addiction, difficulty in interpersonal relationships, general sense of dissatisfaction with life). My goal is to help you develop the awareness, insight, and psychological skills that you will be able to use later on your own.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
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 alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.