Substance Use Therapists in New York, NY

Now accepting new clients! I’m Ashton (he/him/his), a queer, transmasculine social worker and harm reduction advocate. During our sessions, my clients can expect a compassionate atmosphere that encourages creativity and growth. Clients of all gender identities can safely explore their feelings without fear of invalidation or gatekeeping. I highlight my clients' strengths in the face of adversity, acknowledging the role that alcohol and substance use plays in managing stress. Together, my clients and I generate unique strategies to deal with the ebbs and flows of everyday life.

My clients are adults of all genders and sexual orientation.Sex positive, I am knowledgeable and familiar with LGBTQAI issues as well as non-heteronormative sexuality, including kink, BDSM, polyamory, and fetishes. I have expertise and specialized training in treating alcohol and substance use disorders, sexual compulsivity, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I utilize a varied range of treatment modalities, including EMDR. I have worked in the field for 15 years and I'm a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I worked with the Fire Department of New York Counseling Service Unit, where I started the day before 9/11.

I am guided by the belief that we all have the right to mental health treatment that is free of judgment, shame and stigma. As a therapist, I provide an empathetic space where you will feel seen, heard and accepted. Over my many years as a clinician, I have successfully helped people with a wide range of issues including intimate relationships, family, depression, anxiety, loneliness and substance use - just to name a few. I also have significant experience working with adults who engage in poly and other sexually expansive lifestyles.

I work from a human-centered base which consists of empathy and curiosity. I have 4+ years in substance use treatment as well as 4+ years working with justice involved individuals in an alternative to incarceration program. I utilize trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches which consist of harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques. I am passionate about social justice and understand that as individuals, people live in a context of systems, small and large. I work with people to understand themselves and others in these contexts.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. I work with individuals from college age on who wish to address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship problems and substance use .

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a NYS Credentialed Substance Use Counselor. I see adults of all ages in a comfortable, private and safe setting on the Upper West Side. I think dynamically, but work eclectically. I coach behavioral changes while exploring beliefs, reactions and motivations so you understand yourself better and enhance your options in living. I deeply believe that the more we understand ourselves and our motivations, the greater will be our power to take control of things that previously seemed inevitable.

My approach to therapy is grounded in supportive, empathic support. In our initial session, we will discuss your goals for therapy and a plan to work toward those goals. You are the expert on your life, with the inner resources to feel better and to thrive. My role is to support you to draw upon your inner resources.

Family Addiction Specialist is a boutique concierge practice in New York, NY (with offices in Midtown Manhattan or Brooklyn Heights, as well as an undisclosed office in the Upper East Side to ensure the highest level of privacy) where high-net-worth clients and their families struggling with substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, depression, anxiety, insomnia, complex family dynamics and conflicts, and other emotional and life issues receive impeccable support and guidance. In addition to talk therapy, the firm also utilizes coaching, hypnotherapy and Neurolinguistic Programing when deemed to be appropriate and beneficial.

At some point, each of us confronts a difficult life circumstance for which we may want or need extra support. Whether you are experiencing relationship difficulties, increased stress, or the desire to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, I hope to help you navigate these challenges with greater ease and confidence. I strive to cultivate a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment so that together we can better understand the difficulties you are facing, while developing specific coping skills to help improve your overall well-being.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment for your express your feelings, gain insight, and learn coping skills to make actionable changes in your life. I support clients struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, substance use , relationship issues, and life transitions as young as 14 years old. Treatment will be tailored to your needs in a warm, non-judgmental environment. Together we will work towards finding your strength and improving your life by exploring your past, gaining insight into yourself, changing your thinking patterns, and working towards self-acceptance.

I'm a clinical psychologist at Wholeview Wellness. A group practice in NYC. I am one of several doctors here devoted to providing advanced treatment for mental health and substance use issues. I focus on helping my clients understand why they engage in self-defeating behaviors and why they make choices that don’t fit with their goals and values. With this understanding, we then shift focus to figuring out how to live their life on life's terms and how to use healthier coping strategies. I use various therapeutic interventions including mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

My goal is to create a safe space for my clients on their journey to personal growth and healing. I believe that everyone's story is unique to them and will develop a personalized approach for each client using evidence based treatment.

Do you feel haunted by the emotional ghosts of your past? Consumed by the pain of the present or hopeless about the uncertain future? Do you feel like you're trapped inside a dark room in your mind’s inner world & despite your best efforts, you just can’t seem to find a light switch or a window? This is what I call your “mind prison" & there are few places on Earth more terrifying. This tension between our inner & outer world can stir up confusion, fear, lack of control, & disconnection from what is most important to us. It bars us from feeling safe, loved, & worthy- but I believe there's a path out. I'd like to help you find it.

Is it time to put your life up for review? Are you interested in reflecting on what patterns, beliefs, behaviors, values, or relationships may no longer be serving you? With a warm style and an encouraging sense of humor, I'll collaborate with you to identify roadblocks that are keeping you stuck and we'll chart a new path moving forward. No matter our focus, we’ll make sure to develop an individualized treatment plan that honors your specific treatment goals. I strike a balance between unconditional acceptance of who you are and making sure to appropriately challenge you to ensure growth and healing.

I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of substance use disorders, with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), medication assisted treatment, and chronic pain.

Everyone deserves a safe place to be able to openly talk and express themselves. I am a Nationally Board Certified, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, working in the mental health field since 2013 and in private practices since 2018. I believe that no two people have had the same experience, and everyone deserved to be treated with unconditional positive regard. I assist people who struggle with anxiety, depression, substance use and abuse, social difficulties, transitional struggles, changes in life, and relationship development/maintenance.