Substance Use Therapists in New York, NY
I help people work through depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, trauma, and major life changes.
You’ll learn skills you can actually use- whether that means managing stress, setting boundaries, improving relationships, or staying grounded in recovery. Therapy with me is supportive, down-to-earth, and empowering, so you can move forward with confidence and a stronger sense of self.
I help people work through depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, trauma, and major life changes.
You’ll learn skills you can actually use- whether that means managing stress, setting boundaries, improving relationships, or staying grounded in recovery. Therapy with me is supportive, down-to-earth, and empowering, so you can move forward with confidence and a stronger sense of self.
If you are tired of talking without a response and have goals in mind then relational psychotherapy will work for you.This type of therapy works well If you feel isolated, depressed, unable to reach goals, date, find or keep relationships. I am a Gestalt Therapist with additional training in DBT (for problems with emotion regulation), LGBTQ concerns and Integral Coaching. These are powerful tools for change. If you want to dig out of the past, feel alive in the present and be able to plan for the future. Call me.
If you are tired of talking without a response and have goals in mind then relational psychotherapy will work for you.This type of therapy works well If you feel isolated, depressed, unable to reach goals, date, find or keep relationships. I am a Gestalt Therapist with additional training in DBT (for problems with emotion regulation), LGBTQ concerns and Integral Coaching. These are powerful tools for change. If you want to dig out of the past, feel alive in the present and be able to plan for the future. Call me.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Individuals, couples, families, children and groups are treated. Initially, I view the family through the individual with the goal of treating the family as the patient. I encourage the individual to accept the belief that we can do nothing constructive by ourselves. Everyone needs help. "No one can do anything that yields positive results alone."
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Individuals, couples, families, children and groups are treated. Initially, I view the family through the individual with the goal of treating the family as the patient. I encourage the individual to accept the belief that we can do nothing constructive by ourselves. Everyone needs help. "No one can do anything that yields positive results alone."
I have over 30 years of experience working with clients of all backgrounds to take positive action on a variety of health, mental health and life issues. I have special expertise in facilitating behavior change including weight control, smoking cessation and alcohol/drug use and with LGBT issues; realtionships, transgender transition and HIV related support. I provide both individual and couples psychotherapy and counseling services.
I have over 30 years of experience working with clients of all backgrounds to take positive action on a variety of health, mental health and life issues. I have special expertise in facilitating behavior change including weight control, smoking cessation and alcohol/drug use and with LGBT issues; realtionships, transgender transition and HIV related support. I provide both individual and couples psychotherapy and counseling services.
ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, substance use or relationship struggles may be making everyday life harder.
I support teens, adults and couples with practical, compassion-focused therapy. Drawing on CBT, DBT and ACT, we’ll build coping, emotional regulation and executive functioning skills. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist with lived experience of mental health recovery, I bring warmth, honesty and a conversational style to our sessions.
ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, substance use or relationship struggles may be making everyday life harder.
I support teens, adults and couples with practical, compassion-focused therapy. Drawing on CBT, DBT and ACT, we’ll build coping, emotional regulation and executive functioning skills. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist with lived experience of mental health recovery, I bring warmth, honesty and a conversational style to our sessions.
While my first area of "expertise" is surely in substance use, abuse, and addictions, however, I also specialize in mind and body healing, and helping people to feel more empowered and in charge over their lives.
I specialize in working with substance use disorders & addictions, with people in recovery from addictions, and helping those who are looking to create big changes, who are tired of the way they've been doing it, and really want a change.
While my first area of "expertise" is surely in substance use, abuse, and addictions, however, I also specialize in mind and body healing, and helping people to feel more empowered and in charge over their lives.
I specialize in working with substance use disorders & addictions, with people in recovery from addictions, and helping those who are looking to create big changes, who are tired of the way they've been doing it, and really want a change.
Fire Island Pines Psychotherapy PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10012
Hi, I’m Mat (he/him), a queer therapist, father, and the founder of Fire Island Pines Psychotherapy. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating identity, trauma, addiction, and relationship transitions, especially LGBTQIA+ folks, polyamorous partnerships, and those seeking a warm, culturally attuned space to heal.
You don’t need to be "fixed", you need to be heard. Our work together isn’t about symptom-chasing; it’s about unpacking systems that have harmed you, reconnecting to your own wisdom, and building the life you want without shame or fear.
Hi, I’m Mat (he/him), a queer therapist, father, and the founder of Fire Island Pines Psychotherapy. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating identity, trauma, addiction, and relationship transitions, especially LGBTQIA+ folks, polyamorous partnerships, and those seeking a warm, culturally attuned space to heal.
You don’t need to be "fixed", you need to be heard. Our work together isn’t about symptom-chasing; it’s about unpacking systems that have harmed you, reconnecting to your own wisdom, and building the life you want without shame or fear.
I am a highly trained clinical psychologist working with adults of all ages, 18 years and above, with a diversity of backgrounds and professions. I consider each person unique and will take the time to perform a thorough assessment and to determine the issues and goals most important to you. Sensitive to the impact that ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity can have on one's life, I possess significant experience helping people with relationship and family difficulties, depression, anxiety, traumatic experience, and substance misuse.
I am a highly trained clinical psychologist working with adults of all ages, 18 years and above, with a diversity of backgrounds and professions. I consider each person unique and will take the time to perform a thorough assessment and to determine the issues and goals most important to you. Sensitive to the impact that ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity can have on one's life, I possess significant experience helping people with relationship and family difficulties, depression, anxiety, traumatic experience, and substance misuse.
I am experienced in providing individual, family, and group therapy, working with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, life transitions, and stress from living in a fast-paced, ever-changing world. I specialize in mind-body practices and integrate breath work, mindfulness, gentle movement, and meditation to help calm and regulate the nervous system, manage stress, and prevent burnout. I will support you in reaching your goals and recognizing your strengths. I work with people at various life stages, from young children to those in hospice care.
I am experienced in providing individual, family, and group therapy, working with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, life transitions, and stress from living in a fast-paced, ever-changing world. I specialize in mind-body practices and integrate breath work, mindfulness, gentle movement, and meditation to help calm and regulate the nervous system, manage stress, and prevent burnout. I will support you in reaching your goals and recognizing your strengths. I work with people at various life stages, from young children to those in hospice care.
I work with adults navigating challenges related to gambling and substance use, whether they feel out of control, are trying to prevent relapse, or are exploring change in a way that feels realistic for them.
I specialize in gambling and substance use, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and mindfulness. Through Birches Health, I offer individualized care focused on relapse prevention, harm reduction, and long-term change. Sessions are virtual, private, and delivered through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
I work with adults navigating challenges related to gambling and substance use, whether they feel out of control, are trying to prevent relapse, or are exploring change in a way that feels realistic for them.
I specialize in gambling and substance use, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and mindfulness. Through Birches Health, I offer individualized care focused on relapse prevention, harm reduction, and long-term change. Sessions are virtual, private, and delivered through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
I believe therapy is a place for exploration free from judgment, shame, and stigma. I’ve always cared deeply about the wellbeing of others, which is why I strive to create a collaborative environment where clients can work on goals they set for themselves while feeling seen and heard. I believe in the importance of holding space for clients to identify their strengths and seek personal empowerment. I take a psychodynamic approach because most presenting problems stem from larger themes and patterns in our lives, which is why it is pertinent to explore these. At times, I might ask hard questions, but I will always take your lead.
I believe therapy is a place for exploration free from judgment, shame, and stigma. I’ve always cared deeply about the wellbeing of others, which is why I strive to create a collaborative environment where clients can work on goals they set for themselves while feeling seen and heard. I believe in the importance of holding space for clients to identify their strengths and seek personal empowerment. I take a psychodynamic approach because most presenting problems stem from larger themes and patterns in our lives, which is why it is pertinent to explore these. At times, I might ask hard questions, but I will always take your lead.
I have experience working with adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, substance use, and significant life changes, such as the birth of a child, change of career, or end of a long-term relationship.
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.
I have experience working with adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, substance use, and significant life changes, such as the birth of a child, change of career, or end of a long-term relationship.
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.
Amidst the chaos and pressure of living in the city, life can get challenging. Whether you are looking to work through existing challenges or feel compelled to move in a new direction, I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to do it alone. It might be tempting to just figure things out yourself so that you don't appear "weak" or burden other people especially if it has worked for you in the past but there’s another way! I help high achievers overcome perfectionism that have led to burnout, chronic fear, and feeling like they’ll never be or have enough.
Amidst the chaos and pressure of living in the city, life can get challenging. Whether you are looking to work through existing challenges or feel compelled to move in a new direction, I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to do it alone. It might be tempting to just figure things out yourself so that you don't appear "weak" or burden other people especially if it has worked for you in the past but there’s another way! I help high achievers overcome perfectionism that have led to burnout, chronic fear, and feeling like they’ll never be or have enough.
He specializes in working with those struggling with substance use as well as the LGBTQ+ population.
Evan's clinical experience comes from working in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings including Silver Hill Hospital and Yale New Haven Health at Greenwich Hospital. He is experienced in individual, group, couples, and family therapy.
He specializes in working with those struggling with substance use as well as the LGBTQ+ population.
Evan's clinical experience comes from working in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings including Silver Hill Hospital and Yale New Haven Health at Greenwich Hospital. He is experienced in individual, group, couples, and family therapy.
My role is to support and comfort people while they engage in the therapeutic process. I consider myself to be one part of the many things that lead to personal change. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to gain insight and develop a path towards personal and emotional growth.
My role is to support and comfort people while they engage in the therapeutic process. I consider myself to be one part of the many things that lead to personal change. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to gain insight and develop a path towards personal and emotional growth.
Shuzman Therapy serves adolescents (15+), adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship challenges, parenting stressors, and major life transitions.
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy using a collaborative, trauma-informed approach. Our clinicians draw from psychodynamic, CBT, solution-focused, mindfulness-based, somatic (body-based), EMDR, and Gottman-informed methods, tailoring treatment to each client’s goals, needs, and pace.
Shuzman Therapy serves adolescents (15+), adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship challenges, parenting stressors, and major life transitions.
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy using a collaborative, trauma-informed approach. Our clinicians draw from psychodynamic, CBT, solution-focused, mindfulness-based, somatic (body-based), EMDR, and Gottman-informed methods, tailoring treatment to each client’s goals, needs, and pace.
Maybe you're navigating substance use, exploring psychedelics, or balancing a demanding career with your well-being.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to connect with one's unique self-directed healing process. My task as a therapist is to act as an expert facilitator to you without excessively inserting my own agenda. I offer a delicate balance of being supportive, while also actively fostering your independent growth.
Maybe you're navigating substance use, exploring psychedelics, or balancing a demanding career with your well-being.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to connect with one's unique self-directed healing process. My task as a therapist is to act as an expert facilitator to you without excessively inserting my own agenda. I offer a delicate balance of being supportive, while also actively fostering your independent growth.
I use a psychodynamic approach with all clients and draw from cognitive behavioral skills and a strengths-based perspective. I specialize in supporting those navigating grief and loss, substance use, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have worked with a variety of populations in both community mental health and private practice settings, helping clients gain insight and build coping skills to move toward healing and growth.
I use a psychodynamic approach with all clients and draw from cognitive behavioral skills and a strengths-based perspective. I specialize in supporting those navigating grief and loss, substance use, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have worked with a variety of populations in both community mental health and private practice settings, helping clients gain insight and build coping skills to move toward healing and growth.
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.
My particular expertise is helping people work through trauma and loss. I collaborate with patients to create a stronger sense of self, establish and restore connections and face life more effectively.
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.
My particular expertise is helping people work through trauma and loss. I collaborate with patients to create a stronger sense of self, establish and restore connections and face life more effectively.
Collaboration and trust characterize a strong therapeutic relationship. Therapy is very much a conversation about how you think and feel and what you hope to change. My starting questions are "why now," and "how would you like me to help"? I am trained in developmental and clinical psychology and work with adolescents, young adults, families and adults throughout the life span. Anxiety, depression, substance misuse, eating disorders and transitioning to adulthood are specialties.
Collaboration and trust characterize a strong therapeutic relationship. Therapy is very much a conversation about how you think and feel and what you hope to change. My starting questions are "why now," and "how would you like me to help"? I am trained in developmental and clinical psychology and work with adolescents, young adults, families and adults throughout the life span. Anxiety, depression, substance misuse, eating disorders and transitioning to adulthood are specialties.
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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.