Alcohol Use Therapists in Ridgewood, NY
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Lauren Ann Urban
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with clients in recovery or considering recovery for drug and
alcohol use
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I am a warm, caring and insightful licensed psychotherapist, who joins with clients to help identify and understand areas of challenge and gain the insight and the coping skills to overcome them. I believe that empathy and humor are two of the most powerful tools in helping clients affect change. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with issues around transitions such as the loss of a loved one, entering/leaving school, divorce, remarriage, entering the job market, deciding on a career path, coming out as LGBTQ, and being a new parent, among others.
Ridgewood, NY 11385
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Devin Towle
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.

Awaken Wellness, Inc.
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CASAC
Verified
Verified
***Email/Text preferred*** We believe that in every challenging moment in life lies the opportunity for change. Change can often be scary and/or difficult however necessary to achieve inner peace, counseling can help move forward the process to achieve mental health. Wellness is key and in our conversations I explore your values during counseling therapy sessions. We do explore all aspects of life that are important including physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual health. Typically our initial counseling sessions conversations are casual, it is a platform to ensure that I am the right fit for you.

Emily Brenner
Art Therapist, LCAT, CASAC, GC-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It keeps happening. You get involved with the wrong person only to experience another painful and disappointing end. Friendships feel distant, like you have worn out your welcome and everyone is sick of hearing about your troubles. You feel stuck in this pattern at work and with your family. No one listens, while the feelings of isolation quietly build. You’re stuck in a vicious cycle but don’t know how to break free. Disconnected from yourself, how are you going to connect with others?
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Unique Grier
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified
Verified
Are you an individual who is experiencing anxiety, prenatal, parenting, trauma, depression, or low self-esteem? I can help! I have experience working with individuals from multicultural backgrounds. In addition, I have worked with individual who have newly arrived from the Carribbean in the U.S. who are trying to assimilate to Westernized culture. Furthermore, I have worked with individuals who have experienced Domestic Violence and their families.

Lucy Pecorella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked in a variety of modalities and sectors of the field. I have experience with all age groups in the areas of homelessness, hospital setting, substance use, mental health, school settings, domestic violence, bereavement, family, and individual counseling.

Lisa Lozano Czulinski
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MS, BFA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe each individual has what it takes to overcome obstacles by accessing their inner wisdom and unique strengths. My approach to counseling is integrative, meaning I draw from several different types of therapy to fit what is best for the client's needs. I hold sessions from a non-hierarchical and non-judgmental position while simultaneously acknowledging the differences and limitations of working with diverse populations.

Francisca Nazario-Pellot
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ever feel angry? Ever feel unheard? Do you get into many conflicts? Or do you feel stepped on? If so, now is the time to give yourself a new beginning and here is how. Join me online to learn the various aspects of anger, how to be more assertive and get your needs met.

Nino Tevdorashvili
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified
Verified
I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families by creating a positive and caring treatment environment based on specific needs of each client. Using integrative, psychodynamic, CBT and interactive therapeutic methods, I help the client overcome the existing problem, implement behavioral changes, and explore his/her potential more effectively in everyday life. I am working in two locations: in Queens and Manhattan. My both offices is conveniently located in NY and it is easily accessible by public transportation. I have flexible working hours and I am open to scheduling counseling sessions on the weekends and late evenings, as well as any emergency appointments, if needed.

Javier M. Matos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-2, PC
Verified
Verified
My practice provides the finest quality of therapeutic services to a diverse range of clients without any type of discrimination. Together we can develop strong coping skills in dealing with your drug addiction/ alcoholism problems. To overcome your traumas related to physical, emotional, sexual or religious abuse. To brake away from the debilitating effects of depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and recover the control of your life. We can create a safe place for you to share your deepest fears, concerns and good moments. When dealing with your kids/adolescents, they will want to come to therapy willingly.

Alexandra A Roldan
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
When life becomes overwhelming it is important to know that you are not alone. As a licensed mental health counselor, I will support you through those times when you need a caring professional to help you gain perspective and provide you with the tools you need to find balance and move forward.

Jonathan J. Detrixhe
Psychologist, PhD, MFA
Verified
Verified
I work with a variety of people whose active, creative lives have been interrupted by depression, mania, anxiety, mourning, and trauma. Psychotherapy with me is a process of guided expression. Thoughts and feelings, dreams and fantasies, desires and fears are given voice -- loud, clear, and without judgment. The experience of formulating authentic verbal and emotional expressions can be transformative in and of itself. Also, as patterns in your way of being become clear, you can begin to consider alternatives, find courage to change, and experience what is commonly known as freedom.

Daniel Bernatowicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Through various experiences working with teens, adults, and seniors I was able to utilize integrative practice methods, including spirituality, CBT, and life experience to best help another individual redevelop his/her idea of life's journey.

Peter L Manzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life can be challenging at times as you deal with the stressors of trying to manage time, school, work, parenting, relationships, or marriage. Often, we ignore the impact these stressors have on our mental wellness, and it can lead to stress and anxiety. Sometimes, it’s just hard to cope and you are not alone. I would like to help mediate your troubles and promote healing by helping you develop strategies that can help reduce anxieties and stress. Together, we will work to develop coping skills to manage the problems that brought you to this point in your life.

Jonathan Richards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-I
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Due to my extensive experience working with vulnerable populations, I have developed a sensitive and holistic approach to therapy. I want to help you identify your strengths and take measure of your life with consideration to all the unique characteristics and experiences that make you- you. With this in mind, we will explore your challenges and barriers, and develop insights into the hows and why’s of the issues. We will apply your strengths to these issues and work towards healing and improvement. Let me support you on your path towards personal growth.

Ricardo Despradel
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you sometimes feel that life is harder than it should be? Almost as if everyone else received a manual on happiness and you didn't? Well, You're not the only one. Often we reach a point in our lives where we question ourselves and what we do. There are other times when we feel things like anger, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, and don't really understand why or where these feelings are coming from. It is not easy to talk about these feelings with other people, even those that are close to us. But, what would it be like for you to find someone that will not only listen to you, but also help you manage those feelings?
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Katherine Neely
Psychologist, CP
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome! My name is Dr. Katherine Neely and I am a Licensed Psychologist located in New York. I attended SUNY Buffalo for my doctorate in Counseling Psychology and have been providing therapy for 9 years. I am trained as a generalist and have experience with a myriad of mental health concerns. My goals as a therapist are to help you improve your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and interpersonal patterns in an effort to help you improve your quality of life.

Andrea Ferrante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Andrea Ferrante, and I have over 7 years of experience in addiction and mental health therapy. I primarily work with young adults and adults. I use a client centered approach and involve clients in the process of being able to use their strengths to discover more about themselves, and how they can help themselves through what they are struggling with and build confidence within themselves to move forward. My goal is to help guide and support you through your treatment process.

Rabin Bhagwandas
Counselor, LMHC, Casac-T
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a Licensed mental health counselor who offers an open-minded, empathetic perspective, that helps strengthen one's individuality. I have been in the field for about 9 years as a mental health advocate and practitioner and have a passion for working with individuals of all ages/races/communities who are burdened with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and personality disorders. We can work together to create a place where you can focus on your well-being while talking through your life challenges. We will look at the problem patterns preventing you from having the life you want, the love you crave and the desire you miss.

Tantenisha James
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I graduated from Pace University with my Master's Degree as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Substance Abuse Counselor. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy as each individual has specific treatment needs as each person's experiences and the emotional impact of those experiences are unique to that individual. This is why my theoretical approach is humanistic and client-centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Adler, and Gestalt.
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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.