Substance Use Therapists in Ridgewood, NY
Lucy Pecorella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
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.
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.
You might experience anxiety, depression, anger, health problems, anger, substance use and other painful difficulties. We have successfully helped our client develop healthier coping skills and master the challenges that impact and affect their current emotional health. Whether working with individuals or couples, the particular intervention we use may vary according to individual or family needs. We work with you in gaining a deeper insight that fosters growth, improves your emotional health, develops the capacity to engage in healthy relationships and provide the tools and skills necessary to live an authentic and satisfying life.
You might experience anxiety, depression, anger, health problems, anger, substance use and other painful difficulties. We have successfully helped our client develop healthier coping skills and master the challenges that impact and affect their current emotional health. Whether working with individuals or couples, the particular intervention we use may vary according to individual or family needs. We work with you in gaining a deeper insight that fosters growth, improves your emotional health, develops the capacity to engage in healthy relationships and provide the tools and skills necessary to live an authentic and satisfying life.
Jessica Papitto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
I offer support related to trauma, anxiety, mood dysregulation, relationship/identity issues, perinatal/postpartum mental health, childhood/family, loss & grief, substance use, life goals, etc.
Hi! I am Jessica Papitto, LCSW, an NYC-based therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults in mental health. I offer a nurturing, protected space for you to talk, explore, make meaning, and find relief weekly. Whether you find yourself grappling with the past or overwhelmed with worries for the future, we can work together to ground you in the present. So many of us try to white-knuckle our way through life, pushing down our pain and needs, hoping things will get better over time or go away. You don't have to be alone with whatever it is you are facing, and you don't have to be uncomfortable anymore.
I offer support related to trauma, anxiety, mood dysregulation, relationship/identity issues, perinatal/postpartum mental health, childhood/family, loss & grief, substance use, life goals, etc.
Hi! I am Jessica Papitto, LCSW, an NYC-based therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults in mental health. I offer a nurturing, protected space for you to talk, explore, make meaning, and find relief weekly. Whether you find yourself grappling with the past or overwhelmed with worries for the future, we can work together to ground you in the present. So many of us try to white-knuckle our way through life, pushing down our pain and needs, hoping things will get better over time or go away. You don't have to be alone with whatever it is you are facing, and you don't have to be uncomfortable anymore.
Geoffrey M. Golia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
I believe the process of therapy has the potential to help people radically transform their lives. Whether you are looking for support around a specific issue or challenge in your life, dealing with depression or anxiety, struggling with substance use and addiction, or looking to improve your relationships, I seek to create a space that balances support and accountability while facilitating healing and growth. Throughout my career, I have worked with people from many different communities, and I am proud to provide care that is inclusive and affirming. I also provide clinical supervision services for clinicians.
I believe the process of therapy has the potential to help people radically transform their lives. Whether you are looking for support around a specific issue or challenge in your life, dealing with depression or anxiety, struggling with substance use and addiction, or looking to improve your relationships, I seek to create a space that balances support and accountability while facilitating healing and growth. Throughout my career, I have worked with people from many different communities, and I am proud to provide care that is inclusive and affirming. I also provide clinical supervision services for clinicians.
I am an empathic and transparent therapist and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy, early childhood mental health, oppositional defiance, men’s issues, and substance use disorders.
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.
I am an empathic and transparent therapist and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy, early childhood mental health, oppositional defiance, men’s issues, and substance use disorders.
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.
I have experience and training working with individuals facing varied issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, substance use, LGBTQIA+ concerns, life transitions, and more.
No matter where you are in your life, therapy is a way to alleviate stress and build clarity about your feelings. My goal is to collaborate with you to gain insight, build effective coping skills, and get in touch with your intuition. Whether you've had therapy before, or if you want to try something new, it can be difficult to start. I know many people find it hard to meet a therapist they connect with, but it is important you feel safe in the therapeutic space. I aim to support my clients in better understanding how to break out of cycles, overcome obstacles, and build greater self-assurance.
I have experience and training working with individuals facing varied issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, substance use, LGBTQIA+ concerns, life transitions, and more.
No matter where you are in your life, therapy is a way to alleviate stress and build clarity about your feelings. My goal is to collaborate with you to gain insight, build effective coping skills, and get in touch with your intuition. Whether you've had therapy before, or if you want to try something new, it can be difficult to start. I know many people find it hard to meet a therapist they connect with, but it is important you feel safe in the therapeutic space. I aim to support my clients in better understanding how to break out of cycles, overcome obstacles, and build greater self-assurance.
H. C. Cristina
LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Working with LGBTQ/GNC clients, especially clients of color, is what I've always been passionate about. As a queer, trans-masculine, Black clinician, I am dedicated to not only working with the communities that mirror my own marginalized identities, but also those who fall within, between, and among populations facing oppression and discrimination. Clients are often in the throes of identify formation, large life changes, processing trauma, and navigating difficult relational dynamics, leading to the desire to be seen and heard. To be human is to experience pain, but within that pain is a vast space to learn, process, and heal.
Working with LGBTQ/GNC clients, especially clients of color, is what I've always been passionate about. As a queer, trans-masculine, Black clinician, I am dedicated to not only working with the communities that mirror my own marginalized identities, but also those who fall within, between, and among populations facing oppression and discrimination. Clients are often in the throes of identify formation, large life changes, processing trauma, and navigating difficult relational dynamics, leading to the desire to be seen and heard. To be human is to experience pain, but within that pain is a vast space to learn, process, and heal.
Inclusive education has taught me the value of holistic well-being. I prioritize creating a sanctuary of trust where clients feel safe, comfortable, and welcomed, free from judgment. Therapy, to me, is not about changing oneself but about understanding and examining unique patterns and behaviors. Having immersed myself in diverse cultural communities during my international schooling, I understand the importance of embracing and empowering individuals from all social backgrounds. As a person of color, I recognize the systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities in New York City and aim to provide a supportive space for all
Inclusive education has taught me the value of holistic well-being. I prioritize creating a sanctuary of trust where clients feel safe, comfortable, and welcomed, free from judgment. Therapy, to me, is not about changing oneself but about understanding and examining unique patterns and behaviors. Having immersed myself in diverse cultural communities during my international schooling, I understand the importance of embracing and empowering individuals from all social backgrounds. As a person of color, I recognize the systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities in New York City and aim to provide a supportive space for all
Alex Cristina-Garcia (Sobieraj)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a nonjudgmental, empathic, and genuine approach with all of my clients. I bring empathy into every interaction I have with every person & I operate from a radical, social justice, abolitionist, anti-oppressive perspective. I incorporate the Liberation Health Framework into my work, paying close attention to how oppression/systems affect everyone's experiences moving through the world. My identity as a queer mixed race woman of color strongly influences my practice and work with clients. I have experience working with QTPOC communities, disenfranchised & marginalized identities, and folks navigating mental health challenges.
I offer a nonjudgmental, empathic, and genuine approach with all of my clients. I bring empathy into every interaction I have with every person & I operate from a radical, social justice, abolitionist, anti-oppressive perspective. I incorporate the Liberation Health Framework into my work, paying close attention to how oppression/systems affect everyone's experiences moving through the world. My identity as a queer mixed race woman of color strongly influences my practice and work with clients. I have experience working with QTPOC communities, disenfranchised & marginalized identities, and folks navigating mental health challenges.
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.
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.
My name is Yara Adam-Whiter, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Brooklyn, New York, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work mostly from a person-centered approach to understand your worldview so that we can achieve progress toward your unique therapy goals. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families. I may also be a good fit for clients for first-generation and immigrant clients. We can work on understanding how your intersectionality forms your ideas about the world and the challenges you deal with navigating different cultural expectations in different situations.
My name is Yara Adam-Whiter, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Brooklyn, New York, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work mostly from a person-centered approach to understand your worldview so that we can achieve progress toward your unique therapy goals. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families. I may also be a good fit for clients for first-generation and immigrant clients. We can work on understanding how your intersectionality forms your ideas about the world and the challenges you deal with navigating different cultural expectations in different situations.
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Lisa Lozano Czulinski
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MS, BFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Emily Brenner
Art Therapist, LCAT, CASAC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
We are going through unprecedented challenges, and reaching out for help is the first step toward feeling better. My clients value my non judgmental approach to care, whether it is exploring relationships with substances, emotions, other people, or the self. Co-dependence, anxiety, depression, identity, sober curious – more than just search terms and buzzwords, these are the main struggles my clients share. Whether it is exploring how trauma lives on in current relationships, identifying better ways to manage drinking post-pandemic, or setting boundaries with family around changes in identity, I can help.
We are going through unprecedented challenges, and reaching out for help is the first step toward feeling better. My clients value my non judgmental approach to care, whether it is exploring relationships with substances, emotions, other people, or the self. Co-dependence, anxiety, depression, identity, sober curious – more than just search terms and buzzwords, these are the main struggles my clients share. Whether it is exploring how trauma lives on in current relationships, identifying better ways to manage drinking post-pandemic, or setting boundaries with family around changes in identity, I can help.
Destiny Maldonado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Destiny and I’m so glad you’re here. I know that life can sometimes feel like a never-ending dumpster fire. And I’ve lived enough life to know that sometimes, life feels really difficult. Have you felt riddled by anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you need help navigating through tough times, some life transitions or need some accountability to help get yourself back on track? Whether you’re trying to piece yourself together after a loss or just trying to keep your head above water to handle tough times, I’m here for you and I get it.
Hi there! My name is Destiny and I’m so glad you’re here. I know that life can sometimes feel like a never-ending dumpster fire. And I’ve lived enough life to know that sometimes, life feels really difficult. Have you felt riddled by anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you need help navigating through tough times, some life transitions or need some accountability to help get yourself back on track? Whether you’re trying to piece yourself together after a loss or just trying to keep your head above water to handle tough times, I’m here for you and I get it.
Teresa Shen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, or downright angry in a world that often values productivity over care? It's hard to find wellness and healing when the world around you constantly perpetuates systemic harm. I hope to create a supportive space in which you can share your story, reflect on your experiences, and connect with what healing means to you. I draw from a flexible range of modalities to create an approach that suits each client’s experiences and needs. I have most to offer in these areas: stress, depression, anxiety, and identity issues.
Feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, or downright angry in a world that often values productivity over care? It's hard to find wellness and healing when the world around you constantly perpetuates systemic harm. I hope to create a supportive space in which you can share your story, reflect on your experiences, and connect with what healing means to you. I draw from a flexible range of modalities to create an approach that suits each client’s experiences and needs. I have most to offer in these areas: stress, depression, anxiety, and identity issues.
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.
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.
Maria Pietruszka
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm so glad you found your way here. Take a few moments & ask yourself do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem or overthinking that affects aspects of your day-to-day life, relationships, or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or frustrated by the feeling of excessive worrying, not feeling good enough or just getting through the day. Do you question if life should somehow be better? Now more than ever women are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future, their relationships or finding their place in the world.
Welcome! I'm so glad you found your way here. Take a few moments & ask yourself do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem or overthinking that affects aspects of your day-to-day life, relationships, or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or frustrated by the feeling of excessive worrying, not feeling good enough or just getting through the day. Do you question if life should somehow be better? Now more than ever women are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future, their relationships or finding their place in the world.
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.
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.
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.
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 Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385
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.
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.
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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.