Substance Use Therapists in Syracuse, NY
I am currently accepting new patients and have immediate openings for telehealth. My practice is comprised of ethically sound professionals ready to assist you on your journey toward emotional wellness. I understand that it can be an overwhelming and difficult process to begin mental health services. I provide a safe environment to foster healing and growth in all of the individuals that I work with. I am currently able to provide telehealth services for New York and Tennessee. I have experience with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and family issues. I am here to support those adjusting to various transitions.
I am currently accepting new patients and have immediate openings for telehealth. My practice is comprised of ethically sound professionals ready to assist you on your journey toward emotional wellness. I understand that it can be an overwhelming and difficult process to begin mental health services. I provide a safe environment to foster healing and growth in all of the individuals that I work with. I am currently able to provide telehealth services for New York and Tennessee. I have experience with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and family issues. I am here to support those adjusting to various transitions.
Together we can explore issues related to trauma, substance use, processing grief, learning healthy coping skills, improving communication, resolving conflict, managing anxiety, addressing cultural identity concerns and reducing race-based stress.
Navigating life’s journey can be challenging at times for all of us and yet we are here to learn the lessons that are often unique to our own experiences. If you too are now aware of the need to tap into the power of self-knowledge so that you can live a life that helps you find purpose, fulfillment, confidence and competence, your decision to seek therapy is a natural step in the right direction. My role as a therapist is to assist in the process of helping you heal from the emotional “dis-ease” that can be part of the human experience.
Together we can explore issues related to trauma, substance use, processing grief, learning healthy coping skills, improving communication, resolving conflict, managing anxiety, addressing cultural identity concerns and reducing race-based stress.
Navigating life’s journey can be challenging at times for all of us and yet we are here to learn the lessons that are often unique to our own experiences. If you too are now aware of the need to tap into the power of self-knowledge so that you can live a life that helps you find purpose, fulfillment, confidence and competence, your decision to seek therapy is a natural step in the right direction. My role as a therapist is to assist in the process of helping you heal from the emotional “dis-ease” that can be part of the human experience.
It can be overwhelming trying to find "the right fit". During our first meeting I learn about what you would like to get out of counseling and how to work together to achieve your goals. I strive to build a comfortable place to establish a relationship by respecting each person's timeline for opening up and sharing details of their life. I provide a safe environment to foster healing and growth through supporting and empowering you on your personal journey. I have experience in mind and body connection, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, behavioral challenges in children and teenagers, relationship challenges, and substance abuse.
It can be overwhelming trying to find "the right fit". During our first meeting I learn about what you would like to get out of counseling and how to work together to achieve your goals. I strive to build a comfortable place to establish a relationship by respecting each person's timeline for opening up and sharing details of their life. I provide a safe environment to foster healing and growth through supporting and empowering you on your personal journey. I have experience in mind and body connection, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, behavioral challenges in children and teenagers, relationship challenges, and substance abuse.
I help clients struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar, personality disorders and substance use.
I help clients work towards their goals in a way that aligns with their values by accessing strengths, identifying resources and overcoming challenges. My training, interpersonal skills and cultural awareness have allowed me to foster meaningful relationships with clients of varying cultural identities in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, college clinics and mostly recently telehealth. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY and working towards becoming a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. I am also pursuing a doctorate in counseling and counselor education.
I help clients struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar, personality disorders and substance use.
I help clients work towards their goals in a way that aligns with their values by accessing strengths, identifying resources and overcoming challenges. My training, interpersonal skills and cultural awareness have allowed me to foster meaningful relationships with clients of varying cultural identities in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, college clinics and mostly recently telehealth. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY and working towards becoming a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. I am also pursuing a doctorate in counseling and counselor education.
We are not meant to face life alone. Through an integrative approach, I am here to walk beside you as we uncover the unhelpful patterns that keep you feeling stuck and explore the opportunities for change and growth. We do not need to be held back by fear, shame, anxiety and emotional reactivity. I partner with you to gain and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
We are not meant to face life alone. Through an integrative approach, I am here to walk beside you as we uncover the unhelpful patterns that keep you feeling stuck and explore the opportunities for change and growth. We do not need to be held back by fear, shame, anxiety and emotional reactivity. I partner with you to gain and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
Imagine having everything you need to be the "best" you, but not knowing how to fully access it. This word "resilience" has become such a popular term and it can be amazing to help us cope with life, if we know how it truly works and how to access it. I specialize in youth and adult anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma and much more. Although most of these issues can cause problems in daily life. These problems are manageable and I am willing to help you create the narrative of your best self.
Imagine having everything you need to be the "best" you, but not knowing how to fully access it. This word "resilience" has become such a popular term and it can be amazing to help us cope with life, if we know how it truly works and how to access it. I specialize in youth and adult anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma and much more. Although most of these issues can cause problems in daily life. These problems are manageable and I am willing to help you create the narrative of your best self.
I often work with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance use, and has begun to realize that these challenges are negatively interfering within their relationships with others and themself, work, and their overall sense of well-being.
I offer a collaborative and personalized approach, adapting to your unique needs and goals. Whether you are seeking tools to manage symptoms present, explore the root causes of your emotional distress, or make sense of past experiences, our work together will be guided by what matters most to you.
I often work with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance use, and has begun to realize that these challenges are negatively interfering within their relationships with others and themself, work, and their overall sense of well-being.
I offer a collaborative and personalized approach, adapting to your unique needs and goals. Whether you are seeking tools to manage symptoms present, explore the root causes of your emotional distress, or make sense of past experiences, our work together will be guided by what matters most to you.
Deciding to start therapy is a deeply personal and often overwhelming decision. If you're feeling stuck—whether it's due to anxiety, chronic stress, avoidance, relationship difficulties, a loss of passion, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others—you're not alone. I offer compassionate, person-centered care in a safe and welcoming environment. My goal is to help you share your story openly, process emotional pain, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and self. My approach focuses on helping you build practical skills and insights to improve your emotional well-being and relationships.
Deciding to start therapy is a deeply personal and often overwhelming decision. If you're feeling stuck—whether it's due to anxiety, chronic stress, avoidance, relationship difficulties, a loss of passion, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others—you're not alone. I offer compassionate, person-centered care in a safe and welcoming environment. My goal is to help you share your story openly, process emotional pain, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and self. My approach focuses on helping you build practical skills and insights to improve your emotional well-being and relationships.
It can also lead to unhealthy coping, like alcohol or substance use.
As a trauma-focused therapist, I help individuals understand and reshape their relationship with stress. My approach blends practical solutions for managing current stressors with deeper work around healing old wounds. I believe in the power of reflection, processing, and acceptance — and that through this, you can find clarity, resilience, and relief.
It can also lead to unhealthy coping, like alcohol or substance use.
As a trauma-focused therapist, I help individuals understand and reshape their relationship with stress. My approach blends practical solutions for managing current stressors with deeper work around healing old wounds. I believe in the power of reflection, processing, and acceptance — and that through this, you can find clarity, resilience, and relief.
It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders.
Offering over 25 years of experience in treating disordered eating/eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, family conflict and relationship issues, we value and honor diversity, autonomy and inclusivity. This is a safe space to begin or continue your healing. We are all healing from something!
It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders.
Offering over 25 years of experience in treating disordered eating/eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, family conflict and relationship issues, we value and honor diversity, autonomy and inclusivity. This is a safe space to begin or continue your healing. We are all healing from something!
I provide warm, affirming care to individuals, couples, and families. My work is grounded in honoring each person’s unique identity, background, and life experiences. I support clients in exploring and navigating identity, relationships, communication, and life transitions with empathy and curiosity.
In my work with couples and partners, I help strengthen communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and explore relationship structures in a safe, collaborative space. For individuals, therapy can be a place to process challenges, build resilience, and move toward greater authenticity and connection. I also provide support letters.
I provide warm, affirming care to individuals, couples, and families. My work is grounded in honoring each person’s unique identity, background, and life experiences. I support clients in exploring and navigating identity, relationships, communication, and life transitions with empathy and curiosity.
In my work with couples and partners, I help strengthen communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and explore relationship structures in a safe, collaborative space. For individuals, therapy can be a place to process challenges, build resilience, and move toward greater authenticity and connection. I also provide support letters.
People seek therapy because of the challenges that come to them through times of transition. If you want to focus on healing without having to worry about a third party monitoring your personal struggles and demanding a diagnosis, I am happy to partner with you directly, creating terms that we negotiate together. Healing is likely the most important task that you'll tend to in your adult life. I will guide you in that process without pathologizing or labeling you. Becoming the fullest expression of yourself is a worthwhile and deeply personal task, not to be compromised by political systems.
People seek therapy because of the challenges that come to them through times of transition. If you want to focus on healing without having to worry about a third party monitoring your personal struggles and demanding a diagnosis, I am happy to partner with you directly, creating terms that we negotiate together. Healing is likely the most important task that you'll tend to in your adult life. I will guide you in that process without pathologizing or labeling you. Becoming the fullest expression of yourself is a worthwhile and deeply personal task, not to be compromised by political systems.
One of the best decisions you can make is to reach out and ask for help. I am that hand you can grasp for compassionate care and direction as you gain a better understanding of yourself. Anxiety and depression can make you feel alone and helpless. They are not easy mental health disorders to navigate without help. You are not alone. I am here with you along your journey as you become better aware of how you can take control and overcome the struggles you may have with panic attacks, sadness, and mood disorders. I am ready to listen and help you regain control of your life.
One of the best decisions you can make is to reach out and ask for help. I am that hand you can grasp for compassionate care and direction as you gain a better understanding of yourself. Anxiety and depression can make you feel alone and helpless. They are not easy mental health disorders to navigate without help. You are not alone. I am here with you along your journey as you become better aware of how you can take control and overcome the struggles you may have with panic attacks, sadness, and mood disorders. I am ready to listen and help you regain control of your life.
The ideal client to work with is one who seeks counseling with the desire to help themselves. More importantly, an ideal client is ready to do the work necessary to make positive changes in their life. Dedication, desire and follow through is needed to achieve progress. There also has to be the understanding that counseling can be hard, which is part of the process. Ideally clients would also be open to hearing a different perspective than their own or hearing something other than they want to hear. The whole process of counseling, in my opinion, has to start with awareness.
The ideal client to work with is one who seeks counseling with the desire to help themselves. More importantly, an ideal client is ready to do the work necessary to make positive changes in their life. Dedication, desire and follow through is needed to achieve progress. There also has to be the understanding that counseling can be hard, which is part of the process. Ideally clients would also be open to hearing a different perspective than their own or hearing something other than they want to hear. The whole process of counseling, in my opinion, has to start with awareness.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when you're constantly pouring into others and forgetting to care for yourself. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reconnect with who you are, and start putting yourself first again. I believe we all have the ability to grow, heal, and move toward the most authentic version of ourselves—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating addiction, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, ADHD and major life transitions —including pregnancy and postpartum changes.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when you're constantly pouring into others and forgetting to care for yourself. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reconnect with who you are, and start putting yourself first again. I believe we all have the ability to grow, heal, and move toward the most authentic version of ourselves—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating addiction, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, ADHD and major life transitions —including pregnancy and postpartum changes.
I have been in practice for over 30 years practicing in NY via teletherapy. I offer online sessions to make counseling more feasible for my clients. Let me help you with your problems and concerns: Family, relationship and individual therapy for whatever your issue(s) may be. For more info go to this address: http://www.mraskindlcsw.com/counseling/
I have been in practice for over 30 years practicing in NY via teletherapy. I offer online sessions to make counseling more feasible for my clients. Let me help you with your problems and concerns: Family, relationship and individual therapy for whatever your issue(s) may be. For more info go to this address: http://www.mraskindlcsw.com/counseling/
I treat adults in both short and long-term therapy. I have worked in a range of settings including: community mental health, college counseling, outpatient mental health, and primary care settings. I enjoy working in a relational way which means that I strive to create a collaborative and warm environment, one that fosters an authentic therapeutic alliance. My aim is to help you develop a healthier and more fulfilling life by tailoring my approach to your particular concerns. This means that we will work on alleviating current symptoms while integrating information about your unique history, cultural identity, and family of origin.
I treat adults in both short and long-term therapy. I have worked in a range of settings including: community mental health, college counseling, outpatient mental health, and primary care settings. I enjoy working in a relational way which means that I strive to create a collaborative and warm environment, one that fosters an authentic therapeutic alliance. My aim is to help you develop a healthier and more fulfilling life by tailoring my approach to your particular concerns. This means that we will work on alleviating current symptoms while integrating information about your unique history, cultural identity, and family of origin.
Are you feeling down? Living with HIV/AIDS? Are you facing challenges as an LBGT person? Are you struggling with substances? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Sense of self? Are you and your intimate partner having difficulties in your relationship? Are people telling you you are not the same person they know? I have 26 years of experience in working with LGBTQIA issues, people with HIV/AIDS, Grief/Loss, Substance Abuse, Mental Health issues, Depression, Anxiety, Individual/ Couples therapy. I work in conjunction with you , to be forthcoming, find your strengths and maximize the benefits of therapy. In person appts only.
Are you feeling down? Living with HIV/AIDS? Are you facing challenges as an LBGT person? Are you struggling with substances? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Sense of self? Are you and your intimate partner having difficulties in your relationship? Are people telling you you are not the same person they know? I have 26 years of experience in working with LGBTQIA issues, people with HIV/AIDS, Grief/Loss, Substance Abuse, Mental Health issues, Depression, Anxiety, Individual/ Couples therapy. I work in conjunction with you , to be forthcoming, find your strengths and maximize the benefits of therapy. In person appts only.
Does change make you feel uncomfortable? are you anxious about the future? worried about the past? or having a difficult time being present in the moment? life can be overwhelming sometimes, but the good news is you don't have to figure it out on your own. As your therapist, I will help you navigate through difficult transitions in life, assist you with reaching your desired goals and provide you with the necessary resources that you may need in order to have a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
Does change make you feel uncomfortable? are you anxious about the future? worried about the past? or having a difficult time being present in the moment? life can be overwhelming sometimes, but the good news is you don't have to figure it out on your own. As your therapist, I will help you navigate through difficult transitions in life, assist you with reaching your desired goals and provide you with the necessary resources that you may need in order to have a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
At Harvest House, we walk alongside individuals, couples, and families as they discover hope, healing, and stronger, healthier relationships. Whether you’re working through challenges or ready to grow, therapy can help you build self-awareness, strengthen boundaries, and improve communication. We offer in-person and online counseling, including Christian counseling if desired, always meeting you with compassion in a safe, judgment-free space.
At Harvest House, we walk alongside individuals, couples, and families as they discover hope, healing, and stronger, healthier relationships. Whether you’re working through challenges or ready to grow, therapy can help you build self-awareness, strengthen boundaries, and improve communication. We offer in-person and online counseling, including Christian counseling if desired, always meeting you with compassion in a safe, judgment-free space.
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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.