Substance Use Therapists in Dresher, PA
I have worked in various outpatient mental health and substance use disorder settings, and I have experience with both individual and group therapy.
In our first session, I'll spend some time gathering information about what is bringing you to therapy today and a bit of a history about the problem and about yourself in general. We don't need to get into every detail, but enough to paint a broad picture of what your life is looking like right now.
I have worked in various outpatient mental health and substance use disorder settings, and I have experience with both individual and group therapy.
In our first session, I'll spend some time gathering information about what is bringing you to therapy today and a bit of a history about the problem and about yourself in general. We don't need to get into every detail, but enough to paint a broad picture of what your life is looking like right now.
I support people with anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, family conflict, substance use disorders, OCD, trauma and so much more.
My favorite part of helping people is collaborating with clients. I work together with teens and adults to help them reach their goals, get some relief and learn new ways to cope. As a licensed professional counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor, my approach is both nurturing and strengths-based. I believe that every person is unique and has the ability to cope and heal.
I support people with anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, family conflict, substance use disorders, OCD, trauma and so much more.
My favorite part of helping people is collaborating with clients. I work together with teens and adults to help them reach their goals, get some relief and learn new ways to cope. As a licensed professional counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor, my approach is both nurturing and strengths-based. I believe that every person is unique and has the ability to cope and heal.
My passion is working with young people and their families concerned about the impact of substance use in their lives.
People use substances for reasons. I'll work with you to help you understand your relationship with substances and collaborate with you to develop tools and strategies to reduce any harms associated with your use. Goals may include safer use, reduced use or abstinence.
My passion is working with young people and their families concerned about the impact of substance use in their lives.
People use substances for reasons. I'll work with you to help you understand your relationship with substances and collaborate with you to develop tools and strategies to reduce any harms associated with your use. Goals may include safer use, reduced use or abstinence.
We live in times of great uncertainty and chaos. Do you worry that you're falling into an ever-deepening rut of fear, panic, depression, and isolation that is robbing you of inner peace and happiness? Are you addicted to news cycles, ruminating about the future and unable to sleep restfully? I am a Licensed Psychologist in PA, Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, with over 40 years of experience. I am skilled at listening and guiding you to learn and practice proven methods to help you to take back your control and improve your quality of life.
We live in times of great uncertainty and chaos. Do you worry that you're falling into an ever-deepening rut of fear, panic, depression, and isolation that is robbing you of inner peace and happiness? Are you addicted to news cycles, ruminating about the future and unable to sleep restfully? I am a Licensed Psychologist in PA, Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, with over 40 years of experience. I am skilled at listening and guiding you to learn and practice proven methods to help you to take back your control and improve your quality of life.
” I work with young adults and adults—especially men, athletes, and people affected by addiction, substance use, relationship wounds, family conflict, or major life transitions.
I bring 13 years in private practice, experience in sports, and lived understanding of addiction, attachment, shame, performance, and recovery. My work is trauma-informed, relational, and attachment-based, with practical tools when useful. I am direct without being cruel, warm without bullshitting you, and serious without making everything heavy.
” I work with young adults and adults—especially men, athletes, and people affected by addiction, substance use, relationship wounds, family conflict, or major life transitions.
I bring 13 years in private practice, experience in sports, and lived understanding of addiction, attachment, shame, performance, and recovery. My work is trauma-informed, relational, and attachment-based, with practical tools when useful. I am direct without being cruel, warm without bullshitting you, and serious without making everything heavy.
My approach to therapy is relational. I create a safe environment of collaboration with clients to work toward eliminating unhealthy obstacles to achieving their goals. These behaviors and beliefs are aftereffects of traumas in their pasts. I promote healing by witnessing the client's story and providing feedback including strengths, progress and the causes of clients' pain. I see therapy as an opportunity to experience new ways of relating and coping while developing and appreciation of who they are.
Additional techniques I use as indicated are: cognitive exercises, hypnosis, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and sand tray therapy.
My approach to therapy is relational. I create a safe environment of collaboration with clients to work toward eliminating unhealthy obstacles to achieving their goals. These behaviors and beliefs are aftereffects of traumas in their pasts. I promote healing by witnessing the client's story and providing feedback including strengths, progress and the causes of clients' pain. I see therapy as an opportunity to experience new ways of relating and coping while developing and appreciation of who they are.
Additional techniques I use as indicated are: cognitive exercises, hypnosis, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and sand tray therapy.
I have over 30 years working with young adults, couples and families at many level of care. Lived experiences as a caregiver and parent informs my perspective. Life can be wonderful and sometimes very painful. I offer time tested tools that support a reduction in trauma symptoms and support safety with in the session. I am trained in Imago Relationship Therapy for partners seeking to improve communication. Imago tools offer couples a slow down to safely cross the bridge into each other's perspective. Clients have called sessions transformative. I also love working with young adults, new professionals and older teens.
I have over 30 years working with young adults, couples and families at many level of care. Lived experiences as a caregiver and parent informs my perspective. Life can be wonderful and sometimes very painful. I offer time tested tools that support a reduction in trauma symptoms and support safety with in the session. I am trained in Imago Relationship Therapy for partners seeking to improve communication. Imago tools offer couples a slow down to safely cross the bridge into each other's perspective. Clients have called sessions transformative. I also love working with young adults, new professionals and older teens.
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I specialize in working with adults and emerging adults from diverse racial, social, financial, sexual, and gender backgrounds who may also have experience navigating systems that were not designed for their success. In our work together, I aim to create a space where your experiences of depression, anxiety, loneliness, unworthiness, guilt, or shame are met with understanding rather than judgment. Instead of viewing these feelings as something “wrong,” we’ll honor the strengths that have supported your survival and gently explore what may no longer be serving you, allowing room for healing and growth.
I specialize in working with adults and emerging adults from diverse racial, social, financial, sexual, and gender backgrounds who may also have experience navigating systems that were not designed for their success. In our work together, I aim to create a space where your experiences of depression, anxiety, loneliness, unworthiness, guilt, or shame are met with understanding rather than judgment. Instead of viewing these feelings as something “wrong,” we’ll honor the strengths that have supported your survival and gently explore what may no longer be serving you, allowing room for healing and growth.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your feelings, possibly due to trauma? Do you lack understanding of the cause & need education on how the brain responds to trauma? Do you have relational issues or anger management struggles that lead to addictive behaviors? Do you struggle with self-worth issues and feel tired, frustrated, and confused? In therapy, you will learn to identify trauma responses, build tolerance for difficult or uncomfortable feelings, & utilize various coping skills & grounding techniques. Gain confidence, take risks to address complex issues & learn how to create healthy boundaries for relationships.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your feelings, possibly due to trauma? Do you lack understanding of the cause & need education on how the brain responds to trauma? Do you have relational issues or anger management struggles that lead to addictive behaviors? Do you struggle with self-worth issues and feel tired, frustrated, and confused? In therapy, you will learn to identify trauma responses, build tolerance for difficult or uncomfortable feelings, & utilize various coping skills & grounding techniques. Gain confidence, take risks to address complex issues & learn how to create healthy boundaries for relationships.
(A) Treatments for substance and behavioral addiction have been a special area of interest and expertise, and I work closely with individuals who have concerns about their substance use, gambling or internet/gaming overuse
As a general practitioner, my eclectic treatment approach involves facilitating a therapeutic environment, promoting emotional growth and building coping skills. Treatment goals focus on improving relational difficulties (e.g., parent-child, couple and family), achieving personal, educational and professional goals, making healthier life choices, and maintaining psychological well-being.
(A) Treatments for substance and behavioral addiction have been a special area of interest and expertise, and I work closely with individuals who have concerns about their substance use, gambling or internet/gaming overuse
As a general practitioner, my eclectic treatment approach involves facilitating a therapeutic environment, promoting emotional growth and building coping skills. Treatment goals focus on improving relational difficulties (e.g., parent-child, couple and family), achieving personal, educational and professional goals, making healthier life choices, and maintaining psychological well-being.
Life can be overwhelming and draining and we can often feel as if we are navigating life by ourselves; Especially if you are grieving the loss of a part of yourself or a loved one. Please know that grief has no time limit; you just need to learn how to live in a new way. Life will never be easy, but it may become easier. Traumatic experiences effect people in different ways throughout their lives. Now is the time to reach out if you suffered a life event that you are looking to process; I can help you see how that event may be affecting you. Lastly, families go through changes and each transition requires a new set of skills.
Life can be overwhelming and draining and we can often feel as if we are navigating life by ourselves; Especially if you are grieving the loss of a part of yourself or a loved one. Please know that grief has no time limit; you just need to learn how to live in a new way. Life will never be easy, but it may become easier. Traumatic experiences effect people in different ways throughout their lives. Now is the time to reach out if you suffered a life event that you are looking to process; I can help you see how that event may be affecting you. Lastly, families go through changes and each transition requires a new set of skills.
For some people, therapy is a scary word. There’s been a lot of stigma around it for a long time. But for others it is relief. It takes courage to begin therapy, whether it’s your first time or you’re returning after several years. Life transitions and events can sometimes lead to overwhelming feelings of stress and you need someone to help you navigate through these difficult times. I want my clients to find relief from what they are experiencing and give them an outlet to express themselves. Therapy is self-care, and I want clients to view it as such instead of something they “have to do”.
For some people, therapy is a scary word. There’s been a lot of stigma around it for a long time. But for others it is relief. It takes courage to begin therapy, whether it’s your first time or you’re returning after several years. Life transitions and events can sometimes lead to overwhelming feelings of stress and you need someone to help you navigate through these difficult times. I want my clients to find relief from what they are experiencing and give them an outlet to express themselves. Therapy is self-care, and I want clients to view it as such instead of something they “have to do”.
I love working with clients who are in recovery from substance use disorders, as well as clients who may not have an addiction but would like to work on developing a healthier relationship with the substances they use.
I use various clinical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and other evidence-based strategies. This allows me to tailor our sessions to your individual needs, creating a comprehensive plan for healing, by focusing on the whole person, including emotional, relational, and behavioral aspects of your life.
I love working with clients who are in recovery from substance use disorders, as well as clients who may not have an addiction but would like to work on developing a healthier relationship with the substances they use.
I use various clinical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and other evidence-based strategies. This allows me to tailor our sessions to your individual needs, creating a comprehensive plan for healing, by focusing on the whole person, including emotional, relational, and behavioral aspects of your life.
You might be someone who’s done a lot of therapy, read many books, and worked hard to understand yourself — yet still feel stuck in anxiety, panic, or a quiet sense of not being enough. Or you might be someone who’s never tried therapy and feels completely lost. Or maybe you're part of a couple who keeps having the same fight, longing to connect but not knowing how. Either way, you’re not behind. I offer a warm, flexible, relational approach — tailored to you, not a script. We’ll be close collaborators, moving at a pace that feels right for you. I’ll provide the space for all of your parts to feel safe enough to be seen.
You might be someone who’s done a lot of therapy, read many books, and worked hard to understand yourself — yet still feel stuck in anxiety, panic, or a quiet sense of not being enough. Or you might be someone who’s never tried therapy and feels completely lost. Or maybe you're part of a couple who keeps having the same fight, longing to connect but not knowing how. Either way, you’re not behind. I offer a warm, flexible, relational approach — tailored to you, not a script. We’ll be close collaborators, moving at a pace that feels right for you. I’ll provide the space for all of your parts to feel safe enough to be seen.
I am grateful you are here. I know the courage it takes to decide to seek counseling and the work it takes to find the right fit in a therapist. My mission is to ensure that you receive individualized, quality care, using evidenced based practices all while supported with compassion and non-judgement. I specialize in the relationship between the mind and body in trauma recovery, substance abuse (both for individuals and families of addiction), grief and loss, life transition support, sexuality, & health psychology (including terminal illness and reproductive health).
I am grateful you are here. I know the courage it takes to decide to seek counseling and the work it takes to find the right fit in a therapist. My mission is to ensure that you receive individualized, quality care, using evidenced based practices all while supported with compassion and non-judgement. I specialize in the relationship between the mind and body in trauma recovery, substance abuse (both for individuals and families of addiction), grief and loss, life transition support, sexuality, & health psychology (including terminal illness and reproductive health).
As your therapist, it is my role to be a support, an empathetic and compassionate listener, a guide, and a partner in your journey to recovery. Whether you struggle with relationship issues, addiction, mental illness, or grief and loss; therapy is an opportunity to achieve your goals and to overcome obstacles to the life you want to live. My expertise lies in cognitive behavioral therapy and I have found much success with an eclectic approach to fit the individual's needs. I have spent the last 15 years partnering with clients to manage addiction and mental illness, trauma, personality disorders.
As your therapist, it is my role to be a support, an empathetic and compassionate listener, a guide, and a partner in your journey to recovery. Whether you struggle with relationship issues, addiction, mental illness, or grief and loss; therapy is an opportunity to achieve your goals and to overcome obstacles to the life you want to live. My expertise lies in cognitive behavioral therapy and I have found much success with an eclectic approach to fit the individual's needs. I have spent the last 15 years partnering with clients to manage addiction and mental illness, trauma, personality disorders.
PB Recovery Services offers compassionate, results-driven support for individuals and families navigating addiction and mental health challenges. We specialize in recovery coaching, treatment consulting, and case management services — meeting you where you are with expertise, empathy, and a deep commitment to healing. Let us help you build a path toward lasting wellness. Reach out - let’s talk.
PB Recovery Services offers compassionate, results-driven support for individuals and families navigating addiction and mental health challenges. We specialize in recovery coaching, treatment consulting, and case management services — meeting you where you are with expertise, empathy, and a deep commitment to healing. Let us help you build a path toward lasting wellness. Reach out - let’s talk.
I specialize in Substance Use, Anxiety, & Grief.
Leah utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy which allows her to see the individuals needs of each person she is working with.
I specialize in Substance Use, Anxiety, & Grief.
Leah utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy which allows her to see the individuals needs of each person she is working with.
Supporting and normalizing mental health within Black and POC communities is deeply important to me. As someone who has personally navigated mental health in environments where struggles were often silenced, I understand how difficult it can be to speak up and seek support. Because of this, I’m passionate about helping others find their voice, feel seen, and feel empowered throughout their healing journey.
I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. I want you to know that therapy is okay, struggling is okay, and most importantly, you do not have to go through life’s challenges alone.
Supporting and normalizing mental health within Black and POC communities is deeply important to me. As someone who has personally navigated mental health in environments where struggles were often silenced, I understand how difficult it can be to speak up and seek support. Because of this, I’m passionate about helping others find their voice, feel seen, and feel empowered throughout their healing journey.
I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. I want you to know that therapy is okay, struggling is okay, and most importantly, you do not have to go through life’s challenges alone.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Michigan and Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from Wayne State University and have been practicing for 7 years. My approach to therapy relies on creating a safe environment to assist my clients in processing and healing from various aspects of their lives. I am passionate about assisting my clients in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving communication in their relationships, and reaching their goals. As a member of the Great Lakes Psychology Group network, you can book an appointment with me instantly by clicking on the ‘my website’ button.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Michigan and Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from Wayne State University and have been practicing for 7 years. My approach to therapy relies on creating a safe environment to assist my clients in processing and healing from various aspects of their lives. I am passionate about assisting my clients in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving communication in their relationships, and reaching their goals. As a member of the Great Lakes Psychology Group network, you can book an appointment with me instantly by clicking on the ‘my website’ button.
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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.