Addiction Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
I specialize in working with adults facing challenges related to anxiety, stress, and addictions.
One of the concepts I utilize is Narrative Therapy, which encourages and compassionately challenges people to be mindful of the story they’re telling in order to better utilize their strengths. This theory acknowledges the power of language, in that not only does the language we use reflect how we feel, it also affects how we feel.
I specialize in working with adults facing challenges related to anxiety, stress, and addictions.
One of the concepts I utilize is Narrative Therapy, which encourages and compassionately challenges people to be mindful of the story they’re telling in order to better utilize their strengths. This theory acknowledges the power of language, in that not only does the language we use reflect how we feel, it also affects how we feel.
I have worked with many different populations from community mental health, child residential programs, and individual clients struggling with addiction and cooccurring disorders.
The goal of therapy is to develop a connected relationship with an empathic professional that helps alleviate any issues that the client wants to work on. A client should expect a respectful and creative environment in which they can safely explore their needs and wants. Some people believe that they are not worthy of help or are ashamed of what seeking help means about themselves. Therapy is there for anyone who wants to use it, from people who just need a boost through a troubled time to people seeking long term work examining patterns and habits that interfere with their hope and happiness.
I have worked with many different populations from community mental health, child residential programs, and individual clients struggling with addiction and cooccurring disorders.
The goal of therapy is to develop a connected relationship with an empathic professional that helps alleviate any issues that the client wants to work on. A client should expect a respectful and creative environment in which they can safely explore their needs and wants. Some people believe that they are not worthy of help or are ashamed of what seeking help means about themselves. Therapy is there for anyone who wants to use it, from people who just need a boost through a troubled time to people seeking long term work examining patterns and habits that interfere with their hope and happiness.
Deborah's career in Addictions Counseling began in 1992 at Eugenia Psychiatric Hospital.
In Deborah's private practice of the last 25 years, she developed an expertise with couple's. This led her to pursue continued education to become a trained Imago Therapist. Imago Therapy is designed to provide a safe space for the couple to communicate in a more structured manner. The goal, each person will have their voice heard, while learning to listen.
Deborah's career in Addictions Counseling began in 1992 at Eugenia Psychiatric Hospital.
In Deborah's private practice of the last 25 years, she developed an expertise with couple's. This led her to pursue continued education to become a trained Imago Therapist. Imago Therapy is designed to provide a safe space for the couple to communicate in a more structured manner. The goal, each person will have their voice heard, while learning to listen.
With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and addiction.
As a mental health therapist, I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can show up exactly as you are. I specialize in trauma and a wide range of mental health disorders, and I understand how overwhelming it can feel to navigate life when you're carrying more than your share of emotional weight. My approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care. I meet you with genuine curiosity and respect, honoring your lived experience while helping you make sense of the patterns, pain, and questions that bring you here.
With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and addiction.
As a mental health therapist, I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can show up exactly as you are. I specialize in trauma and a wide range of mental health disorders, and I understand how overwhelming it can feel to navigate life when you're carrying more than your share of emotional weight. My approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care. I meet you with genuine curiosity and respect, honoring your lived experience while helping you make sense of the patterns, pain, and questions that bring you here.
As an experience addictions specialist for over 15 years, my goal is to offer guidance to families and individuals who feel lost in a world of addiction.
.I will dedicate my time and resources to coach anyone struggling with any life problem and help to lead them down a new, more productive path. Together we will embark on a journey of wellness!
As an experience addictions specialist for over 15 years, my goal is to offer guidance to families and individuals who feel lost in a world of addiction.
.I will dedicate my time and resources to coach anyone struggling with any life problem and help to lead them down a new, more productive path. Together we will embark on a journey of wellness!
You may look like you are holding everything together, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you are grieving, carrying trauma, struggling with self-worth, or feeling stuck in patterns you cannot seem to break. Therapy can be a space where you do not have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or carry it all alone.
You may look like you are holding everything together, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you are grieving, carrying trauma, struggling with self-worth, or feeling stuck in patterns you cannot seem to break. Therapy can be a space where you do not have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or carry it all alone.
I have experience working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, substance use/ addiction, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
I utilize the person-centered therapeutic modality with my clients, while also working to incorporate skills and techniques from other modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. I am trained in EMDR and can provide this modality upon request.
I have experience working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, substance use/ addiction, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
I utilize the person-centered therapeutic modality with my clients, while also working to incorporate skills and techniques from other modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. I am trained in EMDR and can provide this modality upon request.
My primary focus has been working with adults from all backgrounds (e.g. different ethnicities, races, sexual orientations) with stressors that have included: mood challenges, life transitions, abuse, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem, loneliness, addiction, trauma, and medical among others as well as legal/criminal/ substance use stigma.
I enjoy practicing a natural, conversational approach using eclectic therapy that incorporates evidence-based practices such as CBT. I am down-to-earth, and collaborative in exploring whatever it is that brings you in, offering insight and tools to make coping a bit easier. Most importantly, it’s important to feel less alone in a space of non-judgment.
My primary focus has been working with adults from all backgrounds (e.g. different ethnicities, races, sexual orientations) with stressors that have included: mood challenges, life transitions, abuse, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem, loneliness, addiction, trauma, and medical among others as well as legal/criminal/ substance use stigma.
I enjoy practicing a natural, conversational approach using eclectic therapy that incorporates evidence-based practices such as CBT. I am down-to-earth, and collaborative in exploring whatever it is that brings you in, offering insight and tools to make coping a bit easier. Most importantly, it’s important to feel less alone in a space of non-judgment.
I am an expert in treating: depression; depression & substance use and/or anxiety; depression & life transitions (e.g., divorce, careers, menopause).
I believe that all life's challenges - including mental health challenges - are opportunities for growth, and for ultimately building a more meaningful and connected life. In a safe and caring environment, we will collaborate on affecting real change in your present life, balancing a holistic and strength-based approach with insight, exploration, and coping-skills development. In individual therapy, I draw on various modalities to meet the unique needs of each client, such as cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based practices, philosophical wisdom, and communication skill-building.
I am an expert in treating: depression; depression & substance use and/or anxiety; depression & life transitions (e.g., divorce, careers, menopause).
I believe that all life's challenges - including mental health challenges - are opportunities for growth, and for ultimately building a more meaningful and connected life. In a safe and caring environment, we will collaborate on affecting real change in your present life, balancing a holistic and strength-based approach with insight, exploration, and coping-skills development. In individual therapy, I draw on various modalities to meet the unique needs of each client, such as cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based practices, philosophical wisdom, and communication skill-building.
Sonya Chartoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MT-BC
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Sonya and I am a licensed professional counselor and board certified music therapist working with adults dealing with mental health, life transitions, and substance abuse.
I use evidenced based practices, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, to help clients identify and implement behaviors that can help them achieve their goals and live fuller lives. I also have been trained in EMDR, which can help clients overcome traumas they have experienced in the past.
My name is Sonya and I am a licensed professional counselor and board certified music therapist working with adults dealing with mental health, life transitions, and substance abuse.
I use evidenced based practices, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, to help clients identify and implement behaviors that can help them achieve their goals and live fuller lives. I also have been trained in EMDR, which can help clients overcome traumas they have experienced in the past.
A proven method for treating trauma and complex trauma and their associated effects including addiction, compulsive behaviors, disordered eating, suicidal fantasy, self harm, depression and anxiety.
I have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals looking to recover from the effects of growing up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. Adversity and traumatic experiences are common. Strategies to reduce the impacts can include numbing, detaching, becoming depressed/hopeless, compulsiveness (i.e. acting without thinking), over-functioning, over-responsibility, avoidance, isolation, perfectionism, procrastination, hypervigilance and many others. All of which are protective and helpful when needed but often lead to inner conflict and unintended blowback including feelings of shame and worthlessness.
A proven method for treating trauma and complex trauma and their associated effects including addiction, compulsive behaviors, disordered eating, suicidal fantasy, self harm, depression and anxiety.
I have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals looking to recover from the effects of growing up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. Adversity and traumatic experiences are common. Strategies to reduce the impacts can include numbing, detaching, becoming depressed/hopeless, compulsiveness (i.e. acting without thinking), over-functioning, over-responsibility, avoidance, isolation, perfectionism, procrastination, hypervigilance and many others. All of which are protective and helpful when needed but often lead to inner conflict and unintended blowback including feelings of shame and worthlessness.
Drug and alcohol Interventionist
Certified Intervention Professional C.I.P
Drug and alcohol Interventionist
Certified Intervention Professional C.I.P
Where Faith Meets Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Michelle’s most rewarding aspect of working with the individual served, is ensuring that their physical and emotional state are addressed. Helping the client to understand and process trauma and micro-trauma that impacts every area of functioning. She assist clients with identifying barriers and challenges, providing and exploring positive coping strategies, cognitive restructuring, resources, support, empathy, compassion, and effective quality of care to increase the clients likelihood of meeting their desired personal goals for success. She helps individuals with exploring their past and present to help them understand themselves.
Michelle’s most rewarding aspect of working with the individual served, is ensuring that their physical and emotional state are addressed. Helping the client to understand and process trauma and micro-trauma that impacts every area of functioning. She assist clients with identifying barriers and challenges, providing and exploring positive coping strategies, cognitive restructuring, resources, support, empathy, compassion, and effective quality of care to increase the clients likelihood of meeting their desired personal goals for success. She helps individuals with exploring their past and present to help them understand themselves.
I have experience working with adults and adolescents struggling with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
I utilize mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy to help people better manage strong emotions, identify and change negative thought patterns, live more fully in the present moment, and improve connections and relationships in order to decrease life difficulties and mental health issues.
I have experience working with adults and adolescents struggling with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
I utilize mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy to help people better manage strong emotions, identify and change negative thought patterns, live more fully in the present moment, and improve connections and relationships in order to decrease life difficulties and mental health issues.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with daily life demands? You feel so down and find it difficult to do anything and everything. You feel exhausted with anxious and negative thoughts, which prevent you from doing things you want to do. Relationships (intimate, friend or professional) are challenging and stressful. I can help. My passion is helping you reach your full potential and find peace and contentment in your life. My goal is to provide you with the compassionate and attentive care we all deserve from healthcare professionals.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with daily life demands? You feel so down and find it difficult to do anything and everything. You feel exhausted with anxious and negative thoughts, which prevent you from doing things you want to do. Relationships (intimate, friend or professional) are challenging and stressful. I can help. My passion is helping you reach your full potential and find peace and contentment in your life. My goal is to provide you with the compassionate and attentive care we all deserve from healthcare professionals.
I went on to obtain my masters degree in counseling psychology from New York University, and have since worked in residential mental health settings, outpatient substance abuse agencies, and private practice.
I view therapy as a collaborative approach between myself and my patients. My goal is to assist you in living a fuller and more satisfying life by gaining insight into your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships. Through insight and accessibility to the many facets of your emotional and mental life, I hope to help you to live purposefully, flexibly and confidently, and in congruence with your true, innate potential and desires.
I went on to obtain my masters degree in counseling psychology from New York University, and have since worked in residential mental health settings, outpatient substance abuse agencies, and private practice.
I view therapy as a collaborative approach between myself and my patients. My goal is to assist you in living a fuller and more satisfying life by gaining insight into your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships. Through insight and accessibility to the many facets of your emotional and mental life, I hope to help you to live purposefully, flexibly and confidently, and in congruence with your true, innate potential and desires.
Life can be difficult. Are you feeling anxious, emotional or angry and don't know why? Feeling overwhelmed but don't know what to do? Perhaps there is a specific issue weighing you down. I offer a safe space to explore whatever might be troubling you.
Life can be difficult. Are you feeling anxious, emotional or angry and don't know why? Feeling overwhelmed but don't know what to do? Perhaps there is a specific issue weighing you down. I offer a safe space to explore whatever might be troubling you.
This may sound odd to the lay person but my vast working experiences in places like foster care, drug and alcohol, mobile mental health services to children in their own home has truly prepared me to get a really good sense of how to get to the root of the problem and provide the necessary support to clients not strictly coming from an academic viewpoint.
I have specialized training in theoretical orientations such as Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapies. These enhanced my professional skill set in a way that provides clients with specific tools in an effort to reconcile patient's presenting symptoms and allow the patient to be self-reliant.
This may sound odd to the lay person but my vast working experiences in places like foster care, drug and alcohol, mobile mental health services to children in their own home has truly prepared me to get a really good sense of how to get to the root of the problem and provide the necessary support to clients not strictly coming from an academic viewpoint.
I have specialized training in theoretical orientations such as Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapies. These enhanced my professional skill set in a way that provides clients with specific tools in an effort to reconcile patient's presenting symptoms and allow the patient to be self-reliant.
Great to meet you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience working with clients to help them feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives. It is important to me to make you feel heard and not judged. I will help you stay accountable to your desired goals and walk beside you on this journey.
Great to meet you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience working with clients to help them feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives. It is important to me to make you feel heard and not judged. I will help you stay accountable to your desired goals and walk beside you on this journey.
I work with individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, trauma, PTSD, and relationship concerns.
My approach is collaborative and personalized. I draw from evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based strategies, solution-focused and trauma-focused therapies, psychodynamic, and strength-based approaches. By integrating these methods, I help clients build skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change in their lives.
I work with individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, trauma, PTSD, and relationship concerns.
My approach is collaborative and personalized. I draw from evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based strategies, solution-focused and trauma-focused therapies, psychodynamic, and strength-based approaches. By integrating these methods, I help clients build skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change in their lives.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.