Alcohol Use Therapists in Plymouth Meeting, PA

People often come to therapy when they're feeling distressed, stuck, or hopeless. My goal is to assist them in finding the way beyond these feelings.

As a Board certified psychotherapist with 30 years of private practice, I have seen quite a bit. For me, there is no ideal client, or issue. What is important is that each new client put in the work. It isn't easy, but it can be worth it. Therapists don't have magic wands- we need our clients to be engaged and to try and trust the process. If so, then we can often achieve the treatment goals that you have set.

My passion is working with clients who desire to recover from substance use disorders. I work with early, middle, and late stage recovery candidates - both individuals and their families. My primary focus is the use of individual & group interventions to assist with the recognition of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral triggers which cause relapse. These paramount issues when resolved can lead to freedom from the bondage of addiction. I also specialize in grief/loss, anxiety & depressive disorders, building healthy relationships, and co-dependency. My mission is simple - to help others with compassion, empathy, & respect.

The decision to seek treatment is often very difficult. I work to make the therapeutic environment comfortable, offering a non-judgmental arena to work on issues of addiction, sexual addiction and trauma. I work to meet the client where they are in the moment and help guide them on the journey to recovery, well-being and peace of mind

Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.

My typical client is a child, adolescent, or young adult struggling with depression/anxiety, ADHD or high functioning ASD. Problems with adaptation to school, peers, home life, work and community bring havoc and heartache to the client, parents, teacher, classroom or social life. Underachievement, conflict with parents and siblings, damaged self-esteem, or issues navigating healthy friendships are the norm for the population I treat every day. Parents and teachers look to me for guidance in helping coach the client to better choices, improved school functioning, and overall psychological health. I use strategic tools and templates to fulfill these goals.

DeVine Interventions Group, LLC is a general mental health practice in NW Philadelphia, offering in-person and video sessions. Hours are flexible. Gary DeVine is licensed, insured, and credentialed by insurance companies and EAP's. Treatment is evidence based, utilizing CBT, MI, ACT and Rogerian techniques. This practice is also faith-based, for those who are Christian.

People enter therapy at all levels of readiness for change. While some clients recognize immediate needs for change, others need time to process their readiness. Ambivalence is understandable in a client's journey. My non-judgmental approach helps clients explore potential barriers in an effort to make positive life choices. I see the therapeutic alliance as absolutely central to the work that is done and the outcomes that are achieved. I create an environment that allows safety, promotes a sense of compassion and empathy and fosters trust. When the therapeutic relationship is strong, clients are empowered to work towards success.

At The Growth and Recovery Center, we believe that everyone can improve their lives. We assist this process through support, insight, and direction. We offer telehealth and in person counseling for a wide variety of problems and situations. Our growing staff of psychologists, social workers, and professional counselors provide caring, compassionate, and insightful guidance through emotional and personal difficulties.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you grow and thrive within your environment. I create a safe and supportive atmosphere where you will have the opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, develop a realistic plan, learn healthy coping strategies, and increase your self-esteem. This exploration will leave you feeling empowered, hopeful, balanced and grounded, ready to meet life challenges and create lasting, meaningful change.

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.

Considering therapy is often a big decision. It is important to find the right person to offer you support in the process. As a clinical psychologist, I primarily use CBT with a person-centered approach. I consider all aspects of an individual, including their environment and own willingness/motivation to change when providing treatment. I tend to meet a client where they are in accordance of change but also offer support to foster growth and empowerment through the process. The therapeutic alliance is an important factor in change. Feedback I have received from clients include: easy going, caring, and attentive.

I have 30 years of experience in the field of Counseling. I have an extensive work history in a variety of settings including mental health and drug and alcohol programs as well as in group private practice. I work with a variety of populations including women, young adults, families and groups. I utilize CBT as well as a client centered approach. I encourage clients to use their self help skills and to find their inner voice on the path to self advocacy and empowerment. I ensure that clients are active in developing their own goals in their treatment plan and assist them in taking steps to achieve these goals.

I am currently accepting clients both through telehealth and in person! My passion has been to help my clients manage their mental health and ability to grow from within. The clients I support are people who struggle with mental health issues, addictions, family, couples' concerns. I've helped clients successfully navigate through abuse and trauma, life transitions and grief and loss. I specialize in human sexuality: sex education, sexual dysfunction, sexual health, sexual pleasure, navigating sex after health crisis, women's issues, postpartum, miscarriage, LGBTQ populations, sexual trauma and sex addiction.

Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! My name is Jonathan Harold, and I am a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve their goals. As a psychologist, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with self-esteem, stress, and life transitions. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning that I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients.

No matter what background we come from life tends to bring its own suffering and difficulties. I view therapy as a place where challenges and painful emotions can be confronted in a safe and caring environment. My personality is warm and empathetic, and I aim to provide a place where clients feel heard, cared for, and listened to. I view clients as being the author of their own lives. Thus, I aim to be collaborative and to help come up with goals that are important and meaningful to you. My style is action oriented, and I try to push clients out of their comfort zones, through the use of mindfulness and behavioral changes.

I view therapy as a collaborative approach between myself and my clients. I believe in creating a non-judgmental and safe environment in which my clients can tell their story and explore the issues that brought them into therapy. My approach is nurturing and compassionate, and I strive to make my clients feel understood. I also believe in building a strong and trusting therapeutic partnership that supports my clients in achieving their goals and full potential. My practice focuses on helping individuals with life transitions, depression, PTSD, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss and family issues.