Addiction Therapists in White Oak, PA
Elevate Wellness and Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
2 Endorsed
White Oak, PA 15131
I'm Philicia Barbieri, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC).
I am able to help you navigate emotions with more clarity to help you find the steps to more forward and away from feeling stuck, angry, depressed, or anxious. I utilize CBT with a focus on feelings and emotions. I am trauma-informed and trained in EMDR.
I'm Philicia Barbieri, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC).
I am able to help you navigate emotions with more clarity to help you find the steps to more forward and away from feeling stuck, angry, depressed, or anxious. I utilize CBT with a focus on feelings and emotions. I am trauma-informed and trained in EMDR.
Therapy is your space to exhale and feel truly seen. You might be carrying heavy experiences from the past, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer work, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or life transitions. You may be used to handling things on your own and are starting to realize something needs to change. You might notice this showing up in your relationships, your thoughts, or your ability to feel steady day to day. Even if you are not sure where to start, something feels off, and you are ready to take a closer look.
Therapy is your space to exhale and feel truly seen. You might be carrying heavy experiences from the past, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer work, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or life transitions. You may be used to handling things on your own and are starting to realize something needs to change. You might notice this showing up in your relationships, your thoughts, or your ability to feel steady day to day. Even if you are not sure where to start, something feels off, and you are ready to take a closer look.
My ideal client is a woman experiencing anxiety, stress, or a significant life transition who feels overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or uncertain about her next steps. She is often seeking space to slow down, make sense of what she’s experiencing, and feel more grounded and steady in herself. She may find herself overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from her usual sense of confidence. Her goals typically include improving emotional regulation, increasing self-understanding, and feeling more confident, balanced, and connected in navigating daily life.
My ideal client is a woman experiencing anxiety, stress, or a significant life transition who feels overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or uncertain about her next steps. She is often seeking space to slow down, make sense of what she’s experiencing, and feel more grounded and steady in herself. She may find herself overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from her usual sense of confidence. Her goals typically include improving emotional regulation, increasing self-understanding, and feeling more confident, balanced, and connected in navigating daily life.
Do you feel like your isolated, stuck, out-of-control, depressed, anxious, having difficulty relating to others, drinking/using substances too much, or just lacking a sense of direction/purpose?
I place emphasis on our relationship as a way to gain insight into a person’s style of relating with others and being in the world. I utilize EMDR and resourcing skills to help individuals work through trauma and fixed-states. I specialize in multi-cultural populations, trauma, men's issues, and anger issues. I am trained to use EMDR and Gestalt approaches.
Do you feel like your isolated, stuck, out-of-control, depressed, anxious, having difficulty relating to others, drinking/using substances too much, or just lacking a sense of direction/purpose?
I place emphasis on our relationship as a way to gain insight into a person’s style of relating with others and being in the world. I utilize EMDR and resourcing skills to help individuals work through trauma and fixed-states. I specialize in multi-cultural populations, trauma, men's issues, and anger issues. I am trained to use EMDR and Gestalt approaches.
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Amber Rhodes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed therapist working at PA Center for Change, I have experience working with a wide array of clients including children and adolescents, families, and those with substance use issues especially.
I believe that the most effective therapy to help you see the changes you want to see begins with the relationship between the therapist and the client. My approach is unique to every client and my focus is on you as a person. I have a very eclectic style that is very much trauma-informed, and I am a fully trained EMDR therapist.
As a licensed therapist working at PA Center for Change, I have experience working with a wide array of clients including children and adolescents, families, and those with substance use issues especially.
I believe that the most effective therapy to help you see the changes you want to see begins with the relationship between the therapist and the client. My approach is unique to every client and my focus is on you as a person. I have a very eclectic style that is very much trauma-informed, and I am a fully trained EMDR therapist.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certfied Rational Hypnotherapist that focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship in order to help individuals, couples and families to better cope with various relational, emotional and psychological issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certfied Rational Hypnotherapist that focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship in order to help individuals, couples and families to better cope with various relational, emotional and psychological issues.
Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been practicing in Pennsylvania for 4 years. I provide a calming and relaxed approach to therapy centered around validation and acceptance of your experience that can allow for a better understanding of what you can and cannot control in your life. From this perspective, we can better understand how to approach any difficulties that occur in your life.
Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been practicing in Pennsylvania for 4 years. I provide a calming and relaxed approach to therapy centered around validation and acceptance of your experience that can allow for a better understanding of what you can and cannot control in your life. From this perspective, we can better understand how to approach any difficulties that occur in your life.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
I work with adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck—even when it looks like they have everything together on the outside.
Many of the people I work with worry their problems aren’t “therapy worthy,” only to realize how much support, clarity, and relief they can gain once they start. You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable to reach out.
I believe the relationship we build in therapy is one of the most important parts of the process. Feeling comfortable, understood, and supported can make all the difference, so we’ll take time to see if we’re a good fit.
I work with adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck—even when it looks like they have everything together on the outside.
Many of the people I work with worry their problems aren’t “therapy worthy,” only to realize how much support, clarity, and relief they can gain once they start. You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable to reach out.
I believe the relationship we build in therapy is one of the most important parts of the process. Feeling comfortable, understood, and supported can make all the difference, so we’ll take time to see if we’re a good fit.
Have you noticed yourself procrastinating, avoiding or coping by using substances?
I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, which is the gold-standard treatment for OCD and is extremely helpful for anxiety, phobias, facing uncertainty, and other fears. ACT and Motivational Interviewing strategies will guide you in making desired improvements in your life in areas such as physical health, relationships and substance use.
Have you noticed yourself procrastinating, avoiding or coping by using substances?
I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, which is the gold-standard treatment for OCD and is extremely helpful for anxiety, phobias, facing uncertainty, and other fears. ACT and Motivational Interviewing strategies will guide you in making desired improvements in your life in areas such as physical health, relationships and substance use.
I work extensively with individuals struggling with addictions, mood disorders, trauma, LGBT issues, aging and elder, and chronic medical conditions.
I am particularly versed in motivational interviewing, which is a technique to assist individuals in discovering their own internal motivations for change.Interacting with a skilled listener can be in and of itself helpful to someone looking for help. I am a skilled listener.
I work extensively with individuals struggling with addictions, mood disorders, trauma, LGBT issues, aging and elder, and chronic medical conditions.
I am particularly versed in motivational interviewing, which is a technique to assist individuals in discovering their own internal motivations for change.Interacting with a skilled listener can be in and of itself helpful to someone looking for help. I am a skilled listener.
A person acts and reacts based on their knowledge, experiences and the world in which they live. That tells me that each person is unique. I utilize elements of many techniques to help individuals better understand themselves and the situations they have been in and are currently in. We can't change our past or others. However, we can gain knowledge, insight and skills to improve ourselves and help us cope with what we can't change. My goal is to aid you in identifying and learning skills to help you grow and live a happier life.
A person acts and reacts based on their knowledge, experiences and the world in which they live. That tells me that each person is unique. I utilize elements of many techniques to help individuals better understand themselves and the situations they have been in and are currently in. We can't change our past or others. However, we can gain knowledge, insight and skills to improve ourselves and help us cope with what we can't change. My goal is to aid you in identifying and learning skills to help you grow and live a happier life.
Addie Alderson
Counselor, MS, LAPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! Life can be overwhelming, but you do not have to face it alone! I am here to offer a warm and judgement-free environment where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you are feeling suck, lost, or just need someone to talk to, we will work together to find what helps. I use a trauma-focused approach to honor your experiences to help you heal.
Hi! Life can be overwhelming, but you do not have to face it alone! I am here to offer a warm and judgement-free environment where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you are feeling suck, lost, or just need someone to talk to, we will work together to find what helps. I use a trauma-focused approach to honor your experiences to help you heal.
I have over 10 years experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use disorder, ADHD, life stress & the difficulties that arise from these conditions.
In our first session together we will talk about what you are personally struggling with and would like to address to ensure that we individualize your therapy just for you. Every person is unique, and I will work with you to find the best fit for what your goals, wants, and needs are.
I have over 10 years experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use disorder, ADHD, life stress & the difficulties that arise from these conditions.
In our first session together we will talk about what you are personally struggling with and would like to address to ensure that we individualize your therapy just for you. Every person is unique, and I will work with you to find the best fit for what your goals, wants, and needs are.
With over 20 years of experience providing counseling services, I have worked with people struggling to manage anxiety, depression, addiction, and marital/relationship issues.
**Accepting new clients** Are you finding it harder and harder to cope with every day life stressors? Is your marriage being tested by the demands of busy schedules and lack of communication? Is your anxiety becoming too overwhelming to manage on your own? If you answered yes, then it sounds like you are motivated to learn skills to better manage life's challenges. You may be ready to reach out for some guidance and I want to be here to help you embrace your journey.
With over 20 years of experience providing counseling services, I have worked with people struggling to manage anxiety, depression, addiction, and marital/relationship issues.
**Accepting new clients** Are you finding it harder and harder to cope with every day life stressors? Is your marriage being tested by the demands of busy schedules and lack of communication? Is your anxiety becoming too overwhelming to manage on your own? If you answered yes, then it sounds like you are motivated to learn skills to better manage life's challenges. You may be ready to reach out for some guidance and I want to be here to help you embrace your journey.
People are people. I have worked with different groups of people for over 20 years and have come to realize that most people want the same things. They want to feel safe. They want to be happy. And they want the people they care about to be safe and happy too. The question is why so many people struggle to actually achieve this? I think for most people the answer is that they 1. aren't sure about what they want and how to get it and/or 2. they have thinking errors that get in the way of them making the progress they would like.
People are people. I have worked with different groups of people for over 20 years and have come to realize that most people want the same things. They want to feel safe. They want to be happy. And they want the people they care about to be safe and happy too. The question is why so many people struggle to actually achieve this? I think for most people the answer is that they 1. aren't sure about what they want and how to get it and/or 2. they have thinking errors that get in the way of them making the progress they would like.
I am experienced in supporting people through grief and loss, addiction, life transitions, and mood concerns.
My experiences working in addictions therapy at both the outpatient and residential levels of care and in hospice as a bereavement therapist helped shape the foundation of what I bring to the private practice setting. Everyone navigates grief and loss at some point and I am passionate about supporting people through the grieving process.
I am experienced in supporting people through grief and loss, addiction, life transitions, and mood concerns.
My experiences working in addictions therapy at both the outpatient and residential levels of care and in hospice as a bereavement therapist helped shape the foundation of what I bring to the private practice setting. Everyone navigates grief and loss at some point and I am passionate about supporting people through the grieving process.
With over five years of experience in the treatment field, including three years as a Clinical Director, I specialize in substance use, acute mental health, and life transitions.
With over five years of experience in the treatment field, including three years as a Clinical Director, I specialize in substance use, acute mental health, and life transitions. I work with adults navigating stress, uncertainty, and major turning points, helping them gain insight and move toward stability and self-awareness.
With over five years of experience in the treatment field, including three years as a Clinical Director, I specialize in substance use, acute mental health, and life transitions.
With over five years of experience in the treatment field, including three years as a Clinical Director, I specialize in substance use, acute mental health, and life transitions. I work with adults navigating stress, uncertainty, and major turning points, helping them gain insight and move toward stability and self-awareness.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of PA as well as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. I have experience working in college/university counseling centers, in-patient psychiatric facilities, drug & alcohol outpatient treatment facilities, and private practice. I provide a safe environment for you to explore what you need in order to grow into the best version of yourself.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of PA as well as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. I have experience working in college/university counseling centers, in-patient psychiatric facilities, drug & alcohol outpatient treatment facilities, and private practice. I provide a safe environment for you to explore what you need in order to grow into the best version of yourself.
I am Darby Testa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania. With 10 years of direct care and supervisory experience, I have worked to promote social justice for individuals and care systems. I have extensive training and experience working with teens, adults, and seniors affected by chronic health conditions, sleep disorders, mood disorders, dysfunctional relationships, and coping challenges. I approach my work with an open mind, non-judgmental attitude, and compassion, and I will help you identify your goals from our very first session.
I am Darby Testa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania. With 10 years of direct care and supervisory experience, I have worked to promote social justice for individuals and care systems. I have extensive training and experience working with teens, adults, and seniors affected by chronic health conditions, sleep disorders, mood disorders, dysfunctional relationships, and coping challenges. I approach my work with an open mind, non-judgmental attitude, and compassion, and I will help you identify your goals from our very first session.
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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.