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Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA (he, him)

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Available both in-person and online
Madison, CT 06443
Addiction compromises a person causing pain. You may be finding it hard to make the changes required to address a substance addiction. You may experience family discord. You may be isolating from others, experiencing a poor diet or one bad decision after another, this is all common in addiction. Your unique story of Alcoholism or Drug Addiction happened in stages, a slippery slope, that only gets worse. But there's good news, you are taking the time to consider getting help now, maybe again, and that's where your recovery starts. Working with you and possibly your family, you will see change, starting now! Dr Mike Hinkley
For over 25 years my life's goal has been to help individuals find fulfillment and heal family troubles. I have particular expertiese in helping you find the motivation to identify the roots of your addiction, setting goals for change and sticking to them. I have numerous certifications and tools to assist you in finally becoming Fully Alive again.
Many individuals lose heart as they face relapse back into alcohol and drug abuse. Please allow me to show you how developing a greater and more positive self-worth can make a difference in your motivation to make positive changes that last. To see if I can help, I offer you a free consultation. I'd be happy to help you.
Call or Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm now for a free 15 minute consultation - (475) 269-6904

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Positive Choices Therapy, LLC

Madison, CT 06443

(475) 269-6904
I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online. I'm available most weekdays and evenings at my farm. Change starts where you are.
I specialize in Alcohol Use, Drug Abuse and Family Conflict 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (475) 269-6904
Photo of Dr. Michael Hinkley - Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Positive Choices Therapy, LLC

Madison, CT 06443

(475) 269-6904
I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online. I'm available most weekdays and evenings at my farm. Change starts where you are.
I specialize in Alcohol Use, Drug Abuse and Family Conflict 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $275

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HUSKY Health
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan
  • Out of Network Agreements
  • Out of Network
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We are in network with many insurance providers for individual sessions and relapse groups.
Photo of Dr. Michael Hinkley - Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 269-6904
"
We are in network with many insurance providers for individual sessions and relapse groups.
Photo of Dr. Michael Hinkley - Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 269-6904

Qualifications

    Drug & Alcohol Counselor: Michael F Hinkley

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 001118 Michael F Hinkley
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 33 years
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Fordham University Masters of Clinical Social Work / 2014
  • Degree/Diploma from Pontifical Alphonsiana University, Rome, Italy Doctorate / 1993
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My Doctorate is in the ethics of client care. I have Masters in Spiritual Counseling, Marriage and Family Development and in Social Work. I have work extensively in the recovery industry, both inpatient at rehabs and out patient. Now I work in my own private practice centered on my clients needs.
Photo of Dr. Michael Hinkley - Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 269-6904
"
My Doctorate is in the ethics of client care. I have Masters in Spiritual Counseling, Marriage and Family Development and in Social Work. I have work extensively in the recovery industry, both inpatient at rehabs and out patient. Now I work in my own private practice centered on my clients needs.
Photo of Dr. Michael Hinkley - Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 269-6904

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Alcohol Use
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Gender and Sexuality
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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We will draft a treatment plan that includes healing yourself and your family relationships. You'll make a personal history of your life, substance use, and family system. As you progress you will grow in your motivation for making needed changes. Let's get back to being Fully Alive!
Photo of Dr. Michael Hinkley - Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 269-6904
"
We will draft a treatment plan that includes healing yourself and your family relationships. You'll make a personal history of your life, substance use, and family system. As you progress you will grow in your motivation for making needed changes. Let's get back to being Fully Alive!
Photo of Dr. Michael Hinkley - Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 269-6904

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • 12 Step Work
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Higher Power Spirituality
  • Motivational Interviewing
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As we proceed together we will choose from therapies I'm certified in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Spiritual Therapy leads you to a personal Higher Power. These tools help you understand your thoughts, emotions and behaviors in relation to your drinking or use. We will identify and enumerate your responsibilities in YOUR recovery.
Photo of Dr. Michael Hinkley - Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 269-6904
"
As we proceed together we will choose from therapies I'm certified in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Spiritual Therapy leads you to a personal Higher Power. These tools help you understand your thoughts, emotions and behaviors in relation to your drinking or use. We will identify and enumerate your responsibilities in YOUR recovery.
Photo of Dr. Michael Hinkley - Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 269-6904

Location

Primary Location

Positive Choices Therapy, LLC

Madison, CT 06443

(475) 269-6904
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I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online. I'm available most weekdays and evenings at my farm. Change starts where you are.
Photo of Dr. Michael Hinkley - Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 269-6904
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online. I'm available most weekdays and evenings at my farm. Change starts where you are.
Photo of Dr. Michael Hinkley - Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Positive Choices Therapy and Wildwood Farm
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MSW, LADC, STL, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 269-6904