Substance Use Therapists in 06071
Karen Ann Case
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Somers, CT 06071
I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked with mental health issues for over 25 years. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting problems and addiction. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I believe we all "put our pants on one leg at a time". My approach is cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. I tailor my approach to my clients needs.It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life through counseling. I look forward to seeing you
I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked with mental health issues for over 25 years. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting problems and addiction. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I believe we all "put our pants on one leg at a time". My approach is cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. I tailor my approach to my clients needs.It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life through counseling. I look forward to seeing you
Dr. Linda M Jordan-Parker
Psychologist, EdD, LADC
Verified Verified
Somers, CT 06071
Are you seeking to better understand yourself, your strengths, and your potential? We will utilize interventions that move you out of your past and into the present, allowing you to re-embrace a life of promise.
Are you seeking to better understand yourself, your strengths, and your potential? We will utilize interventions that move you out of your past and into the present, allowing you to re-embrace a life of promise.
Luz E. Cotto-Charneski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Somers, CT 06071
For many of us deciding to enter a path of personal growth can be considered one of the most profound life experiences. My role as a therapist is to guide, witness, and support your unique experience. Together we will begin to uncover areas of your life that desire a sense of healing from self-destructive and limiting beliefs; and create hope for acceptance of self.
For many of us deciding to enter a path of personal growth can be considered one of the most profound life experiences. My role as a therapist is to guide, witness, and support your unique experience. Together we will begin to uncover areas of your life that desire a sense of healing from self-destructive and limiting beliefs; and create hope for acceptance of self.
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Substance Use Therapists
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.