Substance Use Therapists in 06505
Cathy Hrusa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06505
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help can be scary, but rest assured I will create a safe space for you. I use a guiding/client-centered leaning, strengths-based, trauma informed approach. I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis. I am LGBTQIA+ identifying and affirming and specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues as well, with a specific passion for working with trans and gender diverse folx. I work with adolescents(12+), adults, individuals, and families. I’m very empathetic and compassionate, and there is help for whatever you struggle with. Please allow me to walk with you through your journey.
Asking for help can be scary, but rest assured I will create a safe space for you. I use a guiding/client-centered leaning, strengths-based, trauma informed approach. I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis. I am LGBTQIA+ identifying and affirming and specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues as well, with a specific passion for working with trans and gender diverse folx. I work with adolescents(12+), adults, individuals, and families. I’m very empathetic and compassionate, and there is help for whatever you struggle with. Please allow me to walk with you through your journey.
Brittney Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06505
Not accepting new clients
Have you been thinking about making changes in your life? Are you looking for someone to support you through those changes? My name is Brittney and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My background includes working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, homelessness, relationship and family problems, and lgbtqia+ issues. I have also provided early childhood interventions that help vulnerable families and children heal from the devastating impact of trauma and chronic stress while focusing on building healthy attachments.
Have you been thinking about making changes in your life? Are you looking for someone to support you through those changes? My name is Brittney and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My background includes working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, homelessness, relationship and family problems, and lgbtqia+ issues. I have also provided early childhood interventions that help vulnerable families and children heal from the devastating impact of trauma and chronic stress while focusing on building healthy attachments.
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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.