Substance Use Therapists in 11954
Katelyn McDonagh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Montauk, NY 11954 (Online Only)
Welcome! I know how much it took for you to get here. At times life can become overwhelming which leads to stress and feelings that are unmanageable. I am passionate about helping others navigate through life stressors and changes to obtain a healthy balance while promoting self-care. My experience is working with individuals and families who struggle with substance use, mental health, adjustment disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, relationship conflicts, legal difficulties and self-esteem issues.
Welcome! I know how much it took for you to get here. At times life can become overwhelming which leads to stress and feelings that are unmanageable. I am passionate about helping others navigate through life stressors and changes to obtain a healthy balance while promoting self-care. My experience is working with individuals and families who struggle with substance use, mental health, adjustment disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, relationship conflicts, legal difficulties and self-esteem issues.
Mantauk
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Montauk, NY 11954
As men, many of us have been taught to hold in our feelings… often leading to pent-up anger… too much drinking… acts of rage. We have been taught that talking about feelings is a sign of weakness. In his book, MEN’s LIVES, about the history of fishermen on Long Island’s East End, Peter Matthiessen quotes a young man in 1929, “ … no one could have a happier moment … than to be asked to be one of the boat crew by a captain you had always admired …the honor soon became a reality… the achin, achin of every muscle….. I must endure without a word.”
As men, many of us have been taught to hold in our feelings… often leading to pent-up anger… too much drinking… acts of rage. We have been taught that talking about feelings is a sign of weakness. In his book, MEN’s LIVES, about the history of fishermen on Long Island’s East End, Peter Matthiessen quotes a young man in 1929, “ … no one could have a happier moment … than to be asked to be one of the boat crew by a captain you had always admired …the honor soon became a reality… the achin, achin of every muscle….. I must endure without a word.”
Jessica Vallario
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Montauk, NY 11954 (Online Only)
What I enjoy most about being a therapist is being the support someone needs as they work on themselves. My therapy is geared towards adult women working through mental illness and life transitions such as career changes, relationship issues and self-esteem issues. I believe in using a structured, goal-oriented approach while also allowing you time to "vent" and process any emotions. My approach is tailored differently to each individual and I see therapy as a collaborative effort.
What I enjoy most about being a therapist is being the support someone needs as they work on themselves. My therapy is geared towards adult women working through mental illness and life transitions such as career changes, relationship issues and self-esteem issues. I believe in using a structured, goal-oriented approach while also allowing you time to "vent" and process any emotions. My approach is tailored differently to each individual and I see therapy as a collaborative effort.
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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.