Substance Use Therapists in 40219
James Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40219
To begin, Distance Counseling is offered for clients who cannot make face to face sessions. I believe barriers seldom produce opportunities for change. On another note, I am usually asked, what person is best suited or needs counseling? Honestly, there are many ways and templates (Word document and Google Search) geared to answer this question. Those methods sound enticing. Yet, they operate from the focus of a proprietor. Another clinician may indicate the best suited clients are willing and committed. I don't need the BEST SUITED CLIENT, just those who ask for help. Let's Work Together.
To begin, Distance Counseling is offered for clients who cannot make face to face sessions. I believe barriers seldom produce opportunities for change. On another note, I am usually asked, what person is best suited or needs counseling? Honestly, there are many ways and templates (Word document and Google Search) geared to answer this question. Those methods sound enticing. Yet, they operate from the focus of a proprietor. Another clinician may indicate the best suited clients are willing and committed. I don't need the BEST SUITED CLIENT, just those who ask for help. Let's Work Together.
Whitney Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40219 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new telehealth clients in California, Tennessee, and Kentucky. I am a therapist with 10+ years experience, specializing in Grief, Loss & Trauma. I work primarily with adults who experienced childhood trauma and military trauma. I previously worked with active duty, veterans, and families through the DoD and VA contracting in Tennessee before relocating to California with my therapy dog, Patrick.
Currently accepting new telehealth clients in California, Tennessee, and Kentucky. I am a therapist with 10+ years experience, specializing in Grief, Loss & Trauma. I work primarily with adults who experienced childhood trauma and military trauma. I previously worked with active duty, veterans, and families through the DoD and VA contracting in Tennessee before relocating to California with my therapy dog, Patrick.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents and adults dealing with presenting issues: anxiety, depression, mental health issues, domestic violence and substance abuse and those caught in a cycle of unhealthy relationships.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents and adults dealing with presenting issues: anxiety, depression, mental health issues, domestic violence and substance abuse and those caught in a cycle of unhealthy relationships.
Devin Elkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40219 (Online Only)
When first meeting with a client, I find that it is helpful to establish the client's reasoning behind attending services, common goals, and identify a plan of actions to achieve those goals. I believe that the client is the master of their own life, and I am a guide to better the client's overall health. I will work individually with clients in order to provide them with the best care possible, and ensure they are on track to meet their goals. I will provide a listening ear, an unbiased stance, and accountability to ensure they are on track to meet their goals.
When first meeting with a client, I find that it is helpful to establish the client's reasoning behind attending services, common goals, and identify a plan of actions to achieve those goals. I believe that the client is the master of their own life, and I am a guide to better the client's overall health. I will work individually with clients in order to provide them with the best care possible, and ensure they are on track to meet their goals. I will provide a listening ear, an unbiased stance, and accountability to ensure they are on track to meet their goals.
Lecorgan Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40219
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. If we are not able to assist we have no problem helping people get connected with other providers who are able to help.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. If we are not able to assist we have no problem helping people get connected with other providers who are able to help.
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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.