Substance Use Therapists in 53215
My name is Shawna Reiter, and I was born to advocate for people. I started with an education in treating substance use disorders and worked my way up to a BS in Human Development and Family Studies. I then got a master's in social work and became credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dually credentialed to treat substance use disorders and all types of mental illnesses.
My name is Shawna Reiter, and I was born to advocate for people. I started with an education in treating substance use disorders and worked my way up to a BS in Human Development and Family Studies. I then got a master's in social work and became credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dually credentialed to treat substance use disorders and all types of mental illnesses.
Clayton Lennon Sims
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53215
To the people struggling with substance use: Sometimes it takes one to know one.
After 17 years in the industry I have fine tuned my approach to connect with individuals who have been previously unsuccessful with therapy in the past or are looking to do more in depth targeted work. Most do well with basic coping skills and typical positive encouragement, and there are many therapists offing that approach. The specific therapy methods I employ are focused on understanding and changing core issues rather than just managing behaviors. We will travel together to examine hard truths with the goal of creating long term fundamental changes from an existential perspective.
To the people struggling with substance use: Sometimes it takes one to know one.
After 17 years in the industry I have fine tuned my approach to connect with individuals who have been previously unsuccessful with therapy in the past or are looking to do more in depth targeted work. Most do well with basic coping skills and typical positive encouragement, and there are many therapists offing that approach. The specific therapy methods I employ are focused on understanding and changing core issues rather than just managing behaviors. We will travel together to examine hard truths with the goal of creating long term fundamental changes from an existential perspective.
Stacey Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215 (Online Only)
Hello, My name is Stacey Adams. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is guided by and centered on empowering those I serve. Mental health, substance abuse, and adjusting to challenging life changes are areas I have and continue to seek to provide support through. Life has many challenges. I have found that coming alongside adults facing challenges with substance use, depression, anxiety, and stress. An environment of respect, free from judgment in which your thoughts and feelings can be freely expressed is the base of sessions. Enabling clients to trust the process.
Hello, My name is Stacey Adams. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is guided by and centered on empowering those I serve. Mental health, substance abuse, and adjusting to challenging life changes are areas I have and continue to seek to provide support through. Life has many challenges. I have found that coming alongside adults facing challenges with substance use, depression, anxiety, and stress. An environment of respect, free from judgment in which your thoughts and feelings can be freely expressed is the base of sessions. Enabling clients to trust the process.
I’ve also seen firsthand the profound impact that mental health, and substance use concerns as well as subsequent treatment can have on people, families, and communities.
Hi, my name is Loria Boone. I am a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience in behavioral health. I am intensively trained in dialectical behavioral therapy. This is an evidence-based practice used to treat an array of concerns including borderline personality disorder, self-harm, interpersonal issues, and difficulty coping with life stressors. I approach therapy collaboratively. My clients are the experts in their own lives. I use dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to increase mindfulness, build insight, and teach skills.
I’ve also seen firsthand the profound impact that mental health, and substance use concerns as well as subsequent treatment can have on people, families, and communities.
Hi, my name is Loria Boone. I am a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience in behavioral health. I am intensively trained in dialectical behavioral therapy. This is an evidence-based practice used to treat an array of concerns including borderline personality disorder, self-harm, interpersonal issues, and difficulty coping with life stressors. I approach therapy collaboratively. My clients are the experts in their own lives. I use dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to increase mindfulness, build insight, and teach skills.
Welcome! My name is Lori Marhefke. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Wisconsin. My approach to therapy is holistic and person-centered. I typically focus on anxiety, panic, grief, trauma, and shame. I work with a variety of clients. Most of my clients are facing very stressful life transitions related to work, school, or family. I am comfortable treating anxiety, panic, grief, trauma and shame.
Welcome! My name is Lori Marhefke. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Wisconsin. My approach to therapy is holistic and person-centered. I typically focus on anxiety, panic, grief, trauma, and shame. I work with a variety of clients. Most of my clients are facing very stressful life transitions related to work, school, or family. I am comfortable treating anxiety, panic, grief, trauma and shame.
Jonetta Bracken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215 (Online Only)
Hello, My name is Jonetta Bracken, LCSW, CSAC, and Clinical Therapist, with over a decade of experience. Most people call me Jo and I am happy you took the first step to get help. I have found that some people just need someone to talk to because they find it difficult to talk with the people around them for various reasons. I look forward to connecting with you.
Hello, My name is Jonetta Bracken, LCSW, CSAC, and Clinical Therapist, with over a decade of experience. Most people call me Jo and I am happy you took the first step to get help. I have found that some people just need someone to talk to because they find it difficult to talk with the people around them for various reasons. I look forward to connecting with you.
Hello, my name is Theresa Weise, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. I have over 14 years of therapy experience working primarily with adults and couples. I take a very client-centered and compassionate approach. I feel that the client can be their own best expert but that sometimes life circumstances interfere with that knowledge. I will work side by side with you to empower you to become your own best self and reconnect you to their own intuition.
Hello, my name is Theresa Weise, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. I have over 14 years of therapy experience working primarily with adults and couples. I take a very client-centered and compassionate approach. I feel that the client can be their own best expert but that sometimes life circumstances interfere with that knowledge. I will work side by side with you to empower you to become your own best self and reconnect you to their own intuition.
Ryan Larkey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53215 (Online Only)
Many of us struggle daily with issues like anxiety, stress, depression, anger or just feeling misunderstood. We may feel stuck and ashamed at our inability to just will ourselves into being "better". This internal suffering is so common, but the good news is we all possess an internal capacity for change. It hurts to feel "stuck", but making changes can also be hard to do on our own. I have years of experience working with folks with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, stress and other personal challenges. I am specially trained and committed to supporting clients in the LGBTQ community and immigrant populations.
Many of us struggle daily with issues like anxiety, stress, depression, anger or just feeling misunderstood. We may feel stuck and ashamed at our inability to just will ourselves into being "better". This internal suffering is so common, but the good news is we all possess an internal capacity for change. It hurts to feel "stuck", but making changes can also be hard to do on our own. I have years of experience working with folks with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, stress and other personal challenges. I am specially trained and committed to supporting clients in the LGBTQ community and immigrant populations.
Laura Mengar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215 (Online Only)
My name is Laura Mengar. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients who deal with various mental health disorders including substance abuse disorders. My goal is to support those that I work with to be able to gain skills and confidence in being able to develop ways to engage in living a life that brings them a sense of hope and connection with one's self.
My name is Laura Mengar. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients who deal with various mental health disorders including substance abuse disorders. My goal is to support those that I work with to be able to gain skills and confidence in being able to develop ways to engage in living a life that brings them a sense of hope and connection with one's self.
Brandon Nite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215 (Online Only)
My name is Brandon Nite and I am an LCSW therapist out of Wausau, WI. I love integrating the mind and body within therapeutic practice. I tend to shy away from the "talk therapy" approach to best serve my clients in overcoming trauma symptoms. My vision is to help my clients realize they have everything they need to heal, progress, and thrive.
My name is Brandon Nite and I am an LCSW therapist out of Wausau, WI. I love integrating the mind and body within therapeutic practice. I tend to shy away from the "talk therapy" approach to best serve my clients in overcoming trauma symptoms. My vision is to help my clients realize they have everything they need to heal, progress, and thrive.
Heather Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215 (Online Only)
Heather Cooper, LPC. I have clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults and have a passion for working with clients with depression, and anxiety, as well as behavioral and trauma histories. I treat the individual from a strength-based perspective, offering an eclectic approach. It blends evidence-based practice with a warm and supportive therapeutic environment to create a safe and empathetic environment for my clients, so that they feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, allowing clients to make change.
Heather Cooper, LPC. I have clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults and have a passion for working with clients with depression, and anxiety, as well as behavioral and trauma histories. I treat the individual from a strength-based perspective, offering an eclectic approach. It blends evidence-based practice with a warm and supportive therapeutic environment to create a safe and empathetic environment for my clients, so that they feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, allowing clients to make change.
Hi. My name is Greg Ullstrom. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with additional training in treating addictions. I have a B.A in Human Services and Crisis Counseling from Metropolitan State University and an M.A. in Clinical Counseling from Lakeland University. I have experience with adolescents, adults and seniors.
Hi. My name is Greg Ullstrom. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with additional training in treating addictions. I have a B.A in Human Services and Crisis Counseling from Metropolitan State University and an M.A. in Clinical Counseling from Lakeland University. I have experience with adolescents, adults and seniors.
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Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-wi
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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.