Substance Use Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
DWI Substance Abuse Assessment NYS Oasas
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, SAP, DOT
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11235
I am NY State OASAS certified to conduct DWI /DUI Screening and Assessment, and Substance Use Assessment for courts.
If you were involved in DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI ( driving while impaired) I will perform your screening or assessment according NYS OASAS guidelines carefully reviewing all circumstances leading to violations. If you a DOT driver who violated DOT rules, I will guide through DOT process to help to return to work as soon as possible. I speak English and Russian.
I am NY State OASAS certified to conduct DWI /DUI Screening and Assessment, and Substance Use Assessment for courts.
If you were involved in DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI ( driving while impaired) I will perform your screening or assessment according NYS OASAS guidelines carefully reviewing all circumstances leading to violations. If you a DOT driver who violated DOT rules, I will guide through DOT process to help to return to work as soon as possible. I speak English and Russian.
Deborah Rice
Counselor, ATR-BC, LMHC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Contemplating change is a first step on the path towards personal growth, healing and freedom. Collaborating with a therapist to build curiosity, witness and provide mirroring could be a vital next step toward transformation. I work from a compassionate, Trauma-Informed framework, to enhance mental wellness through the exploration and connection of the mind, body and behaviors. My passion is working with families, teens and young adults who have experienced traumas, and/or who live with learning challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression and substance use.
Contemplating change is a first step on the path towards personal growth, healing and freedom. Collaborating with a therapist to build curiosity, witness and provide mirroring could be a vital next step toward transformation. I work from a compassionate, Trauma-Informed framework, to enhance mental wellness through the exploration and connection of the mind, body and behaviors. My passion is working with families, teens and young adults who have experienced traumas, and/or who live with learning challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression and substance use.
Meredith Korsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11242
Psychotherapy offers a way to identify one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors that result from life's naturally occurring challenges. This collaborative work encourages self-awareness and development of new ways of being. While I work with people seeking therapy for a variety of reasons, my specialties include mood disorders, relationship issues, and chronic illness/pain disorders. I integrate motivational, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches to help each person meet their goals. I also utilize a harm reduction framework to help individuals explore their substance use and identify opportunities for change.
Psychotherapy offers a way to identify one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors that result from life's naturally occurring challenges. This collaborative work encourages self-awareness and development of new ways of being. While I work with people seeking therapy for a variety of reasons, my specialties include mood disorders, relationship issues, and chronic illness/pain disorders. I integrate motivational, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches to help each person meet their goals. I also utilize a harm reduction framework to help individuals explore their substance use and identify opportunities for change.
Kizzy Rodney
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11210 (Online Only)
I am a licensed therapist and a proud graduate of Medaille College, bringing over a decade of experience to the field of mental health. I have honed my skills in aiding individuals affected by a range of challenges, including Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, Stress and Behavioral Issues. As you embark on your path to healing and growth, it's important to know that I am here as a compassionate and knowledgeable guide committed to providing you with the support needed to navigate life's complexities. In our therapeutic journey together, you can expect a personalized approach tailored to your unique needs.
I am a licensed therapist and a proud graduate of Medaille College, bringing over a decade of experience to the field of mental health. I have honed my skills in aiding individuals affected by a range of challenges, including Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, Stress and Behavioral Issues. As you embark on your path to healing and growth, it's important to know that I am here as a compassionate and knowledgeable guide committed to providing you with the support needed to navigate life's complexities. In our therapeutic journey together, you can expect a personalized approach tailored to your unique needs.
Emma Nagle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with individuals recovering from substance use and enjoy incorporating mindfulness techniques to help you learn new ways to relax your mind and body and ultimately reduce stress.
As a Clinical Social Worker, my focus in therapy lies in creating a safe and supportive environment that allows you the opportunity for exploration, healing and growth. I believe in creating an alliance and taking a person-centered approach to treating your mental health concerns. I’m here to help create dialogue about issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and work-related stress. Through this dialogue I want to help you improve your mind-body connection, develop coping skills that will strengthen your emotional regulation, and reduce uncomfortable psychiatric symptoms.
I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with individuals recovering from substance use and enjoy incorporating mindfulness techniques to help you learn new ways to relax your mind and body and ultimately reduce stress.
As a Clinical Social Worker, my focus in therapy lies in creating a safe and supportive environment that allows you the opportunity for exploration, healing and growth. I believe in creating an alliance and taking a person-centered approach to treating your mental health concerns. I’m here to help create dialogue about issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and work-related stress. Through this dialogue I want to help you improve your mind-body connection, develop coping skills that will strengthen your emotional regulation, and reduce uncomfortable psychiatric symptoms.
Stephanie Rozen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Prioritizing client's goals without judgment or assumption and a pragmatic, compassionate approach to therapy are the foundation of my work. My areas of particular expertise are substance use concerns + disorders, LGBT issues, post-traumatic stress, critical incident debriefing, compulsive behaviors and stress management. In line with the core principles of Motivational Interviewing, I work side-by-side with my clients to explore their concerns and triumphs with a focus on building self-compassion and resilience.
Prioritizing client's goals without judgment or assumption and a pragmatic, compassionate approach to therapy are the foundation of my work. My areas of particular expertise are substance use concerns + disorders, LGBT issues, post-traumatic stress, critical incident debriefing, compulsive behaviors and stress management. In line with the core principles of Motivational Interviewing, I work side-by-side with my clients to explore their concerns and triumphs with a focus on building self-compassion and resilience.
Jocelyn Fraum
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
I specialize in drug and alcohol abuse, with 10+ years providing individual and group therapy for people trying to reduce, moderate or stop their substance use.
Change is possible. You CAN feel better. You may be skeptical that what you're struggling with can be helped, blaming and judging yourself instead. You may be frustrated by many attempts to make things better without helping. A part of you may want to avoid looking at what is happening straight on for fear it could make things worse. These fears are normal. With kindness, curiosity, and a helpful framework, we can address these concerns while also allowing you to get the help you need.
I specialize in drug and alcohol abuse, with 10+ years providing individual and group therapy for people trying to reduce, moderate or stop their substance use.
Change is possible. You CAN feel better. You may be skeptical that what you're struggling with can be helped, blaming and judging yourself instead. You may be frustrated by many attempts to make things better without helping. A part of you may want to avoid looking at what is happening straight on for fear it could make things worse. These fears are normal. With kindness, curiosity, and a helpful framework, we can address these concerns while also allowing you to get the help you need.
Alexis Stevens
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11203 (Online Only)
We often lose ourselves in an attempt to fulfill those everyday life roles. You know the roles we play everyday as parents, partner, child, employee, and friend? When do we ever take the time to truly put ourselves!?! Unfortunately, most of us fail to ever do so, but this has to stop and the time is now! You matter! Your goals matter! If you are not good to yourself, how can you ever be any good to someone else! I have experience working with a variety of populations such as those experiencing severe persistent mental illness, substance use, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, LGBTQ issues, relationships issues and much more.
We often lose ourselves in an attempt to fulfill those everyday life roles. You know the roles we play everyday as parents, partner, child, employee, and friend? When do we ever take the time to truly put ourselves!?! Unfortunately, most of us fail to ever do so, but this has to stop and the time is now! You matter! Your goals matter! If you are not good to yourself, how can you ever be any good to someone else! I have experience working with a variety of populations such as those experiencing severe persistent mental illness, substance use, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, LGBTQ issues, relationships issues and much more.
Hannah R Wertz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in substance use and trauma-related mental health concerns. I work from a psychodynamic and attachment-based perspective while drawing from my experience with a wide variety of treatment approaches, including harm reduction, CBT, Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention, and empirically validated treatments for PTSD. My focus is on building a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic space in which we can investigate how early relationship models may inform current interpersonal patterns, with the goal of helping you to relate to others with greater flexibility and choice.
Hello! I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in substance use and trauma-related mental health concerns. I work from a psychodynamic and attachment-based perspective while drawing from my experience with a wide variety of treatment approaches, including harm reduction, CBT, Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention, and empirically validated treatments for PTSD. My focus is on building a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic space in which we can investigate how early relationship models may inform current interpersonal patterns, with the goal of helping you to relate to others with greater flexibility and choice.
Santos Vales
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and families confronting issues of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, loss, parenting issues, aging, trauma and alcohol/substance use.
Life experiences can bring pain and conflict resulting in depression, anxiety and coping with substances. I frequently hear the expression of loneliness, emptiness and feeling unfulfilled in people's lives and the sadness, disappointment and anger over relationships with themselves, partners, family and friends that fail to satisfy those needs. Experience has taught me that feeling heard and understood generates a sense of hope and stimulates movement toward insight through exploration and examination of one's inner life. Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers the framework and space for this work, leading to corrective emotional experiences and a more satisfying life and relationships.
I work with individuals, couples and families confronting issues of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, loss, parenting issues, aging, trauma and alcohol/substance use.
Life experiences can bring pain and conflict resulting in depression, anxiety and coping with substances. I frequently hear the expression of loneliness, emptiness and feeling unfulfilled in people's lives and the sadness, disappointment and anger over relationships with themselves, partners, family and friends that fail to satisfy those needs. Experience has taught me that feeling heard and understood generates a sense of hope and stimulates movement toward insight through exploration and examination of one's inner life. Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers the framework and space for this work, leading to corrective emotional experiences and a more satisfying life and relationships.
Indie M Cusack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11225 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with difficult family dynamics or a lack of support from your environment? Are you finding that the tools that you have turned to cope, like substance use and avoidance, has taken hold of your life? Are you feeling exhausted or constrained by treatment that sees your experience as a disease and dispenses formulaic solutions? You are not your symptoms and you deserve care from someone who wants to join you, sees you as the multi-layered complex person you are and supports your vision of healing in mind.
Are you struggling with difficult family dynamics or a lack of support from your environment? Are you finding that the tools that you have turned to cope, like substance use and avoidance, has taken hold of your life? Are you feeling exhausted or constrained by treatment that sees your experience as a disease and dispenses formulaic solutions? You are not your symptoms and you deserve care from someone who wants to join you, sees you as the multi-layered complex person you are and supports your vision of healing in mind.
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Kensington Wellness
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11218 (Online Only)
Navigating life's challenges has been especially difficult lately. With the demands of work, family and relationships, it can be hard to carve out dedicated time for oneself. Kensington Wellness offers accessible, affordable, individualized therapy to support you through a variety of new and long-term stressors. Our dedicated team has a wealth of experience in diverse specialties including social anxiety, depression, career issues, substance use and misuse, life transitions, gender and sexuality, cultural identity and relationships. We give you the space and support to achieve your goals and build the life you want.
Navigating life's challenges has been especially difficult lately. With the demands of work, family and relationships, it can be hard to carve out dedicated time for oneself. Kensington Wellness offers accessible, affordable, individualized therapy to support you through a variety of new and long-term stressors. Our dedicated team has a wealth of experience in diverse specialties including social anxiety, depression, career issues, substance use and misuse, life transitions, gender and sexuality, cultural identity and relationships. We give you the space and support to achieve your goals and build the life you want.
Charlene Baudet
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11242
I am accepting new clients who are 16-65 years old and suffer from a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, and substance use/misuse/abuse.
Hi! I'm Charlene, and I'll keep this nice and short for you since I also know what it's like to be scrolling through psychtoday on the hunt for a new therapist but overwhelmed by your options. In not so many words, I'm a French-Moroccan licensed mental health counselor specialized in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. I am trained and experienced in the Harm Reduction Psychotherapy to also help clients with any substance use/misuse/and/or abuse reach their goals. Using a person-centered approach I am here to help you reach your goals and thrive in your day to day life.
I am accepting new clients who are 16-65 years old and suffer from a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, and substance use/misuse/abuse.
Hi! I'm Charlene, and I'll keep this nice and short for you since I also know what it's like to be scrolling through psychtoday on the hunt for a new therapist but overwhelmed by your options. In not so many words, I'm a French-Moroccan licensed mental health counselor specialized in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. I am trained and experienced in the Harm Reduction Psychotherapy to also help clients with any substance use/misuse/and/or abuse reach their goals. Using a person-centered approach I am here to help you reach your goals and thrive in your day to day life.
Amanda Ripley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Are you struggling with avoidance, anger, overworking, excessive substance use, or impulsivity? Do you have a hard time saying no, or setting healthy boundaries for yourself? These behaviors might feel like they are running your life, but in fact they are only parts of who you are. Through therapy, we can get in touch with other parts of you and help you find more balance in your life.
Are you struggling with avoidance, anger, overworking, excessive substance use, or impulsivity? Do you have a hard time saying no, or setting healthy boundaries for yourself? These behaviors might feel like they are running your life, but in fact they are only parts of who you are. Through therapy, we can get in touch with other parts of you and help you find more balance in your life.
Family Addiction Specialist
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Family Addiction Specialist is a boutique concierge practice in New York, NY (with offices in Midtown Manhattan or Brooklyn Heights, as well as an undisclosed office in the Upper East Side to ensure the highest level of privacy) where high-net-worth clients and their families struggling with substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, depression, anxiety, insomnia, complex family dynamics and conflicts, and other emotional and life issues receive impeccable support and guidance. In addition to talk therapy, the firm also utilizes coaching, hypnotherapy and Neurolinguistic Programing when deemed to be appropriate and beneficial.
Family Addiction Specialist is a boutique concierge practice in New York, NY (with offices in Midtown Manhattan or Brooklyn Heights, as well as an undisclosed office in the Upper East Side to ensure the highest level of privacy) where high-net-worth clients and their families struggling with substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, depression, anxiety, insomnia, complex family dynamics and conflicts, and other emotional and life issues receive impeccable support and guidance. In addition to talk therapy, the firm also utilizes coaching, hypnotherapy and Neurolinguistic Programing when deemed to be appropriate and beneficial.
Elspeth (Kelly) Crawford
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217
I have experience working with adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, substance use, and significant life changes, such as divorce and the birth of a child.
At some point, each of us confronts a difficult life circumstance for which we may want or need extra support. Whether you are experiencing relationship difficulties, increased stress, or the desire to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, I hope to help you navigate these challenges with greater ease and confidence. I strive to cultivate a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment so that together we can better understand the difficulties you are facing, while developing specific coping skills to help improve your overall well-being.
I have experience working with adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, substance use, and significant life changes, such as divorce and the birth of a child.
At some point, each of us confronts a difficult life circumstance for which we may want or need extra support. Whether you are experiencing relationship difficulties, increased stress, or the desire to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, I hope to help you navigate these challenges with greater ease and confidence. I strive to cultivate a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment so that together we can better understand the difficulties you are facing, while developing specific coping skills to help improve your overall well-being.
Christina Jeffrey
Counselor, MA, EdS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Christina has a long history of working with clients with issues related to substance use concerns, anxiety disorders, and trauma.
Christina utitlizes a combination of Cognitive Theory, Attachment Theory, and Feminist theory to address the whole person, and better understand the systems they inhabit. Employing humor, frankness, and compassion she provides a safe, nonjudgmental place for clients to come and do the work to meet their desired outcomes.
Christina has a long history of working with clients with issues related to substance use concerns, anxiety disorders, and trauma.
Christina utitlizes a combination of Cognitive Theory, Attachment Theory, and Feminist theory to address the whole person, and better understand the systems they inhabit. Employing humor, frankness, and compassion she provides a safe, nonjudgmental place for clients to come and do the work to meet their desired outcomes.
Kristina Colovic
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Online Only)
My approach to talk therapy is based on identifying and integrating parts of the individual and their experiences to foster self-awareness, practical solutions and advance personal growth. I work with adults on a wide range of challenges from emotion regulation, attachment patterns, grief and interpersonal systems to more clinical issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma related disorders. I have a wide range of experiences that include facilitating group therapy, working with refugee/migrant communities, LGBTQIA clients and individual/family therapy related to substance use disorders and treatment.
My approach to talk therapy is based on identifying and integrating parts of the individual and their experiences to foster self-awareness, practical solutions and advance personal growth. I work with adults on a wide range of challenges from emotion regulation, attachment patterns, grief and interpersonal systems to more clinical issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma related disorders. I have a wide range of experiences that include facilitating group therapy, working with refugee/migrant communities, LGBTQIA clients and individual/family therapy related to substance use disorders and treatment.
Stuart Singer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11238
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New York and New Jersey providing individual and couples therapy to adults. I have experience working with clients with a wide variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, concerns related to gender/sexuality, substance use/addiction, trauma/PTSD, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. I particularly enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, young professionals, and artists. My approach to therapy is warm and active, prioritizing curiosity, care, and collaboration. Together, we'll tailor a treatment to meet your unique needs.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New York and New Jersey providing individual and couples therapy to adults. I have experience working with clients with a wide variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, concerns related to gender/sexuality, substance use/addiction, trauma/PTSD, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. I particularly enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, young professionals, and artists. My approach to therapy is warm and active, prioritizing curiosity, care, and collaboration. Together, we'll tailor a treatment to meet your unique needs.
Kate Franza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11231
My name is Kate Franza, and I am a licensed therapist, providing services in both California and New York. I am originally from New York, where I received my MSW degree from Fordham University. My practice is grounded in my community mental health background, with a focus on LGBTQ issues, anxiety, depression and substance use. My clients experience relationship struggles, trauma, chronic relapse, and many are interested in exploring and understanding their sexuality and gender identity. I use a harm reduction approach and I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive and mindfulness-based skill building.
My name is Kate Franza, and I am a licensed therapist, providing services in both California and New York. I am originally from New York, where I received my MSW degree from Fordham University. My practice is grounded in my community mental health background, with a focus on LGBTQ issues, anxiety, depression and substance use. My clients experience relationship struggles, trauma, chronic relapse, and many are interested in exploring and understanding their sexuality and gender identity. I use a harm reduction approach and I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive and mindfulness-based skill building.
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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.