Alcohol Use Therapists in New York, NY
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I have trained and specialize in several modalities such as CBT, Family Therapy, Group Therapy in addition to treatment for substance and alcohol use disorders and process addictions. I provide ongoing assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy and treatment planning to a socio-culturally diverse adult and adolescent population diagnosed with a full-spectrum of psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety-related disorders, substance abuse and dependence, PTSD, ADHD, Trauma related issues and Family and relationship issues amongst others.
I have trained and specialize in several modalities such as CBT, Family Therapy, Group Therapy in addition to treatment for substance and alcohol use disorders and process addictions. I provide ongoing assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy and treatment planning to a socio-culturally diverse adult and adolescent population diagnosed with a full-spectrum of psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety-related disorders, substance abuse and dependence, PTSD, ADHD, Trauma related issues and Family and relationship issues amongst others.
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Jeff Barneson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
While I have been trained in a number of modalities and work with a diverse group of clients, some areas of particullar interest are adults, young adults, couples counseling, LGBTQ issues, drug and alcohol use and abuse, grief and mourning as well as eating disorders and body related issues.
I believe that change and healing come through relationships; our relationship with self as well as our relationships with others. It is because of this belief that I approach my work as a collaborative venture that requires large amounts of both compassion and curiosity. It is my goal to create an atmosphere where these qualities can be nurtured and to provide the individual with the support and space to reflect on old patterns of behavior and the opportunity to respond in new ways that allow for a more fully realized and authentic way of living.
While I have been trained in a number of modalities and work with a diverse group of clients, some areas of particullar interest are adults, young adults, couples counseling, LGBTQ issues, drug and alcohol use and abuse, grief and mourning as well as eating disorders and body related issues.
I believe that change and healing come through relationships; our relationship with self as well as our relationships with others. It is because of this belief that I approach my work as a collaborative venture that requires large amounts of both compassion and curiosity. It is my goal to create an atmosphere where these qualities can be nurtured and to provide the individual with the support and space to reflect on old patterns of behavior and the opportunity to respond in new ways that allow for a more fully realized and authentic way of living.
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Thomas J. Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10009
HAVE YOU OR OTHERS HAD CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR ALCOHOL USE? WHEN FEELING ANGRY OR FRUSTRATED DO YOU USE ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS TO HELP RELIEVE YOUR NEGATIVE FEELINGS? Misusing alcohol, drugs, food or engaging in behaviors like excessive gambling or shopping to cope with strong emotions, may become habitual and as problematic as the negative feelings they are meant to alleviate.
HAVE YOU OR OTHERS HAD CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR ALCOHOL USE? WHEN FEELING ANGRY OR FRUSTRATED DO YOU USE ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS TO HELP RELIEVE YOUR NEGATIVE FEELINGS? Misusing alcohol, drugs, food or engaging in behaviors like excessive gambling or shopping to cope with strong emotions, may become habitual and as problematic as the negative feelings they are meant to alleviate.
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Judith Tax
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
Not accepting new clients
Nevertheless, I have led groups for and worked individually with people dealing with single issues, such as sexuality, grief and mourning, or drug and alcohol use.
I am a seasoned clinical social worker and psychotherapist with 30 years' experience. I offer clients a welcoming, safe environment in which to learn more about themselves and explore new ways of enhancing their relationships and functioning. Individual therapy is my primary method of treatment. My style is psychodynamically based, supportive and interactive, informed by my experience utilizing many psychotherapeutic modalities. In hospitals and in private practice I have worked with a diverse group of clients, including veterans, as they address issues related to gender, sexual identity, addiction, grief, PTSD, panic disorder, OCD, anxiety, and depression.
Nevertheless, I have led groups for and worked individually with people dealing with single issues, such as sexuality, grief and mourning, or drug and alcohol use.
I am a seasoned clinical social worker and psychotherapist with 30 years' experience. I offer clients a welcoming, safe environment in which to learn more about themselves and explore new ways of enhancing their relationships and functioning. Individual therapy is my primary method of treatment. My style is psychodynamically based, supportive and interactive, informed by my experience utilizing many psychotherapeutic modalities. In hospitals and in private practice I have worked with a diverse group of clients, including veterans, as they address issues related to gender, sexual identity, addiction, grief, PTSD, panic disorder, OCD, anxiety, and depression.
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Cara Carleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10009 (Online Only)
Are you wondering if your drug or alcohol use is becoming a problem? Do you know it is a problem, but cannot seem to control it? Or maybe you engage in a different sort of self-sabotaging behavior, such as binge-eating, compulsive spending or undermining your success at work. Self-sabotaging behaviors, including drug and alcohol misuse, are actions we choose but they feel automatic and inescapable. Often, they serve to maintain status quos, prevent growth, and imprison us in unhappy situations. I understand the pain and hopelessness that comes from repeating the same mistakes and help people overcome their self-destructive patterns.
Are you wondering if your drug or alcohol use is becoming a problem? Do you know it is a problem, but cannot seem to control it? Or maybe you engage in a different sort of self-sabotaging behavior, such as binge-eating, compulsive spending or undermining your success at work. Self-sabotaging behaviors, including drug and alcohol misuse, are actions we choose but they feel automatic and inescapable. Often, they serve to maintain status quos, prevent growth, and imprison us in unhappy situations. I understand the pain and hopelessness that comes from repeating the same mistakes and help people overcome their self-destructive patterns.
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Life can be overwhelming, lonely, stressful, and terrifying. There are moments where you may feel trapped and/or paralyzed by all the issues you are going through. These issues may include: life transitions/changes, feeling like everything is out of your control, grief, unhealthy ways of coping, feeling burnt out, self-medicating with drug/alcohol use, little motivation, anger outbursts, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, shame, difficulty at work/school, low self-esteem, difficulty managing frequent mood shifts, and relationship issues, among others. Whatever you are struggling with, you are not alone.
Life can be overwhelming, lonely, stressful, and terrifying. There are moments where you may feel trapped and/or paralyzed by all the issues you are going through. These issues may include: life transitions/changes, feeling like everything is out of your control, grief, unhealthy ways of coping, feeling burnt out, self-medicating with drug/alcohol use, little motivation, anger outbursts, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, shame, difficulty at work/school, low self-esteem, difficulty managing frequent mood shifts, and relationship issues, among others. Whatever you are struggling with, you are not alone.
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Online Virtual Counselors
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10023 (Online Only)
Our therapist treat many disorders, including but not limited to: Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol use disorder, Gambling addictions, Porn/Internet Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Codependency, Communication issues, Couples counseling, Depression, Divorce & separation, Family issues.
Hello! We are Online Virtual Counselors, a group practice whose providers have over a combined 150 years of experience. We offer online therapy and psychological support in English and Spanish to clients living in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, DC, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts and Maryland. We specialize in working with all childhood disorders, individuals and couples for anxiety, trauma. relationship counseling, addictions, and infidelity. We are committed to providing supportive and highly individualized care for their clients, and helping them navigate times of transition and change within their relationships.
Our therapist treat many disorders, including but not limited to: Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol use disorder, Gambling addictions, Porn/Internet Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Codependency, Communication issues, Couples counseling, Depression, Divorce & separation, Family issues.
Hello! We are Online Virtual Counselors, a group practice whose providers have over a combined 150 years of experience. We offer online therapy and psychological support in English and Spanish to clients living in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, DC, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts and Maryland. We specialize in working with all childhood disorders, individuals and couples for anxiety, trauma. relationship counseling, addictions, and infidelity. We are committed to providing supportive and highly individualized care for their clients, and helping them navigate times of transition and change within their relationships.
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I understand the impact of exercise, nutrition, environment, drugs & alcohol use, relationships, past traumas, spirituality, and more on mental health.
I have offices in Redmond, WA and Portland, OR. I'm licensed in NY, OR, WA, currently inactive status in HI and CA but willing to activate HI. I do double sessions and am practicing virtually only. Treatment is very focused, short term, holistic therapy for a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and relationships. I work with families, couples or individuals of all ages.
I understand the impact of exercise, nutrition, environment, drugs & alcohol use, relationships, past traumas, spirituality, and more on mental health.
I have offices in Redmond, WA and Portland, OR. I'm licensed in NY, OR, WA, currently inactive status in HI and CA but willing to activate HI. I do double sessions and am practicing virtually only. Treatment is very focused, short term, holistic therapy for a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and relationships. I work with families, couples or individuals of all ages.
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Thank you for viewing my page. Searching for a psychologist can be intimidating and difficult, but finding the right match can make it life changing. Many individuals see me because they are feeling sad, lonely, anxious, or "stuck." Some clients want to work through life transitions including loss of a loved one, having a new baby, or divorce. I help many clients with substance/alcohol use and working through traumas. Whatever your concern, I am happy to discuss it with you to see if I am the psychologist for you.
Thank you for viewing my page. Searching for a psychologist can be intimidating and difficult, but finding the right match can make it life changing. Many individuals see me because they are feeling sad, lonely, anxious, or "stuck." Some clients want to work through life transitions including loss of a loved one, having a new baby, or divorce. I help many clients with substance/alcohol use and working through traumas. Whatever your concern, I am happy to discuss it with you to see if I am the psychologist for you.
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I am a therapist/drug counselor/dating coach that is warm and caring. I start with developing an authentic relationship, then proceed to processing your feelings and thoughts with added behavioral tools. Helping you feel accepted, understood, and supported so we can explore and organize experiences and create new ways of coping. My practice is focused on treating young adults who may be facing challenges in their personal, social, or dating life. Therapy is one way of helping yourself not only with discovering the root causes of your behavior, but also to identify one's truth and inner reality.
I am a therapist/drug counselor/dating coach that is warm and caring. I start with developing an authentic relationship, then proceed to processing your feelings and thoughts with added behavioral tools. Helping you feel accepted, understood, and supported so we can explore and organize experiences and create new ways of coping. My practice is focused on treating young adults who may be facing challenges in their personal, social, or dating life. Therapy is one way of helping yourself not only with discovering the root causes of your behavior, but also to identify one's truth and inner reality.
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Kaerensa A. Craft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
It goes without saying that these have been trying times. With the stresses, losses, and fatigue brought on by the pandemic, and anxieties and uncertainty about the future, many of our daily routines have given way to depression, anxiety, tension with others, and unhealthy coping. Psychotherapy can provide the support needed to improve how you feel and function by reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms, reducing excess drinking or substance use, increasing awareness and skills in personal interactions, and improving your overall outlook on life.
It goes without saying that these have been trying times. With the stresses, losses, and fatigue brought on by the pandemic, and anxieties and uncertainty about the future, many of our daily routines have given way to depression, anxiety, tension with others, and unhealthy coping. Psychotherapy can provide the support needed to improve how you feel and function by reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms, reducing excess drinking or substance use, increasing awareness and skills in personal interactions, and improving your overall outlook on life.
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Get personalized expert help for alcohol and drug problems without leaving your home. Our boutique addiction specialty practice now offers online services for executives and professionals. We provide online evaluations, individual therapy, and support group meetings. Our alcohol moderation program can help you cut back on your drinking rather than quit completely. We also offer abstinence-based treatments to help you break free of alcohol, opioids, cocaine, or other drugs. Contact us to schedule your private online consultation: www.recoveryoptions.us. (212) 944-8444 awashton@gmail.com
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Struggling to cope with intense worry, sadness, or anger can feel overwhelming and lonely. Reducing alcohol or other substance use can be similarly isolating and intertwined with negative emotions. Recognizing that there is a problem can be the largest hurdle, but finding a way to make those changes does not have to be. You may have already made attempts to change on your own and make things better, but it hasn’t quite worked out. Often, what to do and when to do it is not clear.
Struggling to cope with intense worry, sadness, or anger can feel overwhelming and lonely. Reducing alcohol or other substance use can be similarly isolating and intertwined with negative emotions. Recognizing that there is a problem can be the largest hurdle, but finding a way to make those changes does not have to be. You may have already made attempts to change on your own and make things better, but it hasn’t quite worked out. Often, what to do and when to do it is not clear.
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Hello, My name is Elizabeth Chery. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of clinical experience. I have experience working with various individuals who face anxiety, depression, grief, loss, self-esteem, addiction, relationship concerns, and other life experiences. I utilize different therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I truly believe that treatment is for everyone, but not every therapist is for every client.
Hello, My name is Elizabeth Chery. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of clinical experience. I have experience working with various individuals who face anxiety, depression, grief, loss, self-esteem, addiction, relationship concerns, and other life experiences. I utilize different therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I truly believe that treatment is for everyone, but not every therapist is for every client.
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I am Lauren Widmark, an LMHC specializing in addiction, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, life transitions, grief, and loss. My approach varies based on the client's needs, and I use a variety of methods that include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eclectic, Humanistic, and Trauma Focused therapies. I have found that each client requires a unique form of treatment. I believe that addiction and other issues are a symptoms of something deeper that is going on.
I am Lauren Widmark, an LMHC specializing in addiction, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, life transitions, grief, and loss. My approach varies based on the client's needs, and I use a variety of methods that include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eclectic, Humanistic, and Trauma Focused therapies. I have found that each client requires a unique form of treatment. I believe that addiction and other issues are a symptoms of something deeper that is going on.
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Together we can discover what no longer serves you. Whether you are contemplating change or stuck in a pattern of choices that bring unhappiness or frustration, I work with individuals to help clear the path and reclaim the disconnection to their authentic selves. As a recovery coach with 34 years of personal experience, I provide coaching for people and their family members struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, (recreational or prescription). I believe all individuals have the answers within; they are the best experts.
Together we can discover what no longer serves you. Whether you are contemplating change or stuck in a pattern of choices that bring unhappiness or frustration, I work with individuals to help clear the path and reclaim the disconnection to their authentic selves. As a recovery coach with 34 years of personal experience, I provide coaching for people and their family members struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, (recreational or prescription). I believe all individuals have the answers within; they are the best experts.
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You feel hopeless, angst, dread, or freaked out. You feel anxiety and have trouble sleeping, headaches, stress, palpitations, and/or nightmares. You may be struggling in relationship, whether single, and looking for a partner, committed to a partner, or in a recent breakup. You may be stuck at work, not able to get ahead, or unsure if you are in the right profession or company.
You feel hopeless, angst, dread, or freaked out. You feel anxiety and have trouble sleeping, headaches, stress, palpitations, and/or nightmares. You may be struggling in relationship, whether single, and looking for a partner, committed to a partner, or in a recent breakup. You may be stuck at work, not able to get ahead, or unsure if you are in the right profession or company.
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Over 24 years, I have had the privilege to work with young and older adults seeking improvement in relationships, job and school functioning, self awareness and overall quality of life by addressing substance use problems. As Coordinator of Substance Abuse Services at Columbia University Medical Center from 2004-2015, I have cultivated a complex understanding of addiction and offer consultations to identify an appropriate therapy to meet your treatment goals. Initially you will provide a history of your substance use. Understanding its pattern and relationship to your mood allows you to become more knowledgeable thus, empowered, in addressing your addiction.
Over 24 years, I have had the privilege to work with young and older adults seeking improvement in relationships, job and school functioning, self awareness and overall quality of life by addressing substance use problems. As Coordinator of Substance Abuse Services at Columbia University Medical Center from 2004-2015, I have cultivated a complex understanding of addiction and offer consultations to identify an appropriate therapy to meet your treatment goals. Initially you will provide a history of your substance use. Understanding its pattern and relationship to your mood allows you to become more knowledgeable thus, empowered, in addressing your addiction.
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The Recovery Coach is a full service Case Management business offering Coaching, 24/7 Sober Companion, Sober Transport Services and Interventions. We offer In-Home Detox services for those individuals seeking confidentiality and privacy. We can also help assist you with referrals to treatment centers.
The Recovery Coach is a full service Case Management business offering Coaching, 24/7 Sober Companion, Sober Transport Services and Interventions. We offer In-Home Detox services for those individuals seeking confidentiality and privacy. We can also help assist you with referrals to treatment centers.
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Laura Young, LCSW Counseling Services PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CGP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
Relationships are the origin of our greatest growth, yet can also be the source of our greatest challenges. My goal in our work together is to help you as an Individual, Couple, or Family to better understand these multifaceted relationships. Often these complicated relationships come intertwined with other issues which we can also examine together. As your therapist, I will provide empathy, compassion and guidance to help you and/or your family work through your challenges. Please check out my website and 2-minute introductory video: www.LLYoung.com. Thank you.
Relationships are the origin of our greatest growth, yet can also be the source of our greatest challenges. My goal in our work together is to help you as an Individual, Couple, or Family to better understand these multifaceted relationships. Often these complicated relationships come intertwined with other issues which we can also examine together. As your therapist, I will provide empathy, compassion and guidance to help you and/or your family work through your challenges. Please check out my website and 2-minute introductory video: www.LLYoung.com. Thank you.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
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 alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.