Specializing in trauma focused therapy, substance use therapy, and substance use evaluations in Maine, Massachusetts, & New Hampshire.
Hosted by Dr. Veronica E. Nuzzolo
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, CTP, LADC1
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02113
Specializing in SUD Evaluations for RMV, DEEP & Security Clearance. I also provide services for Substance Use and Trauma Therapy remotely in Maine, Massachusetts & New Hampshire.
Currently suspended due to Covid. This group is for men and women aged 25 and older who consider themselves in recovery from using substances. This is a process and support group that does not follow the typical protocol of a 12-step group (AA/NA) and is not affiliated with any national organization in any way.
Hosted by Michael Meyers
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02130
The most gratifying part of my professional life is connecting with people seeking change in their lives. Positive, meaningful change can and does happen with a solid therapeutic alliance. I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment to focus on your needs. My approach is compassionate, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, rooted in evidence-based therapies and techniques (including mindfulness and Cognitive Therapy).
I will be starting a virtual therapy group to help clients understand and integrate their inner child into their current life. When we have unprocessed emotions from childhood, we call this the inner child. When the emotions did not get integrated, the inner child becomes protective and can run the show causing limitations in our adult life. In this group we will begin the process of integrating the inner child so that it does not dominate.
Hosted by Natalia Rosenbaum
Counselor, LMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02110
I listen to clients and work in a collaborative process, starting where you are right now. Whether you are in the process of making deep changes, or are in a major life transition, I will guide you integrating a variety of tools. I use Kundalini Yoga meditation and "prescribe" simple three minute meditations to help you change the pathways in your brain so that you can actually help yourself and change in a self empowered way. ***NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE***EMAIL ONLY***
I will be starting a virtual therapy group to help clients understand and integrate their inner child into their current life. When we have unprocessed emotions from childhood, we call this the inner child. When the emotions did not get integrated, the inner child becomes protective and can run the show causing limitations in our adult life. In this group we will begin the process of integrating the inner child so that it does not dominate.
Hosted by Natalia Rosenbaum
Counselor, LMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02110
I listen to clients and work in a collaborative process, starting where you are right now. Whether you are in the process of making deep changes, or are in a major life transition, I will guide you integrating a variety of tools. I use Kundalini Yoga meditation and "prescribe" simple three minute meditations to help you change the pathways in your brain so that you can actually help yourself and change in a self empowered way. ***NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE***EMAIL ONLY***
Empowering Loved Ones is a FREE educational program for family members, partners, and friends of people who use substances problematically. The group offers education, not advice. It is grounded in research and compassion. Empowering Loved Ones is taught by professionals in addiction medicine personally impacted by a loved one’s substance use. This program takes place on Zoom, the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, from 7:00 to 8:30pm ET, and is open to everyone in the United States.
Hosted by Lisa Schott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02118
I will help you understand all aspects of addiction, teach skills to help you interact with your loved one in a different, effective and compassionate manner.
Not accepting new clients at this time. I am an experienced clinician who specializes in working with people who have been affected by a loved one's substance use. If you have tried everything to help your loved one and feel hopeless, frustrated, burnt out, fearful, helpless, are tired of advice by those who don’t seem to understand, and may not have benefited from self-help meetings, I am here to help. I also am a family member who has been impacted by addiction and I have both personal and professional expertise to assist you in seeing these challenging issues in a new light.
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Relapse Prevention is a weekly group therapy session every Thursday. Designed to equip individuals with essential skills and strategies, this group focuses on identifying triggers, developing coping mechanisms, and fostering resilience to prevent relapse. Led by experienced therapists, participants engage in supportive discussions and learn practical techniques to maintain long-term sobriety and wellness.
Hosted by Sameem Behavioral Health, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newton, MA 02461
We have decades of experience helping people overcome addiction, alcoholism, and co-occurring disorders.
For 40 years, Sameem has treated Substance Use Disorder, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at our offices in Newton, Massachusetts. Our outpatient services include Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and alcohol or drug testing. We help people move from crisis to enduring health.
Learning About Addictions is a vital weekly group therapy session with meetings for both teens and adults. Led by experienced counselors, these sessions provide a supportive environment for individuals to deepen their understanding of addiction, its impact, and effective coping mechanisms. Through educational discussions, interactive activities, and peer support, participants gain valuable insights into addiction dynamics, triggers, and recovery strategies. These groups serve as empowering spaces for personal growth, fostering resilience, and promoting sustainable sobriety journeys for both teens and adults alike.
Hosted by Sameem Behavioral Health, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newton, MA 02461
We have decades of experience helping people overcome addiction, alcoholism, and co-occurring disorders.
For 40 years, Sameem has treated Substance Use Disorder, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at our offices in Newton, Massachusetts. Our outpatient services include Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and alcohol or drug testing. We help people move from crisis to enduring health.
In this group, we will explore various roads to recovery from addictions. Everyone is welcome, as long as they are currently seeking some form of recovery and agree not to "use" during the group. It is an All Addictions group since most addictive behaviors share similar traits. The model will also be rolling admission in that new people may join as the group continues. It is encouraged that individuals come on some consistent basis. Feel free to call for more information. I can be reached at 339-999-7250. These groups are offered in my Brookline and Belmont offices.
Hosted by Felix William Treitler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, USTA, USPTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Belmont, MA 02478
I work with a variety of issues: relationships, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, ADHD, grief/loss, parenting, Sports Psychology, career counseling, and a host of others.
I offer a co-ed Relationship Group. Feel free to inquire more about how this kind of therapy can be quite useful. I do Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Therapy. I currently facilitate a Bereavement Group which meets at my Brookline office every Saturday from 2-4pm. I also run groups for substance abuse, depression and anxiety. In addition, I have a lot of experience counseling children of all ages. I am a firm believer in strength-based psychotherapy.
Interpersonal therapy group for high functioning adults age 50- 75. Focuses on life transitions of mature adults ( including relationships with partners and grown children, career changes, medical challenges, retirement, and loss) and enhancing meaning, support and emotional connection in later years. Most members have histories of considerable dysfunction in their own families of origin, and many themselves are in sustained alcohol recovery.
Hosted by Marsha Vannicelli
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
As former Director of the Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic at McLean Hospital, I have worked for more than 35 years with successful professionals who have had personal histories involving alcohol abuse, or who grew up in families where an alcohol problem took its toll.
I understand the importance of developing resilience-to-change in order to effectively cope with major life transitions (marriage, birth of a child, retirement, new job). Without such resilience, life can feel overwhelming, self esteem becomes precarious, and mood can dip dramatically. Through my warm, direct, highly interactional approach (elaborated at www.marshavannicelli.com), I collaborate with clients to address behaviors that continue to cause pain. My books, teaching and supervision have provided training for 100s of other clinicians to help their clients to feel more empowered in relationship and to fulfill their potential
Hosted by Karen Marie LaBrecque
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, M Ed, CADC, LADC1
Verified Verified
Group meets in Malden, MA 02148
Women's Early Recovery is a pivotal weekly group therapy session at Sameem Behavioral Health, designed exclusively for women navigating the early stages of their recovery journey. Led by compassionate therapists, this supportive environment offers a safe space for women to explore their unique challenges, triumphs, and aspirations in recovery. Through sharing experiences, learning coping strategies, and fostering connections with peers, participants receive invaluable encouragement and empowerment. This group nurtures resilience, promotes self-discovery, and cultivates a sense of camaraderie among women, fostering healing and sustainable progress in their recovery endeavors.
Hosted by Sameem Behavioral Health, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newton, MA 02461
We have decades of experience helping people overcome addiction, alcoholism, and co-occurring disorders.
For 40 years, Sameem has treated Substance Use Disorder, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at our offices in Newton, Massachusetts. Our outpatient services include Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and alcohol or drug testing. We help people move from crisis to enduring health.
*This group is not currently meeting* Designed for family, friends, or concerned significant others of an individual struggling with a substance use disorder, this group provides a safe, friendly environment in which to share your concerns, learn skills, and get support as you work to support your loved one in their recovery.
Hosted by Jasen L Boyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
I'm an MGH-affiliated therapist with years of experience specializing in treatment of substance use & mood disorders.
*** Now offering virtual sessions to new patients*** Do you have concerns about your substance use? Are you worried about a loved one with an addiction problem? Are you in recovery & looking to make changes in your life? Are you looking to make changes regarding your relationship with substances? Many of my clients are parents, siblings, spouses or concerned significant others (friends, coworkers, etc) with a primary concern about someone else's well-being. Other clients I see are looking for a therapist who will meet them where they are in trying to change their substance use or assist them in their individual recovery process.
<Held virtually via Zoom!> This group is comprised of individuals in early and long-term recovery form substance abuse. Individuals must be motivated and active in their recovery to join this group to maintain the healthy and goal-oriented atmosphere. To be admitted, individuals must complete an assessment and demonstrate a commitment to the recovery process.
Hosted by Joseph Lemieux
Counselor, LMHC, LADC1
Verified Verified
Group meets in Revere, MA 02151
I specialize in addressing problems related to substance abuse, family members affected by substance abuse, trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and ADHD.
Facing change can be overwhelming. As I guide people through the process, I operate from a place of compassion, authenticity, and empathy. This may look different depending on the problems at hand. With addiction, I hold clients accountable to following through with their recovery plan. I do not shy away from defenses, manipulation, or games played by the addicted mind. With mental health problems, I tend to follow my client’s lead, offering support and suggestions/techniques grounded in science, research, and my experience. I also specialize in treating family members with loved ones struggling with addiction recover on their own.
This group is for male survivors of trauma who are already in therapy--who struggle with relationship, sexual, alcohol and/or drug addiction or pornography
Hosted by Brookline Psychological Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookline, MA 02446
Since 1986, I have specialized in working with male and female survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, as well as addiction . I am Executive Director of TakingBackOurselves. (www.takingbackourselves.org) , a resource for survivors of sexual abuse and assault dedicated to empowering survivors of sexual trauma. I work in the therapy process to provide the challenge, balance, and support for men and women to do their work with courage and dignity, with hope and a sense of humor..
Women's Group for Addiction Services
Hosted by Vanessa Loukas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, CARN-AP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, MA 02476
Men's Group for Addiction Services
Hosted by Vanessa Loukas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, CARN-AP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, MA 02476
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Addiction Support Groups
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.