Addiction Psychiatrists in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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My experience in working with individuals struggling with addiction and mental health concerns has allowed me to help people by delivering a person-centered care plan.
My ideal client would be one who is open to learning ways to be the best version of themselves and willing to work on making those changes with the help of their healthcare team.
My experience in working with individuals struggling with addiction and mental health concerns has allowed me to help people by delivering a person-centered care plan.
My ideal client would be one who is open to learning ways to be the best version of themselves and willing to work on making those changes with the help of their healthcare team.
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We specialize in treating these conditions: • ADHD • Alcohol Abuse • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorder • Depression • Dementia • Eating Disorder • OCD • Panic Disorder • Personality Disorder • PTSD • Schizophrenia • Schizoaffective Disorder • Substance Abuse.
Our mission is to restore hope, promote well-being, and cultivate harmony in the lives of our patients. In the dynamic landscape of today's society, characterized by daily stress and constant challenges, we recognize the crucial demand for a tranquil and stable environment.
We specialize in treating these conditions: • ADHD • Alcohol Abuse • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorder • Depression • Dementia • Eating Disorder • OCD • Panic Disorder • Personality Disorder • PTSD • Schizophrenia • Schizoaffective Disorder • Substance Abuse.
Our mission is to restore hope, promote well-being, and cultivate harmony in the lives of our patients. In the dynamic landscape of today's society, characterized by daily stress and constant challenges, we recognize the crucial demand for a tranquil and stable environment.
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Brighter Life Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APN-C, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
I enjoy working with children, teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression and mood disorders by helping them change their negative thought pattern with coping skills and sometimes medication when appropriate. I am also very passionate about helping individuals challenged by addiction maintain sobriety with medication assisted treatment and relapse prevention education. My ideal client is someone who is motivated for healing and understands that recovery is more than just taking medication.
I enjoy working with children, teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression and mood disorders by helping them change their negative thought pattern with coping skills and sometimes medication when appropriate. I am also very passionate about helping individuals challenged by addiction maintain sobriety with medication assisted treatment and relapse prevention education. My ideal client is someone who is motivated for healing and understands that recovery is more than just taking medication.
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My areas of focus include attention difficulties, poor memory, depression, anxiety, substance use, disordered eating, stress management, nutrition, integrative medicine and lifestyle choices to improve function.
I am a holistic practitioner who believes in each individual's ability to improve themselves. I am also a Duke University-trained medical doctor, a therapist, a researcher, a husband and a father. I strive to bring the knowledge and experience that I continue to acquire in these roles into my approach to the practice of medicine. During sessions, I focus on the here-and-now and use a variety of tools to help my clients move forward. My work is characterized by compassion, collaboration, optimism, warmth and hope.
My areas of focus include attention difficulties, poor memory, depression, anxiety, substance use, disordered eating, stress management, nutrition, integrative medicine and lifestyle choices to improve function.
I am a holistic practitioner who believes in each individual's ability to improve themselves. I am also a Duke University-trained medical doctor, a therapist, a researcher, a husband and a father. I strive to bring the knowledge and experience that I continue to acquire in these roles into my approach to the practice of medicine. During sessions, I focus on the here-and-now and use a variety of tools to help my clients move forward. My work is characterized by compassion, collaboration, optimism, warmth and hope.
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At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
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In addition to general psychiatric services, I specialize in Addiction, Geriatric, and Forensic Psychiatry.
Individualized treatment rooted in evidence-based medical techniques. Committed to providing the highest quality care for patients, I offer personalized attention in a respectful, courteous environment. By combining my Harvard medical training with an array of psychodynamic and psychotherapeutic modalities, patients explore their conditions with attention to their biological, psychological, and social needs.
In addition to general psychiatric services, I specialize in Addiction, Geriatric, and Forensic Psychiatry.
Individualized treatment rooted in evidence-based medical techniques. Committed to providing the highest quality care for patients, I offer personalized attention in a respectful, courteous environment. By combining my Harvard medical training with an array of psychodynamic and psychotherapeutic modalities, patients explore their conditions with attention to their biological, psychological, and social needs.
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I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.
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Michelle Blair
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Are you struggling with feelings of shame, sadness, worry, loneliness, mood swings, inattention and concentration, irritability and inability to cope with life's challenges? If you have sought out professional help before and find yourself still at a loss, you are not alone. I'm happy you've made it this far and you're at the right place to begin your journey back to mental wellness. I specialize in the treatment of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, insomnia, trauma, personality disorders, and more. Visit www.myhouseofwellness.org for more information.
Are you struggling with feelings of shame, sadness, worry, loneliness, mood swings, inattention and concentration, irritability and inability to cope with life's challenges? If you have sought out professional help before and find yourself still at a loss, you are not alone. I'm happy you've made it this far and you're at the right place to begin your journey back to mental wellness. I specialize in the treatment of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, insomnia, trauma, personality disorders, and more. Visit www.myhouseofwellness.org for more information.
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I treat an array of psychiatric disorders, however my true passion is treating clients with Substance Use Disorders.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
I treat an array of psychiatric disorders, however my true passion is treating clients with Substance Use Disorders.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
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I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in a variety of psychiatric conditions and treatments including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addiction, genetic testing, personality disorders, PTSD, OCD, and insomnia.
I enjoy working with clients who are interested in enhancing their quality of life through a combination of medications and lifestyle modifications. I believe in the importance of incorporating compassion, empathy, and unconditional positive regard in the treatment of all my clients, along with creating a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I use a holistic approach to wellness and enable the patient to actively participate in their care.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in a variety of psychiatric conditions and treatments including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addiction, genetic testing, personality disorders, PTSD, OCD, and insomnia.
I enjoy working with clients who are interested in enhancing their quality of life through a combination of medications and lifestyle modifications. I believe in the importance of incorporating compassion, empathy, and unconditional positive regard in the treatment of all my clients, along with creating a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I use a holistic approach to wellness and enable the patient to actively participate in their care.
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Michelle is passionate about delivering care to individuals suffering from anxiety, substance use, and depression. Client motivation and dedication are key to utilizing the tools provided during our sessions including medication management, implementing lifestyle interventions, and therapy to help develop and implement a successful treatment plan. Relief of the client's suffering in dealing with their mental health issues and striving for an improvement in their quality of life is key to treatment.
Michelle is passionate about delivering care to individuals suffering from anxiety, substance use, and depression. Client motivation and dedication are key to utilizing the tools provided during our sessions including medication management, implementing lifestyle interventions, and therapy to help develop and implement a successful treatment plan. Relief of the client's suffering in dealing with their mental health issues and striving for an improvement in their quality of life is key to treatment.
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Welcome to Florida Neuropsychiatric Institute. I have been practicing psychiatry in Fort Lauderdale for over 25 years. I have a passion working with children, adolescents, adults and seniors who are struggling with issues related to mental health and/or addiction. As the founder of Florida Neuropsychiatric Institute, not only do I provide general psychiatric care, but I am also one of the few trained neuropsychiatrists in the United States. My specialty is medication management. Together we will determine the most accurate diagnosis and course of treatment personalized to meet your specific needs.
Welcome to Florida Neuropsychiatric Institute. I have been practicing psychiatry in Fort Lauderdale for over 25 years. I have a passion working with children, adolescents, adults and seniors who are struggling with issues related to mental health and/or addiction. As the founder of Florida Neuropsychiatric Institute, not only do I provide general psychiatric care, but I am also one of the few trained neuropsychiatrists in the United States. My specialty is medication management. Together we will determine the most accurate diagnosis and course of treatment personalized to meet your specific needs.
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First Stop Healthcare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Specializing in depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and addiction, I offer medication management, support, guidance, and coping strategies to improve your mental health.
My ideal client may seek help for one condition or a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or addiction. They require understanding, coping skills, and support to enhance their well-being, including medication management when necessary. Their goals include finding inner peace, mood stability, improved focus, and healthier relationships. They want a fulfilling life, free from emotional burdens, and the ability to enjoy a brighter future.
Specializing in depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and addiction, I offer medication management, support, guidance, and coping strategies to improve your mental health.
My ideal client may seek help for one condition or a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or addiction. They require understanding, coping skills, and support to enhance their well-being, including medication management when necessary. Their goals include finding inner peace, mood stability, improved focus, and healthier relationships. They want a fulfilling life, free from emotional burdens, and the ability to enjoy a brighter future.
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Ruth Kreis-Orkoulas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. I treat people age 13 and older who have a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and others. I completed my advanced psychiatric nursing training at Rutgers University and my undergraduate nursing training at New York University.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. I treat people age 13 and older who have a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and others. I completed my advanced psychiatric nursing training at Rutgers University and my undergraduate nursing training at New York University.
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Kelvin Dupera
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
I am also experienced in treating schizophrenia, Bipolar disorders and substance abuse .
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is qualified to practice in psychiatry; diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Some of my practice specialties include, but not limited to, PTSD, ADHD, Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Eating Disorders, and Addictions. I began my career at South Florida State Hospital, as a Mental Health Technician. After working as a Mental Health Technician and seeing how Mental health is affecting the community, my true meaning and purpose of helping came as a vision .
I am also experienced in treating schizophrenia, Bipolar disorders and substance abuse .
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is qualified to practice in psychiatry; diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Some of my practice specialties include, but not limited to, PTSD, ADHD, Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Eating Disorders, and Addictions. I began my career at South Florida State Hospital, as a Mental Health Technician. After working as a Mental Health Technician and seeing how Mental health is affecting the community, my true meaning and purpose of helping came as a vision .
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Erin E. Kim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, and a family nurse practitioner licensed in FL. I have been trained to treat all ages across life-span. I specialize in treating mood disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, sleep disorders, alcohol addiction... to name a few. I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar Health, Horizon BCBS of NJ, BCBS of MA, all of their subsidiary plans, and I also accept cash payers.
I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, and a family nurse practitioner licensed in FL. I have been trained to treat all ages across life-span. I specialize in treating mood disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, sleep disorders, alcohol addiction... to name a few. I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar Health, Horizon BCBS of NJ, BCBS of MA, all of their subsidiary plans, and I also accept cash payers.
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We treat Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Substance Use Disorders and more.
At Diamond Psychiatry we are passionate about building trusting relationships that fit your individual needs. Our mission is to partner with you for happiness, health and emotional well-being.
We treat Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Substance Use Disorders and more.
At Diamond Psychiatry we are passionate about building trusting relationships that fit your individual needs. Our mission is to partner with you for happiness, health and emotional well-being.
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Elite Psychiatry Specialist
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
We are specialized in the management and treatment of various psychiatric disorders, including but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia, substance use disorder.
Seeking mental health treatment is not easy and requires courage. Our practice is aware of the challenges and barriers that prevent people from inquiring about treatment options. At ElitePsych, we provide personalized care that is customized to the individual’s need. We strive to maintain mutually respectful treatment relationships with every one of our patients.
We are specialized in the management and treatment of various psychiatric disorders, including but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia, substance use disorder.
Seeking mental health treatment is not easy and requires courage. Our practice is aware of the challenges and barriers that prevent people from inquiring about treatment options. At ElitePsych, we provide personalized care that is customized to the individual’s need. We strive to maintain mutually respectful treatment relationships with every one of our patients.
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Harmony Life, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC, FNP-C, MSN
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
If you are struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, or sexual identity issues, rest assured; Harmony Life LLC is here to assist.
Marion Codling, PMHNP has worked with individuals suffering from mental illness, substance abuse, addiction, and behavioral issues for the past two decades. Her expertise ranges from children and adolescents to adults, and the geriatric population. She is dedicated to providing exceptional, and quality patient-centered care to individuals across the Life Span. The company was established with the intention of expanding its resources to reach those individuals that need mental health services within the community.
If you are struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, or sexual identity issues, rest assured; Harmony Life LLC is here to assist.
Marion Codling, PMHNP has worked with individuals suffering from mental illness, substance abuse, addiction, and behavioral issues for the past two decades. Her expertise ranges from children and adolescents to adults, and the geriatric population. She is dedicated to providing exceptional, and quality patient-centered care to individuals across the Life Span. The company was established with the intention of expanding its resources to reach those individuals that need mental health services within the community.
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Nicola Gagliano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
With a focus on evidence-based practice, I excel in establishing strong relationships with patients, fostering a supportive environment for those with mental struggles and substance use disorders.
I offer highly personalized psychiatric care to patients in Weston, Florida, and throughout the state of Florida. I provide individualized mental health care and spend as much time with patients as each person needs. To achieve that goal, I take the concierge psychiatry approach. With this approach, appointments are longer, treatment is more personalized, and it’s easy to get appointments quickly because I keep the patient roster small. Patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and substance use disorders need and deserve psychiatric care attuned to them.
With a focus on evidence-based practice, I excel in establishing strong relationships with patients, fostering a supportive environment for those with mental struggles and substance use disorders.
I offer highly personalized psychiatric care to patients in Weston, Florida, and throughout the state of Florida. I provide individualized mental health care and spend as much time with patients as each person needs. To achieve that goal, I take the concierge psychiatry approach. With this approach, appointments are longer, treatment is more personalized, and it’s easy to get appointments quickly because I keep the patient roster small. Patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and substance use disorders need and deserve psychiatric care attuned to them.
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Addiction Psychiatrists
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.