Addiction Psychiatrists in Lake Worth, FL
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I served as a psychiatrist for over 25 years as a medical director for multiple facilities in Palm Beach County serving clients with anxiety/panic disorder, medication assistant program (suboxone)/ addiction treatment, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, developmental disorder (autism) for child/adolescent, adults, and geriatrics population. I provide optimal medication management and continued care.
I served as a psychiatrist for over 25 years as a medical director for multiple facilities in Palm Beach County serving clients with anxiety/panic disorder, medication assistant program (suboxone)/ addiction treatment, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, developmental disorder (autism) for child/adolescent, adults, and geriatrics population. I provide optimal medication management and continued care.
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Sarah Maruna
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Using evidence-based practice coupled with over 12 years of experience, Sarah provides compassionate care to those suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, thought disorder, substance abuse, and PTSD.
IN PERSON OR TELEHEALTH EVENING VISITS AVAILABLE. Sarah Maruna is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She provides assessments, medication management, and talk therapy to adults and elders suffering from various mental health conditions. Her knowledge and passion merge as she delivers tailored treatment to the specific needs and preferences of each client. Sarah provides education about all available treatment options in a judgement free, safe space where she works together with her patients to formulate a plan of care. She is a mental health advocate, and genuinely cares!
Using evidence-based practice coupled with over 12 years of experience, Sarah provides compassionate care to those suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, thought disorder, substance abuse, and PTSD.
IN PERSON OR TELEHEALTH EVENING VISITS AVAILABLE. Sarah Maruna is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She provides assessments, medication management, and talk therapy to adults and elders suffering from various mental health conditions. Her knowledge and passion merge as she delivers tailored treatment to the specific needs and preferences of each client. Sarah provides education about all available treatment options in a judgement free, safe space where she works together with her patients to formulate a plan of care. She is a mental health advocate, and genuinely cares!
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New Reflections Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP
Verified Verified
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Sima Alavi is a Board Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her career in 1995, after graduating from the University of Miami and continued on to earn her masters and Doctorate degree in the field of mental health with specialization in both children and adults. Her focus is in rehabilitation, detoxification, and recovery for both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers. Through evaluation and stabilization, she targets treatment for individuals experiencing a crisis situation and those who seek the need for immediate intervention. She works collaboratively with fellow psychiatric practitioners
Sima Alavi is a Board Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her career in 1995, after graduating from the University of Miami and continued on to earn her masters and Doctorate degree in the field of mental health with specialization in both children and adults. Her focus is in rehabilitation, detoxification, and recovery for both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers. Through evaluation and stabilization, she targets treatment for individuals experiencing a crisis situation and those who seek the need for immediate intervention. She works collaboratively with fellow psychiatric practitioners
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We specialize in Telepsychiatry, offering convenient and secure online mental health services that allow you to receive care from the comfort of your home. Accepting New Clients: Same-day or next-day appointments available. We provide Medication Management, Counseling/Psychotherapy, and Neuropsychological Testing both in-clinic and via Telepsychiatry across Florida. Our team includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Certified Physician Assistants, and Licensed Therapists. We care for adults, adolescents, and children ages 5+. Most insurance plans accepted, including Medicare.
We specialize in Telepsychiatry, offering convenient and secure online mental health services that allow you to receive care from the comfort of your home. Accepting New Clients: Same-day or next-day appointments available. We provide Medication Management, Counseling/Psychotherapy, and Neuropsychological Testing both in-clinic and via Telepsychiatry across Florida. Our team includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Certified Physician Assistants, and Licensed Therapists. We care for adults, adolescents, and children ages 5+. Most insurance plans accepted, including Medicare.
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Cornerstone Psychiatric Care: Ketamine Therapy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Lake Worth, FL 33463
Cornerstone Psychiatric Care is currently acceptng new patients for both ketamine infusions and medication management. We are specialists in helping people overcome their treatment resistant depression. If you have struggled with depression and can't seem to make any progress no matter what medication you try, our experts are here to help you overcome that. We also have experts who can work with you no matter your psychiatric needs.
Cornerstone Psychiatric Care is currently acceptng new patients for both ketamine infusions and medication management. We are specialists in helping people overcome their treatment resistant depression. If you have struggled with depression and can't seem to make any progress no matter what medication you try, our experts are here to help you overcome that. We also have experts who can work with you no matter your psychiatric needs.
More Psychiatrists Nearby
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Martine Senatus
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Springs, FL 33406
We are here for you! Life can have many changes and learning to cope with those changes can be challenging. At VIP, we have the knowledge, training, and skill to help you overcome. We offer virtual, online, and in office appointments! NEW patients are welcome! We write Prescriptions! Medication management! Same Day and Next Day Appts Available! We accept many insurances and cash/credit pay! Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD Management & Treatment. Call us at 561-909-8555
We are here for you! Life can have many changes and learning to cope with those changes can be challenging. At VIP, we have the knowledge, training, and skill to help you overcome. We offer virtual, online, and in office appointments! NEW patients are welcome! We write Prescriptions! Medication management! Same Day and Next Day Appts Available! We accept many insurances and cash/credit pay! Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD Management & Treatment. Call us at 561-909-8555
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VIP Integrative Health Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Springs, FL 33406
I create a safe, supportive, and non‑judgmental environment for every client and understand the importance of empathy, trust, and kindness. My sympathetic, kindhearted, and caring approaches to each individual patients make me capable of reaching the core of each of my patients’ issues. I empower them to enhance their awareness of their potentials in dealing with treatment and recovery. Tele Health Virtual Visits Available! same day/next day appointments available! Call us 5619098555 for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, prescriptions, addiction, anxiety, depression, and more! We are here for you.
I create a safe, supportive, and non‑judgmental environment for every client and understand the importance of empathy, trust, and kindness. My sympathetic, kindhearted, and caring approaches to each individual patients make me capable of reaching the core of each of my patients’ issues. I empower them to enhance their awareness of their potentials in dealing with treatment and recovery. Tele Health Virtual Visits Available! same day/next day appointments available! Call us 5619098555 for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, prescriptions, addiction, anxiety, depression, and more! We are here for you.
At Outreach, we specialize in Medicated Assisted Addiction Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Management, and Mental Health Counseling.
We have addiction and mental health outpatient clinics across Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia. We can provide medical and psychological evaluations, medication assisted treatment, addiction therapy, addiction referral services, home treatment programs, and a variety of wellness services. We treat our patients in outpatient settings, so they continue normal routines except without the dependency on harmful drugs. Patients can respond very quickly with positive results and low risk.
At Outreach, we specialize in Medicated Assisted Addiction Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Management, and Mental Health Counseling.
We have addiction and mental health outpatient clinics across Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia. We can provide medical and psychological evaluations, medication assisted treatment, addiction therapy, addiction referral services, home treatment programs, and a variety of wellness services. We treat our patients in outpatient settings, so they continue normal routines except without the dependency on harmful drugs. Patients can respond very quickly with positive results and low risk.
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Boynton Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, LMHC, ANP
Verified Verified
Boynton Beach, FL 33473
My name is Peter Bronstein and I am a psychiatric and adult nurse practitioner and licensed mental health counselor. I have been working in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 26 years. I am triple board certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the Florida Board of Mental Health Counseling. I practice psychiatric medication management, and have been doing so for the last 12 years. I provide treatment for a wide range of complex mental health issues in adults, utilizing medications, exercise, diet and complementary and alternative treatment modalities.
My name is Peter Bronstein and I am a psychiatric and adult nurse practitioner and licensed mental health counselor. I have been working in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 26 years. I am triple board certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the Florida Board of Mental Health Counseling. I practice psychiatric medication management, and have been doing so for the last 12 years. I provide treatment for a wide range of complex mental health issues in adults, utilizing medications, exercise, diet and complementary and alternative treatment modalities.
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TelepsychHealth Outpatient Programs
Psychiatrist, MD, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Our programming is offered to address BOTH mental health AND substance use disorders.
TelepsychHealth consists of a compassionate psychiatrist, psych PAs, NP, and therapists.
Our programming is offered to address BOTH mental health AND substance use disorders.
TelepsychHealth consists of a compassionate psychiatrist, psych PAs, NP, and therapists.
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I specialize in General and Forensic Psychiatry, I am part of an exceptional team, which operates three state-of-the-art offices offering an individualized treatment approach using psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) treatment. All general psychiatric conditions can be treated to include; depression, bipolar, anxiety, obsessive compulsive and personality disorders. Substance abuse issues are also treated in an office-based setting with a significant success rate at maintaining sobriety through our treatment approach.
I specialize in General and Forensic Psychiatry, I am part of an exceptional team, which operates three state-of-the-art offices offering an individualized treatment approach using psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) treatment. All general psychiatric conditions can be treated to include; depression, bipolar, anxiety, obsessive compulsive and personality disorders. Substance abuse issues are also treated in an office-based setting with a significant success rate at maintaining sobriety through our treatment approach.
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Asheh is specialized in Addiction Medicine & Psychiatry with a focus on dual-diagnosis.
Dr. Asheh emphasizes a “whole person” holistic approach to his treatment, taking physical, emotional, spiritual, and social health into account. His focus is on treating those with substance use disorders, those struggling with mental health, and those suffering from pain. Each encounter with Dr. Asheh is personalized to build a long-lasting individualized therapeutic alliance.
Asheh is specialized in Addiction Medicine & Psychiatry with a focus on dual-diagnosis.
Dr. Asheh emphasizes a “whole person” holistic approach to his treatment, taking physical, emotional, spiritual, and social health into account. His focus is on treating those with substance use disorders, those struggling with mental health, and those suffering from pain. Each encounter with Dr. Asheh is personalized to build a long-lasting individualized therapeutic alliance.
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Tamara Sukie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, MSN, RN
Verified Verified
Greenacres, FL 33463
Tamara specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, Insomnia, ADHD, addiction medicine and much more.
Tamara is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Jata Care Medical and Psychiatric Services. She has been practicing in healthcare from 2005 starting as a RN up to most recently completing a Post Masters Psychiatric Certification at the University of Miami. Her career as a nurse practitioner spans over Quick care clinic/Primary/Urgent care, Substance abuse treatment, and the treatment of Mental illnesses. She is passionate about the care of her clients and aims to keep them at an optimal functioning level both physically and mentally
Tamara specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, Insomnia, ADHD, addiction medicine and much more.
Tamara is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Jata Care Medical and Psychiatric Services. She has been practicing in healthcare from 2005 starting as a RN up to most recently completing a Post Masters Psychiatric Certification at the University of Miami. Her career as a nurse practitioner spans over Quick care clinic/Primary/Urgent care, Substance abuse treatment, and the treatment of Mental illnesses. She is passionate about the care of her clients and aims to keep them at an optimal functioning level both physically and mentally
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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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Why not use evidence-based treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)? If you have lost control over how much you drink, get help from an expert. If psychological or will-power based treatment methods have not worked, the Sinclair Method and medications like naltrexone or baclofen may be critical for your recovery. As a specialist in Addiction Medicine, my evidenced based medical program is affordable, practical, and accessible. Go to AlcoholRecoveryMedicine.com for more information and learn how thousands of people have found freedom from alcohol.
Why not use evidence-based treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)? If you have lost control over how much you drink, get help from an expert. If psychological or will-power based treatment methods have not worked, the Sinclair Method and medications like naltrexone or baclofen may be critical for your recovery. As a specialist in Addiction Medicine, my evidenced based medical program is affordable, practical, and accessible. Go to AlcoholRecoveryMedicine.com for more information and learn how thousands of people have found freedom from alcohol.
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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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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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I am a double board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine physician with added qualification in child and adolescent psychiatry. With over 17 years of experience as a clinician and educator, with specialties in Addiction Medicine, Mental Health, Detox, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) , Pain Management, Military Mental Health, and Harm Reduction. My overall mission is to help clients regain control of their life, and in that way, they can live to the fullest with their loved ones.
I am a double board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine physician with added qualification in child and adolescent psychiatry. With over 17 years of experience as a clinician and educator, with specialties in Addiction Medicine, Mental Health, Detox, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) , Pain Management, Military Mental Health, and Harm Reduction. My overall mission is to help clients regain control of their life, and in that way, they can live to the fullest with their loved ones.
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I have a special interest in treating substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD.
Now accepting new patients, treatment location in West Palm Beach. Not currently accepting insurance. I treat a variety of psychiatric conditions in a warm, supportive, and confidential private practice setting. I believe all patients deserve to be treated with patience and without judgement. I provide both medication management and various forms of talk therapy to help patients achieve their mental health goals.
I have a special interest in treating substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD.
Now accepting new patients, treatment location in West Palm Beach. Not currently accepting insurance. I treat a variety of psychiatric conditions in a warm, supportive, and confidential private practice setting. I believe all patients deserve to be treated with patience and without judgement. I provide both medication management and various forms of talk therapy to help patients achieve their mental health goals.
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Darryl Evan Appleton
Psychiatrist, MD, DABSM, FAASM, DABPN, CIME
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Board Certifications (4):
(1) Board Certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM); (2) Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (ABPN); (3) Board Certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME / CIME) (4) : Addiction Medicine - Board Certification by American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM).
Dr. Darryl Appleton is an internationally recognized expert for his research, evaluation and treatment of sleep, addiction, and psychiatric disorders. He completed his medical residency at the University of Miami, and completed a fellowship in sleep disorders and neuropsychiatry at the University of Toronto. Do you...Dream of falling into bed and slipping into a sound sleep that lasts all night? Now offering rTMS therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy! Have psychotherapy / EMDR / CBT / REBT and Medication Assisted Treatment Available for Addiction issues as well.
Board Certifications (4):
(1) Board Certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM); (2) Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (ABPN); (3) Board Certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME / CIME) (4) : Addiction Medicine - Board Certification by American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM).
Dr. Darryl Appleton is an internationally recognized expert for his research, evaluation and treatment of sleep, addiction, and psychiatric disorders. He completed his medical residency at the University of Miami, and completed a fellowship in sleep disorders and neuropsychiatry at the University of Toronto. Do you...Dream of falling into bed and slipping into a sound sleep that lasts all night? Now offering rTMS therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy! Have psychotherapy / EMDR / CBT / REBT and Medication Assisted Treatment Available for Addiction issues as well.
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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.