Drug Abuse Therapists in 08854

Photo of Samantha Ciparis - Guardian Recovery, MSW, Pre-Licensed Professional
Guardian Recovery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Guardian IOP utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
Guardian IOP utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
(732) 641-6866 View (732) 641-6866
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Ashanta Yama Carter
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SAP, NCAC, ICADC, FPA, CASAC-G
Verified Verified
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Ashanta Yama Carter Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) and Addiction professional who is trained to provide psychological and emotional support for individuals experiencing mental health and substance abuse challenges. She has years of experience and a passion for de-stigmatizing mental health issues and addiction to help individuals with behavioral health difficulties. She sees recovery as redemptive process that leads to restoration.
Ashanta Yama Carter Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) and Addiction professional who is trained to provide psychological and emotional support for individuals experiencing mental health and substance abuse challenges. She has years of experience and a passion for de-stigmatizing mental health issues and addiction to help individuals with behavioral health difficulties. She sees recovery as redemptive process that leads to restoration.
(732) 314-7185 View (732) 314-7185
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Olivia Benoit
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piscataway, NJ 08854  (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Olivia Benoit; I became a Licensed Drug and Alcohol counselor in 2018 and a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2022. I started working in the field as a counselor intern in 2012. I have worked in plethora of outpatient and inpatient Substance Abuse and Mental Health settings over the course of 10 years. I have primarily worked with young adults, teens and adolescents; with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, women issues and adjustment disorders. I strive to provide a safe, judgment-free, and compassionate space that allows my clients to share their concerns, fears, feelings, and thoughts.
Welcome! My name is Olivia Benoit; I became a Licensed Drug and Alcohol counselor in 2018 and a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2022. I started working in the field as a counselor intern in 2012. I have worked in plethora of outpatient and inpatient Substance Abuse and Mental Health settings over the course of 10 years. I have primarily worked with young adults, teens and adolescents; with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, women issues and adjustment disorders. I strive to provide a safe, judgment-free, and compassionate space that allows my clients to share their concerns, fears, feelings, and thoughts.
(732) 392-7483 View (732) 392-7483
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Dr. Deborah Riviere
Psychologist, EdD, LCADC
Verified Verified
Piscataway, NJ 08854
I am a cognitive therapist, trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy, with over 30 years of experience in individual and couples' therapy. My focus in therapy is to support you in strengthening self-acceptance, gain insight into your feelings and behaviors, improve your relationships, learn new coping skills, achieve valued life goals, and become your own therapists. Clients that I work with praise not only my knowledge and competence but also my warmth and wisdom.
I am a cognitive therapist, trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy, with over 30 years of experience in individual and couples' therapy. My focus in therapy is to support you in strengthening self-acceptance, gain insight into your feelings and behaviors, improve your relationships, learn new coping skills, achieve valued life goals, and become your own therapists. Clients that I work with praise not only my knowledge and competence but also my warmth and wisdom.
(732) 412-6494 View (732) 412-6494
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Stephanie Field
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Therapy sort of sucks. Who wants to call a stranger and talk about why you're suffering? I promise we won't sit in awkward silence the first time we meet! I will do my best to make therapy as painless as possible. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for couples and individuals in partnership with the organization Journey Clinical. KAP may be appropriate for treatment resistant depression, trauma, addictions, OCD and anxiety. I provide integration sessions for all psychedelic experiences. My mission is to assist you in restoring happiness and clarity to your life; my style is warm, practical and engaging.
Therapy sort of sucks. Who wants to call a stranger and talk about why you're suffering? I promise we won't sit in awkward silence the first time we meet! I will do my best to make therapy as painless as possible. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for couples and individuals in partnership with the organization Journey Clinical. KAP may be appropriate for treatment resistant depression, trauma, addictions, OCD and anxiety. I provide integration sessions for all psychedelic experiences. My mission is to assist you in restoring happiness and clarity to your life; my style is warm, practical and engaging.
(973) 988-2653 View (973) 988-2653
Photo of Jeremias Carabajal, CADC, Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Jeremias Carabajal
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Verified Verified
Piscataway, NJ 08854
We often realize that there are areas in our lives in which we know there has to be better, however we feel overwhelmed, stressed, and even uncapable of overcoming those situations that weigh us down and stop us from being the best version of ourselves. Doubt, anxiety, emotional discomfort and negative thoughts begin to surface our mind and become a part of who we are and we accept it. However, we were never created to survive we are created to succeed. It is ok to say "I need help". It is time to take our lives back and live the way it's meant to be lived. We are all learning to become a better person day by day. Today is your day!
We often realize that there are areas in our lives in which we know there has to be better, however we feel overwhelmed, stressed, and even uncapable of overcoming those situations that weigh us down and stop us from being the best version of ourselves. Doubt, anxiety, emotional discomfort and negative thoughts begin to surface our mind and become a part of who we are and we accept it. However, we were never created to survive we are created to succeed. It is ok to say "I need help". It is time to take our lives back and live the way it's meant to be lived. We are all learning to become a better person day by day. Today is your day!
(732) 313-3619 View (732) 313-3619
Photo of Wilfred Asamoah, MSW, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wilfred Asamoah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Accepting new clients - Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with addiction? If so don't hesitate to call. I am both a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor in the state of NJ. My experience is primarily focused on treating individuals and families struggling with mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) and or addiction. I provide clients a safe and intimate atmosphere for their emotional well-being and recovery from addiction. From working with adults that struggle with addiction, substance use and life issues, adolescents seeking to find their identity
Accepting new clients - Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with addiction? If so don't hesitate to call. I am both a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor in the state of NJ. My experience is primarily focused on treating individuals and families struggling with mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) and or addiction. I provide clients a safe and intimate atmosphere for their emotional well-being and recovery from addiction. From working with adults that struggle with addiction, substance use and life issues, adolescents seeking to find their identity
(732) 372-0912 View (732) 372-0912
Photo of Jonathan Harrison Kull, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Jonathan Harrison Kull
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Piscataway, NJ 08854  (Online Only)
If you have been stuck, or are unhappy, depressing, lonely, anxious and need someone to vent your feelings/frustrations to and process what you are going through. Or If you know that you have mental health issues of anxiety, depression, ADHD or OCD, among others and are looking for a mental health therapist to that you can talk and collaborate with to help you overcome your problems, you have come to the right person.
If you have been stuck, or are unhappy, depressing, lonely, anxious and need someone to vent your feelings/frustrations to and process what you are going through. Or If you know that you have mental health issues of anxiety, depression, ADHD or OCD, among others and are looking for a mental health therapist to that you can talk and collaborate with to help you overcome your problems, you have come to the right person.
(732) 978-9055 View (732) 978-9055
Photo of Ed Fernandez - Breath of Life Counseling Services, LLC, MSW, LCADC, NCAMS
Breath of Life Counseling Services, LLC
MSW, LCADC, NCAMS
Verified Verified
Piscataway, NJ 08854
For further details about Breath of Life Counseling Services, LLC I would ask that you visit www.breathoflifecounseling.com. The website gives full information of all of our services.
For further details about Breath of Life Counseling Services, LLC I would ask that you visit www.breathoflifecounseling.com. The website gives full information of all of our services.
(732) 289-6008 View (732) 289-6008
Drug Abuse Therapists

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.