Addiction Therapists in Derby, CT
My approach to therapy is to understand and create a strong therapeutic relationship that will support and strengthen my clients in every aspect of their life. I have experience working with children and families with complex concerns, in different areas of their lives. These concerns include trauma, depression, ADHD/ADD, martial/parent child relationship issues, grief/loss, substance use , and mood disorders as well as self harming behaviors.
My approach to therapy is to understand and create a strong therapeutic relationship that will support and strengthen my clients in every aspect of their life. I have experience working with children and families with complex concerns, in different areas of their lives. These concerns include trauma, depression, ADHD/ADD, martial/parent child relationship issues, grief/loss, substance use , and mood disorders as well as self harming behaviors.
Christopher Phipps
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Derby, CT 06418 (Online Only)
I specialize in assisting individuals with Substance Use Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Bi-Polar Disorders, Personality Disorders and more, with Cognitive Behavioral based therapies.
Do you feel out of control? Do you wish you had support outside of your friends and family? I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working collaboratively with clients in overcoming obstacles in their lives and achieving their goals. When working together, you will know we can explore what is getting in the way of you living your best life without judgement.
I specialize in assisting individuals with Substance Use Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Bi-Polar Disorders, Personality Disorders and more, with Cognitive Behavioral based therapies.
Do you feel out of control? Do you wish you had support outside of your friends and family? I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working collaboratively with clients in overcoming obstacles in their lives and achieving their goals. When working together, you will know we can explore what is getting in the way of you living your best life without judgement.
I love being a social worker and I enjoy working in the field of mental health and addiction services. I believe that anyone could develop a mental health or substance abuse problem, and that all intimate relationships have periods of struggles. It can be challenging to overcome your problems. It is rewarding for me to be a part of assisting people with improving their lives. I am currently treating adolescents, adults, and couples.
I love being a social worker and I enjoy working in the field of mental health and addiction services. I believe that anyone could develop a mental health or substance abuse problem, and that all intimate relationships have periods of struggles. It can be challenging to overcome your problems. It is rewarding for me to be a part of assisting people with improving their lives. I am currently treating adolescents, adults, and couples.
Currently Accepting New Clients! Children/Teens/Adults/Couples. Most Insurance Plans Accepted! Addiction, High Risk Behaviors, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Teenagers, Couples, Relationships, Life Transitions, and Self-Esteem are my primary areas of focus. As a clinician, I pay attention to your needs and place much focus on your comfort level as we progress through the treatment process.
Currently Accepting New Clients! Children/Teens/Adults/Couples. Most Insurance Plans Accepted! Addiction, High Risk Behaviors, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Teenagers, Couples, Relationships, Life Transitions, and Self-Esteem are my primary areas of focus. As a clinician, I pay attention to your needs and place much focus on your comfort level as we progress through the treatment process.
Lillian's compassion, empathy, warmth, and clinical expertise provides a nurturing atmosphere where individuals, couples and families feel comfortable addressing the challenges they face. Lillian tailors her therapy sessions to the unique needs of each person she meets with. She implements trauma-informed care and is trained in multiple modalities and evidence-based approaches.
Lillian's compassion, empathy, warmth, and clinical expertise provides a nurturing atmosphere where individuals, couples and families feel comfortable addressing the challenges they face. Lillian tailors her therapy sessions to the unique needs of each person she meets with. She implements trauma-informed care and is trained in multiple modalities and evidence-based approaches.
Life’s journey has many paths—It can become a struggle, or even a crisis, for any of us. If you need help, come, talk confidentially with me. I listen well. You will find me to be non-judgmental. I welcome all people—couples, families, adults, seniors and youth from 8 to 18. Meeting you would be my privilege. Helping you would be my mission. With nearly 50 years of social work experience, including an Appointment by President George H. W. Bush to serve as Commissioner of the Children’s Bureau, my work experience, rarely matched, helps me help you, as do my PhD education and life experience,
Life’s journey has many paths—It can become a struggle, or even a crisis, for any of us. If you need help, come, talk confidentially with me. I listen well. You will find me to be non-judgmental. I welcome all people—couples, families, adults, seniors and youth from 8 to 18. Meeting you would be my privilege. Helping you would be my mission. With nearly 50 years of social work experience, including an Appointment by President George H. W. Bush to serve as Commissioner of the Children’s Bureau, my work experience, rarely matched, helps me help you, as do my PhD education and life experience,
Olivia DAmicis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Derby, CT 06418
Not accepting new clients
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my goal is to support individuals, couples and families navigate the uncertainties of life with compassion, confidence, humor and acceptance. My clinical experience includes working with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and stress.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my goal is to support individuals, couples and families navigate the uncertainties of life with compassion, confidence, humor and acceptance. My clinical experience includes working with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and stress.
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Barbara E August
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA-LPC
Verified Verified
Shelton, CT 06484 (Online Only)
Barbara is a licensed LPC in Ct. with over 20 years of counseling experience in a variety of settings. She grew up in the suburbs of New York City on Long Island and received her masters from Colorado University at Denver in 1988. Contact Barbara at 203 627-0026 for a free consultation. We will focus on accepting where you are at this time and collaborate on a solution focused approach to the challenges you are facing. Barbara has vast experience with substance use disorders including years of work at detox and treatment centers, specializing in Medically Assisted Treatment for opiate addiction with co-occurring mental health.
Barbara is a licensed LPC in Ct. with over 20 years of counseling experience in a variety of settings. She grew up in the suburbs of New York City on Long Island and received her masters from Colorado University at Denver in 1988. Contact Barbara at 203 627-0026 for a free consultation. We will focus on accepting where you are at this time and collaborate on a solution focused approach to the challenges you are facing. Barbara has vast experience with substance use disorders including years of work at detox and treatment centers, specializing in Medically Assisted Treatment for opiate addiction with co-occurring mental health.
Dr. Justin Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LMFTA, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ansonia, CT 06401
My name is Dr Justin Scott, and I’m excited to hope you grow! I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of challenges. I have my 5th masters in Martial and Family therapy with a specialization in systemic sex therapy, I also specialized in helping those struggling with addiction to both alcohol and drugs. I have a passion for those individuals and families that have been touched by addiction and I'm excited to help you take next steps!
My name is Dr Justin Scott, and I’m excited to hope you grow! I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of challenges. I have my 5th masters in Martial and Family therapy with a specialization in systemic sex therapy, I also specialized in helping those struggling with addiction to both alcohol and drugs. I have a passion for those individuals and families that have been touched by addiction and I'm excited to help you take next steps!
Katherine Ducharme Emdr Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICGC-I
Verified Verified
Shelton, CT 06484
I have experience providing mental health and addiction services to individuals across all levels of recovery.
Accepting new clients. Recognizing that you need help is the first step towards making positive changes in your life, but this is often the most difficult part on the path to recovery. Sometimes all we need is someone willing to walk with us. My approach for each client depends on what their current goals are and figuring out the best way to achieve them together.
I have experience providing mental health and addiction services to individuals across all levels of recovery.
Accepting new clients. Recognizing that you need help is the first step towards making positive changes in your life, but this is often the most difficult part on the path to recovery. Sometimes all we need is someone willing to walk with us. My approach for each client depends on what their current goals are and figuring out the best way to achieve them together.
Doug Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ansonia, CT 06401 (Online Only)
Douglas has extensive experience working with individuals with a broad range of mental health and substance use issues, and uses multiple approaches to help his clients to reach their therapeutic goals, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive Therapy, as well as holistic approaches.
Have you thought about talking to a Counselor for a while? Perhaps you are nervous or skeptical about the process. I can help! Douglas Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in the mental health field since 2006. He has worked in various clinical settings, providing both inpatient and outpatient services, and has worked in private practice for many years.
Douglas has extensive experience working with individuals with a broad range of mental health and substance use issues, and uses multiple approaches to help his clients to reach their therapeutic goals, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive Therapy, as well as holistic approaches.
Have you thought about talking to a Counselor for a while? Perhaps you are nervous or skeptical about the process. I can help! Douglas Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in the mental health field since 2006. He has worked in various clinical settings, providing both inpatient and outpatient services, and has worked in private practice for many years.
Hanna Levesque
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shelton, CT 06484 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Whether it be systemic obstacles, struggling with mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, financial stress, legal trouble, etc.
Do you feel alone or misunderstood? Does your mind get to loud? Do you struggle with sense of self or maintaining healthy relationships? I can relate. Join me and let me help you organize your thoughts. Let me help you gain a deeper sense of self awareness and regain control over your life by identifying the origins of your harmful thinking patterns, addressing repressed traumas, and learning how to combat negative anxious thoughts with tangible resources. I specialize in assisting individuals dealing with a variety of obstacles including ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, adjustment adjustment difficulties, etc.
Whether it be systemic obstacles, struggling with mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, financial stress, legal trouble, etc.
Do you feel alone or misunderstood? Does your mind get to loud? Do you struggle with sense of self or maintaining healthy relationships? I can relate. Join me and let me help you organize your thoughts. Let me help you gain a deeper sense of self awareness and regain control over your life by identifying the origins of your harmful thinking patterns, addressing repressed traumas, and learning how to combat negative anxious thoughts with tangible resources. I specialize in assisting individuals dealing with a variety of obstacles including ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, adjustment adjustment difficulties, etc.
Shirley Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shelton, CT 06484 (Online Only)
Hi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is located in Connecticut. I graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University in New York. I am a very well-rounded therapist, working with patients with substance abuse, psychiatric issues, depression, anxiety, children in crisis and hospice/end of life planning with patients and families.
Hi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is located in Connecticut. I graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University in New York. I am a very well-rounded therapist, working with patients with substance abuse, psychiatric issues, depression, anxiety, children in crisis and hospice/end of life planning with patients and families.
Brittany Kuhn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Shelton, CT 06484 (Online Only)
Brittany brings experiences providing individual, family, co-parenting and couples counseling in a variety of clinical settings in mental health and substance abuse.
“Wouldn’t it be beautiful if we could grow and evolve together?” Brittany Kuhn believes we all have the capacity to grow, evolve, self-reflect, and learn new skills. Inside of everyone, there is greatness and goodness. Inside of everyone, there is the ability to live the life we want to live. Sometimes we just need a little help.
Brittany brings experiences providing individual, family, co-parenting and couples counseling in a variety of clinical settings in mental health and substance abuse.
“Wouldn’t it be beautiful if we could grow and evolve together?” Brittany Kuhn believes we all have the capacity to grow, evolve, self-reflect, and learn new skills. Inside of everyone, there is greatness and goodness. Inside of everyone, there is the ability to live the life we want to live. Sometimes we just need a little help.
Accepting ourselves as we are positions us toward wholeness and empowers us to change painful patterns like depression/anxiety, addiction, and conflicts.
I work with men and woman who are interested in exploring themselves deeply to overcome any limiting behaviors and beliefs that stem from trauma, cultural entrainments, neurological/ mental/ spiritual/ emotional patterns or blocks and/or simply not being taught how to tap into their greatest potential to not only heal themselves but to thrive with purpose and joy.
Accepting ourselves as we are positions us toward wholeness and empowers us to change painful patterns like depression/anxiety, addiction, and conflicts.
I work with men and woman who are interested in exploring themselves deeply to overcome any limiting behaviors and beliefs that stem from trauma, cultural entrainments, neurological/ mental/ spiritual/ emotional patterns or blocks and/or simply not being taught how to tap into their greatest potential to not only heal themselves but to thrive with purpose and joy.
My experience has been working with clients who struggle with both mental health and addiction.
Sometimes life can feel unmanageable and prevent us from reaching our personal goals in life. Therapy can open new doors to connecting more deeply with ourselves and others. Taking the step to seek therapy can be frightening and difficult. As a therapist my goal is to help individuals, families, and couples overcome life's challenges.
My experience has been working with clients who struggle with both mental health and addiction.
Sometimes life can feel unmanageable and prevent us from reaching our personal goals in life. Therapy can open new doors to connecting more deeply with ourselves and others. Taking the step to seek therapy can be frightening and difficult. As a therapist my goal is to help individuals, families, and couples overcome life's challenges.
What does "talking to a professional" mean to you? To me therapy is as unique as the patient and therapist and can be for the short or long-term. My experience is with adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues; parents and children in crisis, and with highly resistant at-risk teens. Therapy can help anyone at any age to: resolve difficult issues; reduce anxiety; improve relationships; discover and achieve goals and develop coping skills. There is a recipe that will work for you and together we can find it. You no longer need to struggle alone. There is help.
What does "talking to a professional" mean to you? To me therapy is as unique as the patient and therapist and can be for the short or long-term. My experience is with adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues; parents and children in crisis, and with highly resistant at-risk teens. Therapy can help anyone at any age to: resolve difficult issues; reduce anxiety; improve relationships; discover and achieve goals and develop coping skills. There is a recipe that will work for you and together we can find it. You no longer need to struggle alone. There is help.
Hello! My name is Justin Ungar, and I am a licensed counselor from Connecticut. I have a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling and 10 years of clinical experience (as of 2022). I have experience in both private practice and in residential settings for both mental heath and substance abuse related issues.
Hello! My name is Justin Ungar, and I am a licensed counselor from Connecticut. I have a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling and 10 years of clinical experience (as of 2022). I have experience in both private practice and in residential settings for both mental heath and substance abuse related issues.
I've been practicing since 2015 specializing in addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety and ADHD.
In 2014, I decided to take a leap and find a new way to focus and help others. I received my master's in clinical mental health and counseling from Western Connecticut State University. I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the State of Connecticut.
I've been practicing since 2015 specializing in addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety and ADHD.
In 2014, I decided to take a leap and find a new way to focus and help others. I received my master's in clinical mental health and counseling from Western Connecticut State University. I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the State of Connecticut.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and tapped out? Are the most important relationships in your life becoming too complicated to manage? Do issues at work or school cause you too much frustration? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who wants to help you find growth by figuring out ways to settle the frantic mind and find renewed friendship and joy with your loved ones. I specialize in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families to address a variety of dynamics including anxiety, depression, substance use, parent/child dynamics, and marital issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and tapped out? Are the most important relationships in your life becoming too complicated to manage? Do issues at work or school cause you too much frustration? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who wants to help you find growth by figuring out ways to settle the frantic mind and find renewed friendship and joy with your loved ones. I specialize in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families to address a variety of dynamics including anxiety, depression, substance use, parent/child dynamics, and marital issues.
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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.