Drug Abuse Therapists in Middletown, CT
In community and with the help of those around us, we can overcome our obstacles and begin to thrive. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist focusing on addiction recovery, trauma, spirituality, and grief, I am here to join you on your journey toward healing. By building a strong and meaningful counseling relationship, we can work together to identify your goals, utilize your strengths, and forge your unique path toward change and growth. Along with my lived experience in recovery, I aim to bring a positive, warm, and non-judgmental therapeutic style to each session.
In community and with the help of those around us, we can overcome our obstacles and begin to thrive. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist focusing on addiction recovery, trauma, spirituality, and grief, I am here to join you on your journey toward healing. By building a strong and meaningful counseling relationship, we can work together to identify your goals, utilize your strengths, and forge your unique path toward change and growth. Along with my lived experience in recovery, I aim to bring a positive, warm, and non-judgmental therapeutic style to each session.
Lauren Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Life can be challenging and it can be even more difficult to identify how to make changes. I utilize an eclectic approach to guide you through your own process at your own pace. I focus on helping individuals navigate through life changes or hardships. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults. My background includes working with individuals in a variety of settings who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, substance use, family stressors, and more.
Do you find yourself feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Life can be challenging and it can be even more difficult to identify how to make changes. I utilize an eclectic approach to guide you through your own process at your own pace. I focus on helping individuals navigate through life changes or hardships. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults. My background includes working with individuals in a variety of settings who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, substance use, family stressors, and more.
Donna S. Grisham
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457
My work as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work in Mental Health and Addiction is to assist individuals and family members in reaching their goals and potential as they overcome their challenges and make use of their opportunities.
I have had the pleasure of working with people in this field for over 20 years.
My work as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work in Mental Health and Addiction is to assist individuals and family members in reaching their goals and potential as they overcome their challenges and make use of their opportunities.
I have had the pleasure of working with people in this field for over 20 years.
I have been working in the field of Mental Health and Addiction for 20 years. I graduated with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from CCSU. My main focus is trauma, centering on Addictions, including substance abuse, eating disorders and excessive spending, however, I am also experienced working with clients who have, depression, anxiety or trauma related symptoms. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults I believe strongly in recovery, use various therapeutic approaches to assist clients to live a productive and self directed life. And pets are always welcome so bring yours in.
I have been working in the field of Mental Health and Addiction for 20 years. I graduated with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from CCSU. My main focus is trauma, centering on Addictions, including substance abuse, eating disorders and excessive spending, however, I am also experienced working with clients who have, depression, anxiety or trauma related symptoms. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults I believe strongly in recovery, use various therapeutic approaches to assist clients to live a productive and self directed life. And pets are always welcome so bring yours in.
Hallie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist in both Connecticut and Texas, with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She earned her Bachelor of science in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Texas Christian University and Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston University. Hallie is certified in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is trained in Dialectical- Behavioral Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), PC-CARE, and Problematic Sexualized Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Hallie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist in both Connecticut and Texas, with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She earned her Bachelor of science in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Texas Christian University and Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston University. Hallie is certified in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is trained in Dialectical- Behavioral Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), PC-CARE, and Problematic Sexualized Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
If you are struggling with a substance abuse problem and experiencing difficulty in making the decision to stop using drugs/alcohol, well struggle no more. Today can be the beginning of a new life for you without the use of any mind-altering substances. I will work with you in a safe, confidential and supportive environment to bring about change and establish goals that you believe are achievable by meeting you where you are in your individual journey towards recovery and wellness.
If you are struggling with a substance abuse problem and experiencing difficulty in making the decision to stop using drugs/alcohol, well struggle no more. Today can be the beginning of a new life for you without the use of any mind-altering substances. I will work with you in a safe, confidential and supportive environment to bring about change and establish goals that you believe are achievable by meeting you where you are in your individual journey towards recovery and wellness.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE - AS A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER I STRIVE TO PROVIDE A CONFIDENTIAL AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE FREE TO GROW AT THEIR OWN PACE. I WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES TO RESOLVE RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS, REDUCE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AND ADDRESS TRAUMA. I HAVE A SUB SPECIALTY OF TREATING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND THE FAMILIES THAT ARE AFFECTED.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE - AS A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER I STRIVE TO PROVIDE A CONFIDENTIAL AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE FREE TO GROW AT THEIR OWN PACE. I WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES TO RESOLVE RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS, REDUCE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AND ADDRESS TRAUMA. I HAVE A SUB SPECIALTY OF TREATING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND THE FAMILIES THAT ARE AFFECTED.
Dr. Leonard Lev Md - Psychiatrist
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MD, LCSW, LPC, LADC
Not Verified Not Verified
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
TELEMEDICINE AVAILABLE—Immediate Openings!!! Our experienced team of therapists, prescribers, and support staff are here to help you clarify your goals, recognize your strength, and take the next step in your personal journey. We will listen attentively to the unique challenges you are facing, and work to support you in choosing the best path for you. We have immediate openings for individual therapy, group therapy, and medication management. Almost all insurances accepted. Follow this link to speak with someone TODAY: Doxy.me/MiddletownOpenAccess
TELEMEDICINE AVAILABLE—Immediate Openings!!! Our experienced team of therapists, prescribers, and support staff are here to help you clarify your goals, recognize your strength, and take the next step in your personal journey. We will listen attentively to the unique challenges you are facing, and work to support you in choosing the best path for you. We have immediate openings for individual therapy, group therapy, and medication management. Almost all insurances accepted. Follow this link to speak with someone TODAY: Doxy.me/MiddletownOpenAccess
I am a licensed psychologist. I have been practicing psychology for 40 years and have been in private practice for 30 years. The vast majority of my training during the course of my career has been in the area of behavioral assessment, behavioral interventions and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I take a directive and problem solving approach to counseling. I offer the following services: cognitive and behavior therapy for children, adolescents and adults, psychological evaluations, evaluation of autism, interventions and treatment for anxiety, and depression. Behavioral intervention for sleep and insomnia.
I am a licensed psychologist. I have been practicing psychology for 40 years and have been in private practice for 30 years. The vast majority of my training during the course of my career has been in the area of behavioral assessment, behavioral interventions and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I take a directive and problem solving approach to counseling. I offer the following services: cognitive and behavior therapy for children, adolescents and adults, psychological evaluations, evaluation of autism, interventions and treatment for anxiety, and depression. Behavioral intervention for sleep and insomnia.
Accepting new clients I know that making the decision to find a person to speak with is an extremely personal and intimate one. Once this decision is made then comes the search to find the "right" person and this may not be an easy task. I want to reassure you that I understand this and strive to create a relaxed and welcoming environment. I feel the development of a trusting and respectful relationship between client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process and is a primary goal in treatment. We will talk about your goals and how to use them as motivation in therapy. Then create a plan together to achieve them.
Accepting new clients I know that making the decision to find a person to speak with is an extremely personal and intimate one. Once this decision is made then comes the search to find the "right" person and this may not be an easy task. I want to reassure you that I understand this and strive to create a relaxed and welcoming environment. I feel the development of a trusting and respectful relationship between client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process and is a primary goal in treatment. We will talk about your goals and how to use them as motivation in therapy. Then create a plan together to achieve them.
Ashley Marie Nuzzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSV, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
****Now Accepting New Clients**Welcome! My approach is holistic, using the connection between mind, body and spirit to help enhance self-discovery and encourage the freedom to look at where you come from, where you are now and where you want to go. I am experienced working with both adult and childhood trauma, substance use, depression and anxiety. I provide a safe, comfortable and non judgmental environment where clients can begin to explore thoughts, feelings, memories and dreams.
****Now Accepting New Clients**Welcome! My approach is holistic, using the connection between mind, body and spirit to help enhance self-discovery and encourage the freedom to look at where you come from, where you are now and where you want to go. I am experienced working with both adult and childhood trauma, substance use, depression and anxiety. I provide a safe, comfortable and non judgmental environment where clients can begin to explore thoughts, feelings, memories and dreams.
Siobhan Feliciano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457
Waitlist for new clients
With over 15 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling I have developed an eclectic therapy style that pulls components from multiple theories and best practices to suit each client's individual needs. Whether you are looking for brief solution focused therapy lasting just a few sessions or developing a long-term therapeutic relationship to tackle a variety of life interfering issues, I am here to help you achieve your goals. Contact me for an initial consultation to see if I would be a good fit for you!
With over 15 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling I have developed an eclectic therapy style that pulls components from multiple theories and best practices to suit each client's individual needs. Whether you are looking for brief solution focused therapy lasting just a few sessions or developing a long-term therapeutic relationship to tackle a variety of life interfering issues, I am here to help you achieve your goals. Contact me for an initial consultation to see if I would be a good fit for you!
Rachael Pelletti
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
I’m Rachael, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. You’ve likely known for awhile that you’re needing some additional support. Sometimes it can take awhile to feel ready to take this first step. I want you to know that I’m here to match your pace and honor your unique needs and goals throughout treatment. We can figure it out together as we go. I specialize in addiction recovery and substance use disorders. I also love working with college students that are navigating various life transitions and relationships.
I’m Rachael, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. You’ve likely known for awhile that you’re needing some additional support. Sometimes it can take awhile to feel ready to take this first step. I want you to know that I’m here to match your pace and honor your unique needs and goals throughout treatment. We can figure it out together as we go. I specialize in addiction recovery and substance use disorders. I also love working with college students that are navigating various life transitions and relationships.
Stella Ntate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
Life can be crazy sometimes and as a therapist, I want to walk with you through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, a new medical diagnosis that threatens life as you know it, or transitioning from one stage in life to another. Therapy can be a long or short journey to help you gain the insight needed to explore how past and present experiences impact your ability to manage life's daily stressors and help you develop the coping skills you need to get on with your life. I strive to establish a therapeutic relationship that builds on trust, honesty, empathy and compassion as the pathway to healing and wellness for yourself.
Life can be crazy sometimes and as a therapist, I want to walk with you through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, a new medical diagnosis that threatens life as you know it, or transitioning from one stage in life to another. Therapy can be a long or short journey to help you gain the insight needed to explore how past and present experiences impact your ability to manage life's daily stressors and help you develop the coping skills you need to get on with your life. I strive to establish a therapeutic relationship that builds on trust, honesty, empathy and compassion as the pathway to healing and wellness for yourself.
Richard V. Daly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457
Warm greetings, I am happy that you have found your way here and I am looking forward to helping. It is important for you to know that my approach to therapy is solution focused and strength based. I am a highly experienced therapist with over 40 years of clinical treatment experience. My main interests and expertise as a therapist center around Individual therapy, Couples Therapy, Parenting and Substance Abuse. During my long and rewarding career I have worked as a primary therapist with individual adults, families, children, couples and groups and as a parenting coach. I thoroughly enjoy my work and look forward to helping you.
Warm greetings, I am happy that you have found your way here and I am looking forward to helping. It is important for you to know that my approach to therapy is solution focused and strength based. I am a highly experienced therapist with over 40 years of clinical treatment experience. My main interests and expertise as a therapist center around Individual therapy, Couples Therapy, Parenting and Substance Abuse. During my long and rewarding career I have worked as a primary therapist with individual adults, families, children, couples and groups and as a parenting coach. I thoroughly enjoy my work and look forward to helping you.
Riverside Counseling and Wellness LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457
Accepting New Clients- I specialize in EMDR Therapy/PTSD. Disturbing events from the past can negatively impact the present sometimes manifested by intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, feelings of anger/anxiety, and overall reduction in optimal functioning. EMDR helps to process these memories, decreasing and ultimately neutralizing the emotional charge. It eliminates constant unpleasant reminders and rids us of continued negative messages tied to the memories. It is not possible to change what happened, but EMDR helps change how you feel related to past experiences to move forward with peace. I can help you with this.
Accepting New Clients- I specialize in EMDR Therapy/PTSD. Disturbing events from the past can negatively impact the present sometimes manifested by intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, feelings of anger/anxiety, and overall reduction in optimal functioning. EMDR helps to process these memories, decreasing and ultimately neutralizing the emotional charge. It eliminates constant unpleasant reminders and rids us of continued negative messages tied to the memories. It is not possible to change what happened, but EMDR helps change how you feel related to past experiences to move forward with peace. I can help you with this.
Daytime openings! We are all constantly changing. We may have already accomplished goals in our lives, yet are at a crossroads again. This time, we may wish to seek help, whether it’s to develop a goal, figure out what may be a little “off” in our life or maybe some direction with some heavier challenges. I specifically have experience working with substance use disorders, infant mental health and parent-child attachment. I've been trained in Infant Mental Health, Risking Connection, Seeking Safety as well as Circle of Security, but have worked with many individuals and families with varying reasons that brought them to therapy.
Daytime openings! We are all constantly changing. We may have already accomplished goals in our lives, yet are at a crossroads again. This time, we may wish to seek help, whether it’s to develop a goal, figure out what may be a little “off” in our life or maybe some direction with some heavier challenges. I specifically have experience working with substance use disorders, infant mental health and parent-child attachment. I've been trained in Infant Mental Health, Risking Connection, Seeking Safety as well as Circle of Security, but have worked with many individuals and families with varying reasons that brought them to therapy.
Michael Genovese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
Welcome!! My name is Mike & I received my Masters Degree in Social Work at Fordham University. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who has worked with adults primarily for the past 27 years. I have experience working with Veterans and the issues they face as well as individuals involved in the legal system. My other areas of expertise are in mental health, substance use/prevention and treatment, as well as bereavement. I am versed in transactional analysis and am trained in EMDR therapy which is my prime modality.
Welcome!! My name is Mike & I received my Masters Degree in Social Work at Fordham University. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who has worked with adults primarily for the past 27 years. I have experience working with Veterans and the issues they face as well as individuals involved in the legal system. My other areas of expertise are in mental health, substance use/prevention and treatment, as well as bereavement. I am versed in transactional analysis and am trained in EMDR therapy which is my prime modality.
Katherine Colty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
I currently have daytime availability Tuesday through Friday for Telehealth appointments. These are difficult times and we all need a safe place to express our feelings. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. My mission is to aid clients in supportive theraputic interaction. I have been practicing in the field of Social Work since 1996. Having experience in the different facets of Social Work has allowed me to provide service to a vast population, as well as increased my knowledge and understanding of the challenges my clients face. My approach to therapy is primarily Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution Focued.
I currently have daytime availability Tuesday through Friday for Telehealth appointments. These are difficult times and we all need a safe place to express our feelings. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. My mission is to aid clients in supportive theraputic interaction. I have been practicing in the field of Social Work since 1996. Having experience in the different facets of Social Work has allowed me to provide service to a vast population, as well as increased my knowledge and understanding of the challenges my clients face. My approach to therapy is primarily Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution Focued.
Kim Lynn Abram
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06459
*currently accepting clients with day time availbility* Have you experienced trauma that has left you feeling a lack of control, depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or incapable of actively engaging with your environment? Therapy should assist you in regaining a sense of control and allow you to develop the skills to reengage with your environment in a positive and hopeful manner. My goal is to provide a safe space to process your thoughts and learn effective skills to work through the memories and images you may experience on a daily basis.
*currently accepting clients with day time availbility* Have you experienced trauma that has left you feeling a lack of control, depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or incapable of actively engaging with your environment? Therapy should assist you in regaining a sense of control and allow you to develop the skills to reengage with your environment in a positive and hopeful manner. My goal is to provide a safe space to process your thoughts and learn effective skills to work through the memories and images you may experience on a daily basis.
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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.