Addiction Therapists in Shelton, 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.
Hi! I am a LCSW based in Fairfield County, Connecticut. I received my Masters of Social Work from Temple University in 2018, and I have been practicing for 5+ years. My experience began with community mental health and outpatient methadone maintenance programs in Philadelphia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I returned home to Connecticut to serve the community I grew up in. Currently, I work independently with Grow Therapy treating adolescents and adults with mental health and substance use disorders to improve overall well-being.
Hi! I am a LCSW based in Fairfield County, Connecticut. I received my Masters of Social Work from Temple University in 2018, and I have been practicing for 5+ years. My experience began with community mental health and outpatient methadone maintenance programs in Philadelphia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I returned home to Connecticut to serve the community I grew up in. Currently, I work independently with Grow Therapy treating adolescents and adults with mental health and substance use disorders to improve overall well-being.
Jason strongly believes in treating each individual holistically, considering not only the addiction but also the underlying factors contributing to it.
Accepting new clients! Jason is a highly dedicated licensed drug & alcohol counselor with over 10 years experience with a passion for helping others overcome addiction. His commitment extends to educating families and communities about the impact of addiction, breaking down stigmas, and fostering a more understanding environment. Jason's unwavering dedication to helping others break free from the chains of addiction has made him a respected figure in this field, and his impact continues to ripple through the lives he touches.
Jason strongly believes in treating each individual holistically, considering not only the addiction but also the underlying factors contributing to it.
Accepting new clients! Jason is a highly dedicated licensed drug & alcohol counselor with over 10 years experience with a passion for helping others overcome addiction. His commitment extends to educating families and communities about the impact of addiction, breaking down stigmas, and fostering a more understanding environment. Jason's unwavering dedication to helping others break free from the chains of addiction has made him a respected figure in this field, and his impact continues to ripple through the lives he touches.
Marie E Sumski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shelton, CT 06484 (Online Only)
Stuck at a crossroad? Feeling stressed? Are there too many changes happening all around? Transitions are difficult even when they are positive. Are you impacted by addiction either because you have an addiction or someone you love lives with addiction? Are you trying to cope with the loss, either through death or separation, of someone you loved? If you answered yes to any of these questions call me to set up a time where we can talk. When you find yourself struggling to cope with any changes in your life or are feeling stressed out, give me a call.
Stuck at a crossroad? Feeling stressed? Are there too many changes happening all around? Transitions are difficult even when they are positive. Are you impacted by addiction either because you have an addiction or someone you love lives with addiction? Are you trying to cope with the loss, either through death or separation, of someone you loved? If you answered yes to any of these questions call me to set up a time where we can talk. When you find yourself struggling to cope with any changes in your life or are feeling stressed out, give me a call.
My extensive clinical background provides me the experience to be skilled at working with pre-teens through adulthood either individually, as a couple, or family, struggling with trauma, addiction, mood disorders, anxiety, stress management, conflict resolution, parenting, relationship issues, personality disorders, ADHD, and self-esteem issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of clinical experience. There are many different approaches to therapy and it is of the utmost importance you feel a therapeutic connection to who you choose to work with. My approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and interactive . Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to work in various clinical settings and to assist many clients with achieving personal success. My therapeutic goals are to meet every client where they are at, and to assist them with identifying, developing, and putting into action goals to achieve their fullest personal potential.
My extensive clinical background provides me the experience to be skilled at working with pre-teens through adulthood either individually, as a couple, or family, struggling with trauma, addiction, mood disorders, anxiety, stress management, conflict resolution, parenting, relationship issues, personality disorders, ADHD, and self-esteem issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of clinical experience. There are many different approaches to therapy and it is of the utmost importance you feel a therapeutic connection to who you choose to work with. My approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and interactive . Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to work in various clinical settings and to assist many clients with achieving personal success. My therapeutic goals are to meet every client where they are at, and to assist them with identifying, developing, and putting into action goals to achieve their fullest personal potential.
Daniel Sherman
Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, LADC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shelton, CT 06484
I work with clients who struggle with substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and mood disorders.
Accepting New Clients - If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, you’ve come to the right place. Acknowledging that you need support is a courageous first step towards healing and growth. When you meet with me we will unpack what you have been carrying around and work together to establish goals aimed at improving your life satisfaction. Through this process, you can gain greater self-awareness and develop new skills for managing your emotions and relationships.
I work with clients who struggle with substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and mood disorders.
Accepting New Clients - If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, you’ve come to the right place. Acknowledging that you need support is a courageous first step towards healing and growth. When you meet with me we will unpack what you have been carrying around and work together to establish goals aimed at improving your life satisfaction. Through this process, you can gain greater self-awareness and develop new skills for managing your emotions and relationships.
Samantha Ball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shelton, CT 06484 (Online Only)
Over the years, I have worked with Active Duty military and retirees, people with serious and persistent mental disorders, and those with addiction issues.
Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who, for twenty years, have worked with others to live and lead their best lives. I have far-reaching experience with helping people to manage addictions, process trauma and loss, cope with stress, and take on the challenges of everyday life. I hold the sanctity of the therapeutic relationship seriously and, as such, your comfort and privacy are exceptionally important to me.
Over the years, I have worked with Active Duty military and retirees, people with serious and persistent mental disorders, and those with addiction issues.
Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who, for twenty years, have worked with others to live and lead their best lives. I have far-reaching experience with helping people to manage addictions, process trauma and loss, cope with stress, and take on the challenges of everyday life. I hold the sanctity of the therapeutic relationship seriously and, as such, your comfort and privacy are exceptionally important to me.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jeanne E Phung
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shelton, CT 06484 (Online Only)
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.
Deborah Gaynor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC
Verified Verified
Shelton, CT 06484
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical experience includes working with: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma & body disfigurement, sexual abuse, relationship issues, life transitions, anger management, parenting issues, peer conflict, bullying, substance abuse interventions, and unresolved family of origin issues.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed or conflicted by your emotions and confusing thoughts? At some point in life, most people do. When you are in the midst of the fog it is often difficult to find your way out alone. With over fifteen years of experience, I can provide a light for you to see through those challenging times. As your objective and gentle witness, I will help clear the way for deeper understanding, support, and expand your coping strategies. I offer individual, couples, family sessions and group therapy. My primary orientation is person-centered and strengths-based.
My clinical experience includes working with: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma & body disfigurement, sexual abuse, relationship issues, life transitions, anger management, parenting issues, peer conflict, bullying, substance abuse interventions, and unresolved family of origin issues.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed or conflicted by your emotions and confusing thoughts? At some point in life, most people do. When you are in the midst of the fog it is often difficult to find your way out alone. With over fifteen years of experience, I can provide a light for you to see through those challenging times. As your objective and gentle witness, I will help clear the way for deeper understanding, support, and expand your coping strategies. I offer individual, couples, family sessions and group therapy. My primary orientation is person-centered and strengths-based.
Viktor Jakab
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Shelton, CT 06484
Waitlist for new clients
I can support you through difficult experiences like trauma or abuse, addiction, infidelity, problems with porn, and sexual concerns.
Welcome! My name is Viktor. I run a therapy practice called Fidanexa Counseling, PLLC. The business name means "trust" and "connection", two things that are important to good therapy, and a happy life. There's a link to my business' website below - click "My Website". I am happy to speak with you to answer your questions and see if my experience matches your needs. You can schedule with me on my website (www.fidanexa.com), or contact me through Psychology Today.
I can support you through difficult experiences like trauma or abuse, addiction, infidelity, problems with porn, and sexual concerns.
Welcome! My name is Viktor. I run a therapy practice called Fidanexa Counseling, PLLC. The business name means "trust" and "connection", two things that are important to good therapy, and a happy life. There's a link to my business' website below - click "My Website". I am happy to speak with you to answer your questions and see if my experience matches your needs. You can schedule with me on my website (www.fidanexa.com), or contact me through Psychology Today.
As a licensed master social worker, my goal is to assist you through life's struggles - big or small. Whether you are battling depression, anxiety, substance use, or experiencing a life transition - I am here to help you healthily cope. With experience providing therapy to children, families, and adults, I believe there is no "one size all" approach to therapy. My goal is to provide a safe space for individuals to process their stressors and live a healthier, more fulfilling life.
As a licensed master social worker, my goal is to assist you through life's struggles - big or small. Whether you are battling depression, anxiety, substance use, or experiencing a life transition - I am here to help you healthily cope. With experience providing therapy to children, families, and adults, I believe there is no "one size all" approach to therapy. My goal is to provide a safe space for individuals to process their stressors and live a healthier, more fulfilling life.
See more therapy options for Shelton
Nearby Addiction Therapists Searches for Shelton
See More Addiction TherapistsAddiction Therapists
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.