Substance Use Therapists in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
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Nosson Zand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
The scope of my practice extends well beyond addiction/recovery, but I have extensive experience in treating clients (and their families) struggling w/substance use and other addictive behaviors.
Having relocated to South Florida from Brooklyn, NY, I am a provisionally licensed clinical social worker now living in Bay Harbor, FL. It is both an honor and pleasure to work with my clients toward achieving a better understanding of the various obstacles which impede optimal functioning. I have dedicated my life to supporting clients on their respective journeys through validating their lived experience, offering clinical perspective and insight, identifying the emotional origins of cognitive/behavioral patterns, prioritizing healing, practicing integration, and discovering healthy paths forward.
The scope of my practice extends well beyond addiction/recovery, but I have extensive experience in treating clients (and their families) struggling w/substance use and other addictive behaviors.
Having relocated to South Florida from Brooklyn, NY, I am a provisionally licensed clinical social worker now living in Bay Harbor, FL. It is both an honor and pleasure to work with my clients toward achieving a better understanding of the various obstacles which impede optimal functioning. I have dedicated my life to supporting clients on their respective journeys through validating their lived experience, offering clinical perspective and insight, identifying the emotional origins of cognitive/behavioral patterns, prioritizing healing, practicing integration, and discovering healthy paths forward.
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Melanie Wollman
Registered Social Worker Intern, MSW
Verified Verified
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154 (Online Only)
My primary goal is to help my clients work through whatever it is they wish to achieve in as long or as short of time as my client feels is needed. I tend to work best with clients who are looking to learn skills and concrete coping strategies. I generally use Cognitive Behavioural therapy in my treatment. Please feel free to each out with any questions and see if I am the right fit for your particular needs.
My primary goal is to help my clients work through whatever it is they wish to achieve in as long or as short of time as my client feels is needed. I tend to work best with clients who are looking to learn skills and concrete coping strategies. I generally use Cognitive Behavioural therapy in my treatment. Please feel free to each out with any questions and see if I am the right fit for your particular needs.
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Lidia Martinez
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MCAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154 (Online Only)
I own a group practice, Online Christian Counseling Services, and we are accepting new patients. I have endorsed them below. We understand the anxiety stress and or loneliness and perhaps uncertainty that life may have presented you. We are here to listen and help you work through those feelings while providing you a way to recognize your own strengths and coping skills. We lean on our the foundation, Jesus our Lord and Savior, to help us help you along with our psychological training. He has a plan to prosper you not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11) Call to set up an appointment today.
I own a group practice, Online Christian Counseling Services, and we are accepting new patients. I have endorsed them below. We understand the anxiety stress and or loneliness and perhaps uncertainty that life may have presented you. We are here to listen and help you work through those feelings while providing you a way to recognize your own strengths and coping skills. We lean on our the foundation, Jesus our Lord and Savior, to help us help you along with our psychological training. He has a plan to prosper you not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11) Call to set up an appointment today.
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Jan Maizler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
Available 24/7 for crisis, trauma and Covid cases. The work I do with clients is a passionate calling. It's a privilege to be entrusted to form an alliance with you that heals suffering and promotes growth development. Being a therapist is more than a profession for me; it's a way of life.
Available 24/7 for crisis, trauma and Covid cases. The work I do with clients is a passionate calling. It's a privilege to be entrusted to form an alliance with you that heals suffering and promotes growth development. Being a therapist is more than a profession for me; it's a way of life.
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Hayden Feinberg
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
Do you sometimes feel like you’re living on autopilot, just going through the motions? Are you tired of feeling stuck, anxious, not good enough, or disconnected from yourself and your relationships? You're undecided if it's "bad enough." It seems impossible to balance your needs with daily responsibilities, and you're eager to break free from this cycle. You’re ready to feel like yourself again, enjoy social outings, and to be excited about starting your days. While a more peaceful and fulfilling life may feel out of reach, together we will work to reconnect with your personal values, passions, and what truly brings you joy.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re living on autopilot, just going through the motions? Are you tired of feeling stuck, anxious, not good enough, or disconnected from yourself and your relationships? You're undecided if it's "bad enough." It seems impossible to balance your needs with daily responsibilities, and you're eager to break free from this cycle. You’re ready to feel like yourself again, enjoy social outings, and to be excited about starting your days. While a more peaceful and fulfilling life may feel out of reach, together we will work to reconnect with your personal values, passions, and what truly brings you joy.
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Darren Cefalu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP, IC&RC, NLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bay Village, FL 33141
I enjoy helping others overcome the issues that originate with a racing mind including substance use, depression and anxiety.
It takes tremendous courage to seek out help. After taking that brave first step, you should be met with support and unconditional respect. I have been assisting clients as a mental health counselor for more than 20 years. Helping over a thousand individuals move through the darkness of addiction and mental health issues, my unique and innovative approach, concentrating on personal change, aids in developing the internal light and skills needed for growth. I serve as the Program Director at Recovery 112 which provides me with the opportunity to develop holistic programs to identify resources for complicated medical cases.
I enjoy helping others overcome the issues that originate with a racing mind including substance use, depression and anxiety.
It takes tremendous courage to seek out help. After taking that brave first step, you should be met with support and unconditional respect. I have been assisting clients as a mental health counselor for more than 20 years. Helping over a thousand individuals move through the darkness of addiction and mental health issues, my unique and innovative approach, concentrating on personal change, aids in developing the internal light and skills needed for growth. I serve as the Program Director at Recovery 112 which provides me with the opportunity to develop holistic programs to identify resources for complicated medical cases.
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Abdy Pacheco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Miami, FL 33181 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Abdy! (Abdee) I am a Bilingual Latina therapist. Working with adults managing life transitions, relationship issues, improving self-esteem, anxiety, substance use, trauma, depression and working with those impacted by chronic medical issues and mental illness.
Hello, I'm Abdy! (Abdee) I am a Bilingual Latina therapist. Working with adults managing life transitions, relationship issues, improving self-esteem, anxiety, substance use, trauma, depression and working with those impacted by chronic medical issues and mental illness.
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Life Skills Management Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33181 (Online Only)
We are licensed in Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
We are licensed in Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
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Carter Wiggins & Associate PA (CWA) has been providing psychotherapeutic services to the South Florida community in a spirit of excellence for over 2 1/2 decades. Our personal services are designed to empower the individual to regain control. CWA remains constantly aware and respectful of the importance of providing culturally sensitive, customized, confidential services. Our caring staff is comprised of qualified and experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing the highest level of ethical service to our clients.
Carter Wiggins & Associate PA (CWA) has been providing psychotherapeutic services to the South Florida community in a spirit of excellence for over 2 1/2 decades. Our personal services are designed to empower the individual to regain control. CWA remains constantly aware and respectful of the importance of providing culturally sensitive, customized, confidential services. Our caring staff is comprised of qualified and experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing the highest level of ethical service to our clients.
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Axiom Intervention and Case Management Services
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Dr. Sanchez provides addiction/mental health intervention services for families and their loved ones. He has a personal and professional passion for helping patients and their families are provided with the best practices and quality and empirically validated behavioral/addiction and mental health care and services. Dr. Sanchez brings over three decades of experience in the addiction treatment and mental health field.
Dr. Sanchez provides addiction/mental health intervention services for families and their loved ones. He has a personal and professional passion for helping patients and their families are provided with the best practices and quality and empirically validated behavioral/addiction and mental health care and services. Dr. Sanchez brings over three decades of experience in the addiction treatment and mental health field.
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Time makes a difference ... Do not wait until YOU or YOUR RELATIONSHIP hits bottom to seek help. Do not invest more time in your problems, better invest that time in giving them solutions. I can help you out ! The sooner you look for help to solve the problems that afflict you, the easier it will be to give them a solution, and as a result ... feel better! DO NOT LOOK FOR MORE EXCUSES ... !!
Time makes a difference ... Do not wait until YOU or YOUR RELATIONSHIP hits bottom to seek help. Do not invest more time in your problems, better invest that time in giving them solutions. I can help you out ! The sooner you look for help to solve the problems that afflict you, the easier it will be to give them a solution, and as a result ... feel better! DO NOT LOOK FOR MORE EXCUSES ... !!
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Karina Tenenbaum is a Bilingual Spanish/English Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychoanalytical oriented with over 25 years of experience and training in working with children,adolescents and adults.
She has written many articles in magazines, newspapers, and books.
Karina Tenenbaum is a Bilingual Spanish/English Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychoanalytical oriented with over 25 years of experience and training in working with children,adolescents and adults.
She has written many articles in magazines, newspapers, and books.
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. I speak English and Spanish. I specialize working with clients going through panic attacks, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. My main goal as your counselor is to help you see your choices and bring awareness to the here and now. I provide you with a safe, judgement free environment in which you will feel ready to explore and navigate through life's challenges. Engaging in Psychotherapy means gifting yourself time to bring upon yourself that desired change, and hope while getting to understand your past decisions and actions.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. I speak English and Spanish. I specialize working with clients going through panic attacks, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. My main goal as your counselor is to help you see your choices and bring awareness to the here and now. I provide you with a safe, judgement free environment in which you will feel ready to explore and navigate through life's challenges. Engaging in Psychotherapy means gifting yourself time to bring upon yourself that desired change, and hope while getting to understand your past decisions and actions.
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Diana Guzman
Counselor, LMHC-QS, MCAP, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bal Harbour, FL 33154 (Online Only)
Feeling disconnected, hopeless, or unable to shape the life you desire? Whether you're in a slump or at the peak of your journey, let's unlock the potential within you to become your best self. You don't have to navigate through life feeling lonely or lost. I am here to guide you towards a brighter, more fulfilling path. Let's work together to ignite positive change and rediscover your inner strength.
Feeling disconnected, hopeless, or unable to shape the life you desire? Whether you're in a slump or at the peak of your journey, let's unlock the potential within you to become your best self. You don't have to navigate through life feeling lonely or lost. I am here to guide you towards a brighter, more fulfilling path. Let's work together to ignite positive change and rediscover your inner strength.
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Dr. Yaz is a highly experienced therapist specializing in counseling for couples and individuals seeking to enhance their relationship, sexual intimacy and overall wellbeing. With over 10 years of experience in her private practice, she has successfully helped numerous clients navigate through various challenges such as communication issues, sexual dysfunctions, trauma, sexual intimacy, depression, anxiety, sex addiction. At the core of her approach there is a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships. She provides a safe non judgmental environment to explore difficulties and work toward sustainable solutions.
Dr. Yaz is a highly experienced therapist specializing in counseling for couples and individuals seeking to enhance their relationship, sexual intimacy and overall wellbeing. With over 10 years of experience in her private practice, she has successfully helped numerous clients navigate through various challenges such as communication issues, sexual dysfunctions, trauma, sexual intimacy, depression, anxiety, sex addiction. At the core of her approach there is a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships. She provides a safe non judgmental environment to explore difficulties and work toward sustainable solutions.
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The greek word 'Therepon' means comrade in a common struggle...As a psychotherapist, I believe it is important to acknowledge that the therapeutic process sometimes involves tolerating uncomfortable feelings, recalling complicated (unpleasant) memories, and facing fears. Your courage and commitment to working through issues should lead to meaningful insights needed to free you of distracting symptoms, improving your relationships with others, and enablling you to develop strengths for facing challenges in the future.
In the therapeutic search for self actualization the goals are to incorporate balance, order, harmony, simplicity, creativity, and humility into one's life.
The greek word 'Therepon' means comrade in a common struggle...As a psychotherapist, I believe it is important to acknowledge that the therapeutic process sometimes involves tolerating uncomfortable feelings, recalling complicated (unpleasant) memories, and facing fears. Your courage and commitment to working through issues should lead to meaningful insights needed to free you of distracting symptoms, improving your relationships with others, and enablling you to develop strengths for facing challenges in the future.
In the therapeutic search for self actualization the goals are to incorporate balance, order, harmony, simplicity, creativity, and humility into one's life.
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Micaela Szwarc Benayoun
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bal Harbour, FL 33154 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, working with individuals, families and couples, ranging from teenagers to adults. My focus is on helping support positive growth by working with clients to not only identify the changes they want to make in their lives, but also to actively assist in making such transitions. I believe every individual has the potential to change, developing healthier coping skills and relationships, which in turn, boost confidence and self-actualization.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, working with individuals, families and couples, ranging from teenagers to adults. My focus is on helping support positive growth by working with clients to not only identify the changes they want to make in their lives, but also to actively assist in making such transitions. I believe every individual has the potential to change, developing healthier coping skills and relationships, which in turn, boost confidence and self-actualization.
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Distressing moods, behaviors and relationships are often associated with painful feelings and self criticism. Inner conflicts and feeling undeserving are often outside awareness and yet have a devastating effect on one's quality of life and relationships. Sometimes no matter how hard one tries, the same things happen over and over again causing immense frustration and even despair. Building a vitalized life experience is what is needed and this is done by removing the often perplexing barriers to feeling the inner freedom to choose how you want to love, work and play.
Distressing moods, behaviors and relationships are often associated with painful feelings and self criticism. Inner conflicts and feeling undeserving are often outside awareness and yet have a devastating effect on one's quality of life and relationships. Sometimes no matter how hard one tries, the same things happen over and over again causing immense frustration and even despair. Building a vitalized life experience is what is needed and this is done by removing the often perplexing barriers to feeling the inner freedom to choose how you want to love, work and play.
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Challenges are a part of life, overcoming them can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Lifestyle and circumstance changes are possible with the appropriate direction and motivation. I have worked in a variety of settings dealing with a wide range of issues. Thanks to a multicultural background, I have a unique insight to understanding cultural issues that can affect certain behaviors. I also have experience in dealing with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, as well as substance abuse across all age groups. I work extensively in helping individuals and couples adjust or overcome life stressors.
Challenges are a part of life, overcoming them can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Lifestyle and circumstance changes are possible with the appropriate direction and motivation. I have worked in a variety of settings dealing with a wide range of issues. Thanks to a multicultural background, I have a unique insight to understanding cultural issues that can affect certain behaviors. I also have experience in dealing with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, as well as substance abuse across all age groups. I work extensively in helping individuals and couples adjust or overcome life stressors.
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Hello I am Laura Morales, I am a licensed mental health counselor. I am passionate about helping individuals improve their quality of life through their mental health. I have been working in the field for several years and have experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions. My approach to therapy is centered around building a strong and trusting relationship with each of my patients. I connect with age groups 6 years old - geriatrics.
Hello I am Laura Morales, I am a licensed mental health counselor. I am passionate about helping individuals improve their quality of life through their mental health. I have been working in the field for several years and have experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions. My approach to therapy is centered around building a strong and trusting relationship with each of my patients. I connect with age groups 6 years old - geriatrics.
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Substance Use 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.