Substance Use Therapists in Merritt Island, FL
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Katelynn Jones
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32953 (Online Only)
Everyone faces difficult times in their lives. Often times, we need a helping hand to help navigate through the adversity. I am here to help individuals navigate towards self-growth and improved well being. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I can work with various clients and needs, however specialize in adolescents/adults experiencing substance use, depression, and anxiety.
Everyone faces difficult times in their lives. Often times, we need a helping hand to help navigate through the adversity. I am here to help individuals navigate towards self-growth and improved well being. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I can work with various clients and needs, however specialize in adolescents/adults experiencing substance use, depression, and anxiety.
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Kelly Garbinsky
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32953 (Online Only)
As your therapist, my philosophy is rooted in helping. I provide safety, support, guidance, education and life skills. I specialize in substance use disorder & recovery. I work with anxiety, depression, compulsive overeating, life transitions, anger management, individual & couples counseling. I keep it simple using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing & ACT modalities.
As your therapist, my philosophy is rooted in helping. I provide safety, support, guidance, education and life skills. I specialize in substance use disorder & recovery. I work with anxiety, depression, compulsive overeating, life transitions, anger management, individual & couples counseling. I keep it simple using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing & ACT modalities.
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Amber Hartnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS, MCAP
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Food and weight have taken over your life. You're not even sure how it got this bad. Constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you are NOT ENOUGH makes it even worse. The battle in your head is relentless, from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed the inner voices are raging. Fighting against them is exhausting. It’s so hard holding it together when all you want is to be free of this burden. You don’t want to be a burden on others, so you smile and hold it in, all the while feeling shitty and overwhelmed. I get it I have been there, Eating disorders suck but recovery is possible! I am living proof.
Food and weight have taken over your life. You're not even sure how it got this bad. Constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you are NOT ENOUGH makes it even worse. The battle in your head is relentless, from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed the inner voices are raging. Fighting against them is exhausting. It’s so hard holding it together when all you want is to be free of this burden. You don’t want to be a burden on others, so you smile and hold it in, all the while feeling shitty and overwhelmed. I get it I have been there, Eating disorders suck but recovery is possible! I am living proof.
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Stephanie Gray Registered Play Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Sometimes life sucks - Maybe right now, it’s one of those times. Most people feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns - Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you know you’d be happier if you made changes but it feels safer and more comfortable to stay the same. Stuck in negativity and feeling out of control, you may feel like life is out of control. Since you're reading this, there is likely a fire inside you that wants to take control.
Sometimes life sucks - Maybe right now, it’s one of those times. Most people feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns - Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you know you’d be happier if you made changes but it feels safer and more comfortable to stay the same. Stuck in negativity and feeling out of control, you may feel like life is out of control. Since you're reading this, there is likely a fire inside you that wants to take control.
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Kelli M Cordis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Therapy is an opportunity for you to gain insight, find hope and make lasting change. I believe that help in sorting out life's endless challenges can be beneficial, allowing for increased self-awareness, the ability to change the way we handle certain areas of our lives and to feel better. Finding the right therapist for you is essential. I offer a safe and trusting environment where we can work together to explore what changes you would like to work towards and understand how your patterns developed over time. Together our focus is to help you find peace, satisfaction and contentment in your life.
Therapy is an opportunity for you to gain insight, find hope and make lasting change. I believe that help in sorting out life's endless challenges can be beneficial, allowing for increased self-awareness, the ability to change the way we handle certain areas of our lives and to feel better. Finding the right therapist for you is essential. I offer a safe and trusting environment where we can work together to explore what changes you would like to work towards and understand how your patterns developed over time. Together our focus is to help you find peace, satisfaction and contentment in your life.
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My professional career spans more than 15 years’ experience providing direct bio-psycho-social-diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning client/patient-centered services with clinical practice specialties that include: integrative assessment, addiction(s) & substance abuse screening/treatment/relapse-prevention, dual-diagnosis treatment, psychoeducation, and psychotherapeutic services representing multiculturally diverse adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population(s). I am CAP/CADAC Certified and a National Health Service Psychologist.
My professional career spans more than 15 years’ experience providing direct bio-psycho-social-diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning client/patient-centered services with clinical practice specialties that include: integrative assessment, addiction(s) & substance abuse screening/treatment/relapse-prevention, dual-diagnosis treatment, psychoeducation, and psychotherapeutic services representing multiculturally diverse adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population(s). I am CAP/CADAC Certified and a National Health Service Psychologist.
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Jane Naylor Psychotherapist and Life Coach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PCC, MA
Verified Verified
Merritt Island, FL 32953 (Online Only)
My philosophy is that you are already whole - creative, intuitive and bright! There is nothing broken, perhaps just fuzzy, or frustrating. Have you tried traditional therapy and been dissatisfied by the lack of results? Agreed! However, there is rich territory inside of you to explore. You may have people in your life you admire - even adore. Their best qualities are already inside of you, waiting to emerge. Our work together will produce results for you quickly -out of emotional pain and moving forward with hope. I have been a coach and therapist for a long time and there is little I have not experienced. There is hope.
My philosophy is that you are already whole - creative, intuitive and bright! There is nothing broken, perhaps just fuzzy, or frustrating. Have you tried traditional therapy and been dissatisfied by the lack of results? Agreed! However, there is rich territory inside of you to explore. You may have people in your life you admire - even adore. Their best qualities are already inside of you, waiting to emerge. Our work together will produce results for you quickly -out of emotional pain and moving forward with hope. I have been a coach and therapist for a long time and there is little I have not experienced. There is hope.
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As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have many years of clinical and private practice experience with children and adults. I counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, families, and groups develop a personal and/or developmental plan to implement positive influences in their life, while evaluating broad or specific issues such as: addictions, substance abuse, family dynamics, parenting, marital problems, stress management, self-esteem, aging, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have many years of clinical and private practice experience with children and adults. I counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, families, and groups develop a personal and/or developmental plan to implement positive influences in their life, while evaluating broad or specific issues such as: addictions, substance abuse, family dynamics, parenting, marital problems, stress management, self-esteem, aging, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Are you struggling with a present or past relationship causing you conflict, stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, loneliness, or depression? We can help. Connecting, trusting, communicating, being intimate, and effective problem-solving, are important in developing a satisfying relationship. Choosing the right professional is very important in solving relationship challenges, whether with a partner, extended family, as parent(s), or with a friend.
Are you struggling with a present or past relationship causing you conflict, stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, loneliness, or depression? We can help. Connecting, trusting, communicating, being intimate, and effective problem-solving, are important in developing a satisfying relationship. Choosing the right professional is very important in solving relationship challenges, whether with a partner, extended family, as parent(s), or with a friend.
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Kimberly Tomlinson - Peace Place Wellness
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
Merritt Island, FL 32952
At its root, therapy is about awareness and using new awareness to make healthy changes. As a professional counselor, my desire is to inspire and empower clients to optimally manage their spiritual, mental, and physical health individually and relationally. As a survivor, I support a survivor mentality, acknowledging and honoring negative life experiences and feelings yet consistently seeking solutions rather than existing in problems. I enjoy pursuing innovative therapeutic techniques and proactively employing these techniques to support my clients' ultimate health and wellness. I appreciate the value of counseling but I also work to make counseling affordable and accessible.
At its root, therapy is about awareness and using new awareness to make healthy changes. As a professional counselor, my desire is to inspire and empower clients to optimally manage their spiritual, mental, and physical health individually and relationally. As a survivor, I support a survivor mentality, acknowledging and honoring negative life experiences and feelings yet consistently seeking solutions rather than existing in problems. I enjoy pursuing innovative therapeutic techniques and proactively employing these techniques to support my clients' ultimate health and wellness. I appreciate the value of counseling but I also work to make counseling affordable and accessible.
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Hello, I am Amber Regal, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Tampa, Florida, offering telehealth services statewide. I specialize in working with adults dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, empowering them to make positive life changes.
Hello, I am Amber Regal, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Tampa, Florida, offering telehealth services statewide. I specialize in working with adults dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, empowering them to make positive life changes.
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Lisa Sweeney
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32954 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed, having feelings and thoughts that are hard to handle. I can help. In today's world, sometimes it's all overwhelming and we just need someone to listen and help. I'm here for you. Together we will work through the stressors and explore ways to cope and/or resolve the problems or concerns that have you struggling. Through GL counseling telehealth I work hard to create a climate of warmth, trust, and openness to foster healing and insight.
Feeling overwhelmed, having feelings and thoughts that are hard to handle. I can help. In today's world, sometimes it's all overwhelming and we just need someone to listen and help. I'm here for you. Together we will work through the stressors and explore ways to cope and/or resolve the problems or concerns that have you struggling. Through GL counseling telehealth I work hard to create a climate of warmth, trust, and openness to foster healing and insight.
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Everyone faces situations that can make life seem overwhelming. I know it can be difficult to make the decision to seek out help. But I also know from experience that the decision to face a problem directly is always a decision of strength. I consider it a privilege to work with individuals, couples, and families who are caught up in the stress of life and who need practical and effective strategies that will help them cope more effectively.
Everyone faces situations that can make life seem overwhelming. I know it can be difficult to make the decision to seek out help. But I also know from experience that the decision to face a problem directly is always a decision of strength. I consider it a privilege to work with individuals, couples, and families who are caught up in the stress of life and who need practical and effective strategies that will help them cope more effectively.
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David Nutter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, BCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Therapy should be a positive experience. Having experience with a wide variety of people and their unique cultures, family structures, occupations, faith traditions and other critical aspects of diversity adds to my practice capability. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples and families with their decision to engage life and love, more effectively. My goal is to provide therapy in a positive, non-judgmental, yet effective way. When people feel stuck or no viable options to change their lives, I assist them by using a consultative approach.
Therapy should be a positive experience. Having experience with a wide variety of people and their unique cultures, family structures, occupations, faith traditions and other critical aspects of diversity adds to my practice capability. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples and families with their decision to engage life and love, more effectively. My goal is to provide therapy in a positive, non-judgmental, yet effective way. When people feel stuck or no viable options to change their lives, I assist them by using a consultative approach.
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Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Porn/Sex Addiction? Male Sexual Dysfunction? Sexual Performance Anxiety? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist, Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist, Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, specializes in counseling and therapy related to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behavior.
Areas discussed include: Sex Addiction, Porn Addiction, Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, Compulsive Masturbation, Male Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, ED, Impotence, Sexual Anxiety, Sexual Performance, Orgasm, Incompatibility, Desire, Arousal, Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues, Honesty, Trust, Loneliness, Cheating, Anger, Sadness, Anxiety and Depression.
To learn more please visit my websites:
CounselingAndSexualHealth.com and OnlineSexualAddiction.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
Porn/Sex Addiction? Male Sexual Dysfunction? Sexual Performance Anxiety? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist, Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist, Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, specializes in counseling and therapy related to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behavior.
Areas discussed include: Sex Addiction, Porn Addiction, Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, Compulsive Masturbation, Male Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, ED, Impotence, Sexual Anxiety, Sexual Performance, Orgasm, Incompatibility, Desire, Arousal, Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues, Honesty, Trust, Loneliness, Cheating, Anger, Sadness, Anxiety and Depression.
To learn more please visit my websites:
CounselingAndSexualHealth.com and OnlineSexualAddiction.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
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Debra Sue Matthews-Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32953
I enjoy working with a wide variety of populations and have been for close to 20 years. I have seen improvement with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety and grief issues by utilizing proven clinical techniques that work. I enjoy getting to know my clients and being able to help them navigate a path to better living.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of populations and have been for close to 20 years. I have seen improvement with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety and grief issues by utilizing proven clinical techniques that work. I enjoy getting to know my clients and being able to help them navigate a path to better living.
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Ready for positive changes in your life? Ashley provides compassionate care towards people who are suffering from trauma, stress, relationship challenges, depression, and anxiety. Ashley’s focus is to facilitate each individual’s growth and development personally, as well as improving relational issues. She favors a holistic approach to assist in the healing process by addressing the whole person where they are physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Ready for positive changes in your life? Ashley provides compassionate care towards people who are suffering from trauma, stress, relationship challenges, depression, and anxiety. Ashley’s focus is to facilitate each individual’s growth and development personally, as well as improving relational issues. She favors a holistic approach to assist in the healing process by addressing the whole person where they are physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
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Denny Kolsch
Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952
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You may have come to find me because the conflicts in your life are increasing and with it comes the pressure and added stress that we all know serves only to break us down over time or to keep us stuck in a rut. Is it the challenges of your relationship, the challenges of parenting a difficult child, are you trying to navigate the role of single parenting or stymied over a relationship that is not growing, lacking intimacy or trying to survive infidelity. Every role comes with it's own challenge, and every problem has within it the opportunity for growth.
You may have come to find me because the conflicts in your life are increasing and with it comes the pressure and added stress that we all know serves only to break us down over time or to keep us stuck in a rut. Is it the challenges of your relationship, the challenges of parenting a difficult child, are you trying to navigate the role of single parenting or stymied over a relationship that is not growing, lacking intimacy or trying to survive infidelity. Every role comes with it's own challenge, and every problem has within it the opportunity for growth.
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Jillian Hudson
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32956
I'm Jillian, and my focus areas include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and domestic violence. With my guidance, I'm dedicated to leading you toward a brighter future. I believe in the transformative power of healing and growth. My mission is to help you navigate life's challenges, ensuring your well-being is always the top priority. By creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, I aim to foster genuine growth and healing. Together, we will explore your emotions, uncover insights, and craft effective strategies to address your concerns.
I'm Jillian, and my focus areas include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and domestic violence. With my guidance, I'm dedicated to leading you toward a brighter future. I believe in the transformative power of healing and growth. My mission is to help you navigate life's challenges, ensuring your well-being is always the top priority. By creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, I aim to foster genuine growth and healing. Together, we will explore your emotions, uncover insights, and craft effective strategies to address your concerns.
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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.