Drug Abuse Therapists in Sarasota, FL
The journey of one's life can be thrown off course by unexpected changes, trauma, grief, life/family transitions, and emotional struggles. I am dedicated in creating a safe place for individuals and families to understand themselves better and explore these life challenges. Everyone needs to feel understood and accepted at some point in their lives. My goal is to recognize each person's individual needs and help create a path to a more fulfilling life. I am committed to providing holistic, inclusive, and personalized interventions that are effective in getting you back to your complete self.
The journey of one's life can be thrown off course by unexpected changes, trauma, grief, life/family transitions, and emotional struggles. I am dedicated in creating a safe place for individuals and families to understand themselves better and explore these life challenges. Everyone needs to feel understood and accepted at some point in their lives. My goal is to recognize each person's individual needs and help create a path to a more fulfilling life. I am committed to providing holistic, inclusive, and personalized interventions that are effective in getting you back to your complete self.
We live in complicated times. The stresses put upon our relationships with those we care about most can, at times, feel overwhelming. Many couples and families are dealing with any number of difficult or impossible relational issues. Whatever your need, you have the power to make the changes necessary to have the future you desire. Whether your marriage or family is in crisis and is in need of immediate conflict resolution, or you need long-term help and support, Lynn’s years of experience with marriages and families will help you get back on track.
We live in complicated times. The stresses put upon our relationships with those we care about most can, at times, feel overwhelming. Many couples and families are dealing with any number of difficult or impossible relational issues. Whatever your need, you have the power to make the changes necessary to have the future you desire. Whether your marriage or family is in crisis and is in need of immediate conflict resolution, or you need long-term help and support, Lynn’s years of experience with marriages and families will help you get back on track.
Olivia Aybar Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34238
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. Life is beautiful and we try to make the best of it, but due to stresses and unexpected factors it becomes difficult to maintain a balance between ourselves and the people surrounding us. I believe in a holistic approach to treat the human mind. I provide psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults to address depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem issues, concern in personal and work relationships. I have specialized training in traumatic events like sexual assault, grief and chronic illness as well as anger management, conflict resolution, life coaching and problem solving.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. Life is beautiful and we try to make the best of it, but due to stresses and unexpected factors it becomes difficult to maintain a balance between ourselves and the people surrounding us. I believe in a holistic approach to treat the human mind. I provide psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults to address depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem issues, concern in personal and work relationships. I have specialized training in traumatic events like sexual assault, grief and chronic illness as well as anger management, conflict resolution, life coaching and problem solving.
At Reflections, we love helping people to find peace and joy again, and to experience their personal, family, and financial dreams coming true as well. We help our clients to deal with problematic thoughts and behaviors and life stress in general also. We work from a Christian framework and we "dig" only as deeply as needed to correct the problem(s). Our coaches specifically focus on meeting your goals for a promising future! In addition to our in-person work, we also offer online courses that individuals can take in the privacy of their own home!
At Reflections, we love helping people to find peace and joy again, and to experience their personal, family, and financial dreams coming true as well. We help our clients to deal with problematic thoughts and behaviors and life stress in general also. We work from a Christian framework and we "dig" only as deeply as needed to correct the problem(s). Our coaches specifically focus on meeting your goals for a promising future! In addition to our in-person work, we also offer online courses that individuals can take in the privacy of their own home!
When counseling, I look at whole person not just the current situation. I take time to get to know you and understand your situation and/or concerns. I treat all my clients with the upmost respect and compassion. I use motivational skills to help my patients see their strengths and help them create achievable goals. I believe in breaking the big goal into smaller goals that lead to meeting that larger goal. I believe this creates positive reinforcement for my clients and improves their emotional health, during what could be difficult time in their life. I look forward to helping you improve your mental health, one-step at a time.
When counseling, I look at whole person not just the current situation. I take time to get to know you and understand your situation and/or concerns. I treat all my clients with the upmost respect and compassion. I use motivational skills to help my patients see their strengths and help them create achievable goals. I believe in breaking the big goal into smaller goals that lead to meeting that larger goal. I believe this creates positive reinforcement for my clients and improves their emotional health, during what could be difficult time in their life. I look forward to helping you improve your mental health, one-step at a time.
Amanda Michelle Burns
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAP, ICADC, CTRP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34236
Hello! My name is Amanda Burns. I am an Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor. I am also recognized as a Certified Addiction Professional from the Florida Board and received certification from Florida State in Trauma and Resiliency. I graduated from University of South Florida Summa Cum Laude in 2018 with a Bachelors in Psychology. I am located in Sarasota Florida and currently work within Sarasota Addiction Specialists.
Hello! My name is Amanda Burns. I am an Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor. I am also recognized as a Certified Addiction Professional from the Florida Board and received certification from Florida State in Trauma and Resiliency. I graduated from University of South Florida Summa Cum Laude in 2018 with a Bachelors in Psychology. I am located in Sarasota Florida and currently work within Sarasota Addiction Specialists.
O2 Recovery Support Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, NCRC-I, NCIP, CAC, ICRC-AD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34236
If you or your loved one has a problem with drugs, alcohol, or another addiction, I can help. Because no two individuals are alike, I offer a wide array of recovery support services, such as Counseling, Intensive Out-Patient, Recovery Coaching (sober coach), Intervention, Recovery Companion (sober companion), Safe Transport, Drug/Alcohol Testing, and Case Management. I can help you or your loved one break free from a destructive cycle and rebuild a healthy lifestyle.
If you or your loved one has a problem with drugs, alcohol, or another addiction, I can help. Because no two individuals are alike, I offer a wide array of recovery support services, such as Counseling, Intensive Out-Patient, Recovery Coaching (sober coach), Intervention, Recovery Companion (sober companion), Safe Transport, Drug/Alcohol Testing, and Case Management. I can help you or your loved one break free from a destructive cycle and rebuild a healthy lifestyle.
Christina Ercoli
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34236
Hello! My name is Christina Ercoli and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Sarasota Florida and currently work within Sarasota Addiction Specialists and Mindsol Wellness Center. I know that initiating therapy can be difficult and sometimes intimidating, I’m glad you’re here taking the first step towards change. I believe that the therapeutic rapport between therapist and client is most important and that trust and safety in the relationship helps nurture growth. My approach focuses on addressing the core issues that are fueling the symptoms and causing distress in your life.
Hello! My name is Christina Ercoli and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Sarasota Florida and currently work within Sarasota Addiction Specialists and Mindsol Wellness Center. I know that initiating therapy can be difficult and sometimes intimidating, I’m glad you’re here taking the first step towards change. I believe that the therapeutic rapport between therapist and client is most important and that trust and safety in the relationship helps nurture growth. My approach focuses on addressing the core issues that are fueling the symptoms and causing distress in your life.
Our goal is to get you back to being you. Dr. Goldfarb is a Yale trained psychologist who offers psychological services for mood and anxiety disorders including depression, anxiety, addictions, ADHD/ADD, stress, grief and loss, infertility, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and chronic pain. We work with individuals, couples, and families. We treat children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Goldfarb provides evidence-based treatment, including psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. She has extensive training in working with clients with eating and weight disorders. She also specializes in conducting psychological evaluations/assessments for children and adults, including gifted testing and forensic evaluations.
Our goal is to get you back to being you. Dr. Goldfarb is a Yale trained psychologist who offers psychological services for mood and anxiety disorders including depression, anxiety, addictions, ADHD/ADD, stress, grief and loss, infertility, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and chronic pain. We work with individuals, couples, and families. We treat children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Goldfarb provides evidence-based treatment, including psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. She has extensive training in working with clients with eating and weight disorders. She also specializes in conducting psychological evaluations/assessments for children and adults, including gifted testing and forensic evaluations.
I offer supportive, client centered and strength based psychotherapy, and invite you to engage in authentic and intuitive exchange in our work together. If you or a family member struggle with addiction, or the depression, trauma, co-dependency, anxiety that accompany it, I can help you into a more satisfying life with mindfulness, empowering your innate strengths and coping skills. Experienced with co-occurring disorders, I can help you find the best treatment combination for you.
I offer supportive, client centered and strength based psychotherapy, and invite you to engage in authentic and intuitive exchange in our work together. If you or a family member struggle with addiction, or the depression, trauma, co-dependency, anxiety that accompany it, I can help you into a more satisfying life with mindfulness, empowering your innate strengths and coping skills. Experienced with co-occurring disorders, I can help you find the best treatment combination for you.
West Coast Behavioral Therapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CAP, ICADC, C-PD
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34231
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addiction Professional with offices in Sarasota and New Port Richey. My experience involves substance abuse, mood disorders, co-occurring disorders and anxiety disorders as well as guiding people to reduce stress and living a more fulfilling way of life. I attended school in Sarasota in the 1950's and early 1960's, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970. I was in business in Sarasota until entering the mental health field in 1999 enrolling in Argosy/Sarasota In 2001 receiving a Master's in Mental Health Counseling in 2005.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addiction Professional with offices in Sarasota and New Port Richey. My experience involves substance abuse, mood disorders, co-occurring disorders and anxiety disorders as well as guiding people to reduce stress and living a more fulfilling way of life. I attended school in Sarasota in the 1950's and early 1960's, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970. I was in business in Sarasota until entering the mental health field in 1999 enrolling in Argosy/Sarasota In 2001 receiving a Master's in Mental Health Counseling in 2005.
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It can be hard to find a therapist and it is important to pick someone who has the skills and experience to help you. My clinical background as well as my compassion and solution focused approach, make me an ideal choice for you. My clients are teens and adults struggling to manage their overwhelming emotions, anxiety, anger or depression, and persons with learning differences. Others are concerned about the impact of alcohol or drug addiction on their lives. Many want to improve their relationships by learning how to communicate more effectively while coping with life's many challenges.
It can be hard to find a therapist and it is important to pick someone who has the skills and experience to help you. My clinical background as well as my compassion and solution focused approach, make me an ideal choice for you. My clients are teens and adults struggling to manage their overwhelming emotions, anxiety, anger or depression, and persons with learning differences. Others are concerned about the impact of alcohol or drug addiction on their lives. Many want to improve their relationships by learning how to communicate more effectively while coping with life's many challenges.
I have 30+ years experience using therapy and coaching to help people meet their goals and grow more confident in their ability to manage feelings, anxieties, relationships, weight, and health. I stand with my clients to develop lasting healthy habits including self-care and self-compassion. My style is highly interactive and focused on making sure you gain something valuable from every session we share. I listen compassionately and ask questions to help you understand yourself better. I will teach you strategies to use when feelings are strong or when you feel urges to something unhealthy or unhelpful. Please click on My Website!
I have 30+ years experience using therapy and coaching to help people meet their goals and grow more confident in their ability to manage feelings, anxieties, relationships, weight, and health. I stand with my clients to develop lasting healthy habits including self-care and self-compassion. My style is highly interactive and focused on making sure you gain something valuable from every session we share. I listen compassionately and ask questions to help you understand yourself better. I will teach you strategies to use when feelings are strong or when you feel urges to something unhealthy or unhelpful. Please click on My Website!
If you want change in your life, I can help. I believe everyone has the strength and courage within themselves to find the "answers" they are seeking; therapy is the process of discovering these "answers." I want to help you find your answers and can offer non-judgmental support so that you can be a healthier, stronger you. I graduated from Argosy University, earning my Masters of Art degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am also a graduate from the University of South Florida's Bachelors of Art Program with a degree in Psychology.
If you want change in your life, I can help. I believe everyone has the strength and courage within themselves to find the "answers" they are seeking; therapy is the process of discovering these "answers." I want to help you find your answers and can offer non-judgmental support so that you can be a healthier, stronger you. I graduated from Argosy University, earning my Masters of Art degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am also a graduate from the University of South Florida's Bachelors of Art Program with a degree in Psychology.
Discovering that your spouse has been involved in betrayal behaviors such as affairs and/or pornography is one of the most devastating experiences one can incur. I am the Co-Director of the Wellspring Program at Eagles Wing's Counseling Center which is a comprehensive program designed to help both the wounded spouse and the offending spouse navigate through and heal from what has happened. Whether you are staying together, divorcing, or unsure of what you want for the future, there is hope and healing for you!
Discovering that your spouse has been involved in betrayal behaviors such as affairs and/or pornography is one of the most devastating experiences one can incur. I am the Co-Director of the Wellspring Program at Eagles Wing's Counseling Center which is a comprehensive program designed to help both the wounded spouse and the offending spouse navigate through and heal from what has happened. Whether you are staying together, divorcing, or unsure of what you want for the future, there is hope and healing for you!
Hello, my name is Nathan Groff and I'm a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Florida. I've worked in various settings such as community organizations, faith based, non-profits, private practice, hospitals, schools, and also county contracts. My demographic of specialty has been teenagers and adolescents, but I have worked with all populations from substance, family, crisis, groups, couples, and individuals. I'm also adopted which provides me with a unique perspective when working with parents and individuals of those within the adoption and foster care community. My promise is to meet you where your at.
Hello, my name is Nathan Groff and I'm a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Florida. I've worked in various settings such as community organizations, faith based, non-profits, private practice, hospitals, schools, and also county contracts. My demographic of specialty has been teenagers and adolescents, but I have worked with all populations from substance, family, crisis, groups, couples, and individuals. I'm also adopted which provides me with a unique perspective when working with parents and individuals of those within the adoption and foster care community. My promise is to meet you where your at.
My primary goal is to provide you with relief and improvement in functioning and well-being. I will work closely with you while we help to move you to a more positive and functional situation. We will work together collaboratively to relieve your distress and establish a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship. The most important part of the experience will be to instill and foster hope, to help you see positive change, and to make sure that you feel supported. You are not alone.
My primary goal is to provide you with relief and improvement in functioning and well-being. I will work closely with you while we help to move you to a more positive and functional situation. We will work together collaboratively to relieve your distress and establish a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship. The most important part of the experience will be to instill and foster hope, to help you see positive change, and to make sure that you feel supported. You are not alone.
Hello, my name is John Mann and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1980. I have experience working with mental health, adjustment disorders, relationship dynamics, self esteem, anxiety, depression, life change, trauma, relationship issues, family dynamics, and substance abuse issues with young adults, adults and older adults. I do not believe that people are “broken”, needing to be fixed by a professional. I believe that there are many approaches towards achieving a goal and that working together is the key to establishing an effective and sustainable treatment approach.
Hello, my name is John Mann and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1980. I have experience working with mental health, adjustment disorders, relationship dynamics, self esteem, anxiety, depression, life change, trauma, relationship issues, family dynamics, and substance abuse issues with young adults, adults and older adults. I do not believe that people are “broken”, needing to be fixed by a professional. I believe that there are many approaches towards achieving a goal and that working together is the key to establishing an effective and sustainable treatment approach.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with many years of experience. I have worked with adults, children and adolescents in several venues. My goal is to meet people where they are and bring them along their journey to attain their desired outcome.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with many years of experience. I have worked with adults, children and adolescents in several venues. My goal is to meet people where they are and bring them along their journey to attain their desired outcome.
Approval seeking, bad relationships and addictions keep us from living out our true potential, but they're not the real problem. Many practitioners provide a long list of conditions, diagnoses and symptoms they treat. Frankly, I'm not all that interested in symptoms: I want to help you figure out why you've been using the same strategies for years and expecting different results. If you want to stop waking up every morning and hoping that somehow - today - your life is somehow going to be different, you've got to DO something different.
Approval seeking, bad relationships and addictions keep us from living out our true potential, but they're not the real problem. Many practitioners provide a long list of conditions, diagnoses and symptoms they treat. Frankly, I'm not all that interested in symptoms: I want to help you figure out why you've been using the same strategies for years and expecting different results. If you want to stop waking up every morning and hoping that somehow - today - your life is somehow going to be different, you've got to DO something different.
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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.