Substance Use Therapists in Milford, MA
Nancy Staelens
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milford, MA 01757 (Online Only)
Nancy has 20 years of experience working in the counseling field including crisis clinician and supervisor, in-home therapist and currently working as an outpatient therapist with specializations in the following areas: Dual-diagnosis, trauma, substance use, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Nancy’s approach to therapy is to provide clients with guidance, support, and feedback in a safe space where each client feels heard and validated. Nancy’s goal is to support clients in developing the skills needed through different therapeutic techniques including solution focused, CBT, and DBT to work through the difficult times we experience when navigating life challenges.
Nancy has 20 years of experience working in the counseling field including crisis clinician and supervisor, in-home therapist and currently working as an outpatient therapist with specializations in the following areas: Dual-diagnosis, trauma, substance use, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Nancy’s approach to therapy is to provide clients with guidance, support, and feedback in a safe space where each client feels heard and validated. Nancy’s goal is to support clients in developing the skills needed through different therapeutic techniques including solution focused, CBT, and DBT to work through the difficult times we experience when navigating life challenges.
Accepting new clients. Erica Gagne is a social worker who graduated from NYU with a Master’s in Social Work, and from Yeshiva University with a PhD in Social Welfare. Erica enjoys working with adolescents (18+), and adults at every stage. Erica is passionate about helping adolescents and adults identify and utilize health coping mechanisms as they navigate through various transitions. Erica is an addictions specialist. Erica is eager to help patients learn to deal with strong emotions in a healthy way.
Accepting new clients. Erica Gagne is a social worker who graduated from NYU with a Master’s in Social Work, and from Yeshiva University with a PhD in Social Welfare. Erica enjoys working with adolescents (18+), and adults at every stage. Erica is passionate about helping adolescents and adults identify and utilize health coping mechanisms as they navigate through various transitions. Erica is an addictions specialist. Erica is eager to help patients learn to deal with strong emotions in a healthy way.
My trainee will be starting in May and will be taking on new clients. Honesty, Authenticity, Reality. This is how I would define my style of counseling. I received my specialty training in cognitive-behavioral therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have developed a style that is down to earth, which focuses on working with the skills that an individual already possesses, while developing the abilities they need to bring them to the next level. I address the "here and now" while working on other skills that can/should be develop in the future. Reaching out can be hard to do but it is important.
My trainee will be starting in May and will be taking on new clients. Honesty, Authenticity, Reality. This is how I would define my style of counseling. I received my specialty training in cognitive-behavioral therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have developed a style that is down to earth, which focuses on working with the skills that an individual already possesses, while developing the abilities they need to bring them to the next level. I address the "here and now" while working on other skills that can/should be develop in the future. Reaching out can be hard to do but it is important.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local Milford area. At our Milford clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local Milford area. At our Milford clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Catherine Pearce Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milford, MA 01757
I work together with clients to help them achieve greater fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives. Together we identify strengths and develop the skills needed to navigate and manage life challenges. I work well with all ages and have many years of experience working in the mental health system. I enjoy working with my clients and am very flexible in my approach.
I work together with clients to help them achieve greater fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives. Together we identify strengths and develop the skills needed to navigate and manage life challenges. I work well with all ages and have many years of experience working in the mental health system. I enjoy working with my clients and am very flexible in my approach.
Hi everyone, my name is Alessandra Keene. I graduated with my master's in counseling psychology trauma track from Fisher College. I enjoy working with children, teens, families, and adults. I’m passionate about empowering and supporting clients through tough moments in life.
Hi everyone, my name is Alessandra Keene. I graduated with my master's in counseling psychology trauma track from Fisher College. I enjoy working with children, teens, families, and adults. I’m passionate about empowering and supporting clients through tough moments in life.
Vejen Bruno-Lasanta
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Milford, MA 01757 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients (Spanish speaking clients as well). Vejen Bruno-Lasanta is a Masters level Mental Health Counselor and is currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology. Vejen has been in the mental health field for over 11 years. Vejen works with children, pre-teens, adolescents, adults and older adults. Vejen uses different scopes of practice such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and group therapy among others. Vejen has over 7 years working with dual-diagnosis clients and is experienced with addiction counseling.
Accepting new clients (Spanish speaking clients as well). Vejen Bruno-Lasanta is a Masters level Mental Health Counselor and is currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology. Vejen has been in the mental health field for over 11 years. Vejen works with children, pre-teens, adolescents, adults and older adults. Vejen uses different scopes of practice such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and group therapy among others. Vejen has over 7 years working with dual-diagnosis clients and is experienced with addiction counseling.
If you are working to understand yourself and big questions that you need help grappling with, or you feel like you have never been quite able to put into words what it is that's not quite right, I might be able to help. I enjoy the process of learning about my clients and gaining an understanding of who they are and what their experiences are. With that accomplished, we can collaborate on meaningful solutions, work on accepting what life gives us, or try out different perspectives. With me, therapy is about bringing our attention to the present together and exploring.
If you are working to understand yourself and big questions that you need help grappling with, or you feel like you have never been quite able to put into words what it is that's not quite right, I might be able to help. I enjoy the process of learning about my clients and gaining an understanding of who they are and what their experiences are. With that accomplished, we can collaborate on meaningful solutions, work on accepting what life gives us, or try out different perspectives. With me, therapy is about bringing our attention to the present together and exploring.
Accepting new clients in November 2023 (Wed-Friday). Janan Braley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who graduated with her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Framingham State University. Janan enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. Janan is passionate about helping teens and adults navigate through various lifestyle transitions.
Accepting new clients in November 2023 (Wed-Friday). Janan Braley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who graduated with her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Framingham State University. Janan enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. Janan is passionate about helping teens and adults navigate through various lifestyle transitions.
Anyone and everyone can benefit from therapy! Life has its challenges and we do not need to face them alone. It is human to feel overwhelmed and therapy can serve as an outlet and help navigate through life's challenges effectively. Therapy is a process that allows growth and change to occur when therapists and clients work collaboratively. I aim to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and support you in maneuvering toward positive change.
Anyone and everyone can benefit from therapy! Life has its challenges and we do not need to face them alone. It is human to feel overwhelmed and therapy can serve as an outlet and help navigate through life's challenges effectively. Therapy is a process that allows growth and change to occur when therapists and clients work collaboratively. I aim to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and support you in maneuvering toward positive change.
Brian Crockett Counseling, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MATh, LADC1, CFTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milford, MA 01757
People come to see me when they feel stuck: having a hard time with using substances, managing life stress, finding direction or hemmed in by the past. They don’t know what to do or where to turn. The solutions don’t work anymore or have turned into problems of their own. One problem may have stopped only for several others to emerge. Trying feels difficult. Life is hard.
People come to see me when they feel stuck: having a hard time with using substances, managing life stress, finding direction or hemmed in by the past. They don’t know what to do or where to turn. The solutions don’t work anymore or have turned into problems of their own. One problem may have stopped only for several others to emerge. Trying feels difficult. Life is hard.
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Balanced Approach Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Milford, MA 01757
My Ideal client is one who is ready to have a "real talk" Someone who is up for the challenge of learning about oneself even the "unpleasant stuff". In order to make any progress, trust is the most crucial element, which can take time. All I need is a willing participant to meet me half way and give it a try. My modo is "Be scared but do it anyway"
My Ideal client is one who is ready to have a "real talk" Someone who is up for the challenge of learning about oneself even the "unpleasant stuff". In order to make any progress, trust is the most crucial element, which can take time. All I need is a willing participant to meet me half way and give it a try. My modo is "Be scared but do it anyway"
Cat (Adhd) Findley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milford, MA 01757
If white knuckling, self shaming, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps worked, you’d be “cured” a billion times over. It doesn’t. At least not for me or people whose brains are different. Our minds race and it feels impossible to turn off and rest. Sometimes we use substances or other behaviors in a harmful way just to get through the day. There’s more to life out there. A more peaceful and meaningful life is possible. We need to go deeper and get to the root of things. I’ll go with you.
If white knuckling, self shaming, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps worked, you’d be “cured” a billion times over. It doesn’t. At least not for me or people whose brains are different. Our minds race and it feels impossible to turn off and rest. Sometimes we use substances or other behaviors in a harmful way just to get through the day. There’s more to life out there. A more peaceful and meaningful life is possible. We need to go deeper and get to the root of things. I’ll go with you.
Are you feeling stuck, and unsure how to start feeling better? Let’s talk and see how I can help you achieve the mental health you deserve. You may be feeling helpless, worried, frustrated, or anything in between. It’s when these feelings impede on your everyday functioning and keep you from achieving your unique personal goals that it’s time to create change, and I can
Are you feeling stuck, and unsure how to start feeling better? Let’s talk and see how I can help you achieve the mental health you deserve. You may be feeling helpless, worried, frustrated, or anything in between. It’s when these feelings impede on your everyday functioning and keep you from achieving your unique personal goals that it’s time to create change, and I can
Rebecca Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Milford, MA 01757 (Online Only)
My approach is humanistic and existential, addressing both immediate and ultimate concerns of living. If you're feeling stuck and want real change in your life, for conditions such as depression, anxiety or resolving a past trauma, there's no way around taking risks and challenging established behaviors and belief systems. By moving out of your comfort zone, going deep inside yourself and far into the larger global community, I can help you. Using a variety of complementary techniques--you can learn to undo long-standing, maladaptive actions/reactions or negative perceptions that stand in the way of a more rich and meaningful life.
My approach is humanistic and existential, addressing both immediate and ultimate concerns of living. If you're feeling stuck and want real change in your life, for conditions such as depression, anxiety or resolving a past trauma, there's no way around taking risks and challenging established behaviors and belief systems. By moving out of your comfort zone, going deep inside yourself and far into the larger global community, I can help you. Using a variety of complementary techniques--you can learn to undo long-standing, maladaptive actions/reactions or negative perceptions that stand in the way of a more rich and meaningful life.
Prior to founding the Blackstone Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, I served as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and as a staff psychologist at the VA Boston Healthcare System. During my tenure at the medical school, I was committed to behavioral health interventions that have an empirical basis to support their efficacy. I have the same committment to quality healthcare at the Center. Our clinic is staffed only by licensed psychologists with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Prior to founding the Blackstone Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, I served as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and as a staff psychologist at the VA Boston Healthcare System. During my tenure at the medical school, I was committed to behavioral health interventions that have an empirical basis to support their efficacy. I have the same committment to quality healthcare at the Center. Our clinic is staffed only by licensed psychologists with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Hello! My name is Rachel and I have been working professionally as a clinical therapist since 2011. I have a passion for helping people and if you're reading this i would love to connect with you. I work with a wide range of issues and concerns, including but not limited to, mood and anxiety disorders, peri and post-natal disorders, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, trauma and stress disorders, substance abuse disorders, parenting/family dynamic concerns, couples counseling, and faith based concerns.
Hello! My name is Rachel and I have been working professionally as a clinical therapist since 2011. I have a passion for helping people and if you're reading this i would love to connect with you. I work with a wide range of issues and concerns, including but not limited to, mood and anxiety disorders, peri and post-natal disorders, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, trauma and stress disorders, substance abuse disorders, parenting/family dynamic concerns, couples counseling, and faith based concerns.
We may be facing relational tensions, challenges with addiction, or feeling anxious and depressed but unsure of the cause. No matter what we’re struggling with, we all need a person we can talk honestly and openly about our lives with. Our therapists at Handel Behavioral Health in Franklin are here to guide you in a collaborative way to a place of connection, understanding, and growth. As you work with one of our therapists in Franklin, you will cultivate self-awareness, examining with compassion and honesty, your inner strengths to meet life’s challenges, as well as the old patterns that may be delaying your growth.
We may be facing relational tensions, challenges with addiction, or feeling anxious and depressed but unsure of the cause. No matter what we’re struggling with, we all need a person we can talk honestly and openly about our lives with. Our therapists at Handel Behavioral Health in Franklin are here to guide you in a collaborative way to a place of connection, understanding, and growth. As you work with one of our therapists in Franklin, you will cultivate self-awareness, examining with compassion and honesty, your inner strengths to meet life’s challenges, as well as the old patterns that may be delaying your growth.
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Currently accepting virtual or in person clients for my Mendon location in September! Are you feeling like you are struggling to be the best version of yourself? Feeling stuck or hopeless, having family stress, life transition stress? I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling- even the most capable and healthy people can go through low or dark times which might require a little extra support. For those with more serious mental illnesses, these times can exacerbate existing struggles, making everything feel harder.
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Currently accepting virtual or in person clients for my Mendon location in September! Are you feeling like you are struggling to be the best version of yourself? Feeling stuck or hopeless, having family stress, life transition stress? I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling- even the most capable and healthy people can go through low or dark times which might require a little extra support. For those with more serious mental illnesses, these times can exacerbate existing struggles, making everything feel harder.
Kimberly Hollister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Milford, MA 01757
Navigating life’s major transitions—whether it’s the loss of a loved one, divorce, career change, or another significant shift—can feel overwhelming. As a licensed counselor, I specialize in helping individuals manage grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression, guiding you through life’s changes with compassion and support. Together, we’ll create a path forward that honors both your emotions and aspirations.
Navigating life’s major transitions—whether it’s the loss of a loved one, divorce, career change, or another significant shift—can feel overwhelming. As a licensed counselor, I specialize in helping individuals manage grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression, guiding you through life’s changes with compassion and support. Together, we’ll create a path forward that honors both your emotions and aspirations.
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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.