Addiction Therapists in Milton, MA
John Christian
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, EdM, CADC, SAP, LADC I, LMHC
Verified Verified
Milton, MA 02186
I specialize in substance abuse evaluations for the courts, for substance-related motor vehicle violations such as OUI and Immediate Threat, and for the US Department of Transportation as a Substance Abuse Professional. I am an expert witness and provide testimony on sentence mitigation issues. My ideal client is someone with substance abuse and other addiction issues seeking treatment and/or evaluation.
I specialize in substance abuse evaluations for the courts, for substance-related motor vehicle violations such as OUI and Immediate Threat, and for the US Department of Transportation as a Substance Abuse Professional. I am an expert witness and provide testimony on sentence mitigation issues. My ideal client is someone with substance abuse and other addiction issues seeking treatment and/or evaluation.
My practice is comprised of individuals and families grappling with a range of issues from addiction to high conflict divorce and college transition difficulties. Many of my clients are navigating with the strain of divorce and are seeking to learn skills to co-parent young children despite high conflict with their ex-spouse. Others are parents devastated by the ravages of addiction on their child and, ultimately, their family. These clients are motivated, competent and capable, but are experiencing discomfort in their lives that requires empathic support and guidance.
My practice is comprised of individuals and families grappling with a range of issues from addiction to high conflict divorce and college transition difficulties. Many of my clients are navigating with the strain of divorce and are seeking to learn skills to co-parent young children despite high conflict with their ex-spouse. Others are parents devastated by the ravages of addiction on their child and, ultimately, their family. These clients are motivated, competent and capable, but are experiencing discomfort in their lives that requires empathic support and guidance.
I have expertise in working with children and adolescents, as well as, adults. I focus my clinical work on supporting clients with addressing their needs around anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, as well as addiction, and substance use. I have worked for years on supporting students around developing executive functioning skills. I also have extensive experience working with families addressing the interpersonal dynamics within a family system to support the family as a whole. I enjoy working with parents to do therapy and coaching for working with their children when they are presenting with challenging behavior.
I have expertise in working with children and adolescents, as well as, adults. I focus my clinical work on supporting clients with addressing their needs around anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, as well as addiction, and substance use. I have worked for years on supporting students around developing executive functioning skills. I also have extensive experience working with families addressing the interpersonal dynamics within a family system to support the family as a whole. I enjoy working with parents to do therapy and coaching for working with their children when they are presenting with challenging behavior.
Bethany Leeman-Weil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, MA 02186 (Online Only)
Holistic Psychotherapy With Heart. Located in Boston area, licensed to provide telehealth services across Massachusetts. Seasoned Humanistic Therapist caring for LGBTQIA+, polyamorous/CNM, spirituality/metaphysics- and self-development-minded folks, people with HIV/AIDS, substance dependence, grief/loss, medical illness, fertility/peripartum concerns, trauma. Sex/kink-positive. Antiracist. Feminist. Warm, interactive, playful, wise, catalytic. Striving for humility. Trained in cultural competency. Hold all humans as equally worthy of love, safety, resources, peace, health, joy, respect, and dignity.
Holistic Psychotherapy With Heart. Located in Boston area, licensed to provide telehealth services across Massachusetts. Seasoned Humanistic Therapist caring for LGBTQIA+, polyamorous/CNM, spirituality/metaphysics- and self-development-minded folks, people with HIV/AIDS, substance dependence, grief/loss, medical illness, fertility/peripartum concerns, trauma. Sex/kink-positive. Antiracist. Feminist. Warm, interactive, playful, wise, catalytic. Striving for humility. Trained in cultural competency. Hold all humans as equally worthy of love, safety, resources, peace, health, joy, respect, and dignity.
**Availability on Monday evenings** Therapy can offer a space for healing, growth, and self-care. I have over 15 years of clinical experience helping those with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, parenting struggles, life changes, and identity issues. My style is collaborative; working together to create a compassionate, non-judgmental, and comfortable space to identify your goals and gain the courage to see them through.
**Availability on Monday evenings** Therapy can offer a space for healing, growth, and self-care. I have over 15 years of clinical experience helping those with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, parenting struggles, life changes, and identity issues. My style is collaborative; working together to create a compassionate, non-judgmental, and comfortable space to identify your goals and gain the courage to see them through.
This includes, but is not limited to, people dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, anger, infertility, and adults with ADHD.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed by events that feel out of your control? Do you notice unhealthy patterns in the choices you make? These feelings of powerlessness and vulnerability can understandably lead to anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, or anger. Potentially, these emotions can impact the relationships you have with your partner, children, friends or coworkers. As a psychotherapist, I have been helping clients for over 15 years understand and change dysfunctional patterns, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I am an active participant in the process, and try to help my clients develop insight and solutions to their problems.
This includes, but is not limited to, people dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, anger, infertility, and adults with ADHD.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed by events that feel out of your control? Do you notice unhealthy patterns in the choices you make? These feelings of powerlessness and vulnerability can understandably lead to anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, or anger. Potentially, these emotions can impact the relationships you have with your partner, children, friends or coworkers. As a psychotherapist, I have been helping clients for over 15 years understand and change dysfunctional patterns, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I am an active participant in the process, and try to help my clients develop insight and solutions to their problems.
"Feeling like things need to change?" I have worked in the mental health field for the last 25 years with a wide variety of people. I have treated people for depression, trauma, anxiety-related issues, family problems, substance abuse, and other mental-health issues. I enjoy working with an individual, couple, or family with whatever issue that is presented. My past experience, which included working in corrections, has given me the ability to help an individual cope in the most undesirable circumstances. I have also been certified as a licensed drug and alcohol counselor.
"Feeling like things need to change?" I have worked in the mental health field for the last 25 years with a wide variety of people. I have treated people for depression, trauma, anxiety-related issues, family problems, substance abuse, and other mental-health issues. I enjoy working with an individual, couple, or family with whatever issue that is presented. My past experience, which included working in corrections, has given me the ability to help an individual cope in the most undesirable circumstances. I have also been certified as a licensed drug and alcohol counselor.
New Directions Counseling Center provides a welcoming, comfortable, confidential atmosphere. Our team consists of 8 therapists with various specialties and many years of collective experience. We offer traditional and Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Issues addressed include: depression, anxiety, stress management, elder issues, loss and grief, addiction (including substance, exercise, and computer) relapse prevention, codependency, ACOA, parenting issues, child growth and development, pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression, trauma, loss of vision, men's issues, job loss and more.
New Directions Counseling Center provides a welcoming, comfortable, confidential atmosphere. Our team consists of 8 therapists with various specialties and many years of collective experience. We offer traditional and Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Issues addressed include: depression, anxiety, stress management, elder issues, loss and grief, addiction (including substance, exercise, and computer) relapse prevention, codependency, ACOA, parenting issues, child growth and development, pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression, trauma, loss of vision, men's issues, job loss and more.
I have specialized training in evidence-based techniques for enhancing motivation to change, treating addiction, meditation/visualization techniques to achieve peak performance and optimal health.
The connection with your therapist is one of the most important predictors of whether or not therapy will be successful. I meet my clients with respect, compassion and great care. I am grateful that you are considering me as someone who can help. Many of the clients who have found me were dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, childhood traumatic experiences, self-doubt and others. They come to heal parts of themselves interfering with life goals and relationships. No matter the past experiences, we are able to change, grow and heal.
I have specialized training in evidence-based techniques for enhancing motivation to change, treating addiction, meditation/visualization techniques to achieve peak performance and optimal health.
The connection with your therapist is one of the most important predictors of whether or not therapy will be successful. I meet my clients with respect, compassion and great care. I am grateful that you are considering me as someone who can help. Many of the clients who have found me were dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, childhood traumatic experiences, self-doubt and others. They come to heal parts of themselves interfering with life goals and relationships. No matter the past experiences, we are able to change, grow and heal.
Therapy can be a gateway for those wanting more love, less fear, more joining, less separation. We enter into a safe and sacred space to share a journey together, healing our painful and limiting beliefs, exploring our gifts and values. Old painful narratives are healed through heart-opening dialogue, trust, and deep listening. Behind fears, doubts, and limits your true self shines, waiting for acceptance and recognition.
Therapy can be a gateway for those wanting more love, less fear, more joining, less separation. We enter into a safe and sacred space to share a journey together, healing our painful and limiting beliefs, exploring our gifts and values. Old painful narratives are healed through heart-opening dialogue, trust, and deep listening. Behind fears, doubts, and limits your true self shines, waiting for acceptance and recognition.
Ms. Cindy M. Gordon, LICSW is a graduate of the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. Ms. Gordon possesses extensive supervisory, administrative, clinical, training and teaching experience. Ms. Gordon enjoys working with multicultural populations with a variety of clinical presentations. Her areas of clinical interest and expertise include; crisis intervention, trauma, addictions and work with forensic populations.
Ms. Cindy M. Gordon, LICSW is a graduate of the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. Ms. Gordon possesses extensive supervisory, administrative, clinical, training and teaching experience. Ms. Gordon enjoys working with multicultural populations with a variety of clinical presentations. Her areas of clinical interest and expertise include; crisis intervention, trauma, addictions and work with forensic populations.
Currently Accepting New Clients ... You've just made an important step for yourself (or for your child). The next step is to find a therapist who can make that important connection and have the right tools to help. I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have a strong dedication to my work with people who are looking to gain a greater understanding of themselves and improve their mental health. I strive to provide the highest quality clinical services in a warm, direct, and attentive environment.
Currently Accepting New Clients ... You've just made an important step for yourself (or for your child). The next step is to find a therapist who can make that important connection and have the right tools to help. I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have a strong dedication to my work with people who are looking to gain a greater understanding of themselves and improve their mental health. I strive to provide the highest quality clinical services in a warm, direct, and attentive environment.
Kristen McGrath
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Milton, MA 02186
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in using a strength-based approach in working with adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with individuals and families. I will work collaboratively with you to set goals to help achieve a better lifestyle and improve mental health symptoms. I have experience working with a variety of different presenting problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, women's issues, life transitions, family stressors, loss and grief.
I believe in using a strength-based approach in working with adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with individuals and families. I will work collaboratively with you to set goals to help achieve a better lifestyle and improve mental health symptoms. I have experience working with a variety of different presenting problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, women's issues, life transitions, family stressors, loss and grief.
Accepting new clients at a new In-Person location. I am committed to a strengths-based, supportive approach to help adults, couples and families improve their quality of life. I work with clients experiencing difficulty with depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness and life transition.
Accepting new clients at a new In-Person location. I am committed to a strengths-based, supportive approach to help adults, couples and families improve their quality of life. I work with clients experiencing difficulty with depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness and life transition.
James Tyler Carpenter
Psychologist, PhD, FAACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, MA 02186 (Online Only)
My ideal client is that person looking for a broadly experienced and seasoned clinician who is able to work closely with them within the relationships, contexts, challenges, and dreams, that they find themselves an integral part of. Whether the client is interested in an experiential, behavioral, or a combined and integrated approach, they will have an interest in exploring the possibilities inherent in sharing their challenges and desire to rebalance their lives or grow themselves into those life spaces that have brought them to my office.
My ideal client is that person looking for a broadly experienced and seasoned clinician who is able to work closely with them within the relationships, contexts, challenges, and dreams, that they find themselves an integral part of. Whether the client is interested in an experiential, behavioral, or a combined and integrated approach, they will have an interest in exploring the possibilities inherent in sharing their challenges and desire to rebalance their lives or grow themselves into those life spaces that have brought them to my office.
While specializing in men's issues, anger management, older adolescent, and college populations, I also work individually with women/adults dealing with anxiety, loss and relationship issues. With an emphasis on strengthening relationships and self-esteem, therapy is designed for people searching for a more balanced approach to working through change and adjustment. I offer family therapy, have extended success connecting with male and female young adults whose behaviors have been labeled oppositional or explosive, and work with parents/families who struggle with how to relate and communicate with their children and each other.
While specializing in men's issues, anger management, older adolescent, and college populations, I also work individually with women/adults dealing with anxiety, loss and relationship issues. With an emphasis on strengthening relationships and self-esteem, therapy is designed for people searching for a more balanced approach to working through change and adjustment. I offer family therapy, have extended success connecting with male and female young adults whose behaviors have been labeled oppositional or explosive, and work with parents/families who struggle with how to relate and communicate with their children and each other.
Schatzel Counseling Group, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, MA 02186
Growth toward a more comfortable and confident you: Services are provided so that clients may develop growth across a number of domains. Clients are asked to be active participants in our work together, in addition to any plans for their own personal development. Approaches include but are not limited to developing a repertoire of skills based around the following categories: Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness/Meditation. Furthermore, Schatzel Counseling Group takes a humanistic and client centered approach which incorporates several disciplines from a varying array of fields.
Growth toward a more comfortable and confident you: Services are provided so that clients may develop growth across a number of domains. Clients are asked to be active participants in our work together, in addition to any plans for their own personal development. Approaches include but are not limited to developing a repertoire of skills based around the following categories: Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness/Meditation. Furthermore, Schatzel Counseling Group takes a humanistic and client centered approach which incorporates several disciplines from a varying array of fields.
Only See Female Patients. Life can be extremely difficult, especially when you are already struggling with anxiety, depression, or simply negative thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we need a little extra support to get through the tough times and it is important to know that you do not have to struggle and be alone. Starting therapy can be a massive challenge and I would love to help you smile again using therapy skills such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and my favorite - humor.
Only See Female Patients. Life can be extremely difficult, especially when you are already struggling with anxiety, depression, or simply negative thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we need a little extra support to get through the tough times and it is important to know that you do not have to struggle and be alone. Starting therapy can be a massive challenge and I would love to help you smile again using therapy skills such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and my favorite - humor.
Danielle M Flint
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Milton, MA 02186 (Online Only)
“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” As a bicultural, bilingual Latina I appreciate individual differences and approach clients with an understanding of and respect for the client's needs and cultural values. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field with children, adolescents and adults. My style is individualized to each person and their specific needs. I believe it is a team effort, and the best results come from having someone who is walking beside you through the process. I strive to create a space where those seeking therapy feel safe, heard and respected.
“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” As a bicultural, bilingual Latina I appreciate individual differences and approach clients with an understanding of and respect for the client's needs and cultural values. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field with children, adolescents and adults. My style is individualized to each person and their specific needs. I believe it is a team effort, and the best results come from having someone who is walking beside you through the process. I strive to create a space where those seeking therapy feel safe, heard and respected.
Kelsey Rudeck
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, MA 02186 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have special interest in working with depression, anxiety, communication skills, substance use disorders, eating disorders, athletes, couples, and trauma.
Welcome to my practice! I currently meet with clients via telehealth. Telehealth offers clients flexibility in their schedule while still receiving the same high quality therapeutic support. My passion has always been helping people improve their quality of life and create a life worth living. My goal is to help you gain insight into your presenting challenges and develop healthy coping skills to help manage symptoms and regulate emotions.
I have special interest in working with depression, anxiety, communication skills, substance use disorders, eating disorders, athletes, couples, and trauma.
Welcome to my practice! I currently meet with clients via telehealth. Telehealth offers clients flexibility in their schedule while still receiving the same high quality therapeutic support. My passion has always been helping people improve their quality of life and create a life worth living. My goal is to help you gain insight into your presenting challenges and develop healthy coping skills to help manage symptoms and regulate emotions.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.