Drug Abuse Therapists in Chevy Chase, MD

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Rebecca Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to make changes in your life? Are you paralyzed by addiction? Overwhelmed with anxiety? Stuck in depression? Burdened by past trauma? I am here to help! As an experienced clinical social worker, I am passionate about empowering, inspiring, and encouraging others towards growth and self improvement. I specialize in treating adults with addictions, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Are you struggling to make changes in your life? Are you paralyzed by addiction? Overwhelmed with anxiety? Stuck in depression? Burdened by past trauma? I am here to help! As an experienced clinical social worker, I am passionate about empowering, inspiring, and encouraging others towards growth and self improvement. I specialize in treating adults with addictions, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression and trauma.
(301) 970-3384 View (301) 970-3384
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Steve Donovan
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Real Men. Real Addiction Help. Real Talk Therapy. How does addiction work? How do I counteract it? What is behind my addictive behavior? In addiction recovery since 2006 and professionally helping others since 2011 to realize their own recovery, I am uniquely positioned to help you with your struggles with addictive substances and behaviors. Let’s start right now. Today your life changes from suffering to success.
Real Men. Real Addiction Help. Real Talk Therapy. How does addiction work? How do I counteract it? What is behind my addictive behavior? In addiction recovery since 2006 and professionally helping others since 2011 to realize their own recovery, I am uniquely positioned to help you with your struggles with addictive substances and behaviors. Let’s start right now. Today your life changes from suffering to success.
(202) 793-8057 View (202) 793-8057
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Larry Anthony Gamble
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Hello, thanks for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed as a Psychotherapist with Your Health Concierge, Inc., which is a clinic that promotes integrated wellness. Integrated Wellness is a philosophy that promotes treating the whole person, which includes physical, emotional, home, nutrition, financial, work, creativity, and social wellness.
Hello, thanks for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed as a Psychotherapist with Your Health Concierge, Inc., which is a clinic that promotes integrated wellness. Integrated Wellness is a philosophy that promotes treating the whole person, which includes physical, emotional, home, nutrition, financial, work, creativity, and social wellness.
(240) 800-1849 View (240) 800-1849
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Sheila Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
If you have concerns, worries or anxieties or feel overwhelmed sometimes, we can look at these together and work toward resolution in a relationship of trust, empathy, insight and honesty. I search for each person's strengths to enable them to have more control over their life. Most people have difficulty in relationships..........with friends, family members, or individuals in their work setting. We work together on improving communication to empower you to be more successful.
If you have concerns, worries or anxieties or feel overwhelmed sometimes, we can look at these together and work toward resolution in a relationship of trust, empathy, insight and honesty. I search for each person's strengths to enable them to have more control over their life. Most people have difficulty in relationships..........with friends, family members, or individuals in their work setting. We work together on improving communication to empower you to be more successful.
(301) 321-7269 View (301) 321-7269
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James Forrest Huntington
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Dr. Huntington has extensive experience helping adolescents, adults, and families improve functioning by increasing communication skills, sharpening boundaries, and building stronger relationships. Clients with anxiety, depression, grief, substance use problems, and general issues with adjustment have all benefited from his motivational, collaborative approach. Frank discussions help clients clarify values, examine emotion, and focus on the present in ways that are consistent with mindfulness-based cognitive behavior therapy. Clients soon spend less time struggling as they grow more accepting of themselves.New skills make them more optimistic and more eager to take on new challenges.
Dr. Huntington has extensive experience helping adolescents, adults, and families improve functioning by increasing communication skills, sharpening boundaries, and building stronger relationships. Clients with anxiety, depression, grief, substance use problems, and general issues with adjustment have all benefited from his motivational, collaborative approach. Frank discussions help clients clarify values, examine emotion, and focus on the present in ways that are consistent with mindfulness-based cognitive behavior therapy. Clients soon spend less time struggling as they grow more accepting of themselves.New skills make them more optimistic and more eager to take on new challenges.
(202) 683-6963 View (202) 683-6963
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Renu K. Aldrich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825  (Online Only)
Therapy can benefit you wherever you are in life, whether it's in the midst of a crisis, if you're feeling distant from a partner or your parents, or if you simply want to know yourself better. Providing therapy is a sacred calling for me, and I am honored to empower either individuals, couples, families, or groups to reach goals or explore the unknown. I use a systemic approach to help clients in the context of environments and identities. Together, we can grow and become the authors of our own stories. By accepting who we are and our imperfections, we increase our ability to love ourselves and connect more deeply with others.
Therapy can benefit you wherever you are in life, whether it's in the midst of a crisis, if you're feeling distant from a partner or your parents, or if you simply want to know yourself better. Providing therapy is a sacred calling for me, and I am honored to empower either individuals, couples, families, or groups to reach goals or explore the unknown. I use a systemic approach to help clients in the context of environments and identities. Together, we can grow and become the authors of our own stories. By accepting who we are and our imperfections, we increase our ability to love ourselves and connect more deeply with others.
(571) 570-3897 View (571) 570-3897
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Linda Cherry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Linda Cherry is a Licensed Master Social Worker, holding licenses in Maryland and DC. She has been working in the field as therapist for 10 years. She is a native Washingtonian and a proud graduate from Howard University School of Social Work. Over the years, Linda has worked serving some of the most vulnerable in the DC metro area in reaching their goals and she is committed to using a variety of wellness models to help point out client’s strengths.
Linda Cherry is a Licensed Master Social Worker, holding licenses in Maryland and DC. She has been working in the field as therapist for 10 years. She is a native Washingtonian and a proud graduate from Howard University School of Social Work. Over the years, Linda has worked serving some of the most vulnerable in the DC metro area in reaching their goals and she is committed to using a variety of wellness models to help point out client’s strengths.
(240) 569-5497 View (240) 569-5497
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Taylor Rapuano
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Welcome! I specialize in eating disorders, disordered relationships with food and movement, body image, substance use, and relationship issues. I am equally passionate about cultural humility and competence in psychotherapy—especially for members of marginalized communities—as well as LGBTQIA+ issues. I use a Non-Diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) approach to recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating. I have extensive experience working with eating disorder and substance use patients with a wide range of co-occurring diagnoses, and at all levels of care.
Welcome! I specialize in eating disorders, disordered relationships with food and movement, body image, substance use, and relationship issues. I am equally passionate about cultural humility and competence in psychotherapy—especially for members of marginalized communities—as well as LGBTQIA+ issues. I use a Non-Diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) approach to recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating. I have extensive experience working with eating disorder and substance use patients with a wide range of co-occurring diagnoses, and at all levels of care.
(240) 774-2156 View (240) 774-2156
Rosalind Leona Goldfarb
Psychologist, PhD, CCDC
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Sometimes, just getting through the day can be very hard. There are so many roles that we play: Perhaps we are working, studying, parenting, teaching, coaching, not to mention shopping, cooking, maintaining a household, sharing life with someone and trying our best to do it all. Am I talking about you?
Sometimes, just getting through the day can be very hard. There are so many roles that we play: Perhaps we are working, studying, parenting, teaching, coaching, not to mention shopping, cooking, maintaining a household, sharing life with someone and trying our best to do it all. Am I talking about you?
(240) 647-5063 View (240) 647-5063
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Viktoriya Karakcheyeva
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCADAS
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than a decade of experience in mental health and substance abuse field. I have experience with wide range of treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, MI, yoga for trauma, biofeedback, experiential therapy (art, music, movement). My clinical focus has been in the areas of trauma treatment, addiction, and relationships. I am passionate about applying holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I meet my clients where they are and help them to move to a better place in their lives using client-centered approach.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than a decade of experience in mental health and substance abuse field. I have experience with wide range of treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, MI, yoga for trauma, biofeedback, experiential therapy (art, music, movement). My clinical focus has been in the areas of trauma treatment, addiction, and relationships. I am passionate about applying holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I meet my clients where they are and help them to move to a better place in their lives using client-centered approach.
(240) 201-9903 View (240) 201-9903
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Ozlem Yazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW, ADS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
In psychotherapy, the therapist and client commit to work together to facilitate change. My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space as we focus on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, sexual identity/LGBTQ concerns, and traditional/non-traditional relationships. My approach to therapy is both holistic and mindful. I view the client as a whole, focusing on the need to bring the mind, body, and spirit into harmony while each element plays a role in healing and the creation of change.
In psychotherapy, the therapist and client commit to work together to facilitate change. My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space as we focus on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, sexual identity/LGBTQ concerns, and traditional/non-traditional relationships. My approach to therapy is both holistic and mindful. I view the client as a whole, focusing on the need to bring the mind, body, and spirit into harmony while each element plays a role in healing and the creation of change.
(202) 838-4312 View (202) 838-4312
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George H. Johnson, MSS, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
What's wrong with this relationship? The same problems keep on repeating time after time. So what does a study of psychology reveal? A well-trained and experienced psychotherapist can help to shine a light into the dark unconscious places which shroud the mysteries. This helps to bring the issues into consciousness, and once there, allows you to work with them. This work involves change. There may be many underlying issues including: mental states of anxiety and depression, an addiction, anger, lack of trust, various stressors, poor communication, extended family interferences, and more.
What's wrong with this relationship? The same problems keep on repeating time after time. So what does a study of psychology reveal? A well-trained and experienced psychotherapist can help to shine a light into the dark unconscious places which shroud the mysteries. This helps to bring the issues into consciousness, and once there, allows you to work with them. This work involves change. There may be many underlying issues including: mental states of anxiety and depression, an addiction, anger, lack of trust, various stressors, poor communication, extended family interferences, and more.
(215) 345-5175 View (215) 345-5175
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Aaron Pearl
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I work with individuals and couples that face a variety of challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict and dissatisfaction, infidelity, impulse control, and adjustment issues. I am trained and use ACT principles when working with my clients. ACT is a mindfulness, acceptance, and commitment approach to psychotherapy. Working together, I help clients slow down the thought process so they can thoughtfully respond to difficult thoughts and emotions. This allows you to take value-based behavioral action as opposed to having emotional, automatic reactions. I also offer supervision to therapists.
I work with individuals and couples that face a variety of challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict and dissatisfaction, infidelity, impulse control, and adjustment issues. I am trained and use ACT principles when working with my clients. ACT is a mindfulness, acceptance, and commitment approach to psychotherapy. Working together, I help clients slow down the thought process so they can thoughtfully respond to difficult thoughts and emotions. This allows you to take value-based behavioral action as opposed to having emotional, automatic reactions. I also offer supervision to therapists.
(301) 265-2821 View (301) 265-2821
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Jeannie Dougherty
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MAPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Dear Seeker, As someone who realized just in time that they had to get a grip on their problems, or they would keep gripping them, I know what it’s like to finally understand what it’s like to accept full responsibility for your mistakes and your life. Problems like: The times that leave you physically, mentally, and emotionally frozen because you can’t make up your mind. When your day feels like you’re trying to crawl through mud just to make it to the end of the day. The moments that your inner critic becomes obsessed with keeping you down. Career shake-ups, that leave you flailing for a lifeline.
Dear Seeker, As someone who realized just in time that they had to get a grip on their problems, or they would keep gripping them, I know what it’s like to finally understand what it’s like to accept full responsibility for your mistakes and your life. Problems like: The times that leave you physically, mentally, and emotionally frozen because you can’t make up your mind. When your day feels like you’re trying to crawl through mud just to make it to the end of the day. The moments that your inner critic becomes obsessed with keeping you down. Career shake-ups, that leave you flailing for a lifeline.
(410) 777-5974 View (410) 777-5974
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Sandra Piedrahita
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I work with adults and adolescents who are experiencing challenging life circumstances and adjustments, struggle with important relationships, self-esteem, live with mood disorders/anxiety, are seeking relief from past trauma, and individuals wanting to live a more satisfying and engaged life. My work is to participate in creating a therapeutic space and to use my skills to promote awareness and support positive change. This may require looking at both past and present-day issues. Developing a good working relationship (being a good "fit") with my clients is essential.
I work with adults and adolescents who are experiencing challenging life circumstances and adjustments, struggle with important relationships, self-esteem, live with mood disorders/anxiety, are seeking relief from past trauma, and individuals wanting to live a more satisfying and engaged life. My work is to participate in creating a therapeutic space and to use my skills to promote awareness and support positive change. This may require looking at both past and present-day issues. Developing a good working relationship (being a good "fit") with my clients is essential.
(202) 932-0612 View (202) 932-0612
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Nate Luongo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Stress and emotional pain are feelings that we all experience and often times it can become overwhelming, especially now! Often we find unhealthy ways to cope with the pain that we are feeling and our problems get worse. With my experience as a therapist, I have helped many young people walk the path to a healthy form of emotional healing. Whether you yourself or your child is struggling with feeling down, having excessive worry, struggling to concentrate, acting out, or drinking/smoking too much, therapy can help.
Stress and emotional pain are feelings that we all experience and often times it can become overwhelming, especially now! Often we find unhealthy ways to cope with the pain that we are feeling and our problems get worse. With my experience as a therapist, I have helped many young people walk the path to a healthy form of emotional healing. Whether you yourself or your child is struggling with feeling down, having excessive worry, struggling to concentrate, acting out, or drinking/smoking too much, therapy can help.
(301) 298-2568 View (301) 298-2568
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Anne Cornell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815  (Online Only)
TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS I work with a wide variety of presenting issues with a broad range of clients. I am here to help you achieve your goals and be successful in therapy. I can help work through grief and loss situations as well as trauma whether current or historical. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors. I can help with parenting and communication issues.
TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS I work with a wide variety of presenting issues with a broad range of clients. I am here to help you achieve your goals and be successful in therapy. I can help work through grief and loss situations as well as trauma whether current or historical. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors. I can help with parenting and communication issues.
(240) 453-4641 View (240) 453-4641
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Sapna Doshi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Dr. Doshi specializes in the treating of eating disorders, body image concerns, behavioral weight management, pre & post bariatric counseling, insomnia, OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, and multicultural and identity-related concerns. She utilizes scientific, evidence-based approaches to inform her treatment with clients. She specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
Dr. Doshi specializes in the treating of eating disorders, body image concerns, behavioral weight management, pre & post bariatric counseling, insomnia, OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, and multicultural and identity-related concerns. She utilizes scientific, evidence-based approaches to inform her treatment with clients. She specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
(703) 783-9118 View (703) 783-9118
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Tess Richardson
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815  (Online Only)
I believe that the complexities of our lives lead us to carry stress and trauma in our bodies well beyond when those experiences happen to us. By using a combination of EMDR, somatic (body-focused) work, and internal family systems (parts work), I aim to let you control your life instead of your past.
I believe that the complexities of our lives lead us to carry stress and trauma in our bodies well beyond when those experiences happen to us. By using a combination of EMDR, somatic (body-focused) work, and internal family systems (parts work), I aim to let you control your life instead of your past.
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One to One Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Kristina Millian. I am an LCSW-C, with more than 30 years of experience supporting wellness and growth with Pre-Adolescents, Adolescents, Young Adults, as well as Families, Parents, and Individual Adults. It is my passion to inspire hope and change while supporting clients who may be feeling stuck, confused by challenging emotions, or tired of unhealthy habits. Other individuals may be seeking more personal happiness, confidence, or a life purpose. Therapy offers practical solutions. Together we will explore, discover, and transform your experience to match your authentic potential.
Hello, my name is Kristina Millian. I am an LCSW-C, with more than 30 years of experience supporting wellness and growth with Pre-Adolescents, Adolescents, Young Adults, as well as Families, Parents, and Individual Adults. It is my passion to inspire hope and change while supporting clients who may be feeling stuck, confused by challenging emotions, or tired of unhealthy habits. Other individuals may be seeking more personal happiness, confidence, or a life purpose. Therapy offers practical solutions. Together we will explore, discover, and transform your experience to match your authentic potential.
(410) 873-9576 View (410) 873-9576
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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.