Drug Abuse Therapists in North Bethesda, MD
I believe in meeting clients where they are and empowering them to explore their own path. I specialize in mental health and substance abuse interventions. I've found that a client-centered approach, coupled with Solution Focused Therapy, is effective. My integrative approach addresses issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, and substance abuse in individuals, couples, and families. I'm trained in applying ASAM criteria for appropriate recommendations. Together, let's shape the narrative of your story and work towards the recovery you desire. If needed, I'm here to make referrals for additional support.
I believe in meeting clients where they are and empowering them to explore their own path. I specialize in mental health and substance abuse interventions. I've found that a client-centered approach, coupled with Solution Focused Therapy, is effective. My integrative approach addresses issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, and substance abuse in individuals, couples, and families. I'm trained in applying ASAM criteria for appropriate recommendations. Together, let's shape the narrative of your story and work towards the recovery you desire. If needed, I'm here to make referrals for additional support.
I love working with couples and individuals with difficulty in romantic relationships (i.e. sexual issues, communication, infidelity, divorce), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with anxiety, impulsivity, and addiction. I also enjoy working with those in non-traditional romantic relationships (i.e. ethically non-monogamous, polyamorous). I am LGBTQIA- affirming and sex positive. I work best with clients who are engaged, thoughtful, and motivated for change. My style is empathic and direct, with a sense of humor. I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance and the client/therapist fit.
I love working with couples and individuals with difficulty in romantic relationships (i.e. sexual issues, communication, infidelity, divorce), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with anxiety, impulsivity, and addiction. I also enjoy working with those in non-traditional romantic relationships (i.e. ethically non-monogamous, polyamorous). I am LGBTQIA- affirming and sex positive. I work best with clients who are engaged, thoughtful, and motivated for change. My style is empathic and direct, with a sense of humor. I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance and the client/therapist fit.
I welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are willing to engage in the meaningful journey of psychotherapy. My intention is to create a safe space where you can feel supported, nurtured, and guided. Through therapy, I hope to help you alleviate emotional distress/symptomatology, improve your relationships- including the one you have with yourself, as well as make choices that are in line with your values and that will permit you to live a fulfilling life. I offer therapy in English, Arabic and French.
I welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are willing to engage in the meaningful journey of psychotherapy. My intention is to create a safe space where you can feel supported, nurtured, and guided. Through therapy, I hope to help you alleviate emotional distress/symptomatology, improve your relationships- including the one you have with yourself, as well as make choices that are in line with your values and that will permit you to live a fulfilling life. I offer therapy in English, Arabic and French.
Leon Suskin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Leon believes that everyone carries the answers within themselves. A therapist’s job is to help you discover those answers and practice living with them. He provides the structure and relationship to support you through the process. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, or relationship challenges, Leon can help you live life to the fullest. Contact Leon today!
Leon believes that everyone carries the answers within themselves. A therapist’s job is to help you discover those answers and practice living with them. He provides the structure and relationship to support you through the process. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, or relationship challenges, Leon can help you live life to the fullest. Contact Leon today!
First Steps Psychological Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852
First Steps Psychological Services is a high quality mental healthcare practice that provides psychotherapeutic services to teens aged 13+, individual adults, couples and families. Our treatment philosophy starts with the belief that psychotherapy is a collaborative process which aims to foster positive change, and in turn leads to an improved quality of life. Psychotherapy can help you navigate through the self-discovery process to gain insight into difficult issues, determine their root causes and learn effective problem solving skills. First Steps provides therapy in a safe, open and warm environment.
First Steps Psychological Services is a high quality mental healthcare practice that provides psychotherapeutic services to teens aged 13+, individual adults, couples and families. Our treatment philosophy starts with the belief that psychotherapy is a collaborative process which aims to foster positive change, and in turn leads to an improved quality of life. Psychotherapy can help you navigate through the self-discovery process to gain insight into difficult issues, determine their root causes and learn effective problem solving skills. First Steps provides therapy in a safe, open and warm environment.
I specialize in working with families, couples, groups, and individuals. I treat children as young as three, have experience with school phobia, adoption, blended families, gender issues, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals, and the challenges of elderly. I am experienced working with psychoses, severe post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and problems of every day life. I have special expertise working with the LGBTQ+ population, with adolescents, sexual development, severe mental illness, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical illnesses.
I specialize in working with families, couples, groups, and individuals. I treat children as young as three, have experience with school phobia, adoption, blended families, gender issues, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals, and the challenges of elderly. I am experienced working with psychoses, severe post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and problems of every day life. I have special expertise working with the LGBTQ+ population, with adolescents, sexual development, severe mental illness, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical illnesses.
Alexia Dorian Luka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCDC
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing for over 25 years, I have extensive experience working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and other stressors. I have developed special expertise in addressing the turbulence of addiction, trauma recovery and healing. I am a therapist & addiction specialist helping individuals in MD and DC. I provide compassionate counseling with a solution focused and practical approach. Additionally, much of my work with clients includes developing coping strategies to deal with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and separation and divorce.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing for over 25 years, I have extensive experience working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and other stressors. I have developed special expertise in addressing the turbulence of addiction, trauma recovery and healing. I am a therapist & addiction specialist helping individuals in MD and DC. I provide compassionate counseling with a solution focused and practical approach. Additionally, much of my work with clients includes developing coping strategies to deal with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and separation and divorce.
Nina Tracy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
In my work I pull from a wide array of modalities including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused, and Intergenerational Family therapy. I have worked with children as young as four years old, teens, young adults, couples, and all kinds of families. My experience includes providing therapy in a multitude of settings including Intensive In-Home, outpatient clinics, and private practice. In my over five years of clinical practice, I have worked with families where addiction is present.
In my work I pull from a wide array of modalities including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused, and Intergenerational Family therapy. I have worked with children as young as four years old, teens, young adults, couples, and all kinds of families. My experience includes providing therapy in a multitude of settings including Intensive In-Home, outpatient clinics, and private practice. In my over five years of clinical practice, I have worked with families where addiction is present.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from those around you? Do you often feel weighed down, unable to shake a sense of heaviness despite your best efforts? Therapy could be the support you need. I help guide young adults like you toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Together, we'll uncover the underlying issues holding you back and develop a clear, personalized path to help you achieve your goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from those around you? Do you often feel weighed down, unable to shake a sense of heaviness despite your best efforts? Therapy could be the support you need. I help guide young adults like you toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Together, we'll uncover the underlying issues holding you back and develop a clear, personalized path to help you achieve your goals.
Sae Chichibu-Denny
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Tyler Presjak
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Not accepting new clients
Hello! Do you need help achieving your goals? No matter how large they may seem, I believe together we can overcome any problem. I want to give the best counseling experience to each person I work with, by tailoring the experience to your specific needs. I developed my practice Perceptive Minds for individuals looking to understand how their way of thinking may be negatively impacting their growth, while providing ways to get ahead of the problem in the future. Perception is key, and I am here to guide and offer support, while helping you to grow as a person, and developing a deeper understanding of oneself.
Hello! Do you need help achieving your goals? No matter how large they may seem, I believe together we can overcome any problem. I want to give the best counseling experience to each person I work with, by tailoring the experience to your specific needs. I developed my practice Perceptive Minds for individuals looking to understand how their way of thinking may be negatively impacting their growth, while providing ways to get ahead of the problem in the future. Perception is key, and I am here to guide and offer support, while helping you to grow as a person, and developing a deeper understanding of oneself.
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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.
*Now Accepting Tele-therapy Clients* Do you find yourself feeling sad, anxious, unhappy with life circumstances? Are you having relationship difficulties, feel stress from work, or have a child experiencing difficulties? I offer comprehensive assistance to change and work through many of life's challenges. If you find yourself suffering from any of these situations, or if you do not feel quite like yourself, let us help you begin on the road to improvement by addressing patient concerns, including but not limited to the following:
*Now Accepting Tele-therapy Clients* Do you find yourself feeling sad, anxious, unhappy with life circumstances? Are you having relationship difficulties, feel stress from work, or have a child experiencing difficulties? I offer comprehensive assistance to change and work through many of life's challenges. If you find yourself suffering from any of these situations, or if you do not feel quite like yourself, let us help you begin on the road to improvement by addressing patient concerns, including but not limited to the following:
Love and Associates; Yvonna Love
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
This Practice accepts Medicaid and other insurances. Focus is directed towards a client’s strengths. In today’s world it becomes Increasingly difficult to just “keep up”. We focus on the positive aspects to include client’s abilities, talents and resources that has helped them achieve. Sometimes feeling down on oneself it can be difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place. That’s where we come in. We have been specifically trained on the Strengths Perspective and I have full belief in the clients capabilities. If you want to work with us I’m sure we can progress. This is a team effort. : )
This Practice accepts Medicaid and other insurances. Focus is directed towards a client’s strengths. In today’s world it becomes Increasingly difficult to just “keep up”. We focus on the positive aspects to include client’s abilities, talents and resources that has helped them achieve. Sometimes feeling down on oneself it can be difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place. That’s where we come in. We have been specifically trained on the Strengths Perspective and I have full belief in the clients capabilities. If you want to work with us I’m sure we can progress. This is a team effort. : )
Ryan Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR-C, IMGCA-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. As a former high school coach and counselor, I provide a unique approach that is both authentic and encouraging in nature. I work best with clients that are open-minded and adaptable as well as introspective and contemplative. Sense of humor plays an essential role in developing the rapport I have with my clients. Once that is established, I make sure to carefully listen to each individual's unique story, assist in planning ahead for challenges, channel strengths, and collaboratively track progress together.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. As a former high school coach and counselor, I provide a unique approach that is both authentic and encouraging in nature. I work best with clients that are open-minded and adaptable as well as introspective and contemplative. Sense of humor plays an essential role in developing the rapport I have with my clients. Once that is established, I make sure to carefully listen to each individual's unique story, assist in planning ahead for challenges, channel strengths, and collaboratively track progress together.
When individuals experience anxiety, depression, stress, relational discord, substance abuse issues and trauma, they tend to seek a therapist they can trust, feel safe speaking with and a therapist they can relate to. As a therapist I can assure you that I bring personal experience, education, knowledge and most of all passion to your sessions with one main goal in mind: to have you live the life you hope to live. I bring my 27+ years of Yoga and Meditation to any therapy sessions you so desire. I incorporate mind-body interventions to assist clients in discovering their inner strengths as they align with mind, body and spirit.
When individuals experience anxiety, depression, stress, relational discord, substance abuse issues and trauma, they tend to seek a therapist they can trust, feel safe speaking with and a therapist they can relate to. As a therapist I can assure you that I bring personal experience, education, knowledge and most of all passion to your sessions with one main goal in mind: to have you live the life you hope to live. I bring my 27+ years of Yoga and Meditation to any therapy sessions you so desire. I incorporate mind-body interventions to assist clients in discovering their inner strengths as they align with mind, body and spirit.
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to visit my profile. Your journey to this point has likely been considerable, and I acknowledge the challenges that have sparked your interest in psychotherapy. I extend an invitation for you to take the next step. Embarking on therapy represents a genuine commitment to your well-being, and I appreciate the significance of that decision. I aspire to accompany you on the path to self-improvement, providing unwavering support.
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to visit my profile. Your journey to this point has likely been considerable, and I acknowledge the challenges that have sparked your interest in psychotherapy. I extend an invitation for you to take the next step. Embarking on therapy represents a genuine commitment to your well-being, and I appreciate the significance of that decision. I aspire to accompany you on the path to self-improvement, providing unwavering support.
Do you feel stuck? Trapped? Afraid to live your best life? We all feel emotions like grief, hopelessness, anger, anxiety, shame, aimlessness or isolation at some point - that's real life. But if how you deal with your feelings hurts more than it helps, then maybe it’s time to try something new. I work with adults and teens to explore why they’re stuck and what changes to make so they can break free. Therapy can provide new ways of thinking and new strategies to deal with stress. Change can be hard and scary. But if we do it right, you won't just feel better - you'll actually BE better. Imagine that!
Do you feel stuck? Trapped? Afraid to live your best life? We all feel emotions like grief, hopelessness, anger, anxiety, shame, aimlessness or isolation at some point - that's real life. But if how you deal with your feelings hurts more than it helps, then maybe it’s time to try something new. I work with adults and teens to explore why they’re stuck and what changes to make so they can break free. Therapy can provide new ways of thinking and new strategies to deal with stress. Change can be hard and scary. But if we do it right, you won't just feel better - you'll actually BE better. Imagine that!
Sarah Schieffelin
Counselor, MSEd, LGPC, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Waitlist for new clients
I want to support you to build an authentic life and let go of shame. Together, we’ll begin by developing a therapeutic relationship where every part of you feels accepted. You'll be connecting with me, a real person, not a blank slate. This might look like us occasionally laughing together, saying “I don’t know” instead of forcing an answer, and naturally having moments of just existing, without judgment or expectation.
I want to support you to build an authentic life and let go of shame. Together, we’ll begin by developing a therapeutic relationship where every part of you feels accepted. You'll be connecting with me, a real person, not a blank slate. This might look like us occasionally laughing together, saying “I don’t know” instead of forcing an answer, and naturally having moments of just existing, without judgment or expectation.
Bentley Noland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, biploar disorder, or have experienced trauma? Have you self-medicated in an attempt to manage your emotions? You can expect supportive, practical help in overcoming trauma, the treatment of mood disorders, and recovery from substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Therapy will be tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Restructuring (a core technique from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and learning stress reduction skills. In therapy, you can build lasting alternatives to unhealthy family dynamics.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, biploar disorder, or have experienced trauma? Have you self-medicated in an attempt to manage your emotions? You can expect supportive, practical help in overcoming trauma, the treatment of mood disorders, and recovery from substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Therapy will be tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Restructuring (a core technique from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and learning stress reduction skills. In therapy, you can build lasting alternatives to unhealthy family dynamics.
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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.