Addiction Therapists in New Brighton, MN
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Sandy Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LADC, NCACII, SAP, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brighton, MN 55112
Sandy Clark is a Minnesota Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, National Certified Addiction Counselor II, Substance Abuse Professional, Certified Grief Educator, EMDR Therapist and Certified Animal-Assisted Interventions Specialist. She holds a master’s degree in Co-Occurring Disorders Counseling with specialization in depression, grief, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, personality disorders, substance abuse, disordered eating, stepfamilies and justice involved individuals.
Sandy Clark is a Minnesota Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, National Certified Addiction Counselor II, Substance Abuse Professional, Certified Grief Educator, EMDR Therapist and Certified Animal-Assisted Interventions Specialist. She holds a master’s degree in Co-Occurring Disorders Counseling with specialization in depression, grief, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, personality disorders, substance abuse, disordered eating, stepfamilies and justice involved individuals.
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Whitney Bergstresser
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Brighton, MN 55112
Through personal experience during my time in the military as well as occupational experience working within the chemical dependency field I have seen first hand the curveballs that life can throw at us sometimes. But the beauty is that you don’t have to walk through these experiences alone. Some of the biggest signs of true strength come from embracing our vulnerability and reaching out to ask for help. I embrace empathy, curiosity and humor when working with clients. I work with adolescents (15+) and adults. My areas of interest include working with individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Through personal experience during my time in the military as well as occupational experience working within the chemical dependency field I have seen first hand the curveballs that life can throw at us sometimes. But the beauty is that you don’t have to walk through these experiences alone. Some of the biggest signs of true strength come from embracing our vulnerability and reaching out to ask for help. I embrace empathy, curiosity and humor when working with clients. I work with adolescents (15+) and adults. My areas of interest include working with individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
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She has specialized training and education working with children and families, facilitating parenting coaching, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, substance use/addiction difficulties, adverse religious experiences, grief/loss, and family of origin concerns.
Dr. Holloway is a licensed psychologist who utilizes an approach that centers humanism, interpersonal process, feminism and multiculturalism. Her work as a therapist is deeply relational, and she aims to help those with whom she is working to understand their current concerns more fully and attend to their needs in a more compassionate and genuine way. In her work you will see inclusion, connection, compassion, authenticity and relationship at the foundation.
She has specialized training and education working with children and families, facilitating parenting coaching, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, substance use/addiction difficulties, adverse religious experiences, grief/loss, and family of origin concerns.
Dr. Holloway is a licensed psychologist who utilizes an approach that centers humanism, interpersonal process, feminism and multiculturalism. Her work as a therapist is deeply relational, and she aims to help those with whom she is working to understand their current concerns more fully and attend to their needs in a more compassionate and genuine way. In her work you will see inclusion, connection, compassion, authenticity and relationship at the foundation.
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Jessica Schiller
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brighton, MN 55112
Waitlist for new clients
I believe through trusting, compassionate relationships and connecting with the wisdom of the body and the inner Self, it is possible to find wholeness, growth, and fulfillment. I have been a Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselor since 2008, working with substance use and trauma, before completing my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with couples and individuals ages 17 and older. Anxiety, trauma, attachment injuries, healing from the impacts of addiction, and couples work focusing on reducing protective responses & increasing feelings of safety and security are specialty areas of mine.
I believe through trusting, compassionate relationships and connecting with the wisdom of the body and the inner Self, it is possible to find wholeness, growth, and fulfillment. I have been a Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselor since 2008, working with substance use and trauma, before completing my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with couples and individuals ages 17 and older. Anxiety, trauma, attachment injuries, healing from the impacts of addiction, and couples work focusing on reducing protective responses & increasing feelings of safety and security are specialty areas of mine.
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Depression, Anxiety (worry, panic, phobias), Trauma/Sexual abuse, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Grief and loss, Clinical hypnosis, Occupational stress management, Health related issues (i.
I work with adolescents and adults as a collaborative, supportive partner to improve mental health and overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approaches integrate cognitive, behavioral, and insight-focused strategies. This warm and personal style helps clients work through ingrained and unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck in emotional distress and unfulfilling relationships. I have a mindful and holistic perspective, and emphasize integrating mind, body, and spirit in healing. I address many presenting issues in addition to welcoming concerns about physical and mental health. I am trained in clinical hypnosis, and enjoy working creatively to find effective solutions to inspire lasting change.
Depression, Anxiety (worry, panic, phobias), Trauma/Sexual abuse, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Grief and loss, Clinical hypnosis, Occupational stress management, Health related issues (i.
I work with adolescents and adults as a collaborative, supportive partner to improve mental health and overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approaches integrate cognitive, behavioral, and insight-focused strategies. This warm and personal style helps clients work through ingrained and unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck in emotional distress and unfulfilling relationships. I have a mindful and holistic perspective, and emphasize integrating mind, body, and spirit in healing. I address many presenting issues in addition to welcoming concerns about physical and mental health. I am trained in clinical hypnosis, and enjoy working creatively to find effective solutions to inspire lasting change.
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Cynthia White Meyer LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
New Brighton, MN 55112 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and families, (adolescents, adults, medicare seniors and persons with disabilities) who feel disconnected from themselves, their emotions, their relationships, bodies, life purpose, or higher power. This may be because of an addiction, a personality disorder, relationship distress, a developmental or neurological disorder, depression, anxiety or a host of other issues. We work together to imagine and create integration.I am passionate about helping people create personal health and well-being for themselves and in their relationships, however they define this.
I work with individuals, couples and families, (adolescents, adults, medicare seniors and persons with disabilities) who feel disconnected from themselves, their emotions, their relationships, bodies, life purpose, or higher power. This may be because of an addiction, a personality disorder, relationship distress, a developmental or neurological disorder, depression, anxiety or a host of other issues. We work together to imagine and create integration.I am passionate about helping people create personal health and well-being for themselves and in their relationships, however they define this.
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Starting therapy can often feel like writers block. You are ready to compose and illustrate your story, but may feel bewildered on how to begin. The scene is set, the characters are in place, but the plot lines may be out of focus or seem beyond your grasp. This is where I can be of help. It is my privilege to hear your narratives, your characters and your scenes in order to validate, honor and share in your growth. It would be an honor to assist in making meaning of your story for whatever chapter of life you are in.
Starting therapy can often feel like writers block. You are ready to compose and illustrate your story, but may feel bewildered on how to begin. The scene is set, the characters are in place, but the plot lines may be out of focus or seem beyond your grasp. This is where I can be of help. It is my privilege to hear your narratives, your characters and your scenes in order to validate, honor and share in your growth. It would be an honor to assist in making meaning of your story for whatever chapter of life you are in.
![Photo of Jennifer Leigh Pohl - BHSI, PsyD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/02d65445-6ea3-436a-ade7-7d490a8c12f6/2/320x400.jpeg)
We are a group of psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, and marriage-family therapists committed to providing high quality and comprehensive mental health care for adults, adolescents and children. Whether you arrange individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, meetings with a psychiatrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can expect strict confidentiality and skilled, compassionate care. For your convenience, we offer flexible appointment scheduling.
We are a group of psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, and marriage-family therapists committed to providing high quality and comprehensive mental health care for adults, adolescents and children. Whether you arrange individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, meetings with a psychiatrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can expect strict confidentiality and skilled, compassionate care. For your convenience, we offer flexible appointment scheduling.
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Nikki Pierce
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
New Brighton, MN 55112
I work with clients to guide them on their path by helping them to build self-awareness into how their thoughts, feelings and behaviors have impacted their lives. I believe that one of the most important parts of therapy is to develop insight and awareness into our inner selves, and only then can we start to effect changes in our lives. I also strongly believe that building self-compassion and self-acceptance is important in therapy, as the relationship we have with ourselves can greatly impact how we show up in other relationships in our lives.
I work with clients to guide them on their path by helping them to build self-awareness into how their thoughts, feelings and behaviors have impacted their lives. I believe that one of the most important parts of therapy is to develop insight and awareness into our inner selves, and only then can we start to effect changes in our lives. I also strongly believe that building self-compassion and self-acceptance is important in therapy, as the relationship we have with ourselves can greatly impact how we show up in other relationships in our lives.
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Samara Fairwell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC
Verified Verified
New Brighton, MN 55112 (Online Only)
My clinical interests include working with individuals who want to focus on goals including ESL, self care and independent living skills, and vocational guidance. I enjoy working with a variety of individuals with varying diagnoses, but have specific interest in depression, trauma, grief/loss, and social barriers.
My clinical interests include working with individuals who want to focus on goals including ESL, self care and independent living skills, and vocational guidance. I enjoy working with a variety of individuals with varying diagnoses, but have specific interest in depression, trauma, grief/loss, and social barriers.
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My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
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Are you stuck? Have you tried the traditional paths of medication and therapy and been unsatisfied with the outcome? Would you like to address the root cause and directly train your brain to become more efficient and effective? I am a registered nurse who worked in the hospital providing direct patient care for 20 years. I have witnessed the debilitating effect that dysregulated nervous systems have on patient's mental and physical well being. Traditional treatments of medication and therapy alone may not be sufficent for addressing brain dysregulation.
Are you stuck? Have you tried the traditional paths of medication and therapy and been unsatisfied with the outcome? Would you like to address the root cause and directly train your brain to become more efficient and effective? I am a registered nurse who worked in the hospital providing direct patient care for 20 years. I have witnessed the debilitating effect that dysregulated nervous systems have on patient's mental and physical well being. Traditional treatments of medication and therapy alone may not be sufficent for addressing brain dysregulation.
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So you're contemplating counseling? I’m glad you stopped by! My name is Cyrus and I’m approaching close to 10 yrs of professional counseling which includes working in substance abuse treatment, corrections (jail), community, and private practice. I've worked with both individuals going through a difficult life transition and people who would likely never seek counseling on their own. In short, my experience has allowed me to work with a diverse clientele. Generally though, I work with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, or personality disorder(s)—if that's where you're at, I want to help by coming alongside.
So you're contemplating counseling? I’m glad you stopped by! My name is Cyrus and I’m approaching close to 10 yrs of professional counseling which includes working in substance abuse treatment, corrections (jail), community, and private practice. I've worked with both individuals going through a difficult life transition and people who would likely never seek counseling on their own. In short, my experience has allowed me to work with a diverse clientele. Generally though, I work with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, or personality disorder(s)—if that's where you're at, I want to help by coming alongside.
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Carrie Niles
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shoreview, MN 55126
Supportive co-exploration of emotions and patterns that often underlie mental health symptoms can increase hope, facilitate meaning and connection, and improve overall wellness. I aim to create a warm and safe environment that encourages individuals, families, and couples to identify, explore, and heal their particular areas of pain. Professional interests include trauma and attachment with an understanding of the ways the brain and nervous system, emotions, and relationships are impacted throughout the lifespan. Others include depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, relational conflict, and life transitions. LGBTQIA allied.
Supportive co-exploration of emotions and patterns that often underlie mental health symptoms can increase hope, facilitate meaning and connection, and improve overall wellness. I aim to create a warm and safe environment that encourages individuals, families, and couples to identify, explore, and heal their particular areas of pain. Professional interests include trauma and attachment with an understanding of the ways the brain and nervous system, emotions, and relationships are impacted throughout the lifespan. Others include depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, relational conflict, and life transitions. LGBTQIA allied.
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Richard B Burns
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55112
My work involves assisting individuals and families to address concerns including: Shame, grief, loss, substance abuse, anger, life transitions (i.
Client needs, preferences, and strengths form the basis of my work. The emphasis is on collaboration. I draw from several therapeutic traditions, including family systems, CBT, solution-focused, family systems, insight-based therapies, as well as EMDR and other strategies for working through trauma. By identifying strengths and hopes, we together to define goals and a plan to reach them. We work on effective communication, building connections and problem-solving to help lead you the life you want.
My work involves assisting individuals and families to address concerns including: Shame, grief, loss, substance abuse, anger, life transitions (i.
Client needs, preferences, and strengths form the basis of my work. The emphasis is on collaboration. I draw from several therapeutic traditions, including family systems, CBT, solution-focused, family systems, insight-based therapies, as well as EMDR and other strategies for working through trauma. By identifying strengths and hopes, we together to define goals and a plan to reach them. We work on effective communication, building connections and problem-solving to help lead you the life you want.
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Norris Vorasane
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPS, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
You may be feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, whether it's stress from work, school, or relationships, navigating your identity, or looking to address trauma. You may be grappling with anxiety, depression, substance use, or navigating the complexities of your identity. I'm here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore and understand your feelings, aiming to discover your true self and build resilience. Our goal is for you to break free from negative messages, build resilience, and find empowerment and self-worth through meaningful, positive change with tools you can take with you outside of our sessions.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, whether it's stress from work, school, or relationships, navigating your identity, or looking to address trauma. You may be grappling with anxiety, depression, substance use, or navigating the complexities of your identity. I'm here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore and understand your feelings, aiming to discover your true self and build resilience. Our goal is for you to break free from negative messages, build resilience, and find empowerment and self-worth through meaningful, positive change with tools you can take with you outside of our sessions.
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Fatima Mohamed is a dedicated and bilingual professional, bringing a unique blend of cultural sensitivity and clinical expertise to the field of mental health and addiction counseling. As a Muslim, Somali female, she is committed to providing inclusive and culturally competent care to individuals and communities. Fatima's clientele spans across various demographics, as she provides services to individuals, couples, children, and adolescents. Her commitment to inclusivity extends to her work within the Muslim community and the Somali population, where she strives to bridge cultural gaps and provide a safe space for healing.
Fatima Mohamed is a dedicated and bilingual professional, bringing a unique blend of cultural sensitivity and clinical expertise to the field of mental health and addiction counseling. As a Muslim, Somali female, she is committed to providing inclusive and culturally competent care to individuals and communities. Fatima's clientele spans across various demographics, as she provides services to individuals, couples, children, and adolescents. Her commitment to inclusivity extends to her work within the Muslim community and the Somali population, where she strives to bridge cultural gaps and provide a safe space for healing.
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Tracy Doerr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fridley, MN 55432 (Online Only)
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), talk therapy, cognitive processing, person centered care, holistic methods, and addiction medicine.
Accepting new clients! I encourage people to improve their overall wellbeing and identify significant life areas that they struggle in. I specialize in addiction, depression, anxiety and trauma to help people improve their overall quality of life. Together we identify problems, create goals, and build a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and wants. I come along side you to support and empower you to find the peace of mind that you desire and create the life that you want to live. Please reach out today so we can schedule an appointment or free consultation to see if I may be a good fit for you.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), talk therapy, cognitive processing, person centered care, holistic methods, and addiction medicine.
Accepting new clients! I encourage people to improve their overall wellbeing and identify significant life areas that they struggle in. I specialize in addiction, depression, anxiety and trauma to help people improve their overall quality of life. Together we identify problems, create goals, and build a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and wants. I come along side you to support and empower you to find the peace of mind that you desire and create the life that you want to live. Please reach out today so we can schedule an appointment or free consultation to see if I may be a good fit for you.
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Tired of feeling stuck? You've had it with depression and anxiety taking you away from being present. If thinking could rid you of it you would have been freed long ago because you are insightful. It is time to identify the root issues, confront the pain and fear from the past so you can move forward. It is time to live out your values with integrity and have meaningful connections with yourself, your loved ones and your community.
Tired of feeling stuck? You've had it with depression and anxiety taking you away from being present. If thinking could rid you of it you would have been freed long ago because you are insightful. It is time to identify the root issues, confront the pain and fear from the past so you can move forward. It is time to live out your values with integrity and have meaningful connections with yourself, your loved ones and your community.
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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.