Addiction Therapists in Rochester, MN
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Christa Welbon
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, LADC
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55901 (Online Only)
I have worked with adult males and females in residential and outpatient substance use settings and understand the challenges facing them upon transitioning to their communities.
Have you had life circumstances change and are looking for assistance in your recovery? I have been working with people who have addiction issues for over 25 years. I am motivated by peoples' ability to make positive life changes and believe everyone can choose to change and improve their life. I will meet you wherever you are in your recovery and help you make a plan for continued success. I believe in providing a safe and supportive space and looking at the whole person when working with a client. I use evidence based therapeutic interventions based on each client's goals.
I have worked with adult males and females in residential and outpatient substance use settings and understand the challenges facing them upon transitioning to their communities.
Have you had life circumstances change and are looking for assistance in your recovery? I have been working with people who have addiction issues for over 25 years. I am motivated by peoples' ability to make positive life changes and believe everyone can choose to change and improve their life. I will meet you wherever you are in your recovery and help you make a plan for continued success. I believe in providing a safe and supportive space and looking at the whole person when working with a client. I use evidence based therapeutic interventions based on each client's goals.
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I've worked with individuals & families via CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)/trauma focused therapy, family systems therapy, & play therapy for a variety of issues such as MH & addiction since 1998. I adjust/integrate therapeutic modalities holistically based on needs. I am respectful, laid back and humorous during tough work. I'm supportive & I encourage/challenge you to grow. It is difficult to change while health & wellness may require changes. I may use “tough love” while I am understanding and collaborative. Recovery/health requires action, growth, maturity, & accountability.
I've worked with individuals & families via CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)/trauma focused therapy, family systems therapy, & play therapy for a variety of issues such as MH & addiction since 1998. I adjust/integrate therapeutic modalities holistically based on needs. I am respectful, laid back and humorous during tough work. I'm supportive & I encourage/challenge you to grow. It is difficult to change while health & wellness may require changes. I may use “tough love” while I am understanding and collaborative. Recovery/health requires action, growth, maturity, & accountability.
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Possibilities Therapeutic Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAS
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55904
I am a Certified Addiction Specialist and Certified Gambling Addiction Specialist.
Possibilities Therapeutic Services supports your journey towards growth by exploring self defeating thoughts and feelings to open pathways for new healthier relationship and lifestyle possibilities in the future. Therapeutic services are based on the tenants and techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused Theories. Approved MN-DHS problem gambler provider-Rule 82 assessments.
I am a Certified Addiction Specialist and Certified Gambling Addiction Specialist.
Possibilities Therapeutic Services supports your journey towards growth by exploring self defeating thoughts and feelings to open pathways for new healthier relationship and lifestyle possibilities in the future. Therapeutic services are based on the tenants and techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused Theories. Approved MN-DHS problem gambler provider-Rule 82 assessments.
William Drescher
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55904 (Online Only)
I have a specialty background in providing therapy to healthcare providers, aviation professionals, and legal professionals in recovery from addiction.
I help people remember how awesome they truly are. Prior to entering private practice, I spent three years at a leading treatment center where I worked with a variety of people in a variety of unique circumstances. I am passionate about working with clients to improve their sense of self-compassion, and well-being, and transcend maladapted beliefs. My practice and work is inspired by the work of Gabor Mate, Richard Schwartz, and Buddhist Psychology. I am a Master's level pre-mental health licensure professional with experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
I have a specialty background in providing therapy to healthcare providers, aviation professionals, and legal professionals in recovery from addiction.
I help people remember how awesome they truly are. Prior to entering private practice, I spent three years at a leading treatment center where I worked with a variety of people in a variety of unique circumstances. I am passionate about working with clients to improve their sense of self-compassion, and well-being, and transcend maladapted beliefs. My practice and work is inspired by the work of Gabor Mate, Richard Schwartz, and Buddhist Psychology. I am a Master's level pre-mental health licensure professional with experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
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Immediate openings! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I offer services for individuals, couples, family therapy, and teenagers. I work with Omni Mental Health Services, and recently opened a clinic in Zumbrota, MN. I offer both telehealth and in person services. I use a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, which allows me to assist in mental health issues including: Anxiety, Depression, BPD, Substance Abuse, life adjustments, occupational issues, and generalized stress.
Immediate openings! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I offer services for individuals, couples, family therapy, and teenagers. I work with Omni Mental Health Services, and recently opened a clinic in Zumbrota, MN. I offer both telehealth and in person services. I use a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, which allows me to assist in mental health issues including: Anxiety, Depression, BPD, Substance Abuse, life adjustments, occupational issues, and generalized stress.
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Zumbro Valley Health Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LADC, LP, LPCC, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55904
Zumbro Valley Health Center is a private, non-profit organization that provides mental health, substance use disorder, primary care, and community-based services to SE Minnesota. We offer support and care for adults, children, adolescents, and their families. Zumbro Valley Health Center staff work collaboratively with clients, co-workers and community providers to develop a comprehensive treatment plan which addresses the distinct needs of each client, including treatment for psychological, medical, substance use and social issues.
Zumbro Valley Health Center is a private, non-profit organization that provides mental health, substance use disorder, primary care, and community-based services to SE Minnesota. We offer support and care for adults, children, adolescents, and their families. Zumbro Valley Health Center staff work collaboratively with clients, co-workers and community providers to develop a comprehensive treatment plan which addresses the distinct needs of each client, including treatment for psychological, medical, substance use and social issues.
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Brian K. Flick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55904
Waitlist for new clients
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with individuals experiencing mental illness and addiction problems. Often patients seek therapy to develop ways to improve their relationships, better manage stress/negative emotions, and to work through traumatic experiences.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with individuals experiencing mental illness and addiction problems. Often patients seek therapy to develop ways to improve their relationships, better manage stress/negative emotions, and to work through traumatic experiences.
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On a very practical level, I work to understand the issues and challenges of your life, as well as the strengths you have that we build on. It is my hope to work together to bring about the changes you desire for a more fulfilling life. I enjoy working with adolescents, individuals, and couples. I work with people who experience depression, anxiety, wanting to improve self-esteem, and deal with past and present trauma. I also work with people dealing with health and wellness issues, stress, substance abuse, and other emotional challenges of life. I look forward to meeting you.
On a very practical level, I work to understand the issues and challenges of your life, as well as the strengths you have that we build on. It is my hope to work together to bring about the changes you desire for a more fulfilling life. I enjoy working with adolescents, individuals, and couples. I work with people who experience depression, anxiety, wanting to improve self-esteem, and deal with past and present trauma. I also work with people dealing with health and wellness issues, stress, substance abuse, and other emotional challenges of life. I look forward to meeting you.
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Gilbert Clark, LPCC and a CAADC. To create my therapeutic approach, I use an eclectic process which draws on cognitive, narrative, and solution focused therapy. I use ACT extensively. I am trained in EMDR. I specialize in addiction treatment and recovery and am able to guide you through the initial substance use assessment, all the phases of recovery, and towards ongoing wellness and maintenance. I also have a passion for mental health healing, and am skilled with relationship challenges, familial challenges, families seeking support for their loved ones, self-exploration, and trauma.
Gilbert Clark, LPCC and a CAADC. To create my therapeutic approach, I use an eclectic process which draws on cognitive, narrative, and solution focused therapy. I use ACT extensively. I am trained in EMDR. I specialize in addiction treatment and recovery and am able to guide you through the initial substance use assessment, all the phases of recovery, and towards ongoing wellness and maintenance. I also have a passion for mental health healing, and am skilled with relationship challenges, familial challenges, families seeking support for their loved ones, self-exploration, and trauma.
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Areas of treatment focus include depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar, grief, relationship problems, as well as other mental health concerns.
My name is Sharon Rohde, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC 1906) and a licensed drug and alcohol counselor (LADC (303827). I work with adults and couples using evidence-based interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapies and acceptance and commitment therapy. My approach to therapy consists of evidence-based interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapies and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Areas of treatment focus include depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar, grief, relationship problems, as well as other mental health concerns.
My name is Sharon Rohde, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC 1906) and a licensed drug and alcohol counselor (LADC (303827). I work with adults and couples using evidence-based interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapies and acceptance and commitment therapy. My approach to therapy consists of evidence-based interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapies and acceptance and commitment therapy.
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I am Dr. Fatai A. Popoola. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am specialized in working with individuals who are struggling with substance use disorder and other mental health issues. I work individuals from different background and cultural orientations. My theoretical approach is person centered. The person-centered approach was developed by Carl Rogers. The idea is to treat everyone with respect and recognizing their potentials in resolving their own problems.
I am Dr. Fatai A. Popoola. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am specialized in working with individuals who are struggling with substance use disorder and other mental health issues. I work individuals from different background and cultural orientations. My theoretical approach is person centered. The person-centered approach was developed by Carl Rogers. The idea is to treat everyone with respect and recognizing their potentials in resolving their own problems.
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Sharon Rohde
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55901 (Online Only)
Life happens and sometimes we need a little extra support. I work with a wide range of individuals and specialize in dual diagnosis and the treatment of addiction. Some of the common areas that I treat are: relationships, addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, family of origin issues, abuse, change, problems managing stress, mood instability and anger.
Life happens and sometimes we need a little extra support. I work with a wide range of individuals and specialize in dual diagnosis and the treatment of addiction. Some of the common areas that I treat are: relationships, addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, family of origin issues, abuse, change, problems managing stress, mood instability and anger.
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My name is Sonja Walker. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working within clinical practice for over 12 years. My experiences are with clients dealing with grief and ambiguous loss, mental health, trauma, divorce, attachment with relationships, parenting, crisis management, inpatient mental health, outpatient/inpatient addiction treatment, transitional services for families dealing with incarceration or legal issues, sexuality concerns and multicultural family systems.
My name is Sonja Walker. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working within clinical practice for over 12 years. My experiences are with clients dealing with grief and ambiguous loss, mental health, trauma, divorce, attachment with relationships, parenting, crisis management, inpatient mental health, outpatient/inpatient addiction treatment, transitional services for families dealing with incarceration or legal issues, sexuality concerns and multicultural family systems.
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Eugene Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55901 (Online Only)
I have experience with anxiety, depression, couple/family/relationship issues, PTSD, substance use, personality disorders, minority stress, spiritual/religious/existential issues, anger management, and co-parenting.
Many come to therapy knowing only that they are struggling to get things done, their relationships have become a source of stress rather than comfort, or they need help processing trauma, loss, or other painful experiences impacting their daily lives. Whatever your circumstances, I strive to help each person or family I work with achieve greater emotional, psychological, and social well-being, while also alleviating symptoms. I use the power of storytelling and understand that each person I work with has many, important stories to tell. I also value and work with each person's nervous system in the healing process.
I have experience with anxiety, depression, couple/family/relationship issues, PTSD, substance use, personality disorders, minority stress, spiritual/religious/existential issues, anger management, and co-parenting.
Many come to therapy knowing only that they are struggling to get things done, their relationships have become a source of stress rather than comfort, or they need help processing trauma, loss, or other painful experiences impacting their daily lives. Whatever your circumstances, I strive to help each person or family I work with achieve greater emotional, psychological, and social well-being, while also alleviating symptoms. I use the power of storytelling and understand that each person I work with has many, important stories to tell. I also value and work with each person's nervous system in the healing process.
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LaShai Pfeifer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55901 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in North Dakota. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling and a specialty in Addiction.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in North Dakota. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling and a specialty in Addiction.
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Laura Halvorsen Fregard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, MN 55901
I am a Christian therapist, and see mental health from a holistic framework that incorporates both emotional and spiritual wellbeing. I spent years as the mental health supervisor for Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, and now I work with adults and adolescents who are grieving, healing from trauma and PTSD, going through role transitions, and trying to understand how they can find fulfillment through value-based living. I have a deep understanding of how addiction and mental health correlate, and I also work with those recovering from spiritual trauma or living with anxiety.
I am a Christian therapist, and see mental health from a holistic framework that incorporates both emotional and spiritual wellbeing. I spent years as the mental health supervisor for Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, and now I work with adults and adolescents who are grieving, healing from trauma and PTSD, going through role transitions, and trying to understand how they can find fulfillment through value-based living. I have a deep understanding of how addiction and mental health correlate, and I also work with those recovering from spiritual trauma or living with anxiety.
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Holistic Psychotherapy Practice
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rochester, MN 55901 (Online Only)
You are facing some challenges in your life like trauma, mood disorders, chronic health or pain issues, perhaps with co-occurring diagnoses of mental health & addiction. You might be struggling in your relationships as a spouse, partner or parent. You need a collaborative partnership with a trauma-informed therapist who will customize their approach towards your care, work with you to understand your needs, recognize your strengths and learn to address your challenges. You are looking for a therapist who is responsive to your culture, sexuality & uniqueness. You could work with the therapist as an individual, a couple or a family.
You are facing some challenges in your life like trauma, mood disorders, chronic health or pain issues, perhaps with co-occurring diagnoses of mental health & addiction. You might be struggling in your relationships as a spouse, partner or parent. You need a collaborative partnership with a trauma-informed therapist who will customize their approach towards your care, work with you to understand your needs, recognize your strengths and learn to address your challenges. You are looking for a therapist who is responsive to your culture, sexuality & uniqueness. You could work with the therapist as an individual, a couple or a family.
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My areas of specialization includes PTSD and C-PTSD, Burnout/Vicarious Trauma, Intimate Partner Betrayal, Depression , Anxiety, Addiction Recovery and Support, Gambling Addiction Therapy, Anger management.
Do you have therapy-seeking decision fatigue? You have probably been reading a lot of therapist's bios trying to decide who to work with. I have years of clinical and lived experience that allows me to offer a greater understanding and a safe space to explore your areas of need. My therapeutic approach is to support not pathologize. You may feel there is something wrong with you. Those feelings and struggles can become complicated. I can help things feel less complicated, help you find more agency in your life, connect to your body and create compassion to the parts of you needing healing.
My areas of specialization includes PTSD and C-PTSD, Burnout/Vicarious Trauma, Intimate Partner Betrayal, Depression , Anxiety, Addiction Recovery and Support, Gambling Addiction Therapy, Anger management.
Do you have therapy-seeking decision fatigue? You have probably been reading a lot of therapist's bios trying to decide who to work with. I have years of clinical and lived experience that allows me to offer a greater understanding and a safe space to explore your areas of need. My therapeutic approach is to support not pathologize. You may feel there is something wrong with you. Those feelings and struggles can become complicated. I can help things feel less complicated, help you find more agency in your life, connect to your body and create compassion to the parts of you needing healing.
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Madison Ulrich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHP, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, MN 55901 (Online Only)
Starting therapy is a vulnerable thing to do, and it's important to feel comfortable and supported throughout this process. We will work at pace that feels comfortable for you. I have helped individuals (ages 10 and up) and families navigate a wide range of challenges, including life-transitions, traumatic experiences, loss, anxiety and depression, chronic pain, and relationship conflict. I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with personality disorders, PTSD, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, developmental disorders, learning disorders, psychosis, adjustment disorders, phobias, and substance use challenges.
Starting therapy is a vulnerable thing to do, and it's important to feel comfortable and supported throughout this process. We will work at pace that feels comfortable for you. I have helped individuals (ages 10 and up) and families navigate a wide range of challenges, including life-transitions, traumatic experiences, loss, anxiety and depression, chronic pain, and relationship conflict. I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with personality disorders, PTSD, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, developmental disorders, learning disorders, psychosis, adjustment disorders, phobias, and substance use challenges.
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My approach is collaborative, strengths focused, and grounded in effective counseling practices including Brainspotting, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and harm reduction addiction counseling.
Do experiences from the past keep coming back to haunt you? Are you stuck and find that your past still impacts your mood, sleep, health, and behaviors well after the experience? Maybe you recreate harmful patterns and are troubled by emotions and memories from an experience long ago. The past not only impacts you but those around you. Some many find themselves angry and irritable and others use substances to numb their pain or engage in behaviors that you know will hurt you, your relationship, or your family in the long run. Despite everything you have tried, you cannot find peace.
My approach is collaborative, strengths focused, and grounded in effective counseling practices including Brainspotting, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and harm reduction addiction counseling.
Do experiences from the past keep coming back to haunt you? Are you stuck and find that your past still impacts your mood, sleep, health, and behaviors well after the experience? Maybe you recreate harmful patterns and are troubled by emotions and memories from an experience long ago. The past not only impacts you but those around you. Some many find themselves angry and irritable and others use substances to numb their pain or engage in behaviors that you know will hurt you, your relationship, or your family in the long run. Despite everything you have tried, you cannot find peace.
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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.