Substance Use Therapists in East Hanover, NJ
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Tricia Colbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
East Hanover, NJ 07936
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 20 years in the clinical setting. My mission is to help individuals and their families become healthier in order to have a better quality of life. I use a holistic approach, blending elements from different modalities in order to tailor treatment to clients' individual needs. I treat a wide range of mental health and addiction issues, though my expertise is in mood and anxiety disorders as well as substance use disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 20 years in the clinical setting. My mission is to help individuals and their families become healthier in order to have a better quality of life. I use a holistic approach, blending elements from different modalities in order to tailor treatment to clients' individual needs. I treat a wide range of mental health and addiction issues, though my expertise is in mood and anxiety disorders as well as substance use disorders.
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Heather Hahn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Hanover, NJ 07936
My experience within the substance use and mental health field spans over a decade in which I have worked in a variety of different settings and roles including direct care, assessment and referral, education, and administrative responsibilities.
Sometimes we need a little extra support to help us navigate the ups and downs of life. I hope you give yourself credit for taking this first step of reaching out. Counseling may not be able to change some of your external stressors, however it can be a safe non-judgmental place to share about what you are dealing with and perhaps equip you with tools to better manage situations. I believe it is important to direct our focus and energy toward what is within our control so that we are able to move forward and make progress. Change can be a challenging process, but it is possible and accomplished one step at a time.
My experience within the substance use and mental health field spans over a decade in which I have worked in a variety of different settings and roles including direct care, assessment and referral, education, and administrative responsibilities.
Sometimes we need a little extra support to help us navigate the ups and downs of life. I hope you give yourself credit for taking this first step of reaching out. Counseling may not be able to change some of your external stressors, however it can be a safe non-judgmental place to share about what you are dealing with and perhaps equip you with tools to better manage situations. I believe it is important to direct our focus and energy toward what is within our control so that we are able to move forward and make progress. Change can be a challenging process, but it is possible and accomplished one step at a time.
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Melissa A Keogh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Hanover, NJ 07936 (Online Only)
My client is open to working together in the therapy process. Together, we can decide your goals and map out a plan to achieve them. I work with clients presenting with: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, alcohol and substance use disorders; trauma/stressor disorders; life adjustments; codependency; & self-esteem. Also, clients will be supported in improving their emotional regulation; improving relationships in their lives; and also cultivating the relationship they wish to have with themselves as a person.
My client is open to working together in the therapy process. Together, we can decide your goals and map out a plan to achieve them. I work with clients presenting with: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, alcohol and substance use disorders; trauma/stressor disorders; life adjustments; codependency; & self-esteem. Also, clients will be supported in improving their emotional regulation; improving relationships in their lives; and also cultivating the relationship they wish to have with themselves as a person.
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My experience in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and addictions, relationships, co-dependency, mood disorders, anger management, ADHD, life transitions, grief, and more has prepared me to support your unique needs.
If you're ready to embrace change, I'd love to support you along your journey. My ideal client would be willing to work together consistently to address any needs, struggles, or issues, to build self-understanding, and to strive toward personal goals and happiness.
My experience in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and addictions, relationships, co-dependency, mood disorders, anger management, ADHD, life transitions, grief, and more has prepared me to support your unique needs.
If you're ready to embrace change, I'd love to support you along your journey. My ideal client would be willing to work together consistently to address any needs, struggles, or issues, to build self-understanding, and to strive toward personal goals and happiness.
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Cassaundra Bracken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
East Hanover, NJ 07936
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
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My ideal client is someone who feels like their life just isn’t working - maybe they’re struggling with unresolved anxiety and depression or leaning on alcohol or marijuana a little too much to cope with everyday stressors. Maybe they’re going through a big life transition or just aren’t satisfied with their relationships. Whatever their current issues are, this person wants to feel better but doesn’t know how to get there. They are open to therapy and ready to see where it could lead them.
My ideal client is someone who feels like their life just isn’t working - maybe they’re struggling with unresolved anxiety and depression or leaning on alcohol or marijuana a little too much to cope with everyday stressors. Maybe they’re going through a big life transition or just aren’t satisfied with their relationships. Whatever their current issues are, this person wants to feel better but doesn’t know how to get there. They are open to therapy and ready to see where it could lead them.
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Christie Cerrato
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, SAP, NCC
Verified Verified
East Hanover, NJ 07936
As a Licenced Professional Counsleor I provided EAP assesssments,individual pychotherapy, family therapy, couple's therapy, and play therapy on an ongoing basis for diverse populations. I work with individuals beginning at age 5 up through middle and later adulthood. I have experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, dpression, panic attacks, anger management, berevement and relationship issues.
As a Licenced Professional Counsleor I provided EAP assesssments,individual pychotherapy, family therapy, couple's therapy, and play therapy on an ongoing basis for diverse populations. I work with individuals beginning at age 5 up through middle and later adulthood. I have experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, dpression, panic attacks, anger management, berevement and relationship issues.
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I am not currently seeing clients for therapy and will not respond to these requests. Currently, I am supervising LSWs and LACs who are in need of supervision for their full license in New Jersey. I am also offering consultation for therapists in any state.
I am not currently seeing clients for therapy and will not respond to these requests. Currently, I am supervising LSWs and LACs who are in need of supervision for their full license in New Jersey. I am also offering consultation for therapists in any state.
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People seek psychological services for many different reasons. Regardless of the reason that brings someone to therapy, I provide a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment. This setting allows people to feel safe in exploring barriers that prevent them from reaching optimal health and their fullest potential.
People seek psychological services for many different reasons. Regardless of the reason that brings someone to therapy, I provide a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment. This setting allows people to feel safe in exploring barriers that prevent them from reaching optimal health and their fullest potential.
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I enjoy working with clients who are willing to work with me to get them to where they can thrive in life. I especially enjoy working with clients who are open to exploring their past and exploring how they can use that information to better understand themselves on a deeper level. My ideal client wants to improve and change to have a more fulfilling life. I enjoy providing clients with the safe and compassionate environment they might need to process their emotions and past trauma to help begin creating a life worth living.
I enjoy working with clients who are willing to work with me to get them to where they can thrive in life. I especially enjoy working with clients who are open to exploring their past and exploring how they can use that information to better understand themselves on a deeper level. My ideal client wants to improve and change to have a more fulfilling life. I enjoy providing clients with the safe and compassionate environment they might need to process their emotions and past trauma to help begin creating a life worth living.
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I believe that everyone deserves to have a space where they can be vulnerable and feel understood. Starting treatment can be hard, but I encourage you to give therapy a chance to engage in an experience that can be transformative, powerful, and healing.
I believe that everyone deserves to have a space where they can be vulnerable and feel understood. Starting treatment can be hard, but I encourage you to give therapy a chance to engage in an experience that can be transformative, powerful, and healing.
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My ideal client has a desire to heal and change their life. They must approach the counseling journey with openness and curiosity. It does not matter what issues or needs they bring to me because together, we can make magic happen and their goals and desires come to fruition. The most important thing is again that willingness and desire to change.
My ideal client has a desire to heal and change their life. They must approach the counseling journey with openness and curiosity. It does not matter what issues or needs they bring to me because together, we can make magic happen and their goals and desires come to fruition. The most important thing is again that willingness and desire to change.
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My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
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Brittany Barnstead
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, NCC
Verified Verified
East Hanover, NJ 07936
My ideal client would be a child, adolescent, or adult with a degree of insight/self-awareness into their presenting issues and motivation to improve their mental health. My most prominent diagnoses specialties include anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with clients on interpersonal problems, building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and changing mindset/ thought patterns. My ideal client's goals include increasing a sense of peace and acceptance, working towards change, and developing healthier habits to improve wellbeing. A client who wants to change and be a better version of themselves is willing to be challenged.
My ideal client would be a child, adolescent, or adult with a degree of insight/self-awareness into their presenting issues and motivation to improve their mental health. My most prominent diagnoses specialties include anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with clients on interpersonal problems, building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and changing mindset/ thought patterns. My ideal client's goals include increasing a sense of peace and acceptance, working towards change, and developing healthier habits to improve wellbeing. A client who wants to change and be a better version of themselves is willing to be challenged.
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My ideal client is open to insight and a different perspective. They are perhaps ready for a change and will walk a path that may be uncomfortable at times. My ideal client has dealt with everything from existential crises, searching for life's meaning, addiction, behavior issues, trauma, and attachment issues, to name a few that stand out.
My ideal client is open to insight and a different perspective. They are perhaps ready for a change and will walk a path that may be uncomfortable at times. My ideal client has dealt with everything from existential crises, searching for life's meaning, addiction, behavior issues, trauma, and attachment issues, to name a few that stand out.
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My ideal client is someone who actively participates in therapy sessions, demonstrating a commitment to their personal growth and well-being. While there may not be an ideal set of issues, I appreciate a client who is open to exploring and addressing the challenges they are facing, fostering a collaborative and honest therapeutic relationship. The ideal client is someone with a goal-oriented mindset. I value a client who sees therapy as a means to gain self-awareness and understanding.
My ideal client is someone who actively participates in therapy sessions, demonstrating a commitment to their personal growth and well-being. While there may not be an ideal set of issues, I appreciate a client who is open to exploring and addressing the challenges they are facing, fostering a collaborative and honest therapeutic relationship. The ideal client is someone with a goal-oriented mindset. I value a client who sees therapy as a means to gain self-awareness and understanding.
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My ideal client is grappling with a multitude of challenges and seeking support in their therapeutic journey. This client's primary concerns revolve around the quest to discover their authentic self and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. A devoted parent they are navigating the complexities of raising a child diagnosed with autism, adding an extra layer of responsibility and emotional weight to their daily life. Central to the client's therapeutic goals is the desire to unearth the positive aspects of their life. They're eager to shift their focus from challenges to blessings, fostering resilience and a sense of gratitude.
My ideal client is grappling with a multitude of challenges and seeking support in their therapeutic journey. This client's primary concerns revolve around the quest to discover their authentic self and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. A devoted parent they are navigating the complexities of raising a child diagnosed with autism, adding an extra layer of responsibility and emotional weight to their daily life. Central to the client's therapeutic goals is the desire to unearth the positive aspects of their life. They're eager to shift their focus from challenges to blessings, fostering resilience and a sense of gratitude.
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Melissa Cramutolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
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Richard is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Richard has over eight years of experience working with a wide range of adults and families in the mental health field settings at the Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential, Intensive In-Community Settings. Richard has experience with various issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief, Stress, Substance Abuse, Peer Relationships, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and Domestic Violence.
Richard is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Richard has over eight years of experience working with a wide range of adults and families in the mental health field settings at the Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential, Intensive In-Community Settings. Richard has experience with various issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief, Stress, Substance Abuse, Peer Relationships, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and Domestic Violence.
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Devinder Kaur Mathaun de Infante
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MD, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Devinder has been guiding clients in the addictions field towards recovery for over 15 years. She has had a life-long pursuit of being of service to those around her and has excelled in treating substance use disorders and mental health.
Devinder has been guiding clients in the addictions field towards recovery for over 15 years. She has had a life-long pursuit of being of service to those around her and has excelled in treating substance use disorders and mental health.
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Substance Use 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.