Alcohol Use Therapists in Fair Lawn, NJ
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Roland Achtau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, ICGC-I
Verified Verified
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Hello all! My primary specialization is addiction counseling for both addicts and their loved ones. I work with a multitude of addictive disorders such as alcohol use, drug abuse, gambling, sexual addiction, video game addiction, and other behavioral addictions. These issues have become unmanageable and have hindered my clients ability to function in everyday life. I provide a safe environment to help my clients acquire positive coping skills, education about their addiction, new perspectives on recovery, forming a recovery support network, and a relationship with God. Recovery is about treating the person, not just the addiction.
Hello all! My primary specialization is addiction counseling for both addicts and their loved ones. I work with a multitude of addictive disorders such as alcohol use, drug abuse, gambling, sexual addiction, video game addiction, and other behavioral addictions. These issues have become unmanageable and have hindered my clients ability to function in everyday life. I provide a safe environment to help my clients acquire positive coping skills, education about their addiction, new perspectives on recovery, forming a recovery support network, and a relationship with God. Recovery is about treating the person, not just the addiction.
I enjoy my profession as a therapist. Every person faces life transitions and crises. All that we can control is how we respond to these challenges. My approach is to try to understand each client's unique needs, discover and mobilize the client's strengths, and enhance their coping skills. I strive to help my client use the precipitant, what brought them to therapy, to grow as a person from the therapy experience. My approach is to listen to my client, help them process their feelings, empower them to see that they have choices, and choose emotionally healthy options.
I enjoy my profession as a therapist. Every person faces life transitions and crises. All that we can control is how we respond to these challenges. My approach is to try to understand each client's unique needs, discover and mobilize the client's strengths, and enhance their coping skills. I strive to help my client use the precipitant, what brought them to therapy, to grow as a person from the therapy experience. My approach is to listen to my client, help them process their feelings, empower them to see that they have choices, and choose emotionally healthy options.
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Julia Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Online Only)
When things aren't going well and don't seem to be getting better, when you feel alone and disconnected, stressed, not good enough, angry or ashamed, resentful, or have been deeply hurt, you naturally try to ease that discomfort, but not always in the most helpful ways. Often, problematic thought patterns and behaviors arise from natural coping mechanisms that helped you get through difficult times, but are no longer helpful and are in fact now causing greater harm. Navigating all of this can be hard and at times, overwhelming.
When things aren't going well and don't seem to be getting better, when you feel alone and disconnected, stressed, not good enough, angry or ashamed, resentful, or have been deeply hurt, you naturally try to ease that discomfort, but not always in the most helpful ways. Often, problematic thought patterns and behaviors arise from natural coping mechanisms that helped you get through difficult times, but are no longer helpful and are in fact now causing greater harm. Navigating all of this can be hard and at times, overwhelming.
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Starting from the stresses of everyday life, trauma, or relationship issues, I am committed to providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals seeking support and healing. As a mental health professional, I understand the profound impact that life's challenges can have on one's well-being and sense of self. I'm here to help you navigate these emotions and provide you with the tools for a happier life. I believe in the humanistic approach and draw on empathy and compassion to establish a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
Starting from the stresses of everyday life, trauma, or relationship issues, I am committed to providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals seeking support and healing. As a mental health professional, I understand the profound impact that life's challenges can have on one's well-being and sense of self. I'm here to help you navigate these emotions and provide you with the tools for a happier life. I believe in the humanistic approach and draw on empathy and compassion to establish a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
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Susie Wilson
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, LCPC, CCPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Online Only)
You are not defined by your story! If you're feeling alone, unnoticed, or invisible, believing that there's something wrong with you, that you're not good enough - I want to provide a safe and supportive space where you can be truly seen and heard. My goal is to help you process the events, emotions, and family of origin issues that have brought you to this point, to develop insight, self-awareness, and a stronger sense of self. As a trauma-focused therapist, I offer virtual sessions for clients in NJ, NY, FL, and MD, and I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve freedom, healing, and self-compassion through our work together.
You are not defined by your story! If you're feeling alone, unnoticed, or invisible, believing that there's something wrong with you, that you're not good enough - I want to provide a safe and supportive space where you can be truly seen and heard. My goal is to help you process the events, emotions, and family of origin issues that have brought you to this point, to develop insight, self-awareness, and a stronger sense of self. As a trauma-focused therapist, I offer virtual sessions for clients in NJ, NY, FL, and MD, and I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve freedom, healing, and self-compassion through our work together.
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Alejandro Maddalena
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CASAC, ICADC
Verified Verified
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Online Only)
If you are thinking of calling me, it is because of at least one of these reasons: you have unsuccessfully dedicated considerable energy and time to solving your anxiety, your fears, your obsessions, your losses and trauma, your sadness, your failures in your relationships or in your productivity; you have become tired of repeating the same mistakes and behaviors, and have not been able to change; you have been rejected, you have experienced not being loved, understood, taken in your uniqueness; or you have not done all that you wish to be more courageous, creative, to be more as a person.
If you are thinking of calling me, it is because of at least one of these reasons: you have unsuccessfully dedicated considerable energy and time to solving your anxiety, your fears, your obsessions, your losses and trauma, your sadness, your failures in your relationships or in your productivity; you have become tired of repeating the same mistakes and behaviors, and have not been able to change; you have been rejected, you have experienced not being loved, understood, taken in your uniqueness; or you have not done all that you wish to be more courageous, creative, to be more as a person.
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Dr. Robert's Clinical Hypnosis & Mind/Body Therapy
ND, ACH, CH
Verified Verified
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Discover How My Clinical Hypnosis & Mind/Body Therapy Service Can Help You ... If You Want To Improve Your Anxiety, Depression, Boost Confidence, or Improve Other Mental/Emotional Problems or Life Challenges I Have The Service FOR YOU! I ENJOY to help people & your Children use hypnosis and many mind-body therapies to improve their health. Discover how I can help you ... lose weight, stop smoking & addictions, sleep better, end stress/fear, be happy, control thoughts, change/build habits, end pain, and MORE ... Visit my other website http://www.drrobertg.com for $187 of FREE Goodies! Plus a no-charge phone
Discover How My Clinical Hypnosis & Mind/Body Therapy Service Can Help You ... If You Want To Improve Your Anxiety, Depression, Boost Confidence, or Improve Other Mental/Emotional Problems or Life Challenges I Have The Service FOR YOU! I ENJOY to help people & your Children use hypnosis and many mind-body therapies to improve their health. Discover how I can help you ... lose weight, stop smoking & addictions, sleep better, end stress/fear, be happy, control thoughts, change/build habits, end pain, and MORE ... Visit my other website http://www.drrobertg.com for $187 of FREE Goodies! Plus a no-charge phone
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As a stroke survivor, I understand the unique challenges that come with healing. What I know to be true is that consistency with patience will lead to resilience. I work with sensitivity and a focus on helping clients develop skills and strengths needed to reclaim their lives. Challenges are difficult. We all have them. Therapy can be a highly effective tool to assist in life's challenges and offer alternative strategies towards a solution. The time is now. Your time is now. I would like to help you create a supportive environment for those who struggle with ongoing patterns of self-defeating behaviors.
As a stroke survivor, I understand the unique challenges that come with healing. What I know to be true is that consistency with patience will lead to resilience. I work with sensitivity and a focus on helping clients develop skills and strengths needed to reclaim their lives. Challenges are difficult. We all have them. Therapy can be a highly effective tool to assist in life's challenges and offer alternative strategies towards a solution. The time is now. Your time is now. I would like to help you create a supportive environment for those who struggle with ongoing patterns of self-defeating behaviors.
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Do You Want Improvement In Your Emotional/Mental Issues and Change Habits in 1 to 3 Sessions? .. Want To Move Forward From The Past Quickly and Easily? .. Find out how, in just 1 to 3 sessions, you could be much better, healhier, happier and accomplishing your goals, thanks to Dr. Robert's Energy Psychology & Mindy/Body Therapies. Dr. Robert has already helped hundreds of people accomplish what they desire and can help you in a short amount of time! .... It doesn't matter if you have trauma, PTSD, anxiety, want to lose weight, stop smoking, etc, I can Help You!
Do You Want Improvement In Your Emotional/Mental Issues and Change Habits in 1 to 3 Sessions? .. Want To Move Forward From The Past Quickly and Easily? .. Find out how, in just 1 to 3 sessions, you could be much better, healhier, happier and accomplishing your goals, thanks to Dr. Robert's Energy Psychology & Mindy/Body Therapies. Dr. Robert has already helped hundreds of people accomplish what they desire and can help you in a short amount of time! .... It doesn't matter if you have trauma, PTSD, anxiety, want to lose weight, stop smoking, etc, I can Help You!
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Melissa Brickley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Online Only)
Here you are exploring the possibility of going to therapy. You are likely going through something. Chances are you have been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed. Possibly having conflict with loved ones. Decision making is difficult. Motivation decreased. Short-tempered. Drinking increased. Or perhaps you have a child that is struggling with peers or giving you a hard time. No matter what it is that has brought you to this place, call me. Let's sort through it together. You can feel better and you are worth it! I provide a safe, non-judgmental place for you to share what's on your mind and in your heart.
Here you are exploring the possibility of going to therapy. You are likely going through something. Chances are you have been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed. Possibly having conflict with loved ones. Decision making is difficult. Motivation decreased. Short-tempered. Drinking increased. Or perhaps you have a child that is struggling with peers or giving you a hard time. No matter what it is that has brought you to this place, call me. Let's sort through it together. You can feel better and you are worth it! I provide a safe, non-judgmental place for you to share what's on your mind and in your heart.
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Associates for Counseling & Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, MAC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
We understand that addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges can be very difficult and can leave you feeling alone and hopeless. We're here to support you in any way we can. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and evidence-based treatment to help you overcome your struggles and live a fulfilling life. We offer one-on-one and group therapy, education about addiction, and personalized support to help you stay committed to your recovery journey. Our goal is to help you find hope, healing, and empowerment through effective treatment. Remember, you're not alone. We're here to help you every step of the way toward recovery
We understand that addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges can be very difficult and can leave you feeling alone and hopeless. We're here to support you in any way we can. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and evidence-based treatment to help you overcome your struggles and live a fulfilling life. We offer one-on-one and group therapy, education about addiction, and personalized support to help you stay committed to your recovery journey. Our goal is to help you find hope, healing, and empowerment through effective treatment. Remember, you're not alone. We're here to help you every step of the way toward recovery
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An essential component of therapeutic success is forming a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I engage with my clients through active listening, conversations, and with a sense of humor, providing a comfortable and collaborative space for them to work towards implementing change. In order to assist my clients in meeting their goals, I am both compassionate and straightforward in order to provide encouragement, support and direction.
An essential component of therapeutic success is forming a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I engage with my clients through active listening, conversations, and with a sense of humor, providing a comfortable and collaborative space for them to work towards implementing change. In order to assist my clients in meeting their goals, I am both compassionate and straightforward in order to provide encouragement, support and direction.
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Carole Pasahow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Online Only)
I hold licenses in Florida, New Jersey and New York. My extensive training and experience (certified psychoanalyst, couple & sex therapist, hypnotherapy, somatic experiencing, IFS, EMDR, PACT and Hakomi) allows me to treat a wide variety of issues successfully. (adolescent to adults). Clients with complicated problems who have been treated by other therapists unsuccessfully seek my help because of my motivational, self -powering approach to treating clients. My services range from sexual concerns (dysfunctions, abuse, infidelity, compulsive behavior, gender dysphoria), acute and post trauma stress to personality and mood disorders.
I hold licenses in Florida, New Jersey and New York. My extensive training and experience (certified psychoanalyst, couple & sex therapist, hypnotherapy, somatic experiencing, IFS, EMDR, PACT and Hakomi) allows me to treat a wide variety of issues successfully. (adolescent to adults). Clients with complicated problems who have been treated by other therapists unsuccessfully seek my help because of my motivational, self -powering approach to treating clients. My services range from sexual concerns (dysfunctions, abuse, infidelity, compulsive behavior, gender dysphoria), acute and post trauma stress to personality and mood disorders.
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Dr. Imran Rasid-Depression and Anxiety Therapist
NLP , MD, PhD, AW, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
I am a depression and anxiety therapist in New Jersey. I am dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses the needs of my patients and aims to create a therapeutic environment that is supportive and comfortable. Furthermore, I am committed to providing the best care possible for each of my patients and strive to create a healing and supportive environment. As a result, many of my patients have referred friends and family members to me, which is an additional testament to my excellence.
I am a depression and anxiety therapist in New Jersey. I am dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses the needs of my patients and aims to create a therapeutic environment that is supportive and comfortable. Furthermore, I am committed to providing the best care possible for each of my patients and strive to create a healing and supportive environment. As a result, many of my patients have referred friends and family members to me, which is an additional testament to my excellence.
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Amal Elrafei
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, by the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners of the State of New Jersey. I hold a Master degree in Clinical Counseling from William Paterson University. Providing a supportive and safe space for the process of healing to occur is of the utmost importance to me as a therapist. I serve adults who may be struggling with mood and/or personality disorders. Those include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders including PTSD, substance use, grief and loss, self-growth, relationships and interpersonal stressors and domestic violence.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, by the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners of the State of New Jersey. I hold a Master degree in Clinical Counseling from William Paterson University. Providing a supportive and safe space for the process of healing to occur is of the utmost importance to me as a therapist. I serve adults who may be struggling with mood and/or personality disorders. Those include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders including PTSD, substance use, grief and loss, self-growth, relationships and interpersonal stressors and domestic violence.
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Jillian Marmo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
I am currently offering in person and telehealth services at this time. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC). I specialize in working with Clients who experience mental health and/or addiction issues. I am trained in working with LGBTQ+ population and trauma.
I am currently offering in person and telehealth services at this time. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC). I specialize in working with Clients who experience mental health and/or addiction issues. I am trained in working with LGBTQ+ population and trauma.
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Yonetta Bloomfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Online Only)
I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Child Studies from Montclair State University, and a Master’s Degree in Social Work at Rutgers University. My goal in working with clients is to empower clients to rebuild their sense of self-efficacy and human agency over their lives. I utilize a strength based, resiliency focused, and solution focused approach in working with clients in meeting each client's unique needs in therapy with individually tailored interventions.
I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Child Studies from Montclair State University, and a Master’s Degree in Social Work at Rutgers University. My goal in working with clients is to empower clients to rebuild their sense of self-efficacy and human agency over their lives. I utilize a strength based, resiliency focused, and solution focused approach in working with clients in meeting each client's unique needs in therapy with individually tailored interventions.
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Baker Street Behavioral Health, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, ANP-BC, MD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
In Person Sessions Available - We are a practice of high-quality clinicians who treat all ages, from childhood through older adulthood. Our clinicians incorporate a whole-person approach into each service we provide. Our unique, comprehensive programs are designed to improve overall health and well-being. Our clinicians emphasize the use of traditional, cutting-edge, and empirically supported therapies. Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Medication Management, Neuropsychological Assessment, and Occupational Therapy Appointments are now available. Multiple offices are located throughout NJ with virtual appointments also available.
In Person Sessions Available - We are a practice of high-quality clinicians who treat all ages, from childhood through older adulthood. Our clinicians incorporate a whole-person approach into each service we provide. Our unique, comprehensive programs are designed to improve overall health and well-being. Our clinicians emphasize the use of traditional, cutting-edge, and empirically supported therapies. Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Medication Management, Neuropsychological Assessment, and Occupational Therapy Appointments are now available. Multiple offices are located throughout NJ with virtual appointments also available.
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Jordan Sander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSED, MSW, LCSW, ADC
Verified Verified
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Online Only)
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John Roesch - Interventionist
Counselor, CASAC, CRC, CAI, CIP, CPA
Not Verified Not Verified
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Addiction, whether to substances like alcohol and drugs or behavioral patterns such as gambling or an eating disorder, can wreak havoc on individuals and their loved ones. My expertise lies in treating addiction across a spectrum, including behavioral addictions, eating disorders, and mental health crises. Beyond addressing substance abuse, I specialize in tackling the associated feelings of shame, depression, and anxiety. Recovery from addiction and related mental health challenges involves a holistic approach, encompassing the strengthening of mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Addiction, whether to substances like alcohol and drugs or behavioral patterns such as gambling or an eating disorder, can wreak havoc on individuals and their loved ones. My expertise lies in treating addiction across a spectrum, including behavioral addictions, eating disorders, and mental health crises. Beyond addressing substance abuse, I specialize in tackling the associated feelings of shame, depression, and anxiety. Recovery from addiction and related mental health challenges involves a holistic approach, encompassing the strengthening of mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
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 alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.