Substance Use Therapists in Lawrence, NJ
Beverly A Hodsden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Lawrence, NJ 08648
I believe that all people should be treated with kindness, dignity and respect. No one should feel less than because of any issue they have. Counseling is a process of self discovery that sometimes needs compassionate guidance to help clients uncover their inner resources.
I believe that all people should be treated with kindness, dignity and respect. No one should feel less than because of any issue they have. Counseling is a process of self discovery that sometimes needs compassionate guidance to help clients uncover their inner resources.
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.
I have 23 years of training and experience working with adults who struggle with low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and anger. I'm also very experienced with clients working on transitions such as going to college, new job, marriage, starting a family, a divorce, or coping with a past or recent trauma. I've worked for many years in drug treatment too. I think clients are looking for a way to gain insight and awareness of how challenges effect their thinking, and want to learn new skills to improve how they feel and function in the world.
I have 23 years of training and experience working with adults who struggle with low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and anger. I'm also very experienced with clients working on transitions such as going to college, new job, marriage, starting a family, a divorce, or coping with a past or recent trauma. I've worked for many years in drug treatment too. I think clients are looking for a way to gain insight and awareness of how challenges effect their thinking, and want to learn new skills to improve how they feel and function in the world.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
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.
Katie Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Lawrence, NJ 08648
The ideal client is anyone who acknowledges they are open to change. As Yogi Berra famously said, "Ninety percent of this game is half mental, the other half is physical." Openness to thinking in new ways and then backing that up with new behaviors is crucial to successful change.
The ideal client is anyone who acknowledges they are open to change. As Yogi Berra famously said, "Ninety percent of this game is half mental, the other half is physical." Openness to thinking in new ways and then backing that up with new behaviors is crucial to successful change.
DBT at Village Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DO, DrNP, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Lawrence, NJ 08648
Village Counseling Services provides intensive, individualized Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) treatment by maintaining a small therapist-to-client ratio and by offering DBT skills training in small groups. DBT is a highly practical, evidence-based direct form of therapy which emphasizes working toward the life you want to live by integrating acceptance and change with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. This approach is highly effective for those who have difficulty regulating intense emotions.
Village Counseling Services provides intensive, individualized Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) treatment by maintaining a small therapist-to-client ratio and by offering DBT skills training in small groups. DBT is a highly practical, evidence-based direct form of therapy which emphasizes working toward the life you want to live by integrating acceptance and change with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. This approach is highly effective for those who have difficulty regulating intense emotions.
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Tricia Colbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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.
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.
Kimberly Warne
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LCADC, CAADC, CCTP-II, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, NJ 08619
Waitlist for new clients
For over 25 years, I have worked with adults and adolescents diagnosed with co-occurring issues ( substance use and mental health) where the underlying cause is trauma (PTSD, Complex Trauma, Attachment and Developmental Trauma).
Therapy is about establishing re-connection. Re-connection to others (friends, family, partners, etc) of course, but primarily re-connection to Self...our feelings, our thoughts, our beliefs, and a sense of safety in our bodies. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, dissociation, substance abuse, self-harming, or other self-sabotaging behaviors you just may be trying your best to survive intolerable circumstances as you move through this world. Without a safe connection to Self, relationships to others are inevitably disrupted.
For over 25 years, I have worked with adults and adolescents diagnosed with co-occurring issues ( substance use and mental health) where the underlying cause is trauma (PTSD, Complex Trauma, Attachment and Developmental Trauma).
Therapy is about establishing re-connection. Re-connection to others (friends, family, partners, etc) of course, but primarily re-connection to Self...our feelings, our thoughts, our beliefs, and a sense of safety in our bodies. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, dissociation, substance abuse, self-harming, or other self-sabotaging behaviors you just may be trying your best to survive intolerable circumstances as you move through this world. Without a safe connection to Self, relationships to others are inevitably disrupted.
Cassaundra Bracken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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.
Michelle Kalteux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Ewing, NJ 08638 (Online Only)
I have over 10 years of experience working with people who have mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Change can be hard. Even when it's something that you might really want to change! I believe everyone could use extra support when trying to make a change or going through a particularly challenging part of their lives. Every person needs to be treated as an individual and I tailor my approach to what each person needs. You know yourself better than anyone else! YOU get to decide what changes you want to make and what that might look like. I would be honored to help you wherever you are at in your life. I truly appreciate the strength that it takes to seek help and welcome the opportunity to join you on your journey.
I have over 10 years of experience working with people who have mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Change can be hard. Even when it's something that you might really want to change! I believe everyone could use extra support when trying to make a change or going through a particularly challenging part of their lives. Every person needs to be treated as an individual and I tailor my approach to what each person needs. You know yourself better than anyone else! YOU get to decide what changes you want to make and what that might look like. I would be honored to help you wherever you are at in your life. I truly appreciate the strength that it takes to seek help and welcome the opportunity to join you on your journey.
Taryn Chase
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
"I want to help people to live their best life and overcome their insecurities. I believe that everyone has the inner strength to help them improve their relationship with themselves both mentally and physically. I have worked with people from all walks of life from just being released from incarceration to working on wall street. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults trying to manage a variety of concerns including self-esteem, depression, anxiety, substance use/addiction, stress management, relationship issues, and women’s issues.
"I want to help people to live their best life and overcome their insecurities. I believe that everyone has the inner strength to help them improve their relationship with themselves both mentally and physically. I have worked with people from all walks of life from just being released from incarceration to working on wall street. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults trying to manage a variety of concerns including self-esteem, depression, anxiety, substance use/addiction, stress management, relationship issues, and women’s issues.
Camille A Bloomberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, CPS
Verified Verified
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
I am an art therapist and counselor with years of experience working with individuals challenged with issues such as anxiety, low self -esteem, substance use disorders and depression.
Issues: Behavioral issues, Coping Skills, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Peer relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self esteem, Stress, Codependency, Addiction issues, Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, Martial and Premarital, Parenting, Substance Abuse and Career counseling.
I am an art therapist and counselor with years of experience working with individuals challenged with issues such as anxiety, low self -esteem, substance use disorders and depression.
Issues: Behavioral issues, Coping Skills, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Peer relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self esteem, Stress, Codependency, Addiction issues, Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, Martial and Premarital, Parenting, Substance Abuse and Career counseling.
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.
Brittany Murasky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CATP
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Welcome to Best of You, where I am committed to partnering with my clients to assist them in evolving into the best possible version of themselves. This collaborative process begins with a focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance grounded in trust and acceptance. I will provide you with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to identify and explore patterns of thinking and behavior that no longer serve you. I will assist you in harnessing your resilience whether it be to bravely face past trauma, break unhealthy patterns in your relationships, or connect to yourself and others in a more meaningful way.
Welcome to Best of You, where I am committed to partnering with my clients to assist them in evolving into the best possible version of themselves. This collaborative process begins with a focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance grounded in trust and acceptance. I will provide you with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to identify and explore patterns of thinking and behavior that no longer serve you. I will assist you in harnessing your resilience whether it be to bravely face past trauma, break unhealthy patterns in your relationships, or connect to yourself and others in a more meaningful way.
Anna Murawska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety or major life changes? Many people engage in unhealthy (overeating, compulsive shopping or self harm) or addictive behaviors (alcohol, drugs or gambling) to escape emotional pain- feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness or anger. Recovery begins with connecting to others who understand you. I invite you today to call to take first steps to a better life. I offer day, evening and weekend hours. Please leave a message if I dont pick up and I will call you back with 48 hours.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety or major life changes? Many people engage in unhealthy (overeating, compulsive shopping or self harm) or addictive behaviors (alcohol, drugs or gambling) to escape emotional pain- feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness or anger. Recovery begins with connecting to others who understand you. I invite you today to call to take first steps to a better life. I offer day, evening and weekend hours. Please leave a message if I dont pick up and I will call you back with 48 hours.
Dr. Widian Nicola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
I understand the unique challenges of relationships and know how deep hurt and regret impact connection. I also know the long-lasting positive impacts that therapy can have on couples deciding whether to stay together, learning how to get unstuck, stop fighting, and forgive. I aim to support couples as they take greater risks to develop (and re-develop) trust, gain understanding, deepen intimacy, and restore connection.
I understand the unique challenges of relationships and know how deep hurt and regret impact connection. I also know the long-lasting positive impacts that therapy can have on couples deciding whether to stay together, learning how to get unstuck, stop fighting, and forgive. I aim to support couples as they take greater risks to develop (and re-develop) trust, gain understanding, deepen intimacy, and restore connection.
Dr. Lockhart's Therapeutic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Ewing, NJ 08638 (Online Only)
As an African American psychologist, I work with people of all faiths, races and walks of life. As a Believer, I believe in the power of faith and therapy to help towards healing. It will be a blessing for me to help you on your journey.
As an African American psychologist, I work with people of all faiths, races and walks of life. As a Believer, I believe in the power of faith and therapy to help towards healing. It will be a blessing for me to help you on your journey.
Kate B. Diviaio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey and a yoga teacher. I was intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy in 2013 by Behavioral Tech, LLC and have experience working in a DBT adherent program. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders with the use of DBT and mindfulness-based therapy. Additionally, I have experience treating women with mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and substance abuse.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey and a yoga teacher. I was intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy in 2013 by Behavioral Tech, LLC and have experience working in a DBT adherent program. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders with the use of DBT and mindfulness-based therapy. Additionally, I have experience treating women with mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and substance abuse.
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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.