Substance Use Therapists in Monmouth Junction, NJ

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Deepanjali Tiwari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852  (Online Only)
My specialties include working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, and those going through various life transitions.
Taking the first step towards seeking therapy is incredibly brave, and I'm honored to be part of your journey. As a therapist, my approach is grounded in creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My ultimate goal is to collaborate with you in navigating life's challenges and empowering you to make positive changes.
My specialties include working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, and those going through various life transitions.
Taking the first step towards seeking therapy is incredibly brave, and I'm honored to be part of your journey. As a therapist, my approach is grounded in creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My ultimate goal is to collaborate with you in navigating life's challenges and empowering you to make positive changes.
(609) 905-5429 View (609) 905-5429
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Tricia Colbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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.
(848) 216-7655 View (848) 216-7655
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Cassaundra Bracken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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.
(848) 279-5872 View (848) 279-5872
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Ashley Grayson
Counselor, MA, LAC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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.
(609) 236-2324 View (609) 236-2324
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Kirsti Hobbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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.
(609) 834-3042 View (609) 834-3042
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Princeton Detox & Recovery Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, CRS, ADC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Princeton Detox utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. Princeton Detox & Recovery Center is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
Princeton Detox utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. Princeton Detox & Recovery Center is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
(609) 881-1943 View (609) 881-1943
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Paul M Lehrer
Psychologist, PhD, BCB
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Are you an adult with symptoms of anxiety, performance issues, depression, stress-related physical problems, and/or obsessive compulsive symptoms? These all involve a complicated intertwining of cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and physiological components. Are you looking for someone who can find ways to systematically approach each of these, consistent with your personality, upbringing, environment, and life's circumstances? Are you looking to learn something from each session, and feel confident your problems are better understood and have improved?
Are you an adult with symptoms of anxiety, performance issues, depression, stress-related physical problems, and/or obsessive compulsive symptoms? These all involve a complicated intertwining of cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and physiological components. Are you looking for someone who can find ways to systematically approach each of these, consistent with your personality, upbringing, environment, and life's circumstances? Are you looking to learn something from each session, and feel confident your problems are better understood and have improved?
(848) 266-6802 View (848) 266-6802
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Stephani Fried, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852  (Online Only)
A good therapist is more than just a good listener. An experienced practitioner conveys warmth, genuineness and respect for you and your concerns. Whatever distress led you to therapy, I will support you to learn new coping skills, strengthening your resources to live the very best life you can live. Whether a relationship problem, parent-child problem, work related stress or medical concern, my collaborative approach can help you feel more optimistic and hopeful about your future.
A good therapist is more than just a good listener. An experienced practitioner conveys warmth, genuineness and respect for you and your concerns. Whatever distress led you to therapy, I will support you to learn new coping skills, strengthening your resources to live the very best life you can live. Whether a relationship problem, parent-child problem, work related stress or medical concern, my collaborative approach can help you feel more optimistic and hopeful about your future.
(732) 440-9786 View (732) 440-9786
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Shashi Khanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Life is a journey and sometimes we struggle along the way. Some struggles are harder than others and we may need to turn to others to find resolutions. If your goal is to be happy and live a balanced life, I can help you initiate positive change. By teaching effective coping skills and focusing on the individual as a whole, I aim to help my clients live a balanced and fulfilled life.
Life is a journey and sometimes we struggle along the way. Some struggles are harder than others and we may need to turn to others to find resolutions. If your goal is to be happy and live a balanced life, I can help you initiate positive change. By teaching effective coping skills and focusing on the individual as a whole, I aim to help my clients live a balanced and fulfilled life.
(908) 332-5655 View (908) 332-5655
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Princeton Detox & Recovery Center
ADC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Princeton Detox utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. Princeton Detox & Recovery Center is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
Princeton Detox utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. Princeton Detox & Recovery Center is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
(609) 622-4397 View (609) 622-4397
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Princeton Detox & Recovery Center
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, CCS, MEd
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Princeton Detox utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. Princeton Detox & Recovery Center is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
Princeton Detox utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. Princeton Detox & Recovery Center is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
(609) 757-8307 View (609) 757-8307
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Jennifer Stradling (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
(848) 371-0488 View (848) 371-0488
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Samantha Merse
Counselor, LAC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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.
(848) 217-5837 View (848) 217-5837
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Chantell Rivera
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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.
(609) 359-0423 View (609) 359-0423
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Richard Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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.
(848) 800-4211 View (848) 800-4211
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Marisa Lutz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LAMFT, LSW
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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.
(609) 905-5552 View (609) 905-5552
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Alaine Robertson-Ali
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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.
(856) 644-4346 View (856) 644-4346
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Tara Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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.
(848) 345-2544 View (848) 345-2544
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Randy Robert Radd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Each individual has the ability to make healthy changes to address areas they find of concern. Dealing with these life challenges on your own can be very difficult. Fortunately, counseling can help. My specialties include but are not limited to, depression, addiction, anxiety, codependency, and anger management. I have much experience with the gay and lesbian population. I work from a client centered, eclectic and humanistic model to address your individual needs. We will collaborate and develop a treatment approach that will best address your needs.
Each individual has the ability to make healthy changes to address areas they find of concern. Dealing with these life challenges on your own can be very difficult. Fortunately, counseling can help. My specialties include but are not limited to, depression, addiction, anxiety, codependency, and anger management. I have much experience with the gay and lesbian population. I work from a client centered, eclectic and humanistic model to address your individual needs. We will collaborate and develop a treatment approach that will best address your needs.
(732) 820-0937 View (732) 820-0937
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Roberto Schiraldi
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852  (Online Only)
I have been providing counseling and consulting services for over 35 years. My office is conveniently located in the Princeton area. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of New Jersey, offering counseling to individuals seeking help for emotional issues that are affecting their sense of satisfaction and well-being in their lives. My priority in treatment is to provide a safe, relaxing, non-threatening atmosphere, where individuals will feel "listened to/really understood", in examining whatever issues or concerns might be preventing them from experiencing happy, peaceful, and fulfilling lives.
I have been providing counseling and consulting services for over 35 years. My office is conveniently located in the Princeton area. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of New Jersey, offering counseling to individuals seeking help for emotional issues that are affecting their sense of satisfaction and well-being in their lives. My priority in treatment is to provide a safe, relaxing, non-threatening atmosphere, where individuals will feel "listened to/really understood", in examining whatever issues or concerns might be preventing them from experiencing happy, peaceful, and fulfilling lives.
(609) 375-8051 View (609) 375-8051
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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.