Substance Use Therapists in Paramus, NJ
Jeffrey Obiekwe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652 (Online Only)
Jeff is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in diverse levels of care and treatment settings. As a therapist Jeff provides a safe supportive space for individuals to process their thoughts and feelings. Jeff seeks to empower his clients, foster self-awareness so that they can accomplish their goals and live healthier lives. Jeff provides individualized therapy focusing on issue related to depression, anxiety, substance use, anger management, trauma and interpersonal conflict.
Jeff is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in diverse levels of care and treatment settings. As a therapist Jeff provides a safe supportive space for individuals to process their thoughts and feelings. Jeff seeks to empower his clients, foster self-awareness so that they can accomplish their goals and live healthier lives. Jeff provides individualized therapy focusing on issue related to depression, anxiety, substance use, anger management, trauma and interpersonal conflict.
My areas of expertise include: • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a background in substance use disorders and codependency • Strategies and tools to manage anxiety • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Behavioral techniques for anxiety with the goal to create positive momentum in your everyday life.
I am glad you are here! My name is Jackie Auriemma, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters degree from NYU. I have extensive experience working with both individuals and families to take manageable steps toward achieving lasting and meaningful change. Together we can identify areas for growth, break down challenges, and create positive momentum. We will collect and compound small wins on our path to create a life that you are wildly proud of. Together we can work to cultivate the energy that makes for a big, fulfilling life. That energy is the starting point where all growth can happen.
My areas of expertise include: • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a background in substance use disorders and codependency • Strategies and tools to manage anxiety • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Behavioral techniques for anxiety with the goal to create positive momentum in your everyday life.
I am glad you are here! My name is Jackie Auriemma, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters degree from NYU. I have extensive experience working with both individuals and families to take manageable steps toward achieving lasting and meaningful change. Together we can identify areas for growth, break down challenges, and create positive momentum. We will collect and compound small wins on our path to create a life that you are wildly proud of. Together we can work to cultivate the energy that makes for a big, fulfilling life. That energy is the starting point where all growth can happen.
Reaching out for help can be difficult. Whether this is your first time seeking help or not, I am happy to work together with you to determine your needs. I enjoy working with individuals who struggle with substance use disorder, codependency, grief & loss, mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders and interpersonal relationship issues.
Reaching out for help can be difficult. Whether this is your first time seeking help or not, I am happy to work together with you to determine your needs. I enjoy working with individuals who struggle with substance use disorder, codependency, grief & loss, mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders and interpersonal relationship issues.
Jennifer Lamaj
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652 (Online Only)
Jenn provides talk therapy, working with clients to develop coping skills and improve quality of life with their anxiety, depression, trauma, recovery from addiction/ substance use or eating disorders, etc.
Jennifer Lamaj worked for a prestigious addiction treatment agency that gave her exposure not only to substance use recovery but also to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain. She also specializes in eating disorder recovery and body image while using a Health-at-Every-Size approach. Jenn is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.
Jenn provides talk therapy, working with clients to develop coping skills and improve quality of life with their anxiety, depression, trauma, recovery from addiction/ substance use or eating disorders, etc.
Jennifer Lamaj worked for a prestigious addiction treatment agency that gave her exposure not only to substance use recovery but also to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain. She also specializes in eating disorder recovery and body image while using a Health-at-Every-Size approach. Jenn is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.
My ideal client grapples with anxiety, depression, or trauma and is navigating life transitions or struggles with self-esteem and substance use. They need support in understanding themselves better and managing emotional challenges. Their goal is to build resilience, gain self-awareness, and develop coping strategies to improve their quality of life.
My ideal client grapples with anxiety, depression, or trauma and is navigating life transitions or struggles with self-esteem and substance use. They need support in understanding themselves better and managing emotional challenges. Their goal is to build resilience, gain self-awareness, and develop coping strategies to improve their quality of life.
Cerissa Durr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
I have a decade of experience addressing depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma.
I understand that life can be hard. Some days can be incredibly enjoyable, rewarding, and simply beautiful, yet other days can be painful. Figuring out how to navigate life without losing ourselves, is one of the greatest challenges we will endure. My goal is to help you navigate your journey, find and speak your truth, and help you live the life you are happy and at peace with.
I have a decade of experience addressing depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma.
I understand that life can be hard. Some days can be incredibly enjoyable, rewarding, and simply beautiful, yet other days can be painful. Figuring out how to navigate life without losing ourselves, is one of the greatest challenges we will endure. My goal is to help you navigate your journey, find and speak your truth, and help you live the life you are happy and at peace with.
Whether it's for navigating a difficult time in your life, struggling to achieve your goals, or even feeling overwhelmed by current events, everyone needs support. The type of support I provide combines motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies filtered through a trauma-informed, feminist, anti-oppression, and empowerment lens. In my practice, I strive to create a safe space that is culturally-sensitive and is affirming of all identities and spiritual paths, with a special interest in the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, as well as adolescents.
Whether it's for navigating a difficult time in your life, struggling to achieve your goals, or even feeling overwhelmed by current events, everyone needs support. The type of support I provide combines motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies filtered through a trauma-informed, feminist, anti-oppression, and empowerment lens. In my practice, I strive to create a safe space that is culturally-sensitive and is affirming of all identities and spiritual paths, with a special interest in the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, as well as adolescents.
My ideal client is anybody that walks through the door and asks for help. Their issues, needs, and goals are all unique and require that I be open to their worldview in order to help them. In a client-centered world, they tell me what they want and why. It is my job to do my best to meet them where they are and walk their journey with them to where they want to go.
My ideal client is anybody that walks through the door and asks for help. Their issues, needs, and goals are all unique and require that I be open to their worldview in order to help them. In a client-centered world, they tell me what they want and why. It is my job to do my best to meet them where they are and walk their journey with them to where they want to go.
Mark Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652 (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to help them resolve issues interfering with emotional and mental health. My aim is to help empower clients to live a fully conscious and meaningful life in harmony with the world around them. Using the techniques and training listed below I’ve helped clients manage and overcome relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and other issues. I also have experience as an EMT, Buddhist chaplain, and prison counselor, so I bring diverse perspectives on health and the human condition to our work together.
I am a psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to help them resolve issues interfering with emotional and mental health. My aim is to help empower clients to live a fully conscious and meaningful life in harmony with the world around them. Using the techniques and training listed below I’ve helped clients manage and overcome relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and other issues. I also have experience as an EMT, Buddhist chaplain, and prison counselor, so I bring diverse perspectives on health and the human condition to our work together.
Katherine Grey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
Many of us may find ourselves struggling, surviving, doing what we can each day to get by. Just because this is what you have known, it does not have to be your present or future. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor, I have many years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, family struggles, loss, and low self-esteem. Therapy is a safe space where these difficulties can be explored and an individual path to wellness can be created.
Many of us may find ourselves struggling, surviving, doing what we can each day to get by. Just because this is what you have known, it does not have to be your present or future. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor, I have many years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, family struggles, loss, and low self-esteem. Therapy is a safe space where these difficulties can be explored and an individual path to wellness can be created.
Hi! I'm Matt. We all struggle, and we all want to be happy. Whatever you're struggling with, if you're looking for greater healing, happiness, freedom, and meaning in your life, I would be happy to assist you. As a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, I am knowledgeable and skilled in working with a variety of issues such as addiction, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, self-esteem, trauma, stress, finding purpose and meaning, issues stemming from childhood, difficulty with important decisions, major life transitions, loss and grief, habit building, helping someone you care about change, and spirituality.
Hi! I'm Matt. We all struggle, and we all want to be happy. Whatever you're struggling with, if you're looking for greater healing, happiness, freedom, and meaning in your life, I would be happy to assist you. As a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, I am knowledgeable and skilled in working with a variety of issues such as addiction, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, self-esteem, trauma, stress, finding purpose and meaning, issues stemming from childhood, difficulty with important decisions, major life transitions, loss and grief, habit building, helping someone you care about change, and spirituality.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
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Paramus, NJ 07652
Hi! I’m James. Life’s challenges and transitions can be extremely difficult to navigate, but with your commitment to your mental health and overall well-being, we can collaboratively work to find happiness and meaning in your life. I would be happy to assist you in creating coping skills and strategies that will work for you in developing a greater sense of self. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, I am knowledgeable and skilled in working with a variety of issues such as addiction, relationship issues, anxiety and depression, self-esteem, finding purpose and meaning, and major life transitions.
Hi! I’m James. Life’s challenges and transitions can be extremely difficult to navigate, but with your commitment to your mental health and overall well-being, we can collaboratively work to find happiness and meaning in your life. I would be happy to assist you in creating coping skills and strategies that will work for you in developing a greater sense of self. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, I am knowledgeable and skilled in working with a variety of issues such as addiction, relationship issues, anxiety and depression, self-esteem, finding purpose and meaning, and major life transitions.
Mounika Ethanasioss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07653 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients” “It’s during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light”- Aristotle Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt or shame? Now is the time to seek help. Taking care of your mental health is as equally important as your physical health. I will support you to feel whole again and provide you with a safe environment to share and be heard. I have worked with many clients on different issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues and much more. I believe that we are all capable of changing our lives to the better.
Accepting New Clients” “It’s during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light”- Aristotle Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt or shame? Now is the time to seek help. Taking care of your mental health is as equally important as your physical health. I will support you to feel whole again and provide you with a safe environment to share and be heard. I have worked with many clients on different issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues and much more. I believe that we are all capable of changing our lives to the better.
I work with individuals and couples of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations, treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, couples in crisis, professional dilemmas, parenting issues and more. I also specialize in coping with pain, fatigue, insomnia, and chronic illness including chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, and fibromyalgia.
I work with individuals and couples of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations, treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, couples in crisis, professional dilemmas, parenting issues and more. I also specialize in coping with pain, fatigue, insomnia, and chronic illness including chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, and fibromyalgia.
Family Psychiatry and Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652 (Online Only)
We pride ourselves in providing a nurturing, clean and confidential atmosphere for our patients. We treat all ages and stages of development. We have emergency and same-day appointments. Confidentiality and privacy are maintained to the strictest of standards. We have modern electronic medical records and electronic prescribing.
We pride ourselves in providing a nurturing, clean and confidential atmosphere for our patients. We treat all ages and stages of development. We have emergency and same-day appointments. Confidentiality and privacy are maintained to the strictest of standards. We have modern electronic medical records and electronic prescribing.
For over 25 years I have been privileged to become closely involved with patients and their challenges. I value my relationship with each patient and couple, and provide a safe, warm environment. My goal is to bring about positive change by alleviating problems and providing relief from symptoms. Extensive training and experience combined with warmth and individualized attention are the ingredients which enable me to help my patients successfully achieve their goals. Since every individual and situation is different, I match the treatment to the patient, and not the patient to the treatment.
For over 25 years I have been privileged to become closely involved with patients and their challenges. I value my relationship with each patient and couple, and provide a safe, warm environment. My goal is to bring about positive change by alleviating problems and providing relief from symptoms. Extensive training and experience combined with warmth and individualized attention are the ingredients which enable me to help my patients successfully achieve their goals. Since every individual and situation is different, I match the treatment to the patient, and not the patient to the treatment.
Mark Modoski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LCADC, DBT-C, CAMS II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652 (Online Only)
I'm a unique therapist that treats a wide array of mental health disorders. We focus on resolving past and current issues/trauma, finding solutions and eliciting organic change. If we are not solving your problems, I am wasting your time. My practice goes far beyond talk therapy, we do work. We explore childhood, adolescent and other lifetime experiences that impact our psychological functioning. To permanently resolve our disorders we must revisit and resolve these thoughts, feelings and events. I utilize DBT as part of my treatment approach and we engage from the first minute we meet.
I'm a unique therapist that treats a wide array of mental health disorders. We focus on resolving past and current issues/trauma, finding solutions and eliciting organic change. If we are not solving your problems, I am wasting your time. My practice goes far beyond talk therapy, we do work. We explore childhood, adolescent and other lifetime experiences that impact our psychological functioning. To permanently resolve our disorders we must revisit and resolve these thoughts, feelings and events. I utilize DBT as part of my treatment approach and we engage from the first minute we meet.
Cory Chargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MARE, LICSW
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in family, couple, group and individual configurations. As a Clinical Social Worker, I worked in Psychiatric hospitals, Residential and Partial Hospitalisation Programs, and now in my office-in person and virtual. My clientele is diverse and spans the diagnostic spectrum. My extensive education background has taught me to weave in psycho-education to my otherwise eclectic practice. I bring a seasoned, creative, and personable approach to my clients that helps foster self awareness, self acceptance, and personal growth.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in family, couple, group and individual configurations. As a Clinical Social Worker, I worked in Psychiatric hospitals, Residential and Partial Hospitalisation Programs, and now in my office-in person and virtual. My clientele is diverse and spans the diagnostic spectrum. My extensive education background has taught me to weave in psycho-education to my otherwise eclectic practice. I bring a seasoned, creative, and personable approach to my clients that helps foster self awareness, self acceptance, and personal growth.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Jucelia Pitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual's needs in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. My training and experience includes individual, families and couples psychotherapy. If you're suffering from issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem, self-harm, loss, grief, couples issues, domestic abuse (male and female), divorce and addiction, you'll find a safe environment to uncover meaningful insights, move through challenging emotions, recover and flourish.
I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual's needs in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. My training and experience includes individual, families and couples psychotherapy. If you're suffering from issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem, self-harm, loss, grief, couples issues, domestic abuse (male and female), divorce and addiction, you'll find a safe environment to uncover meaningful insights, move through challenging emotions, recover and flourish.
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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.