Substance Use Therapists in Plainfield, NJ
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Tricia Colbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Plainfield, NJ 07062
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 20 years in the clinical setting. My mission is to help individuals and their families become healthier in order to have a better quality of life. I use a holistic approach, blending elements from different modalities in order to tailor treatment to clients' individual needs. I treat a wide range of mental health and addiction issues, though my expertise is in mood and anxiety disorders as well as substance use disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 20 years in the clinical setting. My mission is to help individuals and their families become healthier in order to have a better quality of life. I use a holistic approach, blending elements from different modalities in order to tailor treatment to clients' individual needs. I treat a wide range of mental health and addiction issues, though my expertise is in mood and anxiety disorders as well as substance use disorders.
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My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
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My experience in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and addictions, relationships, co-dependency, mood disorders, anger management, ADHD, life transitions, grief, and more has prepared me to support your unique needs.
If you're ready to embrace change, I'd love to support you along your journey. My ideal client would be willing to work together consistently to address any needs, struggles, or issues, to build self-understanding, and to strive toward personal goals and happiness.
My experience in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and addictions, relationships, co-dependency, mood disorders, anger management, ADHD, life transitions, grief, and more has prepared me to support your unique needs.
If you're ready to embrace change, I'd love to support you along your journey. My ideal client would be willing to work together consistently to address any needs, struggles, or issues, to build self-understanding, and to strive toward personal goals and happiness.
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Allison has worked with substance use and co-occuring disorders at the partial-hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care, then transitioned to a residential spec level of care working with adolescents prior to joining the Calm and Sense Therapy Team.
Allison has experience working with childre, adolescents and adults who struggle with life transitions, anxiety, drepression, oppositional behavior and substance use. Her approach is client-centered by int3egrating evidence-based modalities of therapy including Person-Centerd Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Allison has worked with substance use and co-occuring disorders at the partial-hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care, then transitioned to a residential spec level of care working with adolescents prior to joining the Calm and Sense Therapy Team.
Allison has experience working with childre, adolescents and adults who struggle with life transitions, anxiety, drepression, oppositional behavior and substance use. Her approach is client-centered by int3egrating evidence-based modalities of therapy including Person-Centerd Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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My ideal client is someone who feels like their life just isn’t working - maybe they’re struggling with unresolved anxiety and depression or leaning on alcohol or marijuana a little too much to cope with everyday stressors. Maybe they’re going through a big life transition or just aren’t satisfied with their relationships. Whatever their current issues are, this person wants to feel better but doesn’t know how to get there. They are open to therapy and ready to see where it could lead them.
My ideal client is someone who feels like their life just isn’t working - maybe they’re struggling with unresolved anxiety and depression or leaning on alcohol or marijuana a little too much to cope with everyday stressors. Maybe they’re going through a big life transition or just aren’t satisfied with their relationships. Whatever their current issues are, this person wants to feel better but doesn’t know how to get there. They are open to therapy and ready to see where it could lead them.
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Altruistic Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Plainfield, NJ 07060 (Online Only)
Feeling depressed, anxious, or having difficulty concentrating? Do you feel stuck? Tired of repeating the same patterns and behaviors? The good news is that there are effective treatments for depression and anxiety. The earlier treatment starts, the better. Psychotherapy is designed to help people work on thoughts and behaviors. Together we can identify negative and distortive beliefs and help replace them with positive, healthy ones.
Feeling depressed, anxious, or having difficulty concentrating? Do you feel stuck? Tired of repeating the same patterns and behaviors? The good news is that there are effective treatments for depression and anxiety. The earlier treatment starts, the better. Psychotherapy is designed to help people work on thoughts and behaviors. Together we can identify negative and distortive beliefs and help replace them with positive, healthy ones.
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My ideal client is an individual experiencing issues of anxiety, depression, anger management, substance abuse and familial stress. Many of my clients are veterans, police officers, fire fighters, teachers, 1st responders and spouses / children of individuals working in these stressful professions. Their goals would be to learn ways to reduce symptoms and improve relationships in order to live a more peaceful life.
My ideal client is an individual experiencing issues of anxiety, depression, anger management, substance abuse and familial stress. Many of my clients are veterans, police officers, fire fighters, teachers, 1st responders and spouses / children of individuals working in these stressful professions. Their goals would be to learn ways to reduce symptoms and improve relationships in order to live a more peaceful life.
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David Aichroth LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, AMTP
Verified Verified
Plainfield, NJ 07060
accepting new clients - Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with gambling, alcohol, drug, shopping addiction? If so, don't hesitate to call. I am both a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor in the state of NJ. My 23 years of experience is primarily focused on treating individuals and families struggling with mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) and or addiction.
accepting new clients - Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with gambling, alcohol, drug, shopping addiction? If so, don't hesitate to call. I am both a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor in the state of NJ. My 23 years of experience is primarily focused on treating individuals and families struggling with mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) and or addiction.
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Often the trials of life blind sides us, robbing us from the joy, and peace of life that everyone has a right to experience. I believe my ability to counsel is a gift that enables me to restore people lives back to wholeness. That is our motto here at Lambdon & Associates Restoration Counseling.
Often the trials of life blind sides us, robbing us from the joy, and peace of life that everyone has a right to experience. I believe my ability to counsel is a gift that enables me to restore people lives back to wholeness. That is our motto here at Lambdon & Associates Restoration Counseling.
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If you've experienced childhood trauma, Dr. Spriggs would be delighted to work with you to unpack and rebuild. Dr. Sharron Spriggs is a licensed clinical psychologist. With a firm belief in the interconnectedness of current symptoms and early childhood experiences, Dr. Spriggs guides her patients to comprehend the underlying factors shaping their thoughts, feelings, and understanding of their current situations. Her expertise extends, but is not limited, to substance abuse, childhood abuse, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
If you've experienced childhood trauma, Dr. Spriggs would be delighted to work with you to unpack and rebuild. Dr. Sharron Spriggs is a licensed clinical psychologist. With a firm belief in the interconnectedness of current symptoms and early childhood experiences, Dr. Spriggs guides her patients to comprehend the underlying factors shaping their thoughts, feelings, and understanding of their current situations. Her expertise extends, but is not limited, to substance abuse, childhood abuse, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Jennifer Charice Sumerlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plainfield, NJ 07062 (Online Only)
Let us then suppose the mind to be, as we say, white paper void of all characters, without any ideas. How comes it to be furnished? Whence comes it by that vast store which the busy and boundless fancy of man has painted on it with an almost endless variety? Whence has it all the materials of reason and knowledge? To this I answer, in one word, from EXPERIENCE.” – John Locke.
Let us then suppose the mind to be, as we say, white paper void of all characters, without any ideas. How comes it to be furnished? Whence comes it by that vast store which the busy and boundless fancy of man has painted on it with an almost endless variety? Whence has it all the materials of reason and knowledge? To this I answer, in one word, from EXPERIENCE.” – John Locke.
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Clear Conscience Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCADC, CAMS-II, CCS
Verified Verified
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Plainfield, NJ 07062
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Let's talk about it, and work together towards solutions.
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Freshstart Referral Systems Inc. (ARS Services)
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BA , CADC, Pastor
Verified Verified
Plainfield, NJ 07060 (Online Only)
Freshstart Referral Systems is a 501C3 faith-based non-profit organization that provides education & mentoring to individuals with life controlling issues, such as substance abuse/co-occurring disorders and or a history of incarceration. We provide individual/group support, we refer individuals to the appropriate treatment centers for help (Detoxification units, outpatient care, long-term inpatient treatment)… so that they may get a “FRESH START” again in life. FSRS also provides alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education for schools, churches and other organizations in the New Jersey and New York area.
Freshstart Referral Systems is a 501C3 faith-based non-profit organization that provides education & mentoring to individuals with life controlling issues, such as substance abuse/co-occurring disorders and or a history of incarceration. We provide individual/group support, we refer individuals to the appropriate treatment centers for help (Detoxification units, outpatient care, long-term inpatient treatment)… so that they may get a “FRESH START” again in life. FSRS also provides alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education for schools, churches and other organizations in the New Jersey and New York area.
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Carolyn Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Plainfield, NJ 07060 (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with a particular issue, or just cannot shake the feeling that there may be more to life, I can help. I provide a caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life and career, or of more fulfilling relationships. The goal is to help provide you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond old limiting beliefs and behaviors. "Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." Proverbs 4:23 (NCV
Whether you are struggling with a particular issue, or just cannot shake the feeling that there may be more to life, I can help. I provide a caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life and career, or of more fulfilling relationships. The goal is to help provide you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond old limiting beliefs and behaviors. "Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." Proverbs 4:23 (NCV
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Make TODAY the day you determine you are sick and tired of being sick and tired! Take back your life! Join those who have been set FREE from the BONDAGE & BAGGAGE of: Anxiety, Addiction, Fear, Panic, Depression, Grief & Loss, Trauma (PTSD) Guilt & Shame, Broken Relationships, Communication Issues, Anger & Frustration, Parenting Challenges, Emotional Disorders, Lack of Validation & Worth, Conflict Resolution, No Self Control, Retirement Adjustment, Spiritual Struggles. Our center offers independent professional practices that have come together to provide overall health and wellness. The Wellness Center is founded on the belief that our client's needs are of the utmost importance.
Make TODAY the day you determine you are sick and tired of being sick and tired! Take back your life! Join those who have been set FREE from the BONDAGE & BAGGAGE of: Anxiety, Addiction, Fear, Panic, Depression, Grief & Loss, Trauma (PTSD) Guilt & Shame, Broken Relationships, Communication Issues, Anger & Frustration, Parenting Challenges, Emotional Disorders, Lack of Validation & Worth, Conflict Resolution, No Self Control, Retirement Adjustment, Spiritual Struggles. Our center offers independent professional practices that have come together to provide overall health and wellness. The Wellness Center is founded on the belief that our client's needs are of the utmost importance.
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Michael D. Zito, Ph.D. is a New Jersey Licensed Psychologist #3599 and owner of Morristown Clinical and Sport Psychology with offices in Morristown and Watchung. In his clinical practice, he provides individual, marital, family and group therapy and assessments to children, adolescents and adults. In his work with children and adolescents, he utilizes a comprehensive approach by also providing parenting strategies to support his therapy work. Dr. Zito's therapeutic intervention reflects an eclectic and strategic (research supported) blend of cognitive behavioral, family systems, positive psychology and psychodynamic perspectives along with an understanding of biological contributions.
Michael D. Zito, Ph.D. is a New Jersey Licensed Psychologist #3599 and owner of Morristown Clinical and Sport Psychology with offices in Morristown and Watchung. In his clinical practice, he provides individual, marital, family and group therapy and assessments to children, adolescents and adults. In his work with children and adolescents, he utilizes a comprehensive approach by also providing parenting strategies to support his therapy work. Dr. Zito's therapeutic intervention reflects an eclectic and strategic (research supported) blend of cognitive behavioral, family systems, positive psychology and psychodynamic perspectives along with an understanding of biological contributions.
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The decison to seek therapy is often not an easy one. This takes a tremendous amount of courage and initiative. With compassion and sensitivity, I will work with you to resolve current problems, gain insight toward long-standing patterns, and help to build on your strengths to achieve life goals and gain a sense of personal empowerment.
The decison to seek therapy is often not an easy one. This takes a tremendous amount of courage and initiative. With compassion and sensitivity, I will work with you to resolve current problems, gain insight toward long-standing patterns, and help to build on your strengths to achieve life goals and gain a sense of personal empowerment.
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Brittany Barnstead
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, NCC
Verified Verified
Plainfield, NJ 07062
My ideal client would be a child, adolescent, or adult with a degree of insight/self-awareness into their presenting issues and motivation to improve their mental health. My most prominent diagnoses specialties include anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with clients on interpersonal problems, building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and changing mindset/ thought patterns. My ideal client's goals include increasing a sense of peace and acceptance, working towards change, and developing healthier habits to improve wellbeing. A client who wants to change and be a better version of themselves is willing to be challenged.
My ideal client would be a child, adolescent, or adult with a degree of insight/self-awareness into their presenting issues and motivation to improve their mental health. My most prominent diagnoses specialties include anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with clients on interpersonal problems, building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and changing mindset/ thought patterns. My ideal client's goals include increasing a sense of peace and acceptance, working towards change, and developing healthier habits to improve wellbeing. A client who wants to change and be a better version of themselves is willing to be challenged.
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My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
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My ideal client is open to insight and a different perspective. They are perhaps ready for a change and will walk a path that may be uncomfortable at times. My ideal client has dealt with everything from existential crises, searching for life's meaning, addiction, behavior issues, trauma, and attachment issues, to name a few that stand out.
My ideal client is open to insight and a different perspective. They are perhaps ready for a change and will walk a path that may be uncomfortable at times. My ideal client has dealt with everything from existential crises, searching for life's meaning, addiction, behavior issues, trauma, and attachment issues, to name a few that stand out.
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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.