Drug Abuse Therapists in Plainsboro, NJ

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Melissa Cramutolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
(908) 356-4481 View (908) 356-4481
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Jerome Scaturro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
Plainsboro, NJ 08536  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(609) 793-8592 View (609) 793-8592
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Jennifer Constanos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainsboro, NJ 08536  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(609) 849-3516 View (609) 849-3516
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Claudine Lanahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Most people, at some point in their lives, encounter periods of difficulty, change & transition; when personal issues affect their work & relationships. Issues such as family, marital, relationship, abuse of alcohol/drugs, or a variety of mental health concerns. I believe therapy provides options for change, in a safe nonjudgemental environment, and change is the catalyst for personal growth. Through empathy, supportive listening, and a partnership of learning, I can help you to understand and overcome your emotional struggles, helping you to develop positive coping skills, achieve greater emotional stability, self-esteem and self-respect.
Most people, at some point in their lives, encounter periods of difficulty, change & transition; when personal issues affect their work & relationships. Issues such as family, marital, relationship, abuse of alcohol/drugs, or a variety of mental health concerns. I believe therapy provides options for change, in a safe nonjudgemental environment, and change is the catalyst for personal growth. Through empathy, supportive listening, and a partnership of learning, I can help you to understand and overcome your emotional struggles, helping you to develop positive coping skills, achieve greater emotional stability, self-esteem and self-respect.
(908) 912-4939 View (908) 912-4939

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Kirsti Hobbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
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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Jason Juxon-Smith
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.
My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.
(609) 745-1606 View (609) 745-1606
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Christina James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
I believe that everyone deserves to have a space where they can be vulnerable and feel understood. Starting treatment can be hard, but I encourage you to give therapy a chance to engage in an experience that can be transformative, powerful, and healing.
I believe that everyone deserves to have a space where they can be vulnerable and feel understood. Starting treatment can be hard, but I encourage you to give therapy a chance to engage in an experience that can be transformative, powerful, and healing.
(848) 308-7726 View (848) 308-7726
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Ashley Grayson
Counselor, MA, LAC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
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.
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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Rovin Chonielall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
Are you struggling to manage your inner feelings and all of the stressors in your life? You can overcome your obstacles with the right therapist. I enjoy working with people who, like myself, are trying to face the many feelings that are sometimes difficult to stay present with.
Are you struggling to manage your inner feelings and all of the stressors in your life? You can overcome your obstacles with the right therapist. I enjoy working with people who, like myself, are trying to face the many feelings that are sometimes difficult to stay present with.
(609) 403-3152 View (609) 403-3152
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Marisa Lutz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LAMFT, LSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
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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Chloe L Colosimo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 25 years of experience specializing in addictions and trauma. I works primarily with individuals ages 13 and over facing challenges related to depression, anxiety/panic disorder, mood and personality disorders, interpersonal problems, self esteem, PTSD, trauma, grief, life transition, adjustment issues, stress management and substance abuse.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 25 years of experience specializing in addictions and trauma. I works primarily with individuals ages 13 and over facing challenges related to depression, anxiety/panic disorder, mood and personality disorders, interpersonal problems, self esteem, PTSD, trauma, grief, life transition, adjustment issues, stress management and substance abuse.
(609) 375-0989 View (609) 375-0989
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Kisoone Wickham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
An ideal client for a mental health professional would be an individual with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc., who demonstrates the motivation to change and improve their well-being. This client should be committed to attending therapy sessions regularly, keeping appointments, and actively engaging in the therapeutic process to manage or overcome their diagnosis.
An ideal client for a mental health professional would be an individual with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc., who demonstrates the motivation to change and improve their well-being. This client should be committed to attending therapy sessions regularly, keeping appointments, and actively engaging in the therapeutic process to manage or overcome their diagnosis.
(609) 739-7190 View (609) 739-7190
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Kapil Nayar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
(609) 507-1285 View (609) 507-1285
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Christopher Wei
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Windsor, NJ 08550
My practice focuses on helping adolescents and adults who are struggling to overcome anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I have particular expertise in working with men of all ages. I also focus on couples that are struggling to resolve differences and achieve greater harmony and intimacy. Often, differing parenting styles contribute to disconnects within a couple, particularly when parenting children with emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges and differences. I work with such couples to create a more unified parenting structure and to strike the important balance of familial obligation and self-care.
My practice focuses on helping adolescents and adults who are struggling to overcome anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I have particular expertise in working with men of all ages. I also focus on couples that are struggling to resolve differences and achieve greater harmony and intimacy. Often, differing parenting styles contribute to disconnects within a couple, particularly when parenting children with emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges and differences. I work with such couples to create a more unified parenting structure and to strike the important balance of familial obligation and self-care.
(609) 651-8403 View (609) 651-8403
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Kaitlyn Flaherty
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
My ideal client would be someone who is self-aware and introspective. I enjoy working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, or gender dysphoria. I like working with clients who are motivated for treatment and who like to establish clear goals for therapy.
My ideal client would be someone who is self-aware and introspective. I enjoy working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, or gender dysphoria. I like working with clients who are motivated for treatment and who like to establish clear goals for therapy.
(856) 666-7950 View (856) 666-7950
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Rasheed McCord
Counselor, LAC, LCADCI
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
If you're struggling with PTSD, anxiety, or depression, it can feel like you're trapped in a cycle of overwhelming thoughts and emotions. As a therapist specializing in these areas, I use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you regain control and find relief.
If you're struggling with PTSD, anxiety, or depression, it can feel like you're trapped in a cycle of overwhelming thoughts and emotions. As a therapist specializing in these areas, I use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you regain control and find relief.
(856) 606-0173 View (856) 606-0173
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Sam Husth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Telemedicine Available. Do you find yourself struggling with addiction or relationship concerns? One of the hardest things for people to do is admit that they need help getting through challenging circumstances in their lives. Together we will focus on identifying problems, creating goals and objectives to help guide the therapeutic process. I hope that, once our time has concluded, you will feel confident using the skills you have learned to overcome obstacles you may encounter moving forward.
Telemedicine Available. Do you find yourself struggling with addiction or relationship concerns? One of the hardest things for people to do is admit that they need help getting through challenging circumstances in their lives. Together we will focus on identifying problems, creating goals and objectives to help guide the therapeutic process. I hope that, once our time has concluded, you will feel confident using the skills you have learned to overcome obstacles you may encounter moving forward.
(609) 451-3963 View (609) 451-3963
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Joe Grosso
Counselor, MA, ATR-P, LAC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540  (Online Only)
My client would be someone seeking treatment for substance use disorder, PTSD and/or Personality disorders. This person would be seeking to gain resiliency and manage traumatic symptoms. Their goals could also include, but are not limited to, being able to increase self-esteem, self-worth, and self-awareness.
My client would be someone seeking treatment for substance use disorder, PTSD and/or Personality disorders. This person would be seeking to gain resiliency and manage traumatic symptoms. Their goals could also include, but are not limited to, being able to increase self-esteem, self-worth, and self-awareness.
(856) 746-4077 View (856) 746-4077
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Rebecca Bongiovanni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
My ideal partner in the therapeutic process is someone who would like to make a change in their life—we can figure out what that looks like together.
My ideal partner in the therapeutic process is someone who would like to make a change in their life—we can figure out what that looks like together.
(856) 770-2308 View (856) 770-2308
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Samantha Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
I have experience working with clients who struggle with substance use, anxiety-related disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, and relational issues. I have experience with handling crises and developing safety plans. Your goals may be to improve your physical health, decrease anxiety symptoms, improve relationships with yourself and others, manage mood-related symptomology, change your perspective, accept, focus on psychosocial aspects of your life (i.e., Getting a new job), and abstinence. Ideally, we’d focus on your needs in the present moment to best work on your identified goals.
I have experience working with clients who struggle with substance use, anxiety-related disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, and relational issues. I have experience with handling crises and developing safety plans. Your goals may be to improve your physical health, decrease anxiety symptoms, improve relationships with yourself and others, manage mood-related symptomology, change your perspective, accept, focus on psychosocial aspects of your life (i.e., Getting a new job), and abstinence. Ideally, we’d focus on your needs in the present moment to best work on your identified goals.
(856) 626-9302 View (856) 626-9302
Drug Abuse 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.