Addiction Therapists in Somers Point, NJ
Jennifer Dolan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, LPAT
Verified Verified
Somers Point, NJ 08244
I have nearly a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults living with addiction and mental health disorders.
Starting therapy can often feel overwhelming, but I'm here to help you navigate through discomfort, emotions, and conflicts. As social beings, we all need support in navigating our lives, and you are not alone on this journey. Whether you're seeking guidance through a challenging time or looking to overcome persistent struggles, I'm committed to being a trusted ally on your healing journey. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and self-actualization, and I'm here to help you unlock your potential.
I have nearly a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults living with addiction and mental health disorders.
Starting therapy can often feel overwhelming, but I'm here to help you navigate through discomfort, emotions, and conflicts. As social beings, we all need support in navigating our lives, and you are not alone on this journey. Whether you're seeking guidance through a challenging time or looking to overcome persistent struggles, I'm committed to being a trusted ally on your healing journey. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and self-actualization, and I'm here to help you unlock your potential.
Rachael Mecholsky Pelikan
Counselor, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Somers Point, NJ 08244
My experience includes inpatient substance abuse with adults, as well as art therapy with children and teens. I have a Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, and am also trained in a number of other effective tools we can use to address deeper issues if they arise, including sand tray therapy, EMDR, DBT, and yoga. When working with children and teens, the family is an essential part of the treatment team and therapeutic process, and each parent is involved every step of the way.
My experience includes inpatient substance abuse with adults, as well as art therapy with children and teens. I have a Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, and am also trained in a number of other effective tools we can use to address deeper issues if they arise, including sand tray therapy, EMDR, DBT, and yoga. When working with children and teens, the family is an essential part of the treatment team and therapeutic process, and each parent is involved every step of the way.
Nicole Giordano-Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! Making the step you are making right now is HUGE and I'm grateful that you are considering me as your therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) focusing on depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, interpersonal conflicts, and addiction. I believe that therapy is not a "one-size-fits-all," so I work from a person-centered approach and incorporate treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hi! Making the step you are making right now is HUGE and I'm grateful that you are considering me as your therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) focusing on depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, interpersonal conflicts, and addiction. I believe that therapy is not a "one-size-fits-all," so I work from a person-centered approach and incorporate treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Lisa Cordasco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Somers Point, NJ 08244
I have extensive experience working with substance use disorders, trauma and mental health issues throughout all levels of care.
Making the decision to seek out help and pursue therapy takes courage! Whatever the issues are that are leading you to take this step, it is a privilege to work with you on your path to healing and recovery. My approach is one of compassion, empathy and nonjudgment, while my clients often say I have a knack for giving them a push when needed. I work best with adults looking to address trauma/PTSD, history of substance use issues, family dynamic issues, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and self-injury. I utilize a holistic lens and often incorportate mindfulness, movement and breath.
I have extensive experience working with substance use disorders, trauma and mental health issues throughout all levels of care.
Making the decision to seek out help and pursue therapy takes courage! Whatever the issues are that are leading you to take this step, it is a privilege to work with you on your path to healing and recovery. My approach is one of compassion, empathy and nonjudgment, while my clients often say I have a knack for giving them a push when needed. I work best with adults looking to address trauma/PTSD, history of substance use issues, family dynamic issues, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and self-injury. I utilize a holistic lens and often incorportate mindfulness, movement and breath.
Rachael Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Rachael is an LCSW located at the Jersey Shore. She uses a multi-modal approach in therapy sessions, which guides her to determine the most effective technique for each individual. In addition, she works with those who experience anger, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, PTSD and substance use disorders. Rachael has provided individual counseling to those in a variety of settings along with medication assisted treatment. Rachael also utilizes the Gottman Method in her work with couples.
Rachael is an LCSW located at the Jersey Shore. She uses a multi-modal approach in therapy sessions, which guides her to determine the most effective technique for each individual. In addition, she works with those who experience anger, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, PTSD and substance use disorders. Rachael has provided individual counseling to those in a variety of settings along with medication assisted treatment. Rachael also utilizes the Gottman Method in her work with couples.
John Patrick Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somers Point, NJ 08244
I am a dually licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse, and have worked with people of all ages and backgorunds, across the full spectrum of care.
I work with adolescents and adults as individuals, couples, and families, with issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, intimacy struggles, and existential crises. People inherently want to feel at peace, safe, secure, understood, and cared about .
I am a dually licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse, and have worked with people of all ages and backgorunds, across the full spectrum of care.
I work with adolescents and adults as individuals, couples, and families, with issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, intimacy struggles, and existential crises. People inherently want to feel at peace, safe, secure, understood, and cared about .
Frank C Florence
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, LCADC, LPAT
Verified Verified
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Frank has extensive experience working with substance abuse and co-ocurring mental health diagnoses.
I am hoping to provide guidance and support to individuals experiencing difficulty in coping with the struggles of everyday life. I aim to provide empathy and direct feedback to facilitate the healing process of addiction, anxiety, depression and other co-ocurring mental health diagnoses. I am licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and will see clients in person in NJ and via Telehealth in PA.
Frank has extensive experience working with substance abuse and co-ocurring mental health diagnoses.
I am hoping to provide guidance and support to individuals experiencing difficulty in coping with the struggles of everyday life. I aim to provide empathy and direct feedback to facilitate the healing process of addiction, anxiety, depression and other co-ocurring mental health diagnoses. I am licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and will see clients in person in NJ and via Telehealth in PA.
Erica Lapid - Way To Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCTP, CTTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somers Point, NJ 08244
With extensive experience working with trauma, substance use, co-dependence/ACOA, and other co-occurring mental health diagnoses, Erica accompanies individuals, couples, and families on their journeys toward recovery and wellness. Erica takes pride in creating a calm and nurturing environment for her clients, providing them with a safe and comfortable place for self-exploration, expression, and emotional healing. Her psychodynamic approach to counseling is often described as relatable, strength-based and holistic, believing that one level of the self should never be the focus of clinical attention to the exclusion of another.
With extensive experience working with trauma, substance use, co-dependence/ACOA, and other co-occurring mental health diagnoses, Erica accompanies individuals, couples, and families on their journeys toward recovery and wellness. Erica takes pride in creating a calm and nurturing environment for her clients, providing them with a safe and comfortable place for self-exploration, expression, and emotional healing. Her psychodynamic approach to counseling is often described as relatable, strength-based and holistic, believing that one level of the self should never be the focus of clinical attention to the exclusion of another.
Allen J Wolf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Since 1989, I've had direct experience in virtually every continuum of behavioral health services and specialize in substance use, anxiety & depression, trauma and loss.
The foundation of my approach is client-centered, believing that through therapeutic rapport change is possible. This approach has provided me with the opportunity to provide adolescents, families, couples and adults my areas of expertise in which I utilize various disciplines of treatment. Such areas include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and skill building domains that include communication, the development of boundary setting, effective decision making and emotional regulation skills to help manage moods, sleep disturbance, stress and reactivity.
Since 1989, I've had direct experience in virtually every continuum of behavioral health services and specialize in substance use, anxiety & depression, trauma and loss.
The foundation of my approach is client-centered, believing that through therapeutic rapport change is possible. This approach has provided me with the opportunity to provide adolescents, families, couples and adults my areas of expertise in which I utilize various disciplines of treatment. Such areas include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and skill building domains that include communication, the development of boundary setting, effective decision making and emotional regulation skills to help manage moods, sleep disturbance, stress and reactivity.
Jonathan Douglass
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somers Point, NJ 08244
I describe myself as a marriage and family therapist that specializes in addiction. I have worked in the field of substance abuse, providing group, individual and family counseling and have also worked in a number of couples with relationship challenges while in private practice. My goal is to provide a setting and relationship where you can feel safe to discuss your challenges and together search out solutions to removing blocks and barriers in your life that are preventing you from living to the fullest, whether in your personal life or relationships.
I describe myself as a marriage and family therapist that specializes in addiction. I have worked in the field of substance abuse, providing group, individual and family counseling and have also worked in a number of couples with relationship challenges while in private practice. My goal is to provide a setting and relationship where you can feel safe to discuss your challenges and together search out solutions to removing blocks and barriers in your life that are preventing you from living to the fullest, whether in your personal life or relationships.
Kerry Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, ICGC-1
Verified Verified
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Waitlist for new clients
There are funds available to help with the treatment of gambling addiction and the effect it has on loved ones so do not hesitate to ask!.
Specializing in addictions and mental health, I have experience working with individuals and their families as they go through the recovery process. Addiction and mental illness can be isolating experiences and you no longer have to face these issues alone.
There are funds available to help with the treatment of gambling addiction and the effect it has on loved ones so do not hesitate to ask!.
Specializing in addictions and mental health, I have experience working with individuals and their families as they go through the recovery process. Addiction and mental illness can be isolating experiences and you no longer have to face these issues alone.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Somers Point, NJ 08244
I strive to provide a warm, yet eclectic experience with psychotherapy. My goal is to offer support to those enduring struggles with every day life. I provide a unique perspective in addressing issues such as substance abuse, co-occurring mental health disorders, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, depression, and personality disorders. I am dually licensed in the state of New Jersey, and am currently accepting new clients to provide services in person and via telehealth.
I strive to provide a warm, yet eclectic experience with psychotherapy. My goal is to offer support to those enduring struggles with every day life. I provide a unique perspective in addressing issues such as substance abuse, co-occurring mental health disorders, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, depression, and personality disorders. I am dually licensed in the state of New Jersey, and am currently accepting new clients to provide services in person and via telehealth.
I utilize a harm reduction approach when working with clients who struggle with addiction, as meeting clients where they are is critical in the recovery process.
As a queer trans man and a licensed social worker, I understand the complexities of challenges related to sex, sexuality, and gender identity. With years of experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, I recognize that everyone has their own unique path. I also specialize in substance use disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, thought disorders, chronic illness, and crisis management.
I utilize a harm reduction approach when working with clients who struggle with addiction, as meeting clients where they are is critical in the recovery process.
As a queer trans man and a licensed social worker, I understand the complexities of challenges related to sex, sexuality, and gender identity. With years of experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, I recognize that everyone has their own unique path. I also specialize in substance use disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, thought disorders, chronic illness, and crisis management.
I have an extensive background in mental health and addiction treatment and can help identify which issues need to be addressed.
I see adolescents and adults who suffer with various issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, relationship problems, as well as substance abuse and addiction. I believe in the good nature of most people and the need to grow and learn from our life experiences. At times in our life, it becomes important to stop and recognize our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can interfere with who we want to be and hope to become. In my practice, I utilize an array of treatment modalities that will help you to make better decisions for yourself, your partner and/or your family.
I have an extensive background in mental health and addiction treatment and can help identify which issues need to be addressed.
I see adolescents and adults who suffer with various issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, relationship problems, as well as substance abuse and addiction. I believe in the good nature of most people and the need to grow and learn from our life experiences. At times in our life, it becomes important to stop and recognize our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can interfere with who we want to be and hope to become. In my practice, I utilize an array of treatment modalities that will help you to make better decisions for yourself, your partner and/or your family.
Karly King/Hello Wellness Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Hello! Reaching out for help can be difficult, but YOU did it. Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) specializing in: couples/relationship challenges, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns. I am also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol Drug Counselor (LCADC). I utilize a person-centered approach pulling from treatment modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT).
Hello! Reaching out for help can be difficult, but YOU did it. Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) specializing in: couples/relationship challenges, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns. I am also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol Drug Counselor (LCADC). I utilize a person-centered approach pulling from treatment modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT).
I strive to integrate the deep and collective wisdom of ancient spiritual traditions, philosophy, religion, and psychology into practical application and therapeutic practice. By using a range of therapeutic modalities, I aim to walk shoulder to shoulder with individuals as they look to overcome their suffering. By taking the time to address the root causes of my clients suffering, I am able to create an experience that provides healing and relief at depth.
I strive to integrate the deep and collective wisdom of ancient spiritual traditions, philosophy, religion, and psychology into practical application and therapeutic practice. By using a range of therapeutic modalities, I aim to walk shoulder to shoulder with individuals as they look to overcome their suffering. By taking the time to address the root causes of my clients suffering, I am able to create an experience that provides healing and relief at depth.
Nicole A Rettino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, C-DBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Somers Point, NJ 08244
The past is still with you. You try to move beyond it, but it casts a dark shadow over your whole life. You’re constantly on edge, waiting for some unseen threat. Nightmares make it impossible to get much sleep, so you’re always tired. Without warning, panic grips you – heart pounding, palms sweating, struggling to breathe. You live in constant fear of the next trigger. Relationships are all unfulfilling. You try talking to friends and family, but they don’t understand what you’re going through. How could they when you never trust anyone enough to let your guard down? You know something needs to change, but it feels hopeless.
The past is still with you. You try to move beyond it, but it casts a dark shadow over your whole life. You’re constantly on edge, waiting for some unseen threat. Nightmares make it impossible to get much sleep, so you’re always tired. Without warning, panic grips you – heart pounding, palms sweating, struggling to breathe. You live in constant fear of the next trigger. Relationships are all unfulfilling. You try talking to friends and family, but they don’t understand what you’re going through. How could they when you never trust anyone enough to let your guard down? You know something needs to change, but it feels hopeless.
Lisa V Scanga
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somers Point, NJ 08244 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of NJ. I earned a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Chestnut Hill College and a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of NJ. I earned a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Chestnut Hill College and a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Jennifer Pullaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Thanks for taking the time to review my listing. I have been working as a therapist with individuals, couples and families for nearly twenty years in several different settings. I enjoy helping others build insight and awareness into situations that they are facing. My ideal client is looking to develop an understanding of why they do what they do and how they got there.
Thanks for taking the time to review my listing. I have been working as a therapist with individuals, couples and families for nearly twenty years in several different settings. I enjoy helping others build insight and awareness into situations that they are facing. My ideal client is looking to develop an understanding of why they do what they do and how they got there.
Melissa Cramutolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.