Substance Use Therapists in South Brunswick, NJ
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Finding the right therapist is a crucial part in initiating change. I have been practicing therapy with individuals and families for over 15 years and am committed to offering my clients a safe and supportive environment. My goal is to help clients develop the self-awareness, self-confidence and skills necessary to make positive changes in their lives. Together we will tailor a treatment that is both comprehensive and responsive to your needs. I utilize CBT, DBT and mindfulness training in my practice and tailor my interventions to best suit each individual.
Finding the right therapist is a crucial part in initiating change. I have been practicing therapy with individuals and families for over 15 years and am committed to offering my clients a safe and supportive environment. My goal is to help clients develop the self-awareness, self-confidence and skills necessary to make positive changes in their lives. Together we will tailor a treatment that is both comprehensive and responsive to your needs. I utilize CBT, DBT and mindfulness training in my practice and tailor my interventions to best suit each individual.
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Richard is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Richard has over eight years of experience working with a wide range of adults and families in the mental health field settings at the Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential, Intensive In-Community Settings. Richard has experience with various issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief, Stress, Substance Abuse, Peer Relationships, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and Domestic Violence.
Richard is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Richard has over eight years of experience working with a wide range of adults and families in the mental health field settings at the Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential, Intensive In-Community Settings. Richard has experience with various issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief, Stress, Substance Abuse, Peer Relationships, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and Domestic Violence.
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Melissa Cramutolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
South Brunswick, NJ 08810
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.
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My style is personal and curtail to every client needs. What make my counseling so unique is that I cater to the individual, group or couple needs. I apply the bible in a practical way to live a new and refreshing life. I listen to their concerns while making sure that their partner, mate or child understands the importance of hearing exactly what each party is saying without judgement and condemnation.
My style is personal and curtail to every client needs. What make my counseling so unique is that I cater to the individual, group or couple needs. I apply the bible in a practical way to live a new and refreshing life. I listen to their concerns while making sure that their partner, mate or child understands the importance of hearing exactly what each party is saying without judgement and condemnation.
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Nivi Elangovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
South Brunswick, NJ 08810 (Online Only)
As an licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor, I have experience working with adults and couples facing a range of challenges. With a diverse background and extensive experience in various areas including anxiety, depression, couples issues, grief, bipolar disorder, and addiction, I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for clients to explore their concerns and work towards their goals.
As an licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor, I have experience working with adults and couples facing a range of challenges. With a diverse background and extensive experience in various areas including anxiety, depression, couples issues, grief, bipolar disorder, and addiction, I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for clients to explore their concerns and work towards their goals.
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Stephanie Lynn Harris-Kuiper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Milltown, NJ 08850
My expertise includes issues related to anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression, substance use, anger management, grief and loss.
I have always believed my purpose in life has been to be an advocate and voice for others who would otherwise remain silent and unheard. Counseling has allowed me to fulfill that purpose for my clients and throughout my professional career, I have provided compassionate counseling services in varied social service settings. I am an experienced, dedicated and insightful mental healthcare professional with over 25 years experience in both individual, family and group counseling. My experiences are broad and cover academic and career counseling which evolved into job coaching for young to older adults from many walks of life.
My expertise includes issues related to anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression, substance use, anger management, grief and loss.
I have always believed my purpose in life has been to be an advocate and voice for others who would otherwise remain silent and unheard. Counseling has allowed me to fulfill that purpose for my clients and throughout my professional career, I have provided compassionate counseling services in varied social service settings. I am an experienced, dedicated and insightful mental healthcare professional with over 25 years experience in both individual, family and group counseling. My experiences are broad and cover academic and career counseling which evolved into job coaching for young to older adults from many walks of life.
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Deepanjali Tiwari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (Online Only)
My specialties include working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, and those going through various life transitions.
Taking the first step towards seeking therapy is incredibly brave, and I'm honored to be part of your journey. As a therapist, my approach is grounded in creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My ultimate goal is to collaborate with you in navigating life's challenges and empowering you to make positive changes.
My specialties include working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, and those going through various life transitions.
Taking the first step towards seeking therapy is incredibly brave, and I'm honored to be part of your journey. As a therapist, my approach is grounded in creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My ultimate goal is to collaborate with you in navigating life's challenges and empowering you to make positive changes.
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Laura Shuzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
Engaging in therapy is one of the many ways we can care for ourselves. I’ve been a counselor for over 15 years working with clients who seek support around a variety of issues impacting emotional well-being and daily living. I offer telehealth counseling to adult clients who seek to address issues related to anxiety, depression, adjustment, substance use, relationships, and/or overall wellness.
Engaging in therapy is one of the many ways we can care for ourselves. I’ve been a counselor for over 15 years working with clients who seek support around a variety of issues impacting emotional well-being and daily living. I offer telehealth counseling to adult clients who seek to address issues related to anxiety, depression, adjustment, substance use, relationships, and/or overall wellness.
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Kevin Gallagher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in New Jersey. He has a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University. Kevin has worked in a range of settings including residential, PHP/IOP mental health services, and IOP substance use services. Kevin’s particular diagnostic experience includes (alphabetically) ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, substance use, and trauma.
Kevin Gallagher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in New Jersey. He has a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University. Kevin has worked in a range of settings including residential, PHP/IOP mental health services, and IOP substance use services. Kevin’s particular diagnostic experience includes (alphabetically) ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, substance use, and trauma.
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Tracity Gordon James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW, CADC
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with interpersonal problems and need insight into your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings while actively working towards improving your life? Or are you struggling with substance use, trauma, PTSD, or dual diagnosis? Look no further. I have a diverse background working with individuals, families, groups, and also in the community, in settings such as schools, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment facilities, and in homes, to create the space for individuals to grow.
Are you struggling with interpersonal problems and need insight into your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings while actively working towards improving your life? Or are you struggling with substance use, trauma, PTSD, or dual diagnosis? Look no further. I have a diverse background working with individuals, families, groups, and also in the community, in settings such as schools, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment facilities, and in homes, to create the space for individuals to grow.
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My areas of expertise include: depression and anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and suicidality.
Welcome. I am accepting new clients. My path to becoming a therapist began with a deep-rooted desire to create a safe space for healing and growth. I developed a passion for empowering individuals through therapy. As a Latinx therapist, I bring a culturally sensitive approach to my practice, honoring the unique backgrounds and experiences of each client. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving the support you deserve.
My areas of expertise include: depression and anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and suicidality.
Welcome. I am accepting new clients. My path to becoming a therapist began with a deep-rooted desire to create a safe space for healing and growth. I developed a passion for empowering individuals through therapy. As a Latinx therapist, I bring a culturally sensitive approach to my practice, honoring the unique backgrounds and experiences of each client. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving the support you deserve.
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Tricia Colbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
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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Stephanie Riordan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
I like to take a casual, comfortable, and collaborative approach to therapy. I enjoy taking time to get to know who you are, your approach to life, and what really matters to you. I'm known for incorporating humor when appropriate - therapy can be difficult, but who says it has to be boring? I have significant experience working with adults presenting with various mental health symptoms, substance use disorders, relationship conflict, trauma, and stressors. I hold extensive experience working with individuals (and loved ones) struggling and recovering from substance use disorders.
I like to take a casual, comfortable, and collaborative approach to therapy. I enjoy taking time to get to know who you are, your approach to life, and what really matters to you. I'm known for incorporating humor when appropriate - therapy can be difficult, but who says it has to be boring? I have significant experience working with adults presenting with various mental health symptoms, substance use disorders, relationship conflict, trauma, and stressors. I hold extensive experience working with individuals (and loved ones) struggling and recovering from substance use disorders.
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Sonya Elefante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Highland Park, NJ 08904 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Sonya and I'm happy you’re here. Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, but you’ve taken the first – and most difficult – step! Whatever challenges you may be facing in life, I offer a compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I will work with you to address depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, disordered eating behaviors, substance use, adjustment issues, and life transitions. I believe in the power of human resilience and in your potential for transformation. Together, we'll work to discover insights, develop coping strategies, and draw from your strength.
Hi, I’m Sonya and I'm happy you’re here. Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, but you’ve taken the first – and most difficult – step! Whatever challenges you may be facing in life, I offer a compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I will work with you to address depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, disordered eating behaviors, substance use, adjustment issues, and life transitions. I believe in the power of human resilience and in your potential for transformation. Together, we'll work to discover insights, develop coping strategies, and draw from your strength.
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Accepting new clients - Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with 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 experience is primarily focused on treating individuals and families struggling with mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) and or addiction. I provide clients a safe and intimate atmosphere for their emotional well-being and recovery from addiction. From working with adults that struggle with addiction, substance use and life issues, adolescents seeking to find their identity
Accepting new clients - Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with 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 experience is primarily focused on treating individuals and families struggling with mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) and or addiction. I provide clients a safe and intimate atmosphere for their emotional well-being and recovery from addiction. From working with adults that struggle with addiction, substance use and life issues, adolescents seeking to find their identity
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Phil Smyth
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, ICGC-1
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
An ideal client would be an adult, mental health/substance use disorder, with a desire to change. Family involvement is so important so I would hope they would have emphasis on that and willingness to have them involved. Ultimately I love when someone is internally driven to change, but as a therapist we meet the clients where they are. Internally motivated, externally motivated, and sometimes neither. I don't discriminate and am willing to help essentially anyone.
An ideal client would be an adult, mental health/substance use disorder, with a desire to change. Family involvement is so important so I would hope they would have emphasis on that and willingness to have them involved. Ultimately I love when someone is internally driven to change, but as a therapist we meet the clients where they are. Internally motivated, externally motivated, and sometimes neither. I don't discriminate and am willing to help essentially anyone.
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Debra Ruisard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Skillman, NJ 08558
Making the decision to engage in psychotherapy is an important step in healing from traumatic life events that leave emotional wounds long into adulthood. My approach to working with individuals suffering from traumatic stress comes from an understanding that trauma is stored in the body. Often traditional talk therapy is ineffective until one learns how to calm the body’s heightened state of anxiety and therefore allowing the mind to focus on healing rather than survival. Substance abuse is often an effective but maladaptive coping strategy for the emotional and physical stress responses that linger long after the traumatic experience is over. I assist clients who struggle with substances to discover the connection between their substance use and their trauma symptoms, and to develop new strategies for recovery that start with the body.
Making the decision to engage in psychotherapy is an important step in healing from traumatic life events that leave emotional wounds long into adulthood. My approach to working with individuals suffering from traumatic stress comes from an understanding that trauma is stored in the body. Often traditional talk therapy is ineffective until one learns how to calm the body’s heightened state of anxiety and therefore allowing the mind to focus on healing rather than survival. Substance abuse is often an effective but maladaptive coping strategy for the emotional and physical stress responses that linger long after the traumatic experience is over. I assist clients who struggle with substances to discover the connection between their substance use and their trauma symptoms, and to develop new strategies for recovery that start with the body.
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Mark Woodford
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
I provide a compassionate, supportive, and welcoming space for adults of all ages. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals facing anxiety and depression, problematic relational dynamics, substance use and/or addictive behaviors, and life transitions.
I provide a compassionate, supportive, and welcoming space for adults of all ages. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals facing anxiety and depression, problematic relational dynamics, substance use and/or addictive behaviors, and life transitions.
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I treat an array of psychiatric disorders, however my true passion is treating clients with Substance Use Disorders.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
I treat an array of psychiatric disorders, however my true passion is treating clients with Substance Use Disorders.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
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Doug Paul
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, LCPC, CPCS, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
I work with a number of different presenting issues including men's issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, life changes, couples and those who are struggling with substance use.
I work with a number of different presenting issues including men's issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, life changes, couples and those who are struggling with substance use.
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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.