Substance Use Therapists in Locust Valley, NY
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Edward Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
Locust Valley, NY 11560
I want to empower my clients to successfully overcome their personal challenges and lead happier lives. Many of my clients struggle with depression and anxiety and are pleased to discover the very real benefits of individual therapy. Other clients face family problems, relationship issues, or struggle with substance abuse. My clients find it beneficial to meet with an objective mental health professional with compassion, experience and expertise.
I want to empower my clients to successfully overcome their personal challenges and lead happier lives. Many of my clients struggle with depression and anxiety and are pleased to discover the very real benefits of individual therapy. Other clients face family problems, relationship issues, or struggle with substance abuse. My clients find it beneficial to meet with an objective mental health professional with compassion, experience and expertise.
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Cassie Kelly
Art Therapist, LCAT , ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Locust Valley, NY 11560 (Online Only)
I'm Cassie Kelly, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a passion for helping individuals navigate life transitions with the approach of creative arts and solution-focused therapies. In my practice, I offer a concise, results-oriented approach, typically spanning 6-12 sessions, to assist you in finding your path through changes like relationships, welcoming a new baby, separation or divorce, or adapting to evolving family or professional dynamics. I work with women, exploring maternal mental health, family planning, prenatal, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting challenges.
I'm Cassie Kelly, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a passion for helping individuals navigate life transitions with the approach of creative arts and solution-focused therapies. In my practice, I offer a concise, results-oriented approach, typically spanning 6-12 sessions, to assist you in finding your path through changes like relationships, welcoming a new baby, separation or divorce, or adapting to evolving family or professional dynamics. I work with women, exploring maternal mental health, family planning, prenatal, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting challenges.
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I am an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist. Sound mental health is more than the absence of mood swings and mental problems. It is something based in reality. It allows you to enjoy your life and meet life's challenges while maintaining a healthy balance between all aspects of your life. I will work with you to achieve your goals and alleviate suffering. The work is conducted in a comfortable, caring and private setting.
I am an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist. Sound mental health is more than the absence of mood swings and mental problems. It is something based in reality. It allows you to enjoy your life and meet life's challenges while maintaining a healthy balance between all aspects of your life. I will work with you to achieve your goals and alleviate suffering. The work is conducted in a comfortable, caring and private setting.
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Gordon Gooding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, ACSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Locust Valley, NY 11560
Taking those first steps towards seeking help is no easy task, so take a brief moment to congratulate yourself on your initial efforts! Throughout my years of experience, it has been my mission to assist individuals to improve their emotional lives and to help them find the peace they are seeking. I have extensive experience working with adults, teens and children. I have successfully helped individuals struggling with relationship issues, addictions, anxiety, depression, parenting issues and various family/life conflicts.
Taking those first steps towards seeking help is no easy task, so take a brief moment to congratulate yourself on your initial efforts! Throughout my years of experience, it has been my mission to assist individuals to improve their emotional lives and to help them find the peace they are seeking. I have extensive experience working with adults, teens and children. I have successfully helped individuals struggling with relationship issues, addictions, anxiety, depression, parenting issues and various family/life conflicts.
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Greg utilizes a person-centered approach to develop a treatment plan that is personalized to the individual and focuses on their strengths. Greg emphasizes motivational interviewing, CBT interventions, mindfulness, and the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship. He also provides relapse prevention strategies and 12-step recovery techniques to aid clients in maintaining and sustaining their recovery. Greg believes that all individuals have the power to make profound changes in their lives and offers support by lending a compassionate and empathetic ear to his clients.
Greg utilizes a person-centered approach to develop a treatment plan that is personalized to the individual and focuses on their strengths. Greg emphasizes motivational interviewing, CBT interventions, mindfulness, and the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship. He also provides relapse prevention strategies and 12-step recovery techniques to aid clients in maintaining and sustaining their recovery. Greg believes that all individuals have the power to make profound changes in their lives and offers support by lending a compassionate and empathetic ear to his clients.
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Julia Purcaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC-M
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Locust Valley, NY 11560
Throughout my years of experience, I have worked with adults, adolescents, couple's and families to support them in their healing journey. It is my mission to assist client's in improving family and couple dynamics, support individual's and their loved ones struggling with addiction, and help individuals heal from past trauma.
Throughout my years of experience, I have worked with adults, adolescents, couple's and families to support them in their healing journey. It is my mission to assist client's in improving family and couple dynamics, support individual's and their loved ones struggling with addiction, and help individuals heal from past trauma.
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Elizabeth Fusaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Cove, NY 11542 (Online Only)
I have training & experience working with substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, stress management, relationship/ family issues, and other psychiatric conditions.
"Breathe. You're going to be okay. This will pass & you will survive." - The first step is often the hardest & yet you've found your way here & I am so proud of you. If you are considering therapy, you have already begun the journey of introspection & are one step closer to finding the serenity you seek. This is your journey & I am here to provide support, guidance, & psychoeducation along the way while assisting you in gaining insight & self-awareness. We are all capable of change and self-improvement. I am here to assist you in exploring the tools necessary to make that change happen.
I have training & experience working with substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, stress management, relationship/ family issues, and other psychiatric conditions.
"Breathe. You're going to be okay. This will pass & you will survive." - The first step is often the hardest & yet you've found your way here & I am so proud of you. If you are considering therapy, you have already begun the journey of introspection & are one step closer to finding the serenity you seek. This is your journey & I am here to provide support, guidance, & psychoeducation along the way while assisting you in gaining insight & self-awareness. We are all capable of change and self-improvement. I am here to assist you in exploring the tools necessary to make that change happen.
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I also offer gentle guidance to individuals struggling with substance use, disordered eating, and body image issues.
I am a holistic and compassionate therapist who wants to help you experience self-acceptance, growth, and well-being. I believe breaking free from negative patterns is possible by learning new coping skills at any point in life. Together, we will foster a relationship that supports you in recognizing and changing negative patterns to better develop your unique qualities and talents. You don't have to do this alone; let's uncover what may be holding you back. I want you to feel seen, heard, and appreciated for your authentic self, who you are inside and out, and allow this to radiate into the life you have or want to create.
I also offer gentle guidance to individuals struggling with substance use, disordered eating, and body image issues.
I am a holistic and compassionate therapist who wants to help you experience self-acceptance, growth, and well-being. I believe breaking free from negative patterns is possible by learning new coping skills at any point in life. Together, we will foster a relationship that supports you in recognizing and changing negative patterns to better develop your unique qualities and talents. You don't have to do this alone; let's uncover what may be holding you back. I want you to feel seen, heard, and appreciated for your authentic self, who you are inside and out, and allow this to radiate into the life you have or want to create.
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Join me on a journey of self-exploration, understanding, and growth through a holistic lens. While providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment, I will work alongside you to create greater self-awareness and develop healthy ways to navigate life. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, depression, trauma, grief, alcohol & substance use, and people-pleasing tendencies. Whatever you are going through, I am here to help support, guide, and empower you in leading a more genuine and fulfilling life.
Join me on a journey of self-exploration, understanding, and growth through a holistic lens. While providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment, I will work alongside you to create greater self-awareness and develop healthy ways to navigate life. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, depression, trauma, grief, alcohol & substance use, and people-pleasing tendencies. Whatever you are going through, I am here to help support, guide, and empower you in leading a more genuine and fulfilling life.
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How can I help you? One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is asking for support. Do you struggle to manage your emotions, navigate relationships, or follow through with goals? Perhaps you engage in self-defeating patterns of thought and behavior. I believe therapy should be a collaborative experience and I promise that I will always be human first. In forming a strong therapeutic alliance, you can have the opportunity to feel seen and understood in a non-judgmental environment.
How can I help you? One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is asking for support. Do you struggle to manage your emotions, navigate relationships, or follow through with goals? Perhaps you engage in self-defeating patterns of thought and behavior. I believe therapy should be a collaborative experience and I promise that I will always be human first. In forming a strong therapeutic alliance, you can have the opportunity to feel seen and understood in a non-judgmental environment.
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Sometimes it can be very difficult to reach out for help. I believe in providing clients with a safe therapeutic environment to explore and address hardships they may be experiencing. By using an integrative approach, we will tailor your treatment to your needs.
Sometimes it can be very difficult to reach out for help. I believe in providing clients with a safe therapeutic environment to explore and address hardships they may be experiencing. By using an integrative approach, we will tailor your treatment to your needs.
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I center my work with the Hispanic population and conduct sessions in Spanish and English. In my practice, I serve adults, adolescents, children, families and couples for over 20 years. My professional orientation is client-centered and problem solving/solution focused – integrating cognitive and family systems approaches. I offer brief, intermittent and longer term treatments, individual, couples, and family therapy. Referral problems typically include mood disorders, relationship, parenting, family, adolescent behavior and adjustment problems, trauma and abuse issues, anxiety disorders, loss and bereavement and marital issues and post-divorce adjustment.
I center my work with the Hispanic population and conduct sessions in Spanish and English. In my practice, I serve adults, adolescents, children, families and couples for over 20 years. My professional orientation is client-centered and problem solving/solution focused – integrating cognitive and family systems approaches. I offer brief, intermittent and longer term treatments, individual, couples, and family therapy. Referral problems typically include mood disorders, relationship, parenting, family, adolescent behavior and adjustment problems, trauma and abuse issues, anxiety disorders, loss and bereavement and marital issues and post-divorce adjustment.
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Experiences of overwhelm, hardship, and imperfections are inevitable aspects of life, and too, they have beautiful qualities. They create atmospheres to understand imbalances and what is essential more deeply, both in ourselves and all those around us. When viewed as entry points to insight and peace, we can begin to feel some relief and sense of possibility. Rather than hindrances, we begin to see stepping stones on a path to greater awareness, healing, stability of mind amidst changing life conditions, compassion for our suffering and that of others, and joy.
Experiences of overwhelm, hardship, and imperfections are inevitable aspects of life, and too, they have beautiful qualities. They create atmospheres to understand imbalances and what is essential more deeply, both in ourselves and all those around us. When viewed as entry points to insight and peace, we can begin to feel some relief and sense of possibility. Rather than hindrances, we begin to see stepping stones on a path to greater awareness, healing, stability of mind amidst changing life conditions, compassion for our suffering and that of others, and joy.
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Jessica Morillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mill Neck, NY 11765 (Online Only)
I welcome you as you on your journey to attain your best self. I will hold space and support you to process, gain insight and make the changes you seek. I've been a dedicated therapist for 15 years and I love working with individuals and couples with a wide variety of issues. As a sex therapist, I offer special expertise to help you achieve your ideal sexual/relationship functioning. I invite you to consider vulnerability as we work through your issues with an attachment-oriented lens. Let's work to improve the way you love!
I welcome you as you on your journey to attain your best self. I will hold space and support you to process, gain insight and make the changes you seek. I've been a dedicated therapist for 15 years and I love working with individuals and couples with a wide variety of issues. As a sex therapist, I offer special expertise to help you achieve your ideal sexual/relationship functioning. I invite you to consider vulnerability as we work through your issues with an attachment-oriented lens. Let's work to improve the way you love!
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As a therapist for Gen Z and Millennials, I love helping my clients live more enjoyable lives. I do this by integrating evidence-based practices with a person-centered approach, empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths. How would a focus on holistic well-being and personal growth change your life for the better? With a deep commitment to understanding individuals' unique experiences and a background as a registered yoga teacher, I create an empathetic space for exploration and healing.
As a therapist for Gen Z and Millennials, I love helping my clients live more enjoyable lives. I do this by integrating evidence-based practices with a person-centered approach, empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths. How would a focus on holistic well-being and personal growth change your life for the better? With a deep commitment to understanding individuals' unique experiences and a background as a registered yoga teacher, I create an empathetic space for exploration and healing.
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Victor Marchese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Glen Cove, NY 11542 (Online Only)
Making that first call seeking help can be very difficult, but you'll be very happy you did. In practice for 20 years, this safe and comfortable environment is located in Glen Head, NY. My team and I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults going through a variety of issues from personal crises, relationship issues, sexual identity issues, and/or substance addiction. Clients can also benefit from EMDR, EMI and Hypnotherapy, all of which are available to you here in this confidential, judgement-free environment where you are free to discuss any subject or issue you wish.
Making that first call seeking help can be very difficult, but you'll be very happy you did. In practice for 20 years, this safe and comfortable environment is located in Glen Head, NY. My team and I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults going through a variety of issues from personal crises, relationship issues, sexual identity issues, and/or substance addiction. Clients can also benefit from EMDR, EMI and Hypnotherapy, all of which are available to you here in this confidential, judgement-free environment where you are free to discuss any subject or issue you wish.
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I am an experienced clinical psychologist (over 25 years of experience) who tries to understand a client's experience from the inside out. I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds and with a broad range of concerns. My sessions are interactive and lively since I am committed to providing a supportive, collaborative and empathic space.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist (over 25 years of experience) who tries to understand a client's experience from the inside out. I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds and with a broad range of concerns. My sessions are interactive and lively since I am committed to providing a supportive, collaborative and empathic space.
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If you have a desire for growth and discovery and can appreciate the value of process-oriented and relational therapy, then I may be the right therapist for you. I will engage you in a way that allows for energetic shifts, so that you have the ability to solve your own problems and remove the blocks to peace and happiness.
If you have a desire for growth and discovery and can appreciate the value of process-oriented and relational therapy, then I may be the right therapist for you. I will engage you in a way that allows for energetic shifts, so that you have the ability to solve your own problems and remove the blocks to peace and happiness.
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Alexandra Bieler
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glen Cove, NY 11542 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Working with a therapist can be viewed in many ways, but I often like to compare it to shoe shopping; you may get lucky on the first pick, or you might have to try on a few pairs before making the purchase. However, when you find the right fit, it may take you to places you’ve never been before. Choosing a therapist you can trust and feel at ease with can make all the difference by leading to a path of empowerment and growth. We cannot escape or undo the pain of past experiences, but we can explore unaddressed emotions, improve our ability to cope, and manage conflicts that prevent us from finding a peaceful balance.
Working with a therapist can be viewed in many ways, but I often like to compare it to shoe shopping; you may get lucky on the first pick, or you might have to try on a few pairs before making the purchase. However, when you find the right fit, it may take you to places you’ve never been before. Choosing a therapist you can trust and feel at ease with can make all the difference by leading to a path of empowerment and growth. We cannot escape or undo the pain of past experiences, but we can explore unaddressed emotions, improve our ability to cope, and manage conflicts that prevent us from finding a peaceful balance.
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My practice commitment is to identify and transform what unconsciously drives your choices and unsatisfying results, so that you find the freedom to manifest what you intend. Are there patterns in your life you wish weren't there? Are you unhappy in your relationship or unhappily single? Are you struggling with some aspect of parenting? Are you sad or anxious about anything? It would be my privilege to provide you confidential support in removing the unconscious obstructions that prevent you from living an authentic, fulfilling life. Take the first step towards making better choices for a new future. Call me.
My practice commitment is to identify and transform what unconsciously drives your choices and unsatisfying results, so that you find the freedom to manifest what you intend. Are there patterns in your life you wish weren't there? Are you unhappy in your relationship or unhappily single? Are you struggling with some aspect of parenting? Are you sad or anxious about anything? It would be my privilege to provide you confidential support in removing the unconscious obstructions that prevent you from living an authentic, fulfilling life. Take the first step towards making better choices for a new future. Call me.
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Nearby Substance Use Therapists Searches for Locust Valley
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- Old Westbury
- Oyster Bay
- Port Washington
- Roslyn
- Roslyn Heights
- Sea Cliff
- Syosset
- Woodbury
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.