Substance Use Therapists in Elkins Park, PA
Substance Use and Post-Incarceration Treatment
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Our services are designed for individuals who face challenges stemming from criminal behavior, mental health challenges, and substance use issues.
At Gentle Force Counseling Services, we provide comprehensive outpatient mental health services and substance use disorder treatment specifically tailored for individuals in the criminal justice system or those at risk of criminal behavior. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in psychology, criminology, and addiction recovery to offer compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes healing and rehabilitation.
Our services are designed for individuals who face challenges stemming from criminal behavior, mental health challenges, and substance use issues.
At Gentle Force Counseling Services, we provide comprehensive outpatient mental health services and substance use disorder treatment specifically tailored for individuals in the criminal justice system or those at risk of criminal behavior. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in psychology, criminology, and addiction recovery to offer compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes healing and rehabilitation.
You are smart, competent, and lovable, but every day is a struggle to trust that this is true. The "should haves" and "what-ifs" pile up before the first cup of coffee, draining you of energy and motivation. It's time to turn the table on anxiety and depression. You deserve the support and guidance it takes to feel strength, clarity and enthusiasm in your life. You've tried doing this alone. Now It's time to get help.
You are smart, competent, and lovable, but every day is a struggle to trust that this is true. The "should haves" and "what-ifs" pile up before the first cup of coffee, draining you of energy and motivation. It's time to turn the table on anxiety and depression. You deserve the support and guidance it takes to feel strength, clarity and enthusiasm in your life. You've tried doing this alone. Now It's time to get help.
Now accepting new clients at this time. * Se habla español/Spanish speaking. Is there something in your life that needs improvement, is causing you stress, or are you just looking for personal growth? Let me help you. Life can be challenging due to unexpected events that cause someone to struggle with day-to-day routine. Learning coping techniques and skills can help with regaining your power and enthusiasm for a brighter future. Pat yourself on the back for having the insight to want to change behaviors and courage to seek change.
Now accepting new clients at this time. * Se habla español/Spanish speaking. Is there something in your life that needs improvement, is causing you stress, or are you just looking for personal growth? Let me help you. Life can be challenging due to unexpected events that cause someone to struggle with day-to-day routine. Learning coping techniques and skills can help with regaining your power and enthusiasm for a brighter future. Pat yourself on the back for having the insight to want to change behaviors and courage to seek change.
Couples and Family Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Are your partner, parents or children driving you crazy? Our counselors can show you how to enjoy the best of your family while learning to let go of the parts that interfere with your happiness. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or make the same self-defeating relationship mistakes repeatedly, we'd like to work with you to break these cycles and enjoy life. Are you a first responder or veteran? Talk therapy won't help. We provide evidence-based EMDR. You deserve a counselor with the training and experience to help resolve the problems that bring you to therapy, heal old wounds and deepen the bonds you already share.
Are your partner, parents or children driving you crazy? Our counselors can show you how to enjoy the best of your family while learning to let go of the parts that interfere with your happiness. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or make the same self-defeating relationship mistakes repeatedly, we'd like to work with you to break these cycles and enjoy life. Are you a first responder or veteran? Talk therapy won't help. We provide evidence-based EMDR. You deserve a counselor with the training and experience to help resolve the problems that bring you to therapy, heal old wounds and deepen the bonds you already share.
Jessica B Covitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elkins Park, PA 19027 (Online Only)
Sometimes we look around and life is not the way we want it to be: full of disappointment, stress, sadness or loss. Sometimes we need help finding our way. In my practice, I seek to create a compassionate, supportive space for collaborative exploration, growth and positive change. I create a place where you can be seen and acknowledged, and you can give words to feelings and experiences, to discover greater understanding and self- awareness. When we understand our patterns of behaviors and feelings, we can free ourselves of the unwanted burdens that weigh us down, and live more fully and happily in the present.
Sometimes we look around and life is not the way we want it to be: full of disappointment, stress, sadness or loss. Sometimes we need help finding our way. In my practice, I seek to create a compassionate, supportive space for collaborative exploration, growth and positive change. I create a place where you can be seen and acknowledged, and you can give words to feelings and experiences, to discover greater understanding and self- awareness. When we understand our patterns of behaviors and feelings, we can free ourselves of the unwanted burdens that weigh us down, and live more fully and happily in the present.
Dr. DANIEL SCHWARZ is a Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist in private practice for over 30 years. He specializes in working with children who have learning challenges, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral problems. He provides family therapy, parent training and couples therapy. Dr. Schwarz consults with schools and clients' physicians to help coordinate treatment. He is fluent in Spanish and is unique in his ability to be culturally sensitive to his clients needs. Dr. Schwarz provides psychological evaluations for Immigration Issues and Waivers. Dr. Schwarz has three experienced providers in his practice.
Dr. DANIEL SCHWARZ is a Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist in private practice for over 30 years. He specializes in working with children who have learning challenges, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral problems. He provides family therapy, parent training and couples therapy. Dr. Schwarz consults with schools and clients' physicians to help coordinate treatment. He is fluent in Spanish and is unique in his ability to be culturally sensitive to his clients needs. Dr. Schwarz provides psychological evaluations for Immigration Issues and Waivers. Dr. Schwarz has three experienced providers in his practice.
Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Elkins Park, PA 19117 (Online Only)
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
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Jill Garcia Toale
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, CPHQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19120 (Online Only)
My clients’ struggles are often related to depression, anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, substance use, career and life transitions.
You're feeling lost, anxious, overwhelmed. You've lost trust or confidence in yourself. You're dealing with an issue that seems bigger than you can handle alone, whether it's related to work, family, or school. Maybe you've been drinking a bit too much lately. Maybe you've been suspecting you have ADHD, Autism or are neurodivergent. At the end of the day, you want to build a life of peace and meaning and you need some help navigating the way. I've been there, and I'd love to help.
My clients’ struggles are often related to depression, anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, substance use, career and life transitions.
You're feeling lost, anxious, overwhelmed. You've lost trust or confidence in yourself. You're dealing with an issue that seems bigger than you can handle alone, whether it's related to work, family, or school. Maybe you've been drinking a bit too much lately. Maybe you've been suspecting you have ADHD, Autism or are neurodivergent. At the end of the day, you want to build a life of peace and meaning and you need some help navigating the way. I've been there, and I'd love to help.
Ernest Pearson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, LBS
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046 (Online Only)
Pearson has clinical experience in working with clients with the following issues: Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Trauma, Grief, ADHD, Stress Management, Men’s Issues, Substance Use Disorders, and Co-Occurring Disorders.
Mr. Pearson is an experienced Mental Health Professional who is dedicated to serving individuals, families and communities who are in need of counseling and behavioral health services. Mr. Pearson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Licensed Behavioral Specialist in the State of Pennsylvania. Mr. Pearson has over 13 years of experience providing therapeutic services in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults including outpatient mental health centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, drug and alcohol treatment facilities and in public school systems throughout PA
Pearson has clinical experience in working with clients with the following issues: Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Trauma, Grief, ADHD, Stress Management, Men’s Issues, Substance Use Disorders, and Co-Occurring Disorders.
Mr. Pearson is an experienced Mental Health Professional who is dedicated to serving individuals, families and communities who are in need of counseling and behavioral health services. Mr. Pearson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Licensed Behavioral Specialist in the State of Pennsylvania. Mr. Pearson has over 13 years of experience providing therapeutic services in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults including outpatient mental health centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, drug and alcohol treatment facilities and in public school systems throughout PA
Jessica Bonner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC, EMDR, CFRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Take a deep breath, close your eyes, unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders. I am so happy you are here! It takes incredible vulnerability to reach out for help & support. I hope you are proud of yourself for taking this first step. Are you struggling with your mental health and/or substance use? Feeling stuck or isolated, depressed or anxious, unfocused or unmotivated? You've reached the right place. This is your space to unwind, vent, work on your mental health, and meet your goals! This is your weekly hour to focus on just YOU.
Take a deep breath, close your eyes, unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders. I am so happy you are here! It takes incredible vulnerability to reach out for help & support. I hope you are proud of yourself for taking this first step. Are you struggling with your mental health and/or substance use? Feeling stuck or isolated, depressed or anxious, unfocused or unmotivated? You've reached the right place. This is your space to unwind, vent, work on your mental health, and meet your goals! This is your weekly hour to focus on just YOU.
My specialties are in substance use, addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, and relationships.
NOTE: I now accept insurance through Headway.co for clients in New York State ONLY -- If that changes for clients in other states, I will update here. How we think about our history, experiences, and relationships can center us, or can throw us off-balance and cause us to get stuck. I help clients examine how they are spending their time and energy and help them to make manageable change in line with their values. As we work together, we will uncover what it is you value -- what is important to you. We will work together to make shifts to increase happiness and lead to greater connectedness and clarity.
My specialties are in substance use, addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, and relationships.
NOTE: I now accept insurance through Headway.co for clients in New York State ONLY -- If that changes for clients in other states, I will update here. How we think about our history, experiences, and relationships can center us, or can throw us off-balance and cause us to get stuck. I help clients examine how they are spending their time and energy and help them to make manageable change in line with their values. As we work together, we will uncover what it is you value -- what is important to you. We will work together to make shifts to increase happiness and lead to greater connectedness and clarity.
Experienced Clinician specializing in medical, psychiatric and/or substance use disorders, disabilities, and caregiving.
Struggling in your marriage? Having trouble saying "No," but feeling overcommitted and wondering when you'll find time for yourself? Are you a caregiver for an older or disabled family member? Are you going through a major life change and trying to get back on your feet? Have you lost a cherished family member or pet? On the career front, are you disenchanted with your job? Not confident negotiating job offers? I work with adults ages 20 and older on these issues and more. I've worked in many settings, including geriatrics, medical, behavioral health, correctional facilities, adult day programs, and animal welfare.
Experienced Clinician specializing in medical, psychiatric and/or substance use disorders, disabilities, and caregiving.
Struggling in your marriage? Having trouble saying "No," but feeling overcommitted and wondering when you'll find time for yourself? Are you a caregiver for an older or disabled family member? Are you going through a major life change and trying to get back on your feet? Have you lost a cherished family member or pet? On the career front, are you disenchanted with your job? Not confident negotiating job offers? I work with adults ages 20 and older on these issues and more. I've worked in many settings, including geriatrics, medical, behavioral health, correctional facilities, adult day programs, and animal welfare.
Life Skills Management Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19122 (Online Only)
We are licensed in Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
We are licensed in Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
Daniel Hertzberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Motivational Interviewing strategies will guide you in making desired improvements in your life in areas such as physical health, relationships, resilience, and substance use.
Is anxiety taking over your life and you are not sure what to do? Do obsessive thoughts and compulsions get in the way of you living your best life? Have you noticed yourself procrastinating, avoiding or coping by using substances? Then you are in the right place. As a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Anxiety, OCD and Addiction, I partner with clients to address their issues head-on to identify their core concerns and solutions. We will create a comfortable and productive space while using effective, evidence-based treatments to meet your individual needs.
Motivational Interviewing strategies will guide you in making desired improvements in your life in areas such as physical health, relationships, resilience, and substance use.
Is anxiety taking over your life and you are not sure what to do? Do obsessive thoughts and compulsions get in the way of you living your best life? Have you noticed yourself procrastinating, avoiding or coping by using substances? Then you are in the right place. As a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Anxiety, OCD and Addiction, I partner with clients to address their issues head-on to identify their core concerns and solutions. We will create a comfortable and productive space while using effective, evidence-based treatments to meet your individual needs.
I have been lucky to work with a variety of clients and client populations, but my most extensive experience has been working with LGBTQ+ populations, domestic violence, PTSD/trauma, and substance use/addiction.
Maybe things are feeling out of control? Or perhaps you are feeling alone and you need someone to talk to? It can be difficult to ask for help in those moments, but they are also the most powerful moments to be witnessed and accepted for who you are—to invite and make space for the beauty and the hurt, the difficult, the confusing, and the wonderful. If you reach out, I can provide a space where all parts of you are welcome and seen.
I have been lucky to work with a variety of clients and client populations, but my most extensive experience has been working with LGBTQ+ populations, domestic violence, PTSD/trauma, and substance use/addiction.
Maybe things are feeling out of control? Or perhaps you are feeling alone and you need someone to talk to? It can be difficult to ask for help in those moments, but they are also the most powerful moments to be witnessed and accepted for who you are—to invite and make space for the beauty and the hurt, the difficult, the confusing, and the wonderful. If you reach out, I can provide a space where all parts of you are welcome and seen.
Daniel White
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC, CSAT, EMDR, trained
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046
You have taken the first step toward healing and personal growth. Courage comes from knowing ourselves and loving each imperfection. Working together, we will walk on the path of healing and explore the pain and challenges that have brought you here. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of clinical experience, I can help equip you with helpful resources to become empowered when facing difficult circumstances in life.
You have taken the first step toward healing and personal growth. Courage comes from knowing ourselves and loving each imperfection. Working together, we will walk on the path of healing and explore the pain and challenges that have brought you here. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of clinical experience, I can help equip you with helpful resources to become empowered when facing difficult circumstances in life.
Life can be overwhelming and draining. Especially when you are grieving the loss of a part of yourself or a loved one who has died. We grieve the loss of relationships, friendships, people, and experiences. Please know that grief has no time limit; you just need to learn how to live in a new way. Life will never be easy, but it may become easier. Traumatic experiences effect people in different ways throughout their lives. Now is the time to reach out if you suffered a trauma and are looking to process how that trauma may now be affecting you. Lastly, families go through changes and each transition requires a new set of skills.
Life can be overwhelming and draining. Especially when you are grieving the loss of a part of yourself or a loved one who has died. We grieve the loss of relationships, friendships, people, and experiences. Please know that grief has no time limit; you just need to learn how to live in a new way. Life will never be easy, but it may become easier. Traumatic experiences effect people in different ways throughout their lives. Now is the time to reach out if you suffered a trauma and are looking to process how that trauma may now be affecting you. Lastly, families go through changes and each transition requires a new set of skills.
Taking the first step towards healing can be hard. Whether you are struggling with issues related to anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship problems, or major life changes, I am here to help you cope with many of life’s challenges and guide you through any obstacles you may face. As a therapist, my goal is to support and connect with you as you learn more about yourself and the life you want to lead. Together, we will help you look more deeply into how your underlying thoughts, emotions, early life experiences, and intersecting identities shape how you understand and respond to the world and your relationships.
Taking the first step towards healing can be hard. Whether you are struggling with issues related to anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship problems, or major life changes, I am here to help you cope with many of life’s challenges and guide you through any obstacles you may face. As a therapist, my goal is to support and connect with you as you learn more about yourself and the life you want to lead. Together, we will help you look more deeply into how your underlying thoughts, emotions, early life experiences, and intersecting identities shape how you understand and respond to the world and your relationships.
Carmella Bond Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MBA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jenkintown, PA 19046
I am an addiction and trauma specialist with 15+ years of experience helping individuals, couples and families travel the road to recovery. I've worked as a sexual abuse case manager, drug and alcohol counselor, trauma group facilitator and military family consultant. I use an integrative approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to assist in the development of new, applicable coping skills, constructive processing and identification of concrete ways of managing after the therapeutic experience has ended. I hope that you'll allow me to help you and those most important to you journey towards wellness.
I am an addiction and trauma specialist with 15+ years of experience helping individuals, couples and families travel the road to recovery. I've worked as a sexual abuse case manager, drug and alcohol counselor, trauma group facilitator and military family consultant. I use an integrative approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to assist in the development of new, applicable coping skills, constructive processing and identification of concrete ways of managing after the therapeutic experience has ended. I hope that you'll allow me to help you and those most important to you journey towards wellness.
Kelsey Chizmar Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19111 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, stressed, anxious, or overstimulated? We could be a great fit if you can relate to any of these thoughts: Have you felt a bit different from everyone else most of your life? Does working feel extra mentally draining for you? Have you used alcohol/substances to cope in the past? Do you feel like in some areas you have to try harder to achieve the same result as others, whereas you excel in areas you’re interested in? Are you trying to set boundaries and be less of a people pleaser? Does your social battery drain quicker than those around you?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, stressed, anxious, or overstimulated? We could be a great fit if you can relate to any of these thoughts: Have you felt a bit different from everyone else most of your life? Does working feel extra mentally draining for you? Have you used alcohol/substances to cope in the past? Do you feel like in some areas you have to try harder to achieve the same result as others, whereas you excel in areas you’re interested in? Are you trying to set boundaries and be less of a people pleaser? Does your social battery drain quicker than those around you?
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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.