Addiction Therapists in Lancaster County, PA
Melissa Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601 (Online Only)
Trauma can manifest into problem areas such as problem sexual behaviors, substance/alcohol abuse, depression/anxiety, social/work difficulties, perfectionism, self-harm, and/or self-esteem.
Hello & Welcome! So very glad you are here. My name is Melissa Lopez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of direct practice experience. I specialize in trauma recovery.
Trauma can manifest into problem areas such as problem sexual behaviors, substance/alcohol abuse, depression/anxiety, social/work difficulties, perfectionism, self-harm, and/or self-esteem.
Hello & Welcome! So very glad you are here. My name is Melissa Lopez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of direct practice experience. I specialize in trauma recovery.
Matt Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're facing addiction, eating disorders, trauma, self-esteem challenges, anxiety, or depression, understanding and navigating these struggles can be overwhelming. I provide support for individuals seeking clarity and relief. Additionally, I specialize in helping couples enhance and strengthen their relationships. Let's work together to address your unique needs and goals.
Whether you're facing addiction, eating disorders, trauma, self-esteem challenges, anxiety, or depression, understanding and navigating these struggles can be overwhelming. I provide support for individuals seeking clarity and relief. Additionally, I specialize in helping couples enhance and strengthen their relationships. Let's work together to address your unique needs and goals.
Lauri King is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been working in the drug and alcohol field since 2009 in various clinical, supervisory, and administrative roles. Lauri currently works with adults experiencing substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, and adjustment disorders.
Lauri King is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been working in the drug and alcohol field since 2009 in various clinical, supervisory, and administrative roles. Lauri currently works with adults experiencing substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, and adjustment disorders.
Douglas Scott Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Salunga, PA 17538
Hello! I'm Doug, and I have a passion for working with individuals who struggle with sexual addiction or various forms of unwanted sexual behavior. I understand that these issues can be deeply personal and challenging, and I offer a non-judgmental space where you can explore and address these concerns openly. I also enjoy working with other forms of addiction, couples, and young adults. I am open to working with any client concerns for which I am qualified to provide exceptional care. I also provide spiritual Christian-based counseling upon request.
Hello! I'm Doug, and I have a passion for working with individuals who struggle with sexual addiction or various forms of unwanted sexual behavior. I understand that these issues can be deeply personal and challenging, and I offer a non-judgmental space where you can explore and address these concerns openly. I also enjoy working with other forms of addiction, couples, and young adults. I am open to working with any client concerns for which I am qualified to provide exceptional care. I also provide spiritual Christian-based counseling upon request.
As a licensed social worker, I have experience working with trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and people experiencing interpersonal strain.
Are you feeling swept away by the storms and chaos of life? Do you desire change but feel unsure how to get there? Therapy could be your next step! No matter your background or struggle, support is available to you. Together, we can explore your beliefs, motivations, and experiences to cultivate purpose and healing, and to empower you to reach your goals.
As a licensed social worker, I have experience working with trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and people experiencing interpersonal strain.
Are you feeling swept away by the storms and chaos of life? Do you desire change but feel unsure how to get there? Therapy could be your next step! No matter your background or struggle, support is available to you. Together, we can explore your beliefs, motivations, and experiences to cultivate purpose and healing, and to empower you to reach your goals.
I am EMDR trained through the EMDRA approved EMDR Basic Training Program, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and have completed the beginner level training in Somatic Experiencing.
For over 35 years I have been honored with the experience of helping individuals being held back by addictions, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. I seek to provide a judgement free, in-depth understanding of my clients' journeys, provide tools for increasing self esteem, understanding and effectively experiencing emotions, and challenging difficult behavioral patterns. I assist couples in reconciling the hurts of the past and moving towards shared unity and deeper intimacy. Some of the areas I specifically specialize in include: substance abuse, sexual addictions, anger, trauma, self injury, and LGBTQIA issues.
I am EMDR trained through the EMDRA approved EMDR Basic Training Program, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and have completed the beginner level training in Somatic Experiencing.
For over 35 years I have been honored with the experience of helping individuals being held back by addictions, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. I seek to provide a judgement free, in-depth understanding of my clients' journeys, provide tools for increasing self esteem, understanding and effectively experiencing emotions, and challenging difficult behavioral patterns. I assist couples in reconciling the hurts of the past and moving towards shared unity and deeper intimacy. Some of the areas I specifically specialize in include: substance abuse, sexual addictions, anger, trauma, self injury, and LGBTQIA issues.
John Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC, EMDR, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor, my primary area of expertise is serving clients with trauma and substance-use concerns, as well as anxiety and life stressors.
I believe people are the sum of their lived experiences. I am passionate about helping clients address their trauma and significant life events so they can live the best version of their life. I offer sessions in a safe and judgment-free space where my goal is to support clients in developing the tools they need to address the challenges facing them.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor, my primary area of expertise is serving clients with trauma and substance-use concerns, as well as anxiety and life stressors.
I believe people are the sum of their lived experiences. I am passionate about helping clients address their trauma and significant life events so they can live the best version of their life. I offer sessions in a safe and judgment-free space where my goal is to support clients in developing the tools they need to address the challenges facing them.
Belinda Dickson-Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
I know life can get hard at times and you feel like there is no way out. Well, I am here to tell you that it is, and I am here to help you figure it out. You do not have to do it alone. You are at the right place, and I will help you to work through issues while identifying your inner strengths to be a happier and healthier version of you. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, infidelity, addiction, parenting and the list can go on. I have a passion for helping people so if you are looking for someone to listen, hear and be understood then let's talk.
I know life can get hard at times and you feel like there is no way out. Well, I am here to tell you that it is, and I am here to help you figure it out. You do not have to do it alone. You are at the right place, and I will help you to work through issues while identifying your inner strengths to be a happier and healthier version of you. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, infidelity, addiction, parenting and the list can go on. I have a passion for helping people so if you are looking for someone to listen, hear and be understood then let's talk.
I specialize in offering comprehensive support to individuals navigating the complexities of substance use disorders, behavioral challenges, mental health concerns and career counseling.
My ideal clients are individuals interested in embarking on self-discovery and healing. Whether you're taking your first steps toward recovery or seeking to overcome longstanding challenges, I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can work towards creating a life filled with purpose, fulfillment, and lasting well-being.
I specialize in offering comprehensive support to individuals navigating the complexities of substance use disorders, behavioral challenges, mental health concerns and career counseling.
My ideal clients are individuals interested in embarking on self-discovery and healing. Whether you're taking your first steps toward recovery or seeking to overcome longstanding challenges, I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can work towards creating a life filled with purpose, fulfillment, and lasting well-being.
Aurora Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals achieve their Best Self. Be it in healing from trauma, managing anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, or dealing with life challenges such as addiction, relationship issues, divorce, and grief- my goal is to help you be your Best You through everything. I have over 23 years of experience in counseling and helping others explore their past, live better in the present, and face the future with renewed hope. Working on you while managing life's challenges gives us all the opportunity to live our most authentic life.
I specialize in helping individuals achieve their Best Self. Be it in healing from trauma, managing anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, or dealing with life challenges such as addiction, relationship issues, divorce, and grief- my goal is to help you be your Best You through everything. I have over 23 years of experience in counseling and helping others explore their past, live better in the present, and face the future with renewed hope. Working on you while managing life's challenges gives us all the opportunity to live our most authentic life.
Heart for Change Counseling Services, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Lancaster, PA 17602
With different therapists having different specialties, our focus ranges on a wide variety of topics including addiction issues, adoption and foster care trauma, anxiety, chronic pain and illness, codependency, depression,, faith-based issues, grief and loss, life stress, abuse, trauma, and work-related issues.
At Heart for Change Counseling Services, we value finding darkness in the world and bringing light. We treat all people with dignity and respect, maintain an environment free from judgement, and provide a team-approach to ensure those who walk through our doors feel valued, supported, and heard. We believe in making quality services affordable regardless of insurance.
With different therapists having different specialties, our focus ranges on a wide variety of topics including addiction issues, adoption and foster care trauma, anxiety, chronic pain and illness, codependency, depression,, faith-based issues, grief and loss, life stress, abuse, trauma, and work-related issues.
At Heart for Change Counseling Services, we value finding darkness in the world and bringing light. We treat all people with dignity and respect, maintain an environment free from judgement, and provide a team-approach to ensure those who walk through our doors feel valued, supported, and heard. We believe in making quality services affordable regardless of insurance.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salunga, PA 17538
I have experience working with individuals with substance abuse and addiction, depression and anxiety disorders, people in various stages of life change and experience, codependency and families/loved ones of those with addiction, and family/couples issues.
In my practice, I find meeting my clients where they are and working together from their goals to be most effective. I would work with my you from a strengths-based approach, helping you to focus your goals on improving your quality of life and working on the different areas of life which either prevent you from achieving your desires or may be a strength to work from! I am open to working with clients from all ages and backgrounds!
I have experience working with individuals with substance abuse and addiction, depression and anxiety disorders, people in various stages of life change and experience, codependency and families/loved ones of those with addiction, and family/couples issues.
In my practice, I find meeting my clients where they are and working together from their goals to be most effective. I would work with my you from a strengths-based approach, helping you to focus your goals on improving your quality of life and working on the different areas of life which either prevent you from achieving your desires or may be a strength to work from! I am open to working with clients from all ages and backgrounds!
SHHARP Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manheim, PA 17545
I have worked in mental health treatment for the past 16 years with my primary focus being on addiction for the past 14 years.
Hi, I'm Abby Peters. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I also have my Certification in Addiction Counseling with a competency in gambling disorders. I really enjoy working with late adolescents and adults in an outpatient setting and/or telehealth to meet their individualized needs and personal goals. I enjoy helping individuals address their issues with addiction and mental health as they work towards the goal of recovery. Addiction plays a role in many people's lives at all different levels and I believe I can help you address these issues.
I have worked in mental health treatment for the past 16 years with my primary focus being on addiction for the past 14 years.
Hi, I'm Abby Peters. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I also have my Certification in Addiction Counseling with a competency in gambling disorders. I really enjoy working with late adolescents and adults in an outpatient setting and/or telehealth to meet their individualized needs and personal goals. I enjoy helping individuals address their issues with addiction and mental health as they work towards the goal of recovery. Addiction plays a role in many people's lives at all different levels and I believe I can help you address these issues.
I have over 22 years experience in the substance use field, along with the ability to empathize with my clients as an individual in long term recovery.
My ideal client is someone who struggles with substance use and is looking to turn their life around utilizing a flexible, yet comprehensive plan and schedule. We offer a variety of outpatient services from telehealth to IOP & GOP. I can help you work towards and establish a recovery plan.
I have over 22 years experience in the substance use field, along with the ability to empathize with my clients as an individual in long term recovery.
My ideal client is someone who struggles with substance use and is looking to turn their life around utilizing a flexible, yet comprehensive plan and schedule. We offer a variety of outpatient services from telehealth to IOP & GOP. I can help you work towards and establish a recovery plan.
Penny Pennachi
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CCS, CIP, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
I have personally survived childhood dysfunction, addiction, emotional, physical, mental, sexual and religious abuse.
My passion is to assist people from all walks of life with embracing hope, healing and vision. Individual's and families impacted by addiction's, trauma and mental health issues often have difficulty with finding and honoring their own truth. " To thy own self be true". Healthy living is a by-product of healthy boundaries and consistent self-care. Let me help you to identify and overcome the barriers that are preventing you from living a happy, productive and fulfilled life!
I have personally survived childhood dysfunction, addiction, emotional, physical, mental, sexual and religious abuse.
My passion is to assist people from all walks of life with embracing hope, healing and vision. Individual's and families impacted by addiction's, trauma and mental health issues often have difficulty with finding and honoring their own truth. " To thy own self be true". Healthy living is a by-product of healthy boundaries and consistent self-care. Let me help you to identify and overcome the barriers that are preventing you from living a happy, productive and fulfilled life!
When you are trapped within the jaws of addiction, the hope of escape and recovery seems absolutely impossible. Sometimes you are tempted to just "throw in the towel" and surrender to the thought that you are destined to be an "addict" for the rest of your life--that you just don't have what it takes to change. But based on my own personal background, years of hands-on experience, and education, I can assure you that this defeatist feeling is wrong, although understandable.
When you are trapped within the jaws of addiction, the hope of escape and recovery seems absolutely impossible. Sometimes you are tempted to just "throw in the towel" and surrender to the thought that you are destined to be an "addict" for the rest of your life--that you just don't have what it takes to change. But based on my own personal background, years of hands-on experience, and education, I can assure you that this defeatist feeling is wrong, although understandable.
Oasis Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, S-PSB
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mount Joy, PA 17552 (Online Only)
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice specializing exclusively in the psychotherapeutic treatment of sexual addiction & trauma.
There comes a day when we find ourselves in a place we never, ever expected to be. We face some painful realities and make very difficult decisions and choices. Later, we look back on our decisions and realize we could have done things better, or differently. What is important is what we do with what we have learned from those mistakes and how to deal with the guilt and shame that goes with it. Successful therapy involves a commitment to heal and become strong, stable and able to put our wounds where they might be appropriately placed. Not as defense shields to distort realities, but instead, to live the life we all desire.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice specializing exclusively in the psychotherapeutic treatment of sexual addiction & trauma.
There comes a day when we find ourselves in a place we never, ever expected to be. We face some painful realities and make very difficult decisions and choices. Later, we look back on our decisions and realize we could have done things better, or differently. What is important is what we do with what we have learned from those mistakes and how to deal with the guilt and shame that goes with it. Successful therapy involves a commitment to heal and become strong, stable and able to put our wounds where they might be appropriately placed. Not as defense shields to distort realities, but instead, to live the life we all desire.
Shadena L Natty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MS, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
I work with individuals and couples who present with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, trauma, codependency, and relationships issues/affairs.
Life today creates many challenges and obstacles, but also opportunities to grow. Counseling can be a vital part to gaining and maintaining a healthy and well-balanced life. I view therapy as a way to heal through telling your story in a non-judgmental and safe setting. Therapy will give you the tools which will allow you to live your best life. Are you ready to start your counseling journey?
I work with individuals and couples who present with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, trauma, codependency, and relationships issues/affairs.
Life today creates many challenges and obstacles, but also opportunities to grow. Counseling can be a vital part to gaining and maintaining a healthy and well-balanced life. I view therapy as a way to heal through telling your story in a non-judgmental and safe setting. Therapy will give you the tools which will allow you to live your best life. Are you ready to start your counseling journey?
Kristine Moss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW , CFBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manheim, PA 17545
I have experience working with depression, ADHD, anxiety, suicidal ideation, mood disorders, trauma, identity issues, substance use disorders, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, foster and adoption, divorce, attachment, relationships, and family dynamics.
Hi! My name is Kristine Moss, and I am excited to walk this new journey with you. I am a therapist and Licensed Social Worker who is devoted to creating an emotionally safe environment for healing and self-growth. I serve both individuals and families, tailoring evidence-based treatments according to each client’s specific needs.
I have experience working with depression, ADHD, anxiety, suicidal ideation, mood disorders, trauma, identity issues, substance use disorders, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, foster and adoption, divorce, attachment, relationships, and family dynamics.
Hi! My name is Kristine Moss, and I am excited to walk this new journey with you. I am a therapist and Licensed Social Worker who is devoted to creating an emotionally safe environment for healing and self-growth. I serve both individuals and families, tailoring evidence-based treatments according to each client’s specific needs.
Hayley Bitner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17602 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Hayley! I work with clients who may experience anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with intense emotions, substance use, life transitions, low self-esteem, and relational stressors. My goal is to provide a space that encourages healing and growth in addition to moving my clients closer to their goals.
Hi, I'm Hayley! I work with clients who may experience anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with intense emotions, substance use, life transitions, low self-esteem, and relational stressors. My goal is to provide a space that encourages healing and growth in addition to moving my clients closer to their goals.
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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.