Addiction Therapists in Wilkes Barre, PA
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Michael James Capozzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
My clinical expertise is addiction/substance abuse treatment (both user and impacted family members) as I've worked in both inpatient & outpatient settings. I am very familiar with 12-step recovery but it is not my only tool. I can provide evaluation/assessment and potential referral to rehab if needed. My style is hands on & solution-oriented -- my goal is that you leave our sessions feeling empowered, motivated and have more coping skills to manage your life. There is no reason why you should continue to suffer or struggle; you deserve to feel better & develop confidence in yourself.
My clinical expertise is addiction/substance abuse treatment (both user and impacted family members) as I've worked in both inpatient & outpatient settings. I am very familiar with 12-step recovery but it is not my only tool. I can provide evaluation/assessment and potential referral to rehab if needed. My style is hands on & solution-oriented -- my goal is that you leave our sessions feeling empowered, motivated and have more coping skills to manage your life. There is no reason why you should continue to suffer or struggle; you deserve to feel better & develop confidence in yourself.
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George Mercurio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
I started my therapy career as a Drug & Alcohol dual diagnosis counselor in 2016 and have expanded my client base and areas of concentration ever since then. I work with clients suffering from traumatic experiences, addiction, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, personality disorders, and family issues. My client population is 18 and over and I do individual as well as couples counseling, both in person and on telehealth. I use EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, grounding skills, and emotional regulation techniques to help my clients reach their goals.
I started my therapy career as a Drug & Alcohol dual diagnosis counselor in 2016 and have expanded my client base and areas of concentration ever since then. I work with clients suffering from traumatic experiences, addiction, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, personality disorders, and family issues. My client population is 18 and over and I do individual as well as couples counseling, both in person and on telehealth. I use EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, grounding skills, and emotional regulation techniques to help my clients reach their goals.
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In my professional experience, which has spanned over 30 years, I have worked extensively with those who struggle with substance abuse and mental health issues, along with the connection between both.
It is essential for the client to feel safe upon entering counseling and throughout their course of treatment. I have come to believe that treatment is about increasing one’s connection with the present, while seeking solutions, rather than being stuck in one’s past. My goal with any client is to work with them, so that they can feel part of the treatment process.
In my professional experience, which has spanned over 30 years, I have worked extensively with those who struggle with substance abuse and mental health issues, along with the connection between both.
It is essential for the client to feel safe upon entering counseling and throughout their course of treatment. I have come to believe that treatment is about increasing one’s connection with the present, while seeking solutions, rather than being stuck in one’s past. My goal with any client is to work with them, so that they can feel part of the treatment process.
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Valerie Palencar, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Hello! I work with my clients using a Cognitive Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, Solution Focused Approach. Solution Focused means we try to solve issues and problems as soon as possible. I am also a trauma specialist and have worked with military and domestic violence victims for many years. Trauma is relative to each individual and shouldn't be compared. And there are ways to heal and thrive! I also work with sexual addiction, childhood behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, career coaching, and all female issues. I also offer premarital and marital counseling.
Hello! I work with my clients using a Cognitive Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, Solution Focused Approach. Solution Focused means we try to solve issues and problems as soon as possible. I am also a trauma specialist and have worked with military and domestic violence victims for many years. Trauma is relative to each individual and shouldn't be compared. And there are ways to heal and thrive! I also work with sexual addiction, childhood behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, career coaching, and all female issues. I also offer premarital and marital counseling.
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Ziv Ben-Dov
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
Specialties:
Holistic Approach to Existential Therapy, CBT,
Marriage and Couples Therapy, Co-dependencies,
Substance and Behavior Abuse,
Emotional Disorders - Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management
Spirituality and Self Actualization,
Loss or Grief Therapy.
Ziv Ben-Dov, MFA, MS, NCC, LPC. - a bilingual therapist.
You and I will identify your life's meaning. We will create a unique formula that will help you realize your personal needs and aspirations. In partnership with me you will gain confidence and a capacity to achieve your goals.
We will focus on gaining the freedom to love and be loved without fears and finding your life's purpose by developing goal oriented plans for success.
Specialties:
Holistic Approach to Existential Therapy, CBT,
Marriage and Couples Therapy, Co-dependencies,
Substance and Behavior Abuse,
Emotional Disorders - Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management
Spirituality and Self Actualization,
Loss or Grief Therapy.
Ziv Ben-Dov, MFA, MS, NCC, LPC. - a bilingual therapist.
You and I will identify your life's meaning. We will create a unique formula that will help you realize your personal needs and aspirations. In partnership with me you will gain confidence and a capacity to achieve your goals.
We will focus on gaining the freedom to love and be loved without fears and finding your life's purpose by developing goal oriented plans for success.
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Our specialties and interests include: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), trauma resolution, pain management, testing and assessment, interpersonal issues, GLBTQ issues, women's issues, sexual issues, substance abuse and recovery, marital and family issues, childhood disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personal growth.
I have worked to create an integrated, evidence-based, and holistic group practice where my vision of the ideal environment for growth can unfold. The associates in the practice have diverse backgrounds, interests, and training. No matter what problem or difficulty with which you present, someone in our group can assist you. We have cultivated an environment of peace, warmth, and acceptance to assure you will be respected, unconditionally.
Our specialties and interests include: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), trauma resolution, pain management, testing and assessment, interpersonal issues, GLBTQ issues, women's issues, sexual issues, substance abuse and recovery, marital and family issues, childhood disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personal growth.
I have worked to create an integrated, evidence-based, and holistic group practice where my vision of the ideal environment for growth can unfold. The associates in the practice have diverse backgrounds, interests, and training. No matter what problem or difficulty with which you present, someone in our group can assist you. We have cultivated an environment of peace, warmth, and acceptance to assure you will be respected, unconditionally.
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Four Winds Acupuncture & Integrative Therapies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
I have also completed certifications in autism, as well as substance abuse.
Are you looking for a holistic counselor? Are you looking for a safe accepting place? I have 20+ years of experience as a Mental Health Therapist. In my practice, I treat children, adults, and families - specializing in trauma, anxiety, autism, and substance abuse. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA, NY, and MD). I completed my Doctor of Social Work in October 2019. If you feel that it is time for you to heal and find your life path, please call me at 570-836-7777. My office is at Four Winds Acupuncture Clinic and Integrative Therapies, 6 Sunnyside Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
I have also completed certifications in autism, as well as substance abuse.
Are you looking for a holistic counselor? Are you looking for a safe accepting place? I have 20+ years of experience as a Mental Health Therapist. In my practice, I treat children, adults, and families - specializing in trauma, anxiety, autism, and substance abuse. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA, NY, and MD). I completed my Doctor of Social Work in October 2019. If you feel that it is time for you to heal and find your life path, please call me at 570-836-7777. My office is at Four Winds Acupuncture Clinic and Integrative Therapies, 6 Sunnyside Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
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GateHouse Treatment is a private addiction treatment facility providing intervention and addiction treatment services to people suffering from substance use disorders and individuals with co-occurring mental health issues. We offer treatment in a serene setting, and our staff has decades of experience treating substance abuse in those struggling with substance abuse. We provide therapy in a gender-specific environment. GateHouse offers the only comprehensive vocational program in New England.
GateHouse Treatment is a private addiction treatment facility providing intervention and addiction treatment services to people suffering from substance use disorders and individuals with co-occurring mental health issues. We offer treatment in a serene setting, and our staff has decades of experience treating substance abuse in those struggling with substance abuse. We provide therapy in a gender-specific environment. GateHouse offers the only comprehensive vocational program in New England.
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Virginia Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 (Online Only)
As a licensed counselor, I am passionate about offering adults and couples a supportive, empathic, empowering space to guide you through what may seem to be overwhelming barriers. Using multiple therapeutic approaches, I assist clients in exploring their concerns, gaining improved insight, and developing skills to navigate through challenging times. I help those with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, providing a compassionate and respectful environment to help those on their journey to reaching their goals. Thank you for having the courage to reach out for help.
As a licensed counselor, I am passionate about offering adults and couples a supportive, empathic, empowering space to guide you through what may seem to be overwhelming barriers. Using multiple therapeutic approaches, I assist clients in exploring their concerns, gaining improved insight, and developing skills to navigate through challenging times. I help those with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, providing a compassionate and respectful environment to help those on their journey to reaching their goals. Thank you for having the courage to reach out for help.
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Michael Raskind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 (Online Only)
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
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Sandra Giacometti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, CADC, CTMH
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 (Online Only)
I have worked in the addiction field for many years.
Life is very unpredictable with many ups and downs. Today can start a new therapeutic journey for you. Step by step, the therapy process can help you through whatever hardship life has handed you, with guidance and support from an empathetic clinician. You don't have to be alone in whatever struggle you may be dealing with- big or small. Take the first step to empower yourself and do something different. This may be one of the best self-care decisions you make for yourself. I look forward to speaking with you and being part of your journey.
I have worked in the addiction field for many years.
Life is very unpredictable with many ups and downs. Today can start a new therapeutic journey for you. Step by step, the therapy process can help you through whatever hardship life has handed you, with guidance and support from an empathetic clinician. You don't have to be alone in whatever struggle you may be dealing with- big or small. Take the first step to empower yourself and do something different. This may be one of the best self-care decisions you make for yourself. I look forward to speaking with you and being part of your journey.
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My specialties and interests include: addiction, anxiety, panic, stress, depression, family issues, trauma, OCD, and other mood related disorders.
Hello and welcome to my Profile page! I am a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Temple University. I am a fun loving therapist that isn't afraid to give tough love when needed and/or offer a non-biased; honest truth. My ideal client is seeking change or maybe they just need a listening ear, someone that will be there for them in a time of need. Whether you are struggling with something, or just need someone to talk to. I am looking forward to helping you! We will work together, in a safe and inviting environment or via telehealth. We will find healthy coping methods that work for you.
My specialties and interests include: addiction, anxiety, panic, stress, depression, family issues, trauma, OCD, and other mood related disorders.
Hello and welcome to my Profile page! I am a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Temple University. I am a fun loving therapist that isn't afraid to give tough love when needed and/or offer a non-biased; honest truth. My ideal client is seeking change or maybe they just need a listening ear, someone that will be there for them in a time of need. Whether you are struggling with something, or just need someone to talk to. I am looking forward to helping you! We will work together, in a safe and inviting environment or via telehealth. We will find healthy coping methods that work for you.
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Matthew Semanision
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 (Online Only)
My name is Matt Semanision. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. I have spent the majority of my professional career working with the LGBTQIA+ population. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
My name is Matt Semanision. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. I have spent the majority of my professional career working with the LGBTQIA+ population. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows 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. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows 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. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
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Cory Ian Shafer Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
A world of dew, And within every dewdrop A world of struggle. Kobayashi Issa
A world of dew, And within every dewdrop A world of struggle. Kobayashi Issa
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Paul Janeski Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 (Online Only)
The voice in the head has a life of its own. Most people are at the mercy of that voice; they are possessed by thought & by the mind. Since the mind is conditioned by the past, you are then forced to reenact the past again and again. This quote by Eckart Tolle is at the core of my belief in what troubles most of us. We live in our minds, incessantly thinking about our fears, failings, troubled relationships, losses, & shortcomings. We spend too much time inside the mind. The trouble is that when we treat our thoughts and feelings as facts, we allow anxiety, doubt, sadness, hopelessness & self-loathing to take hold and thrive.
The voice in the head has a life of its own. Most people are at the mercy of that voice; they are possessed by thought & by the mind. Since the mind is conditioned by the past, you are then forced to reenact the past again and again. This quote by Eckart Tolle is at the core of my belief in what troubles most of us. We live in our minds, incessantly thinking about our fears, failings, troubled relationships, losses, & shortcomings. We spend too much time inside the mind. The trouble is that when we treat our thoughts and feelings as facts, we allow anxiety, doubt, sadness, hopelessness & self-loathing to take hold and thrive.
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Sara J Cornell
Psychologist, PsyD, CFRC, CMHIMP, CCTP, GCSC
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 (Online Only)
Comprehensive Psychological is a psychological and integrative medicine practice committed to helping people improve their their mental and physical well-being through mental health services as well as integrative medicine, including aromatherapy, guided imagery, mindfulness, meditation, nutrition, relaxation, and other means. It is our mission to help our patients address the problems in their lives through a holistic approach and find more effective ways of living.
Comprehensive Psychological is a psychological and integrative medicine practice committed to helping people improve their their mental and physical well-being through mental health services as well as integrative medicine, including aromatherapy, guided imagery, mindfulness, meditation, nutrition, relaxation, and other means. It is our mission to help our patients address the problems in their lives through a holistic approach and find more effective ways of living.
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Danielle Vicario
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilkes Barre, PA 18703 (Online Only)
I have always enjoyed helping others grow as individuals, overcome adversity, and find their inner strength. I believe all individuals possess resiliency and they may need a helping hand in awakening that resiliency from time to time throughout their life. I take a client-centered approach which means you are behind the wheel, I am here to help guide you in a positive direction.
I have always enjoyed helping others grow as individuals, overcome adversity, and find their inner strength. I believe all individuals possess resiliency and they may need a helping hand in awakening that resiliency from time to time throughout their life. I take a client-centered approach which means you are behind the wheel, I am here to help guide you in a positive direction.
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“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” ― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” ― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables
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Angel Vaccaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, Angel V, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
I'm Angel and I am excited that you found my page. I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 8 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. I love working with individuals to find freedom and remove any obstacles that prevent living the life they have always dreamed of. My therapy style is unique, creative, individual, warm, and accepting. I treat individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. My ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are.
I'm Angel and I am excited that you found my page. I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 8 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. I love working with individuals to find freedom and remove any obstacles that prevent living the life they have always dreamed of. My therapy style is unique, creative, individual, warm, and accepting. I treat individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. My ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are.
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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.