Addiction Therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Henry Polinski Jr
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Whether it is anxiety, depression, life transitions or addiction. You don't have to go through it alone. Here at Halcyon Counseling Services we want to help you navigate those pivotal times in life and overcome those obstacles keeping you from being your best self.
Whether it is anxiety, depression, life transitions or addiction. You don't have to go through it alone. Here at Halcyon Counseling Services we want to help you navigate those pivotal times in life and overcome those obstacles keeping you from being your best self.
Vanessa Fernandez
Counselor, LMHC, ICGC-II
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
I provide group and individual therapy in English and Spanish in the following areas: problem gambling, substance abuse, mindfulness, emotional disturbance, and inappropriate sexual behavior.
It is likely you made your way here because you find yourself struggling. Maybe someone who cares about you is suggesting that you get help? Maybe you have decided you want to thrive rather than just “get by?” Maybe you are ashamed or embarrassed to talk to someone? If you choose to contact me, rest assured that your specific needs will be addressed in a warm and empathetic manner.
I provide group and individual therapy in English and Spanish in the following areas: problem gambling, substance abuse, mindfulness, emotional disturbance, and inappropriate sexual behavior.
It is likely you made your way here because you find yourself struggling. Maybe someone who cares about you is suggesting that you get help? Maybe you have decided you want to thrive rather than just “get by?” Maybe you are ashamed or embarrassed to talk to someone? If you choose to contact me, rest assured that your specific needs will be addressed in a warm and empathetic manner.
Kim Miner
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
I have a great deal of experience with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addiction. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change, learn, and develop new skills. Honesty helps the process tremendously! I enjoy working with them because I have so many tips and techniques that I have seen work, and that gives me a great deal of motivation and drive to help them!
I have a great deal of experience with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addiction. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change, learn, and develop new skills. Honesty helps the process tremendously! I enjoy working with them because I have so many tips and techniques that I have seen work, and that gives me a great deal of motivation and drive to help them!
Dr. Dee Lexandra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW, CAP
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
For fulfillment and satisfaction to flourish in your life, you need to first establish a healthy relationship with yourself. Addiction, anxiety, or depression can impact all your relationships and leave you feeling "stuck" and unable to choose a direction in your life. Talking to a professional can really help you move forward. There are many benefits to talking through what is troubling you with a professional rather than a friend. It is a process that you control in my solution-focused problem solving therapy practice method. For 30 plus years, I have provided new insights and skills to help clients create the life they want.
For fulfillment and satisfaction to flourish in your life, you need to first establish a healthy relationship with yourself. Addiction, anxiety, or depression can impact all your relationships and leave you feeling "stuck" and unable to choose a direction in your life. Talking to a professional can really help you move forward. There are many benefits to talking through what is troubling you with a professional rather than a friend. It is a process that you control in my solution-focused problem solving therapy practice method. For 30 plus years, I have provided new insights and skills to help clients create the life they want.
Mark Ehrenshaft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Online Only)
I also have extensive experience in the treatment of substance abuse and all addictions, with a strong understanding of the recovery process.
I feel very strongly that the therapeutic relationship is critical in helping clients work through their issues. However, it is also the therapist's style and ability, working collaboratively with clients, to identify these difficulties and plan a course of care in a safe and confidential environment that is equally essential. I have over 25 years experience working with adults, adolescents, couples and families.
I also have extensive experience in the treatment of substance abuse and all addictions, with a strong understanding of the recovery process.
I feel very strongly that the therapeutic relationship is critical in helping clients work through their issues. However, it is also the therapist's style and ability, working collaboratively with clients, to identify these difficulties and plan a course of care in a safe and confidential environment that is equally essential. I have over 25 years experience working with adults, adolescents, couples and families.
Claire Clarkin
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
When you’re experiencing one of these concerns, or you recognize that substance use has become an issue for you or someone in your family, therapy can illuminate a new path forward.
Life is a constant flow of change. The end of one chapter and the beginning of another. With change comes the need to adjust and adapt, but also the need to grieve, to refocus, and to summon courage for what lies ahead. Whether you are struggling to meet the expectations of a new role, coping with the loss of an identity or crutch, or wondering how to navigate a new adventure in life—it makes sense that you may need some support along the way. In your search, the question that you really want answered is, “Will it get better?” I believe it will. In our sessions, I help adults and teens discover how to move through seasons of change.
When you’re experiencing one of these concerns, or you recognize that substance use has become an issue for you or someone in your family, therapy can illuminate a new path forward.
Life is a constant flow of change. The end of one chapter and the beginning of another. With change comes the need to adjust and adapt, but also the need to grieve, to refocus, and to summon courage for what lies ahead. Whether you are struggling to meet the expectations of a new role, coping with the loss of an identity or crutch, or wondering how to navigate a new adventure in life—it makes sense that you may need some support along the way. In your search, the question that you really want answered is, “Will it get better?” I believe it will. In our sessions, I help adults and teens discover how to move through seasons of change.
Jacob Scott Kaiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Online Only)
If you are sifting through Psychology Today therapy profiles looking for a therapist, then you have already taken the first step toward a different, more vibrant, happier, healthier you! Life could be downright challenging during these unprecedented times. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addiction Professional who has worked with adults, children, families and seniors. I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of mental health issues including substance abuse, grief and loss, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and career burnout to name a few.
If you are sifting through Psychology Today therapy profiles looking for a therapist, then you have already taken the first step toward a different, more vibrant, happier, healthier you! Life could be downright challenging during these unprecedented times. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addiction Professional who has worked with adults, children, families and seniors. I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of mental health issues including substance abuse, grief and loss, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and career burnout to name a few.
Dr. Katrina Verdon
Psychologist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
I take a strength-based approach specializing in addiction, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.
It can be hard and scary to ask for help! Change and growth are difficult. It can seem impossible at times! My goal is to help regain hope, improve mental health, and gain new skills to give clients the ability to live the life they want to live. I truly believe that no one is worthless and everyone has the potential to improve their lives. Sometimes it takes a good support system and little help!
I take a strength-based approach specializing in addiction, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.
It can be hard and scary to ask for help! Change and growth are difficult. It can seem impossible at times! My goal is to help regain hope, improve mental health, and gain new skills to give clients the ability to live the life they want to live. I truly believe that no one is worthless and everyone has the potential to improve their lives. Sometimes it takes a good support system and little help!
Barbara Mignona-Burks
Counselor, LMHC , CAP , ART
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
My focus is on Depression, Substance Abuse/Recovery, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Experiential Therapy, Relationships, LGBTQ, Co-Dependency, Anger, and PTSD. I enjoy working with people who are ready for a change, and I will provide a compassionate & safe platform for you to unfold your given potential while implementing a distinct and personalized plan for your recovery.
My focus is on Depression, Substance Abuse/Recovery, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Experiential Therapy, Relationships, LGBTQ, Co-Dependency, Anger, and PTSD. I enjoy working with people who are ready for a change, and I will provide a compassionate & safe platform for you to unfold your given potential while implementing a distinct and personalized plan for your recovery.
Jessica Powers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
I specialize in individuals and families who have been affected by addiction.
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and hold a Masters degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. I am also a certified Welfare Specialist. I have a wide range of experience and training. I work with children and adults who have recently suffered or are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and/or addiction.
I specialize in individuals and families who have been affected by addiction.
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and hold a Masters degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. I am also a certified Welfare Specialist. I have a wide range of experience and training. I work with children and adults who have recently suffered or are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and/or addiction.
Aryeh Y Blum
LMHC, CCTP, MS
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
My ideal client is an individual seeking freedom from emotional and psychological pain. My clients see me in order to gain independence from the pain of trauma, chronic illness, addiction, and existential crisis. My client's learn new ways of thinking about the world and their place in it. They learn to live as "a part of" and not "apart from". Their relationships are enhanced, their quality of life improves, and they begin to experience life more broadly and richly. My ideal client desires change and is willing to work to achieve it.
My ideal client is an individual seeking freedom from emotional and psychological pain. My clients see me in order to gain independence from the pain of trauma, chronic illness, addiction, and existential crisis. My client's learn new ways of thinking about the world and their place in it. They learn to live as "a part of" and not "apart from". Their relationships are enhanced, their quality of life improves, and they begin to experience life more broadly and richly. My ideal client desires change and is willing to work to achieve it.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
If you are struggling with issues such as substance use, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, self-harm, disordered eating, trauma, grief or depression having the self-compassion to seek help is a powerful first step. I believe that compassion is the key to helping us along our healing journeys. My goal is to work with you develop a compassionate path out of old thoughts, old habits and old behaviors toward your happy, joyous and free authentic self.
If you are struggling with issues such as substance use, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, self-harm, disordered eating, trauma, grief or depression having the self-compassion to seek help is a powerful first step. I believe that compassion is the key to helping us along our healing journeys. My goal is to work with you develop a compassionate path out of old thoughts, old habits and old behaviors toward your happy, joyous and free authentic self.
Tara Yombor
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
My goal for private practice is to support others to find peace and wholeness within their lives and relationships. Throughout my time working as a therapist, I have assisted clients with transforming their lives from desperation and overwhelming anxiety to a life filled with hope and serenity. I have watched families who were broken by addiction who grew to live a chaotic-free life with the tools to navigate their communication and let go of codependent behaviors. I have had the pleasure of coaching couples on the verge of divorce to grow together and build a stronger relationship.
My goal for private practice is to support others to find peace and wholeness within their lives and relationships. Throughout my time working as a therapist, I have assisted clients with transforming their lives from desperation and overwhelming anxiety to a life filled with hope and serenity. I have watched families who were broken by addiction who grew to live a chaotic-free life with the tools to navigate their communication and let go of codependent behaviors. I have had the pleasure of coaching couples on the verge of divorce to grow together and build a stronger relationship.
Jacqueline M Dawson
Counselor, LMHC, CAP, ICADC, SAP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
There's something about taking the first step that makes us uncomfortable but you've made it here! You've probably never fit in with the crowd. Perhaps you're an introvert, a nerd, a rule breaker, the black sheep? I created Born to Fly for you. You have been dealing with mental illness, addiction or simply getting through a life transition. What would life be like if you were able to move forward with confidence and healing? "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly."
There's something about taking the first step that makes us uncomfortable but you've made it here! You've probably never fit in with the crowd. Perhaps you're an introvert, a nerd, a rule breaker, the black sheep? I created Born to Fly for you. You have been dealing with mental illness, addiction or simply getting through a life transition. What would life be like if you were able to move forward with confidence and healing? "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly."
Linda Hood
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with clients dealing with a range of issues including codependency, addiction, eating disorders, body image and self-esteem challenges, separation/divorce, loss and grief, abuse, depression and anxiety.
Hey there! I'm a passionate therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples overcome deep-seated issues caused by past trauma and pain. My clients often feel that life threw them one (or more) unexpected curveballs, which left them feeling unsure, stuck, and repeating unwanted behaviors. Realizing that there is more to life, my clients reach out seeking freedom, recovery and nourishing relationships with themselves and others.
I have extensive experience working with clients dealing with a range of issues including codependency, addiction, eating disorders, body image and self-esteem challenges, separation/divorce, loss and grief, abuse, depression and anxiety.
Hey there! I'm a passionate therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples overcome deep-seated issues caused by past trauma and pain. My clients often feel that life threw them one (or more) unexpected curveballs, which left them feeling unsure, stuck, and repeating unwanted behaviors. Realizing that there is more to life, my clients reach out seeking freedom, recovery and nourishing relationships with themselves and others.
Heart and Mind Connections
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
I work with clients on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodiversity, academic stress, and substance use.
Reaching out to a therapist for support can be hard but you are worth it. In the safe space of our work together I will provide you with a place where you will be listened to with compassion and understanding. Through our work together I will bring gentle curiosity to the areas of your life you want to explore, change, and heal. This can look like building needed skills to improve your relationships and reduce your symptoms, supporting your exploration of past experiences and beliefs impacting you today, and determining a new path forward.
I work with clients on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodiversity, academic stress, and substance use.
Reaching out to a therapist for support can be hard but you are worth it. In the safe space of our work together I will provide you with a place where you will be listened to with compassion and understanding. Through our work together I will bring gentle curiosity to the areas of your life you want to explore, change, and heal. This can look like building needed skills to improve your relationships and reduce your symptoms, supporting your exploration of past experiences and beliefs impacting you today, and determining a new path forward.
Gwilym Roddick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
He has a specialty in helping those with co-occurring Substance Use Disorders.
Gwilym Roddick, DSW, LCSW, received graduate degrees from Columbia University (Masters) and Rutgers University (Doctorate). Dr. Roddick specializes in using Evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing) to help people overcome their challenges in life. He has a straightforward approach to psychotherapy, carefully listening to his clients and offering compassionate support.
He has a specialty in helping those with co-occurring Substance Use Disorders.
Gwilym Roddick, DSW, LCSW, received graduate degrees from Columbia University (Masters) and Rutgers University (Doctorate). Dr. Roddick specializes in using Evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing) to help people overcome their challenges in life. He has a straightforward approach to psychotherapy, carefully listening to his clients and offering compassionate support.
Shirley Schulte
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
I specifically am certified in mental health, addiction, and trauma and am trained in EMDR.
Hi! I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. I graduated with a MS in Clinical Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University and have worked in the field for 14 years.
I specifically am certified in mental health, addiction, and trauma and am trained in EMDR.
Hi! I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. I graduated with a MS in Clinical Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University and have worked in the field for 14 years.
Melissa Moree
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, substance abuse disorders, grief and personality disorders.
My goal as a clinician is to provide clients with a supportive environment to share personal experiences, and learn new skills they may need to reach their goals.
I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, substance abuse disorders, grief and personality disorders.
My goal as a clinician is to provide clients with a supportive environment to share personal experiences, and learn new skills they may need to reach their goals.
Rebecca Corley
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
I predominately work with those caught in the harsh cycle of trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and/or substance use. Don't worry though; I have experience with a variety of additional concerns including (but not limited to) ADHD/ADD, relationship issues, family conflicts and dynamics, self-esteem/self-identity, suicidality and self-harm, panic attacks/Panic Disorder, OCD, and Military/Veteran/First responder issues
I predominately work with those caught in the harsh cycle of trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and/or substance use. Don't worry though; I have experience with a variety of additional concerns including (but not limited to) ADHD/ADD, relationship issues, family conflicts and dynamics, self-esteem/self-identity, suicidality and self-harm, panic attacks/Panic Disorder, OCD, and Military/Veteran/First responder issues
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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.