Addiction Therapists in New Jersey
Jim Mastrich
Psychologist, EdD, LCADC
Verified Verified
Kingston, NJ 08528
I take a down-to-earth, respectful approach to my work with individuals and couples. My purpose is to help people get out of their own way and move towards making their personal goals and dreams a reality. I specialize in a broad range of clinical and performance issues including sport psychology, relationship and communication skills, anxiety and depression, and substance abuse problems. The topics of my books range from addressing codependency and parenting issues to making a case for using sports as a medium for developing character and integrity in boys.
I take a down-to-earth, respectful approach to my work with individuals and couples. My purpose is to help people get out of their own way and move towards making their personal goals and dreams a reality. I specialize in a broad range of clinical and performance issues including sport psychology, relationship and communication skills, anxiety and depression, and substance abuse problems. The topics of my books range from addressing codependency and parenting issues to making a case for using sports as a medium for developing character and integrity in boys.
Caitlin Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 (Online Only)
Viktor Frankl once said "He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how". Frankl was actually quoting Nietzsche while trying to survive his own devastating experiences. However, it leads to the question... "what is YOUR why?". If you are struggling to answer that question, while simultaneously struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or substance abuse issues, then you have come to the right place. Let's find your 'why' together.
Viktor Frankl once said "He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how". Frankl was actually quoting Nietzsche while trying to survive his own devastating experiences. However, it leads to the question... "what is YOUR why?". If you are struggling to answer that question, while simultaneously struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or substance abuse issues, then you have come to the right place. Let's find your 'why' together.
Lisa Harmon Mollicone
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, MAC, CART, ICGC-I, ICADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
Are you or a loved one suffering from a substance abuse problem or other addictive disorder? Do you believe your child, or maybe your spouse, has anger issues? Would you like to learn more effective parenting skills? I would like to help you get through these difficult times in a comfortable and encouraging setting. I provide substance abuse assessments, counseling, relapse prevention, and education classes for individuals, couples, and families suffering from addictions including alcohol, drug, gambling, food, and other related disorders as well as anger management counseling, one on one parenting classes, and life coaching.
Are you or a loved one suffering from a substance abuse problem or other addictive disorder? Do you believe your child, or maybe your spouse, has anger issues? Would you like to learn more effective parenting skills? I would like to help you get through these difficult times in a comfortable and encouraging setting. I provide substance abuse assessments, counseling, relapse prevention, and education classes for individuals, couples, and families suffering from addictions including alcohol, drug, gambling, food, and other related disorders as well as anger management counseling, one on one parenting classes, and life coaching.
David Patrick Munck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC-I, ICGC-C
Verified Verified
Highland Park, NJ 08904
These problems include, substance abuse, anxiety, depression as well as emotional and developmental problems related to economic and relationship hardship.
C.G. Jung stated, "In many cases in therapy the patient who has come to us has a story that is not told, and which as a rule no one knows of. To my mind, therapy only really begins after the investigation of that wholly personal story. It is the patient's secret, the rock against which s/he is shattered." My practice involves creating a client/therapist relationship and environment where this wholly personal story can be explored and brought to consciousness. I work to create a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space that will bring wholeness and meaning to the suffering that every human experiences.
These problems include, substance abuse, anxiety, depression as well as emotional and developmental problems related to economic and relationship hardship.
C.G. Jung stated, "In many cases in therapy the patient who has come to us has a story that is not told, and which as a rule no one knows of. To my mind, therapy only really begins after the investigation of that wholly personal story. It is the patient's secret, the rock against which s/he is shattered." My practice involves creating a client/therapist relationship and environment where this wholly personal story can be explored and brought to consciousness. I work to create a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space that will bring wholeness and meaning to the suffering that every human experiences.
Guardian Recovery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
If you are struggling with addiction there is hope.
Guardian IOP utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
If you are struggling with addiction there is hope.
Guardian IOP utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
Stay Focused Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Online Only)
Over the course of my career, I have learned ways to uniquely connect with individuals across the lifespan. Working with families, adults, and adolescents, has allowed for the curation of best practice approaches that resonate with the individuals who shared their experiences with me. With motivation and support individuals are encouraged to explore their narratives, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and embrace positive change, thereby embarking on a path to improved mental health and if applicable lasting recovery from addiction.
Over the course of my career, I have learned ways to uniquely connect with individuals across the lifespan. Working with families, adults, and adolescents, has allowed for the curation of best practice approaches that resonate with the individuals who shared their experiences with me. With motivation and support individuals are encouraged to explore their narratives, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and embrace positive change, thereby embarking on a path to improved mental health and if applicable lasting recovery from addiction.
Richard Mucowski
Psychologist, EdD, PhD
Verified Verified
North Wildwood, NJ 08260
A clinical psychologist with a Judeo-Christian spiritual base and postdoctoral training in the fields of individual and marital therapy, addiction, psychopharmacology, forensic psychology, and neuropsychology. My philosophy is this: Respect for the individual is the upper most concern because inside each of us is someone who deserves to live his or her life with dignity, joy and positive self regard. Therapy is that process of self-revelation and healing whereby each person shares of themselves in the hope that their doctor will walk with them and teach them how they might live a life of greater peace and happiness.
A clinical psychologist with a Judeo-Christian spiritual base and postdoctoral training in the fields of individual and marital therapy, addiction, psychopharmacology, forensic psychology, and neuropsychology. My philosophy is this: Respect for the individual is the upper most concern because inside each of us is someone who deserves to live his or her life with dignity, joy and positive self regard. Therapy is that process of self-revelation and healing whereby each person shares of themselves in the hope that their doctor will walk with them and teach them how they might live a life of greater peace and happiness.
Tricia DiMarco-Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I have experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.
Who would you be without the burdens you carry? Whether you are struggling through a crisis, experiencing a loss, or dealing with anxiety, depression, or addiction, you don't have to fight through it alone. Life events often create mental and emotional blocks that keep you feeling stuck. Together we will identify issues, dysfunctional patterns of behavior, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and other barriers that are preventing you from being where you want to be. We will start with where you are right now and build on your strengths so you can begin or resume living the life you want.
I have experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.
Who would you be without the burdens you carry? Whether you are struggling through a crisis, experiencing a loss, or dealing with anxiety, depression, or addiction, you don't have to fight through it alone. Life events often create mental and emotional blocks that keep you feeling stuck. Together we will identify issues, dysfunctional patterns of behavior, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and other barriers that are preventing you from being where you want to be. We will start with where you are right now and build on your strengths so you can begin or resume living the life you want.
Joseph M Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, CCS, CPS
Verified Verified
Vineland, NJ 08360
Life's struggles can cause confusion, discomfort, and unhappiness in our life. Issues that are troubling can lead to substance use, increased stress, and or other unsettling thoughts/behaviors often resulting in unpleasant actions or regrettable decisions. It has been stated, "a wise man [person] seeks counsel", and truly a person who recognizes the benefits of counseling demonstrates action toward a healthier lifestyle and positive mental health. Regardless of the reasons why, it is important to feel empowered to overcome them and effectively cope with them in a more effective, healthier way.
Life's struggles can cause confusion, discomfort, and unhappiness in our life. Issues that are troubling can lead to substance use, increased stress, and or other unsettling thoughts/behaviors often resulting in unpleasant actions or regrettable decisions. It has been stated, "a wise man [person] seeks counsel", and truly a person who recognizes the benefits of counseling demonstrates action toward a healthier lifestyle and positive mental health. Regardless of the reasons why, it is important to feel empowered to overcome them and effectively cope with them in a more effective, healthier way.
Kathryn Ashley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Kathryn Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) who has over 35 years of experience providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care for adults with a diverse range of clinical needs, including addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Kathryn Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) who has over 35 years of experience providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care for adults with a diverse range of clinical needs, including addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Doug Reichert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
My name is Doug and I think you are making a wonderful decision on taking the first step towards reaching out for support. I have successfully worked as a counselor for 38 years and have also taken advantage of counseling opportunities to better myself. I look forward to meeting you, learning about your hopes and passions and seeing if we can work together to help you feel better and function more effectively. I am skilled at working with clients who struggle with handling stress, depression, anxiety or substance use issues.
My name is Doug and I think you are making a wonderful decision on taking the first step towards reaching out for support. I have successfully worked as a counselor for 38 years and have also taken advantage of counseling opportunities to better myself. I look forward to meeting you, learning about your hopes and passions and seeing if we can work together to help you feel better and function more effectively. I am skilled at working with clients who struggle with handling stress, depression, anxiety or substance use issues.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Waitlist for new clients
I value the power of connection through adversity. My sessions are known to be warm and lighthearted, genuine and direct, humorous and goal oriented. A lot of my experience has been with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, anger management and other associated symptoms. I am passionate about empowering my clients and assisting with life changes that support long-term wellness. I return all calls and emails.
I value the power of connection through adversity. My sessions are known to be warm and lighthearted, genuine and direct, humorous and goal oriented. A lot of my experience has been with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, anger management and other associated symptoms. I am passionate about empowering my clients and assisting with life changes that support long-term wellness. I return all calls and emails.
Rachael Mecholsky Pelikan
Counselor, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Rachael, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, LCADC, CCTP, C-DBT, CSTS, is a George Washington University alum, where she received her MA in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. She is currently a licensed clinician, alcohol/drug counselor, board certified art therapist, and eating disorder specialist. She has several years of experience working with individuals of all ages who struggle with eating disorders, addiction and/or co-occurring disorders, through individual, couples, and/or family counseling, in order to effectively treat the whole individual and their family unit.
Rachael, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, LCADC, CCTP, C-DBT, CSTS, is a George Washington University alum, where she received her MA in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. She is currently a licensed clinician, alcohol/drug counselor, board certified art therapist, and eating disorder specialist. She has several years of experience working with individuals of all ages who struggle with eating disorders, addiction and/or co-occurring disorders, through individual, couples, and/or family counseling, in order to effectively treat the whole individual and their family unit.
Ann Gharib
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Are you struggling with an addiction problem and/or do you feel that you are dependent on a drink or a drug to help you relieve pain or feel happier? Do you feel that your mind doesn’t stop racing and that your mental health is suffering? Have you been struggling with emotional, mental, or spiritual void? It is time to seek professional help, which can guide you through your journey, help you overcome your addiction, develop coping skills, learn to process your feelings and thoughts, & restore or develop meaningful relationships. Remember when you feel that your world is falling apart, that’s when it can indeed fall into place!
Are you struggling with an addiction problem and/or do you feel that you are dependent on a drink or a drug to help you relieve pain or feel happier? Do you feel that your mind doesn’t stop racing and that your mental health is suffering? Have you been struggling with emotional, mental, or spiritual void? It is time to seek professional help, which can guide you through your journey, help you overcome your addiction, develop coping skills, learn to process your feelings and thoughts, & restore or develop meaningful relationships. Remember when you feel that your world is falling apart, that’s when it can indeed fall into place!
Jackie Re
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCADC
Verified Verified
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
I am passionate about working with others who suffer from addiction and are seeking recovery or are in recovery and looking for greater transformation and psychological-spiritual integration. Are you looking for deeper meaning and healing in your life? Are you sometimes triggered by internal or external experiences and feeling like you have no control? Do you want to have more agency in your life, and are you interested in exploring your inner landscape and how you can journey towards transformation and wholeness?
I am passionate about working with others who suffer from addiction and are seeking recovery or are in recovery and looking for greater transformation and psychological-spiritual integration. Are you looking for deeper meaning and healing in your life? Are you sometimes triggered by internal or external experiences and feeling like you have no control? Do you want to have more agency in your life, and are you interested in exploring your inner landscape and how you can journey towards transformation and wholeness?
Elizabeth Chery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
• Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Elizabeth has her master’s degree in social work. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, relationship concerns, and other life experiences. She believes that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. Through her work, she strives to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into how that has impacted them, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling. Elizabeth purposefully incorporates multicultural concepts into each case, because she feels culture greatly influences
• Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Elizabeth has her master’s degree in social work. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, relationship concerns, and other life experiences. She believes that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. Through her work, she strives to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into how that has impacted them, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling. Elizabeth purposefully incorporates multicultural concepts into each case, because she feels culture greatly influences
Grant Koenig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030
I know that reaching out can be a challenging step. Whether you feel anxious, depressed, mentally exhausted, disconnected, are struggling with addiction, or just need someone to talk to; I am more than happy to help. My first priority in sessions is for you to feel safe, secure, and respected. I want you to open up on your own terms and in your own time as we build trust together. Whenever you feel comfortable, we can work through and overcome any challenges you’re facing. In sessions, we will work together to build skills, confidence, and control that will allow you to achieve your mental health goals.
I know that reaching out can be a challenging step. Whether you feel anxious, depressed, mentally exhausted, disconnected, are struggling with addiction, or just need someone to talk to; I am more than happy to help. My first priority in sessions is for you to feel safe, secure, and respected. I want you to open up on your own terms and in your own time as we build trust together. Whenever you feel comfortable, we can work through and overcome any challenges you’re facing. In sessions, we will work together to build skills, confidence, and control that will allow you to achieve your mental health goals.
Barbaros’s Therapy Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, CCS, LPC, ACS, LCADC
Verified Verified
Oakland, NJ 07436
I've been in the field of Counseling Psychology for over 21 years. I have experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, Depression, Anxiety and substance use. I provide a safe and affirming space to remove obstacles so individuals can experience a more fulfilling life.
I've been in the field of Counseling Psychology for over 21 years. I have experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, Depression, Anxiety and substance use. I provide a safe and affirming space to remove obstacles so individuals can experience a more fulfilling life.
Betty (Bj) J Weber
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCADC
Verified Verified
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
I have had extensive experience working with both men and women dealing with issues related to addiction and codependency.
I have studied extensively in the area of addictions, women's issues, Jungian Psychology, and Bowen Family Therapy. I utilize all of these ideas in my work, depending on the type of client I am working with. My approach is Rogerian, providing a safe and supportive environment, but not at the expense of my client's growth. I believe therapy is about becoming the actualized individual you were meant to be.
I have had extensive experience working with both men and women dealing with issues related to addiction and codependency.
I have studied extensively in the area of addictions, women's issues, Jungian Psychology, and Bowen Family Therapy. I utilize all of these ideas in my work, depending on the type of client I am working with. My approach is Rogerian, providing a safe and supportive environment, but not at the expense of my client's growth. I believe therapy is about becoming the actualized individual you were meant to be.
Ruth Homer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (Online Only)
My ideal clients are facing challenges in relationships, emotional regulation and behavioral addiction. I have 12 years experience in counseling and have been in private practice for 3 years. I offer a warm and supportive (virtual) environment where clients feel heard and understood. Together we explore interactions in relationships, old personal narratives and develop skillful practices and responses. We discover childhood connections, "parts" and faulty feedback loops, all while aimed at the goal of integration into a more accepting state of being. My approach is experiential, DBT supported and IFS/Attachment informed.
My ideal clients are facing challenges in relationships, emotional regulation and behavioral addiction. I have 12 years experience in counseling and have been in private practice for 3 years. I offer a warm and supportive (virtual) environment where clients feel heard and understood. Together we explore interactions in relationships, old personal narratives and develop skillful practices and responses. We discover childhood connections, "parts" and faulty feedback loops, all while aimed at the goal of integration into a more accepting state of being. My approach is experiential, DBT supported and IFS/Attachment informed.
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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.