Photo of Angie S Mabe, Counselor in 32714, FL
Angie S Mabe
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, Qualifi, Supervi
Verified Verified
The stress is overwhelming. Anxiety is at an all time high. Life is unpredictable and you don’t know how to cope with work, the kids, their school, and being quarantined. The desire to run from your house and not return has crossed your mind, but you dig deep and tell yourself today will be better. But it isn’t. The anxiety feels like it is going to explode from your chest. It starts settling into depression and you feel like you are walking in a fog. Unable to make decisions, not able to complete tasks, feeling frustrated and annoyed all the time. You just want life to be back to normal and it feels like there is no end in sight.
The stress is overwhelming. Anxiety is at an all time high. Life is unpredictable and you don’t know how to cope with work, the kids, their school, and being quarantined. The desire to run from your house and not return has crossed your mind, but you dig deep and tell yourself today will be better. But it isn’t. The anxiety feels like it is going to explode from your chest. It starts settling into depression and you feel like you are walking in a fog. Unable to make decisions, not able to complete tasks, feeling frustrated and annoyed all the time. You just want life to be back to normal and it feels like there is no end in sight.
(407) 901-5839 View (407) 901-5839
Photo of Shoshana Vigorito, Marriage & Family Therapist in 32714, FL
Shoshana Vigorito
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal is to create an environment that is safe to heal. One that each person can speak freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.I confront the core issues with warmth so that we can tackle each problem one-by-one. I can work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples or families. I am referred to as a "family therapist" because I work with one person or many at the same time. Sessions are tailored to the client needs and goals. Talk therapy is not for everyone and if someone has difficulty expressing themselves we can use other modalities.
My goal is to create an environment that is safe to heal. One that each person can speak freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.I confront the core issues with warmth so that we can tackle each problem one-by-one. I can work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples or families. I am referred to as a "family therapist" because I work with one person or many at the same time. Sessions are tailored to the client needs and goals. Talk therapy is not for everyone and if someone has difficulty expressing themselves we can use other modalities.
(407) 848-1167 View (407) 848-1167
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Ines Sharma
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, RMHCI, RMFTI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you an individual struggling with living life on life’s terms? Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? And have you been trying to avoid experiencing the discomfort that often accompanies both? Have you, your child or a loved recently received an autism diagnosis? Are you struggling with those unsolvable marital issues that seem small, but which often feel like they are overshadowing the relationship due to ongoing conflicts, lack of communication and lack of de-escalation skills? Have your family dynamics been affected due to substance abuse or a recently diagnosed ASD disorder? If any of these applies. I'm here to help
Are you an individual struggling with living life on life’s terms? Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? And have you been trying to avoid experiencing the discomfort that often accompanies both? Have you, your child or a loved recently received an autism diagnosis? Are you struggling with those unsolvable marital issues that seem small, but which often feel like they are overshadowing the relationship due to ongoing conflicts, lack of communication and lack of de-escalation skills? Have your family dynamics been affected due to substance abuse or a recently diagnosed ASD disorder? If any of these applies. I'm here to help
(407) 584-3937 View (407) 584-3937
Photo of Carol Watler, Counselor in 32714, FL
Carol Watler
Counselor, MA, MDiv, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714  (Online Only)
Hope for Tomorrow is a private counseling office fully committed to providing each client with effective psychotherapy treatment strengthened by faith, encouraged by hope and inspired by love. Hope for Tomorrow treats each person as an individual rather than an insurance billing code which allows a client to see results in months rather than years.
Hope for Tomorrow is a private counseling office fully committed to providing each client with effective psychotherapy treatment strengthened by faith, encouraged by hope and inspired by love. Hope for Tomorrow treats each person as an individual rather than an insurance billing code which allows a client to see results in months rather than years.
(407) 378-3201 View (407) 378-3201
Drug Abuse Therapists

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.