Addiction Therapists in Greene, NY.

I believe that addiction or substance use disorder is a mental illness. People can develop addictions to drugs like cocaine or hallucinogens, as well as alcohol, opioids, sedatives, and tobacco. People can exhibit addictive behaviors such as gambling and betting. Addiction can change how a person functions and the brain will change in a way that compulsive behavior arises and the person is constantly looking to fulfill their desire for their addiction. Addiction is not something that someone can just stop and get over. It is not caused by weak willpower. Addiction can happen to anyone.

Recovery looks different for everyone and can result in different outcomes. Clients have the choice to become completely sober or go back to what is considered a normal level of substance use. It depends on the client’s wants and needs. Using peer counselors in addition to a primary therapist can be beneficial. I take a harm reduction, person centered approach and have helped many overcome dysfunctional behaviors of addiction.

While most treatment approaches to addiction include 12 step programs, rehabs, and now sober living houses, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides a wildly successful alternative to traditional models of addiction treatment----that keeps the brain in mind. That is, talking to the conscious brain while the primal brain is deciding things even before you are consciously aware? Well, that is the problem to solve in addiction. We have the solution utilizing a new cutting edge neuroscience-centered brain rebalancing system. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or call 877-606-6161.

Having worked in the addiction counseling and psychotherapy field has allowed me to become a certified alcohol and addiction counselor (CASAC) where I offer treatment for substance abuse understanding individuals who suffer from addiction and their families who also might be suffering. I have helped many clients find treatment help whether its in Westchester or Putnam County partnering with substance abuse rehabs and other treatment providers. Often the client likes to talk about their struggles or a family member might call for an intervention. Call to discuss your needs.

I have worked within a MAT provider setting. Many things about the addiction treatment process and the process that those who are on the road to recovery go through. Within the medication addiction treatment process, there needs to be a combination of psychotherapy and medication. The medication provided prevents someone from having cravings and reduced withdrawal effects. The model with which this center adhered to was harm reduction. The harm reduction model emphasizes the weakness of humanity and recognizes that the road to recovery is a challenge and there will be setbacks. These are my core beliefs around addiction treatment.

I have worked the last 11 years in the field of addiction treatment. As a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) I can help you navigate the challenging road of recovery, whatever that looks like to you. I support multiple pathways to recovery and can assess and diagnose Substance Use Disorders. I also can help with DUI/DWI assessments for court.

Amy has her Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor license and has extensive work providing assessments, referrals, and counseling for those who experience issues related to substance use. She is client-centered, letting individuals, couples, or families be the driver in their own therapy, and is particularly drawn to attachment-based therapies, solution-focused therapy, and experiential therapy.

Addiction refers to anything that has become harmful or prevents you from reaching your ideal life - drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, self-harming, etc. I am coming from a sanctuary based, harm-reduction clinic which is ingrained in my approach to addiction. It means I value honesty in this process. I am not about forcing immediate sobriety or shaming you during relapse. It means I recognize and encourage your efforts and your small steps, even if they feel really small. fit. I want to focus on why YOU want to change and not why others told you you need to quit and I want to plan based on your environment and life circumstances to better assure progress.