Addictions therapists in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland MD
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Leslie Stanbury
Counselor/Therapist, L.C.P.C., CAC-AD
I believe that it requires courage to reach out and ask for help with personal problems. Our world today can be very hectic and we can all benefit from taking the opportunity to examine our lives in a safe environment.Therapy provides the opportunity
33 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Dr. Anita Gadhia-Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PsyD, LICSW, LCSW-C
I HAVE WORKED IN THE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY FIELD FOR OVER 20 YEARS, AND ALSO HAVE DECADES OF PERSONAL RECOVERY MYSELF. MY BESTSELLING BOOK, "FROM ADDICTION TO RECOVERY: A THERAPIST'S PERSONAL JOURNEY" IS AVAILABLE AT AMAZON.COM. I ALSO WORK WITH TELEVISION AND OTHER MEDIA TO DISCUSS MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ISSUES.
26 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Stacey Hellman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
I can treat any addictive behavior with the same approach, including gambling, sex addiction, video gaming, drugs/alcohol, other non-suicidal self-harm like cutting, and eating disorder behavior. My view of addictions and treatment approach are different than that of other therapists. Rather than label certain behaviors as "problems" or "bad" or "wrong", I reframe them as coping strategies that unfortunately have caused problems in one or more areas of life. The behavior itself isn't the problem; there are underlying issues that need to be addressed such as unresolved trauma, grief/loss, social isolation, lack of tools to handle intense emotions, low self-worth, and/or lack of meaningful spiritual connection. Once clients access self-compassion and stop judging themselves for engaging in behaviors, they are able to appreciate the fact that they are just trying to cope with the challenges of life as best they can. When we can let go of the shame and stigma attached to addiction, it's much easier to be open to making healthy changes and developing alternative behaviors that actually help and don't cause more harm. Together we will decode and uncover what the underlying issues are that need to be addressed in order to be able to let go of the addictive behavior. I try to focus on what the behavior is communicating and what need the client is trying to meet by engaging in the behavior.
22 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Sophia Pressley
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Addictions and Substance Abuse can provide a heavy burden on your life and impede your life journey. They present a false narrative to you while destroying everything you love and have worked hard to achieve. However, the good news about narratives is they can be edited and rewritten to tell the best story about a overcomer and survivor. Let's rewrite your narrative together!
14 Years Experience
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Soul Journey Coaching & Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, Board Certified Holistic Functional Medicine Psychoneuroimmunology Practitioner
Soul Journey Coaching works with Addictions or Substance Abuse from the perspective of how chemical dependency works inside the body, brain. We evaluate with you how we can rewire the brain to find pleasure, in healthy ways. We dive deep into what you are trying to get relief from and find healthy alternatives to achieving that goal.
24 Years Experience