Addictions therapists in Worcester, Massachusetts MA
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Addictions or Substance Abuse
Kristy Harrington
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
What happens when you don't engage in your addictive behavior? Let's explore that question together. Addiction often isn't about the substance or behavior itself, and more about what's underneath. I'll help you understand the roots of your addiction, develop alternative coping strategies, and help you clarify what you need to make lasting change.
9 Years Experience
Online in Worcester, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Serenity Coaching & Counseling LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, LICSW, PsyD, LADC, LMFT, LCSW, MA
LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, MA
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Worcester, MA 01604
Online in Worcester, MA Massachusetts
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Brian Hobbs
Psychologist, M.Ed., CAGS, IAAP
I have extenive experience working with patients in recovery from substance abuse, with a goal of self-understanding and addressing underlying issues associated with addictive behaviors. This is the important work of healing and promoting growth.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Worcester, MA
Online in Worcester, MA Massachusetts
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Prof. Blair P. Bisher
Treatment Center, NCC, PhD(c), CSAT-c, MS, MHA, PMP
I have worked as an addiction specialist, in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings over the last 23 years. I've distilled that knowledge down to a core curriculum that I tailor to each client who see quick results, which can be boosted by their level of engagement. I do also work with partners and families involved.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Worcester, MA
Online in Worcester, MA Massachusetts
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Laura Rinaldi
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I am a certified Substance Abuse Counselor with many years of experience helping people with drug and alcohol problems.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Worcester, MA
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Michael Young
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, Mdiv, CRW
Addictions and Substance abuse often come as an attempt to cope with difficulties in one's personal life. They are often the sign or symptom of a deeper issue. My background in this area includes 7 years in clinical inpatient and outpatient settings, half-way house, veterans services, and private counseling.
45 Years Experience
In-Person Near Worcester, MA
Worcester is one of New England's most diverse cities and home to a cluster of colleges and universities — including Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and UMass Chan Medical School — that together generate significant student mental health demand and a well-developed clinical training ecosystem. The city's large Latino, Vietnamese, and African American populations create consistent demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists, and Worcester has been an important destination for refugee resettlement from Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central America. UMass Memorial Medical Center provides major institutional mental health resources, while the city's university ecosystem supplies important clinical training. Worcester's working-class character and lower cost of living relative to Boston make private therapy more financially accessible, though therapist density remains lower than in the Boston metro.
Addictions therapists in Worcester, Massachusetts Statistics
Addictions therapists in Worcester, Massachusetts average 15 years of experience and charge around $188 per session. 93% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (52%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (45%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$188
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 47% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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| 7% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 45% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 55% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 69% | Men |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Christian |
| 45% | Military / Veterans |