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Therapy Services in New York & New Jersey

Substance Abuse Counseling

Address problematic substance abuse of drugs and alcohol

 

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Escape Addiction

Remember your life before your addiction. It may not have been perfect, but it was undoubtedly more free. Substance Abuse Counseling can help you obtain that freedom of mind and body again, and further improve your life post addiction to avoid relapse.

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Stop abusing addictive substances

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Gain tools and methods to maintain sobriety

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Build a strong community of support

A Holistic Approach To Substance Abuse

Addiction is complex and involves the physical body just as much as the mind. Thus, a holistic approach is best to address this complex matter. That includes an exploration of your mind & body, as well as your past, present, and planned future. Life can get better than you can even imagine, especially with the help of a professional. Without actively working against your addiction, life can continue to spiral downwards.

Leaving Addiction Unaddressed Can Result In:

  • Inability to work, go to school, or engage in self-care
  • Difficulty in relationships or taking care of children
  • Increased risk of health issues
  • Hospitalization
  • Suicide

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Virtual Mental Health Therapy Tailored For Your Comfort

Contact us to start therapy conducted through technological means for your convenience.

Video Call Therapy

Online therapy conducted via Zoom. Video meetings allow you to see your therapist from the comfort of your preferred location.

Phone Call Therapy

Full service therapy conducted via a phone call. Have full conversation with your therapist without the need to be seen.

Concierge Therapy

Personal appointments can be tailored to special locations through a prior approved agreement with Dr. Avena.

Insurance Accepted for Your Convenience

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Getting Ready For Change

After your scheduled consultation has been completed, you will be emailed onboarding documents needed for officially starting therapy. Completing these documents with accurate information is the first step to getting ready for change.

Some people feel more nervous about scheduling a consultation than others. In order to feel more confident, there are things you can do to get your mind psychologically prepped for your consultation. Whether or not you come to the consultation with prepped notes, your therapist will ask you questions to ascertain your goals for therapy. If you would like a tool to bring for more consultation confidence, consider bringing notes on the bullet points below.

In order to prepare for this consultation, here are a few things you can do (this is optional):

  • Ask yourself why you are seeking therapy. Write some bullet points down, about 2 to 4, to be briefly discussed during your consultation.
  • Name about 2 to 4 feelings you are struggling with.
  • Write 2 to 4 things you are wanting to accomplish from therapy.
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