Addiction Counselors in Independence, Missouri

About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

9 Addiction Counselors found in Independence

female counselor

Sarah Cicero, MA, CRAADC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3606 S Brentwood Ave, Independence, MO - 64055
816-405-5988

male counselor

Mr. Josiah David Johnson, CRADC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO - 64058
816-249-5420

female counselor

Miss Kayla Nicole Belle, MAADC II

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO - 64058
580-678-5540

male counselor

Alexander Sebastian Cosio-santillan, CADC II

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO - 64058
816-249-5420

female counselor

Gabrielle Naomi Jones, MA, LPC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
17421 Medical Center Pkwy, Independence, MO - 64057
816-254-3652

male counselor

Chandon Leckron, BA, MAADC II

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO - 64058
812-552-1772

female counselor

Ms. Darla Belflower, LMSW, LCSW, LAC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
12204 E 40th St S, Independence, MO - 64052
816-517-1499

female counselor

Tiffany Rensberger

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO - 64058
816-249-5345

female counselor

Ms. Karen Miller, LCSW

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
10901 Winner Road, Independence, MO - 64052
816-254-3652 816-254-9243

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About Addiction Counselors: Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions. Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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