Addiction Counselors in Ruidoso, New Mexico

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.

4 Addiction Counselors found in Ruidoso

female counselor

Ms. Kelli D Shaw, LADAC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
100 Warrior Drive, Ruidoso, NM - 88345
505-258-4859 505-258-3320

male counselor

Jason L Ferrell, LADAC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
195 Juniper Rd, Ruidoso, NM - 88345
817-243-6468

male counselor

Gary Garland, LADAC,CS & CFAE

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
613 Sudderth Dr, Suite F, Ruidoso, NM - 88345
505-257-8942 505-257-8943

male counselor

John Buffington, SA

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
206 Porr Dr, Ruidoso, NM - 88345
575-630-0571 575-630-0574

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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.

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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