Addiction Counselors in Altoona, Pennsylvania

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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.
12 Addiction Counselors found in Altoona
female counselor

Laura Rae Lynn


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-943-0414     814-943-6198
female counselor

Jamie Alyssa Focht, BA


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-943-0414    
female counselor

Mrs. Marykay Powell, ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR


Counselor
1917 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA - 16602
814-201-2355     814-201-2355
female counselor

Alexandra Taylor Jackson


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-940-7450    
female counselor

Allison Friday, BS


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-943-0414    
female counselor

Jolene Mcconnell


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-943-0414     814-943-6198
female counselor

Jessica West


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-943-0414    
male counselor

Matthew Moschella


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-940-7422    
female counselor

Tracy Luke, MSW


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-943-0414     814-943-6198
male counselor

Dr. Michael Robert Geishauser, PHARM.D., BCPS


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
501 Howard Ave Ste F2, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-889-2701     814-889-7864
male counselor

Keith Lewis Shawley, BS


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
800-445-6262    
female counselor

Jacqueline Lee Fox


Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
500 E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-943-0414     814-946-3198

More Counselors in Altoona, PA: Mental Health Therapists 75 Professional Counselors 41 Therapists 99
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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