Substance Abuse and Addictions

While the Group Therapy environment offered by Alcohol and Drug Treatment agencies is generally thought to be the best for treating Alcoholism or Drug Dependency, Family Therapy has been proven effective, as well. Some may wish to access their treatment in a private practice setting and we offer that option.

Treating Substance Abuse is a specialty area for PCFT. Four of our Therapists have expertise in this area and two hold the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Credential (CASAC) in addition to their therapist licenses.  NY CASAC web page

Often Family members are unaware that they can access help for themselves even if their loved one with the Substance Abuse problem is not in treatment. We offer Family Therapy that addresses the impact of this disease on the entire family whether or not the dependent family member is in treatment.

Myths about Addiction Treatment and Recovery:

MYTH: The problem is the addict’s alone and things will not get better until he/she gets into treatment and recovery.

REALITY: You do not have to wait for the addict in your family to seek help in order to get help for yourself and other family members.

MYTH: Only agencies and programs licensed by the State may treat Alcoholism and Drug Dependency

REALITY: You do not have to receive your therapy/counseling for Alcoholism and Drug Dependency at an agency and you do not have to go to an, expensive, out-of-town, treatment center. Family Therapy has been demonstrated to be effective in treating Substance Abuse.

Substance Abuse Education