“ADDICTION isn’t a choice anyone makes. It’s a RESPONSE to emotional pain.”
There is no-one-size-fits all when it comes to addiction counselling.
Every addict is different, with their own problems and reasons for adopting the addictive habit. Equally, the path to recovery is different for everybody, and a trained counselor will be able to tailor their advice to what suits best the needs of the individual patient. They may also be able to recommend them to other support groups or further treatment where this may be necessary.
Nancy specializes in addiction with much emphasis on substance abuse.
She has helped many adolescents and adults stop abusing pain medication, heroin, and other illicit substances. She is gentle and compassionate in her approach, helping bring to light what response to emotional pain each person may have that brought on the addiction in the first place.
Licenses / Certifications:
- NY State Certified Social Worker
- NY State Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Specialized training in Domestic Violence
- Substance Abuse Professional
- Certified Alcohol & Substance Abuse Professional
- EMDR therapist
Professional Affiliations:
- National Association of Social Workers
- Fellow of the NY State Society for Clinical Social Work
- Board Certified Diplomat of the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
For more information about counseling:
Contact Nancy Hilsenrath, LCSW, CASAC, SAP for info. about therapy near you.
EMAIL NANCY or call (718) 551-2777
3 COUNSELING LOCATIONS: West Hempstead, NY, Douglaston, NY, Hewlett, NY
Read some of my other posts about substance abuse below:
- Seeing an EMDR Therapist for Dealing with Trauma
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. In the simplest terms, an EMDR therapist helps adults and children address the emotional distress and traumatic memories of disturbing life experiences. Resolving traumatic memories and associated symptoms. During EMDR therapy, the protocol is as follows: The client attends to emotionally disturbing material and brief sequential doses while simultaneously focusing on an external stimulus. Therapy involves the following 3… - Anxiety: a Core Cause & Symptom of Substance Abuse
The ugly head of anxiety rears itself in many forms throughout our lives. Some cases are much worse than others, requiring anxiety counseling or even hospitalization. While we all experience anxiety on occasion, it is prevalent in situations where substance abuse occurs. Not only is it one of the direct triggers for abuse, it exists as a symptom that manifests before, during and after abuse occurs.… - Rethinking Addiction as a Response to Emotional Pain“ADDICTION isn’t a choice anyone makes. It’s a RESPONSE to emotional pain.” There is no-one-size-fits all when it comes to addiction counselling. Every addict is different, with their own problems and reasons for adopting the addictive habit. Equally, the path to recovery is different for everybody, and a trained counselor will be able to tailor their advice to what suits best the needs of the individual…
- Gaming Addiction in a World of Instant Gratification
We live in an age where a simple thought gives you what you want almost immediately. Particularly in the world of gaming and virtual reality. This is a place where you can access something you crave without the rigors of physical relocation or patience. A value, that while very important to the human psyche, is no longer required. In fact, it is criticized and gaming industry… - Quarantine & Mental Health
As we work together as a society to help stop the spread of coronavirus, it is important to ensure that, in doing your part, you are taking care of your own mental health. Prolonged periods of isolation such as quarantine can lead people to ruminate on past traumas, and can exacerbate underlying mental health conditions, such as depression or bipolar disorder. Simply staying at home for… - Family Member’s Addiction Counseling Testimonial
Another wonderful testimonial! Thank you, “I started working with Nancy in my search for a way to cope with a family member’s addiction. Having never sought therapy before, I did not know what to expect or if therapy was for me. What I found in her was a powerful ally in both my struggle to understand the external challenges that life was presenting me and in…