Addiction Counseling

Substance Abuse Specialist & Mental Health located in Mamaroneck, NY

Recovery from an addiction is hard and takes a lot of work. At Out of the Fog in Mamaroneck, New York, substance abuse specialist Scott Swanezy, LCSW, provides straightforward addiction counseling for adults struggling with a substance use disorder. Scott shows you the reality of your situation and works with you to end the cycle of your addiction. If your drug or alcohol use is destroying your life, Scott can help you get out of the fog. Call today or schedule a consultation online.

Addiction Counseling Q & A

What is addiction?

Addiction is a complex chronic disease that causes a compulsive need to use drugs or alcohol despite the negative consequences. With an addiction, your brain is dependent on the drug, triggering intense cravings that are hard to ignore. When you try to stop using, you experience painful withdrawal symptoms.

Addiction affects your physical, psychological, and social well-being. It also affects your behavior, personality, and priorities.

Recovery from an addiction is a journey, but not one you have to take on your own. Scott is an experienced addiction counseling specialist ready to help.

When should I consider addiction counseling?

You should schedule an addiction counseling consultation with Scott if you’re ready to get off the addiction merry-go-round and ready to get clean. When you hit rock bottom and have nowhere else to turn, Scott is someone you can turn to.

At Out of the Fog, Scott provides addiction counseling for people with alcohol and substance use disorders. Scott helps people who abuse opioids, cocaine, and fentanyl. He also provides evaluations and addiction counseling for people with driving under the influence and driving while intoxicated (DUI/DWI) charges. 

Scott offers individual and couples counseling. 

How can addiction counseling help me?

Scott uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) methods for addiction counseling. With CBT, Scott helps you recognize, analyze, and understand the thoughts and behaviors that play a role in your addiction. 

Scott helps you identify the issues in your life that lead to your addiction and teaches you how to overcome these issues and change your behavior. Throughout your addiction counseling, you and Scott explore many issues, such as:

  • Substance usage
  • Medical problems
  • Underlying psychological conditions
  • Social issues
  • Job concerns
  • Legal problems

Scott collaborates with you, helping you move forward and stay on a healthy path. He also encourages you to find outside support from family and peer groups, eat a balanced diet, and exercise regularly.

Most clients require up to a year of one-on-one addiction counseling. 

Scott takes a straightforward approach to addiction counseling, plainly showing you the reality of your situation. Through talk therapy and hard work, he helps you get out of the addiction cycle. 

Scott also talks a lot about safety in addiction counseling, addressing the realities of relapse.  

If medications are needed, Scott makes referrals to a psychopharmacologist.

Start your recovery by calling Out of the Fog today or booking a consultation online.