Professionals Who Specialize in Addiction

Sury Klein, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master of Social Work

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $200

Sury Klein, LMSW, uses IFS, Sandtray therapy, & more as she helps clients overcome trauma, addiction, recovery, and successfully navigate life transitions.


"My work focuses on the intersection of trauma, attachment, addiction, and nervous system survival patterns. Many clients come to therapy confused by their own reactions. They may intellectually understand their past, but still feel emotionally reactive, disconnected, stuck …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Rebecca Marcus

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • Remote only
  • $225 - $270
  • 2 reviews

Rebecca Marcus, LCSW, provides trauma informed, mindfulness and attachment based therapy, helping clients build self trust, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships.


"I take a holistic, relational, and integrative approach to my work, with the belief that healing happens within a safe and meaningful connection. I strive to create a warm and empathic environment where clients feel seen, heard, and …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging

Avi Weiskopf, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $220
  • Insurance
  • 2 reviews

Avi Weiskopf, LCSW, believes therapy should never be a one-size-fits-all experience. He therefore takes an eclectic approach to meet each client where they are.


"I believe therapy should never be a one-size-fits-all experience. Each person brings their own unique history, challenges, and way of seeing the world, which is why I take an eclectic approach to meet you where you are. Depending …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Ari Poliakoff, LCSW, LCSW-C

Therapists, Psychotherapist

  • Remote only
  • $200 - $250
  • Insurance

Ari Poliakoff, LCSW, helps his clients build a foundation of self-support and empowerment themselves while they get "unstuck" & move towards healing & growth.


"Wouldn't it be great if your therapist didn't just listen to you, but helped YOU listen to yourself? You know, that part of yourself that gets lost among all your responsibilities and commitments and social media and stress …

  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Rafi Smith, Psychotherapist

Therapists, Psychotherapist

  • In-office Jerusalem
  • $100
  • 2 reviews

Rafi Smith, Psychotherapist, helps Jewish teens and adults navigate life’s challenges with personalized therapy, building insight, resilience, and balance.


"I often describe my approach as helping people move from simply surviving to genuinely thriving. My goal is to create a warm, open, and safe space where you can feel fully seen, heard, and accepted. In that space, …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Ari Perl

Therapists, LCSW

  • In-office Kew Gardens Hills
  • $250 - $300
  • Insurance

Ari Perl is a frum licensed clinical social worker whose approach to therapy is grounded in a humanistic, holistic, and non-pathologizing perspective.


"With Ari you find self-discovery and personal growth- that gets results. The therapeutic relationship is so powerful because of the innate qualities of each and every one of us. Wholesome Process & Results. Ari is humanistic, holistic, and …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic

Michelle Mattie Smith, LSW

Therapists, Licensed Social Worker

  • 1 review

Michelle Smith, LSW, supports children and teens using DBT, CBT, and relational approaches to build confidence, manage emotions, and navigate behavioral challenges.


"I’m a bit of a jack of all trades, with a Master of Social Work and a deep passion for supporting children and teens. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with youth in a variety …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Raizel Schusterman

Licensed Life Coach

  • In-office Massachusetts
  • $125

Raizel Schusterman uses a positive psychology-based life coaching approach that helps clients gain tools to tap into their inner strength, wisdom, and wonder.


"A fundamental principle in the positive coaching approach is that through probing questions, an attentive ear, and the theories of Positive Psychology, the client will realize that they have the power, the ability, the strength, and the self-efficacy …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Lauren Fuchs, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $260 - $300
  • 1 review

Lauren Fuchs, LCSW, uses CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to support clients with anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and growth.


"I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine collaboration. You are the expert on your own life and experiences, and my role is to offer perspective, ask thoughtful questions, and provide practical tools that help …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Estee Esses, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

  • Remote only
  • $150

Estee Esses, LMSW works with parents of children of all different ages. Parenting can feel overwhelming at times, particularly when there is a challenging issue.


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Yaakov Diner, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Remote only
  • $185 - $300
  • Insurance

Yaakov Diner is a frum psychiatric medication provider integrating therapy, medication management, & more to support healing, resilience, & wellness.


"My approach is deeply holistic and highly individualized. I believe true healing happens when we consider the whole person β€” mind, body, and environment β€” so I take into account psychological patterns, physical health, social dynamics, cultural identity, …

  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Orly Rosenzweig, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $250 - $400
  • Insurance
  • 1 review

Orly Rosenzweig, LCSW, is trauma-informed therapist who uses CBT & DBT approaches to help her clients with anxiety, loneliness, dysregulation, & healing.


"My approach to therapy is rooted in truly being there for you in the way that you need me. I believe that therapy is not one-size-fits-all, which is why I thoughtfully and carefully intertwine different approaches depending on …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Upcoming Events for Addiction

Social skills course

  • July 6, 2026 β€’ 12:00 PM
  • Online (Zoom/Link) | $495/person

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