Telehealth Services in New York
Addiction & Substance Use

What We Treat

Addiction & Substance Use

Compassionate, evidence-based treatment to help you break free from substance use and build a path toward lasting recovery.

If you've found yourself relying on alcohol, prescription medication, or other substances to manage stress, anxiety, or emotional pain, you're not alone — and compassionate, evidence-based help is available. At Anchor Wellness Psychiatry, we provide comprehensive evaluation and medication management for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, helping individuals safely begin and sustain recovery.

Addiction is not a moral failing — it's a complex, chronic medical condition that affects the brain's reward, motivation, and stress systems. Over time, substances can change the way the brain functions, making it difficult to stop using even when there's a strong desire to do so. Substance use often co-occurs with conditions like anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or bipolar disorder — and treating both together is key to long-term recovery.

Our approach is nonjudgmental and collaborative, integrating medication management and psychotherapeutic support to help you regain control of your life. Whether you're seeking to reduce use, maintain sobriety, or address the underlying emotional challenges that drive addiction, you'll receive personalized care rooted in understanding and respect.

Through secure telehealth sessions, you can access confidential treatment from the comfort of your home. Our goal is to meet you where you are — helping you stabilize, reduce harm, and move toward lasting wellness at your own pace.

Common Symptoms

Needing more of a substance to achieve the same effect
Repeated attempts to cut back or stop without success
Cravings or preoccupation with obtaining or using substances
Withdrawal symptoms when not using
Neglecting responsibilities, relationships, or self-care
Continuing use despite negative consequences
Using substances to cope with stress, anxiety, or emotional pain
Feelings of guilt, shame, or loss of control around substance use

Our Treatment Approach

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Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to identify underlying biological and emotional factors contributing to addiction, including co-occurring mental health conditions.

2

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid, alcohol, or nicotine dependence using FDA-approved options such as buprenorphine, naltrexone, or acamprosate.

3

Medication management for co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, or insomnia that can often perpetuate substance use cycles.

4

Relapse prevention planning and lifestyle strategies to strengthen coping skills, build resilience, and support sustained recovery.

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Collaborative, nonjudgmental treatment planning that meets you where you are and respects your goals and pace of recovery.

Ready to Get Started?

Take the first step toward feeling better. Schedule a confidential telehealth appointment today.

Book Appointment(718) 550-1813

Insurance Accepted

We accept Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Optum, and Oxford.

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Take the First Step Today

You don't have to navigate this alone. Schedule a confidential telehealth appointment and start your journey toward wellness.