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Gavin HamnettMS, LMHC
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You stopped. Now what?

Therapy for adults in New York, sober for a while, who want a life that feels like theirs.

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Who This Is For

Getting sober took everything you had. Months or years later, the crisis has passed, and something unexpected has shown up in its place. Maybe it is flatness, or restlessness, or feelings you used to keep quiet coming back louder than you expected.

You might be thinking, "I'm sober, and I still don't know who I am." That isn't failure. It often means you are ready for the next part of the work. I spent a number of years in the addiction field before private practice, and this stage of recovery matters to me.

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What We Work On

  • Feelings returning

    Anger, grief, or even joy that arrives without the old way to blunt it.

  • Relationships

    Rebuilding trust, and learning to be close without a drink in hand.

  • Who you are now

    Finding out what you enjoy and want when life is no longer organized around using.

  • Other compulsions

    Work, spending, or scrolling quietly filling the space that drinking left.

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How I Work With Life in Recovery

Once the drinking or using stops, whatever it was covering is still there. We look at that gently. Hakomi and somatic work help you notice feelings in your body and stay with them, instead of reaching for an exit. Feelings that were pushed away for years can be easier to face with someone beside you.

Psychodynamic work helps us understand the history underneath, so you aren't just white knuckling through each day. I am glad to work alongside meetings, a sponsor, or any other support you already have.

More about my approach
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What Sessions Look Like

  1. An honest first call

    A free 20 minute phone consultation. Tell me where you are in your recovery.

  2. Regular sessions

    55 minutes, weekly or every two weeks, in Rhinebeck, Hudson, or by telehealth in New York.

  3. Building on what works

    We keep what is helping your recovery and add to it.

What Can Shift

Sobriety opened the door. What I hope for on the other side is a life that feels unforced and Self-authored, one you are glad to be present for.

When that happens, a simple sentence starts to ring true.

"It's good to be me."

Rates in Brief

Sessions are $160 for 55 minutes. The first step is a complimentary 20 minute phone consultation.

Rates
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Questions People Ask

I've been sober for years. Is it strange to start therapy now?

Not at all. Long term recovery often brings up deeper questions, and this can be a good time to look at them.

Do you work with people in 12 step programs?

Yes, and with people who aren't. Therapy can sit alongside whatever is helping you.

What if I relapse while we are working together?

Then we look at it together, honestly and without judgment, and figure out what support you need.

Can we meet by telehealth?

Yes. I offer telehealth to adults anywhere in New York State, which can be easier to fit around work and meetings.

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Start With a Free Consultation

Send me a short message and I'll set up a free 20 minute phone call.

Request a free consultation (845) 532-8336