Michael Chenkin, LCSW, LCADC, Clinical Social Worker  in Somerville, NJ

Michael Chenkin LCSW, LCADC

(he/him)

With over 30 years of experience, I’ll listen to your story without judgment and work with you to create an individualized plan.

Clinical Social Worker in Somerville, NJ

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Services

  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

You have a love/hate relationship with alcohol--sometimes it's enough to make you throw up. Feelings of guilt and shame about drinking hang heavy on your heart. Last night you had not a care in the world. This morning it’s hard to look at yourself in the mirror. Embarrassing episodes from the past haunt you. The hangovers are upsetting, but not as upsetting as the anxiety and depression you keep at bay with alcohol. You know your life would be better if you could change.

My Background and Approach

Let’s clear the fog together! Reclaim your power and your life. I can help you discover more confidence, more control, and a better quality of life. Contact me right now for a free 20-minute consultation. It’s my privilege to help you. From the time I was in my mid-teen years, I knew my calling was to help other people overcome their pain and challenges. It has been a humbling privilege to have done so for over 30 years. I’ve learned the most important things to do throughout my career: to be authentic, to be an impeccable listener, to ask the right questions, to believe that my patients have it within themselves to achieve their highest quality of life regardless of their history, and never to doubt the healing power of love. What I always try to keep in the forefront of my mind is the tremendous amount of courage it takes to step into a real or virtual office and be willing to take the risk of talking to a stranger about things that are painful an

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

We can work together on moderation or abstinence as treatment goals. I individualize treatment based on what your needs and preferences are in addition to what I believe is clinically appropriate and supported by research. Examples might include Moderation Management, Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous, SMART Recovery, CRAFT, Behavioral Couples Therapy, or other strategies and techniques along with self-help groups. I also provide services to adults affected by a loved one's substance misuse and offer a variety of options including CRAFT, SMART Recovery Families and Friends, Behavioral Couples Therapy, and Al-Anon.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Addiction Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Harm Reduction Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Addiction Chronic Pain or Illness

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, LCADC, State of New Jersey · #44SC00582200
Years in practice
40 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Horizon NJ Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

87 West End Ave.
Somerville, NJ 08876
908 393 6300

Access & Transport

  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
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At A Glance

  • Experience: 40 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $135 - 195/session

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87 West End Ave.
Somerville, NJ 08876

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