David Lussier
My name is David Lussier, and I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in substance abuse and mental health treatment, with over 27 years of experience. My approach is comprehensive and client-centered, focusing on individuals struggling with addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I am deeply committed to empowering clients to navigate their recovery journeys and achieve fulfilling, healthy lives.
I utilize evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Informed Care, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to address the underlying causes of substance use and mental health concerns. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, validated, and equipped with the tools needed to thrive. My holistic, person-centered approach tailors treatment to each individual's unique needs, values, and goals.
In addition, I incorporate Strengths-Based, Trauma-Informed, and Collaborative approaches to highlight the inherent strengths and resilience of clients, helping them build upon these attributes to foster lasting change. I recognize the impact of past trauma and ensure the therapeutic process is sensitive to the complex experiences clients may bring into treatment. With expertise in integrated care strategies, I effectively address the interconnected challenges of mental health and substance use.
Treatment is viewed as a partnership, and I work alongside clients to develop coping strategies and recovery goals. My experience spans crisis intervention, relapse prevention, and stressor management in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I also conduct individual, and family therapy to enhance communication and support healthy coping mechanisms.
My Specialties
- Anxiety Disorders
- Anger Management
- Budgeting/Financial Issues
- Panic Disorders
- Disruptive, Impulsive-Control and Conduct Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
- PTSD/Trauma
- Self-Injurious Behaviors
- Grief
- Abuse/Assault
- Cultural/Ethnic Issues
- Pain Management
- Men’s Issues
- School/College Issues
- Sleep Issues
- Telehealth Services
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- ADD/ADHD
- Bipolar Disorders/Manic Depressive Illness
- Compulsive Gambling
- Electronics Addiction
- Personality Disorders
- Parenting Issues
- Schizophrenic Disorders
- Sexual Disorders
- Family/Domestic Violence
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Postpartum Issues
- Phobias
- Self Esteem Issues
- Substance Abuse (Recovery Only)
My Treatment Preferences
- Attachment-based
- Dialectical (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family/Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-based
- Trauma Focused
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Multicultural