At Unity, our goal is to provide a therapeutic environment where each client can learn how to successfully handle life’s challenges. Every Client is provided with groups that focus on addictions, the addictions process, and relapse. They are also provided with case management, pre-vocational, social and psychiatric services if needed to help them on their journey.
We celebrate the individuality of each client, and work with the client to ensure that every member of our community is provided with the tools to develop necessary life skills and community reintegration.
-Lorraine Laura, LCSW
Director
“As Program Director I am personally involved in all aspects of treatment including coordination of services, outreach to families and other service providers, encouragement and management of client’s general health, referral for other levels of care when needed, and making sure that the client experience is a positive one.”
Credentials:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Masters in Social work
Graduate of Fordham University
Background:
Hospital Based Crisis Unit
In-patient Psychiatric Unit
Addictions IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) – Manager
Partial Care Case Management
Outpatient Hospital Based Program
Group Facilitator
Community Outreach
“My philosophy is meeting my clients where they are in relation to how substance use impacts their lives. Results in therapy come from working as a partnership. Together we create a unique therapy approach that best fits your needs and personality.”
Specialties:
Addiction
Issues:
Alcohol Abuse
Drug Abuse
Gambling
Internet Addiction
Sexual Addiction
Substance Abuse
Video Game Addiction
Cancer
HIV / AIDS Clients
“There are many myths about addiction recovery and relapse… I believe that education into what addiction, recovery, and relapse are and what they are not, is very important to learn and understand. I will work very hard to help you; however I will not work HARDER than you. It’s your recovery and it doesn’t come cheap. Hard work and constant vigilance is the price for your recovery and maintaining it on a long-term basis.”
Background:
2 Years Outpatient Treatment Programs
5 years- Inpatient 28 day Rehab Programs
10 years Detox Unit for alcohol and drug dependence
12 Years Partial Care Treatment Programs as a MICA Coordinator.
20 Years Stress Management Consultation & Biofeedback Education