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Andrew Park

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer most questions regarding addiction to alcohol or drugs. I can answer the questions from family members or significant others.

Experience in the area

I have been an addiction professional for 25 years. I have worked from entry level counselor, primary counselor, family therapist, clinical supervisor, and clinical director. During that time I have maintained an addiction focused psychotherapy practice. I now have retired from hospital work. I have my practice and for the last 18 years I manage the substance abuse program for the National Football League. I manage the nine teams in the northeast.

Organizations

American Psychotherapy Association National Association of Social Work Institute for Existential Psychotherapy Association for Analytical Psychology Institute of Noetic Sciences Institute for Humanistic Psychology

Publications

NYFAC newsletter-NY office of addiction Treatment newsletter for addiction counselors Psychology Today Consulted with NIDA researcher Kathleen Carrol, not credited as investigator, just contributor

Education/Credentials

I have a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work. I am licensed in New York State. License #-044448-1. I also have and had seven addiction treatment credentials.(CASAC (NY), MAC, LCSW-ATOD(NY), CAS, NCAC I.) I am a Fellow in Psychotherapy. from the American Psychotherapy Association. I have advanced certificates in Supervision and Training (Hunter College), I have presented topics at the American Psychiatric Association annual conference. Also as a presenter for the International Existential Psychotherapy Association.

Past/Present Clients

National Football League American Psychiatric Association International Existential Psychotherapy Association Beth Israel Medical Center Office of Substance Abuse and Alcoholism Services-NY

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Dawn	05/16/12	10	10	10	Thank you very much. I will pass .....
Anne	04/18/12	10	10	10	He answered to the best of his .....
karen	01/12/12	10	10	10	Thank you very much for your response .....
Jeff	11/15/11	10	8	10

Recent Answers from Andrew Park

2012-05-15 new relationship w/a recovering alcoholic:

Hi Louise, I have read both your questions carefully. Trying to keep a serene life style and balance them takes a lot of work initiating and maintaining it. Relationships are just like gardens, they

2012-05-10 Allowing an alcoholic grandparent to babysit:

Dawn, thanks for reaching out. I think you know what the answer is. Just to be sure, because the family dynamics regarding money and generally following a "NO TALK?" policy about this, I will answer your

2012-04-15 Help needed with husband's anger:

SORRY FOR ALL THE CAPS FOR THIS INITIAL RESPONSE, BRENDA, FIRST, PLEASE ACCEPT MY PROFOUND APOLOGIES FOR THE CONFUSION THAT DELAYED THIS RESPONSE. YOU ARE IN A "DANGEROUS" SITUATION, BOTH FOR YOUR PHYSICAL

2012-04-12 Alcholism:

Mollie, I am so impressed you are asking for help "outside" the family. I am not clear though if you fear for your and the baby's' physical safety. If you are not, remember that alcohol is a dis-inhibitor

2012-04-08 I am deciding if I should stay or go:

Anne, you seem to have the "obviousness" clearly stated. One thing though, you are not living alone, your primary responsibility is to the children. You did not include what the effect of all this is

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