Christopher Conway is a Licensed Master’s Level Independent Provider located in the downtown area of Pawtucket Rhode Island and In Boston Massachusetts. Mr. Conway began working as a service provider in Boston Massachusetts in 2010, and since that time he has served in multiple treatment settings throughout Massachusetts. Mr. Conway earned his Master's Degree in Education in the field of Counseling Psychology and Substance Abuse Counseling in 2018. Shortly thereafter, he earned a professional License to practice as an Independent Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the States of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Mr. Conway specializes in working with Men, Women, and Children, and he is passionate about serving individuals who have trauma specific to racism, incarceration, as well as other trauma-related issues.
Mr. Conway is experienced in providing substance abuse psychotherapy, and serving in the roles of Clinical Case manager, Clinical Supervisor, and Lead clinician in different clinical settings related to substance abuse. He has provided individual and group counseling including, trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, anger management, and more. Mr. Conway uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, when working with individuals and understands that empathy, respect, and validation are essential to the healing process.
Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping
Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.
Career counseling - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying career goals and implementing steps toward building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance
Years of Experience: 6 years
Out For Good, Inc. , Substance Abuse Counselor, 2012 - Present
Pine Street Inn, Substance Abuse Counselor, 2019 - 2020
Cambridge College, Graduate Degree, 2018
Cambridge College, Bachelors Degree, 2016
Cambridge College, Alcohol and Drug Certification, 2012
Massachusetts: 15260
Rhode Island: CDP00919
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