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Rafic Sabbag

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi there, My name is Rafic, a compassionate, 15+ year experienced mental health professional specializing in integrated treatment for co-occurring Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Conditions (dual diagnosis). I am dedicated to empowering individuals with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting recovery and improved emotional well-being. My approach is client-centered, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed, ensuring a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

My approach to therapy

I utilize evidence-based practices tailored to meet each individual's unique needs. My therapeutic toolkit includes:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To identify and restructure negative thought patterns.
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI): To enhance intrinsic motivation for change.
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Techniques: For emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
  • Trauma-Informed Care: To ensure a sensitive and healing approach to past experiences.
  • Mindfulness-Based Strategies: To develop coping mechanisms and present-moment awareness.

What you can expect from me

A welcoming, non-judgmental environment focused primarily on information gathering, building trust (rapport), and collaboratively setting goals for your treatment journey. It's an initial assessment / "getting to know you" session for both of us to determine if we're a good fit.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Florida International University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    Spanish, English