Aaron D. Schwartz, LCSW, CADC

27/10/2024

Self-care is so important and yet there is one problematic view point on it: that taking care of ourselves is somehow "selfish". Why does this viewpoint exist? Why can't focus on self be seen as a POSITIVE and not seen as "selfish". How can we learn from this?....

27/10/2024

'Parts work' or Internal Family Systems is a type of talk therapy that’s surged in popularity. Here’s how it works and how it can help with stress.

13/08/2023

The fentanyl-additive Xylazine causes open wounds, making the illegal drug supply even more dangerous and treatment more complicated

30/04/2023

Hi , I only live here for another week...who else thinks that looks like a terrible decision!

03/04/2023

I am actively seeking adult men who would be interested in joining a group for men who are dealing with substance abuse/addiction-related challenges. The group is open to BOTH men who are abstinent from their drug of "choice", as well as to men who are working on moderation, harm reduction, etc. It meets once weekly, online, and on Thursday evenings, from 6:30pm-8pm. The group runs in 6 week "cycles" but members are welcome to continue on into the next "cycle" if they would like to. I am credentialed in both IL and NM, for IL in-network with the following insurance plans: BCBS-PPO, BCBS-PPO-Blue Choice, Cigna, Aetna and Medicare, for NM, in-network with: United Health, Cigna, Aetna and Medicare. If paying out-of-pocket, it is $40 per/group.

If you know of any clients that may be interested in a group like this, please feel free to pass along my information to them. I'd also greatly appreciate it if you would share this information with your colleagues. The next group cycle will start on Thursday 04/13/23 from 6:30pm-8pm.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, My phone is: 312.388.0901, E-mail: Aaronds81@gmail.com

Thank you

25/10/2022

Wonderful read about how being in the present moment can alleviate fear.

When you’re afraid of what might happen, remember that all you have is now.

09/06/2022

Currently have several openings in my practice, here in Santa Fe. I work with adults, many who deal with substance abuse/addiction issues, identity concerns, and with those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA community.

09/06/2022

03/06/2022

Here's what to know.

03/02/2022

Though I do believe that addiction is still a disease, I DO agree with many of Dr. Fisher's ideas: "THAT THE PATIENT IS IN CHARGE", and "MEETING THE PATIENT WHERE THEY ARE". Who are we to define what treatment someone needs?

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/20/1074202087/the-urge-language-addiction-recovery-carl-erik-fisher

A psychiatrist says calling it a disease takes important attention away from racism and other things that are often associated with addiction.

31/05/2020

Such an important, helpful read:

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/05/27/862963172/how-the-lost-art-of-breathing-can-impact-sleep-and-resilience?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20200531&utm_term=4605569&utm_campaign=best-of-npr&utm_id=16052098&orgid=309

25/05/2020

Since mid-March, 2020, I have been seeing clients only via Telehealth due to the CO-VID-19 virus epidemic. Though this is by NO MEANS ideal, it is definitely better than not being able to see clients I work with at all. This is a temporary solution and it is my hope that I will return to the actual office as soon as it is safe enough to do so. For me, the power of therapy happens in person. One cannot get any sense of presence via any other modality. STAY SAFE!

25/05/2020

https://www.healthline.com/health/dopamine-addiction?utm_content=buffer522ff&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=LinkedIn

The ACTUAL role that dopamine plays in ALL addictions...

Many people see dopamine as one of the main driving factors in addiction. But it's not that simple. We'll bust some common myths about dopamine and addiction to paint a clearer picture of their complex relationship.