Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

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Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses. She received her Master of Science from California State University, Long Beach in 2014. She has extensive experience working in a variety of dual-diagnosis treatment centers, providing services for all levels of care from detoxification to long-term outpatient therapy. Nicole currently works full-time as a therapist utilizing psychodynamic and humanistic work. A passionate writer, she has authored several scholarly articles, blog posts, and professional research centered on addiction and mental health.

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Opioids and Suicide: Linking America’s 2 Deadliest Epidemics

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

For the first time in American history, the chances of dying from an opioid overdose have surpassed the odds of dying in a moto... Continue Reading

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Coping With Depression During Pregnancy

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

There are many treatment options available for pregnant women struggling with depression. Continue Reading

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Study: Phone Addiction is the New Drunk Driving

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Our smartphone reliance has transcended from mere entertainment to life-or-death situations. Continue Reading

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Healthcare providers have reported an increase in psychiatric diagnoses, prescription medications, and clinical care for childr... Continue Reading

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Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

If you want to be more open about your mental health at work, you need to identify why it's important for you to do so. Continue Reading

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How Long Should it Take to Work the 12 Steps?

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Contrary to popular belief, there is no single, prescribed time frame for working the 12 steps during recovery. Continue Reading

A Look Into the Growing ‘Hidden Homelessness’ Crisis

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Our country's vulnerable youth—the population between ages 18 and 25—represent today's 'hidden homeless'. Continue Reading

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Research shows that gender plays a major role in determining whether someone seeks treatment. Continue Reading

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Liver Disease Rising Among Young Adults who Abuse Alcohol

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Fatalities caused by liver cirrhosis are dramatically increasing among young adults between the ages of 25-34. Continue Reading

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How to Plan a Dry Wedding

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Dry weddings can provide a safer (and a more respectable) atmosphere for those in recovery. Continue Reading