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. 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.
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
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
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
Mental Health Conditions Rising Amongst Children of Military Personnel
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Healthcare providers have reported an increase in psychiatric diagnoses, prescription medications, and clinical care for childr... Continue Reading
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
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
What Prevents Women From Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Research shows that gender plays a major role in determining whether someone seeks treatment. Continue Reading
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
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