Stephen R Ricco
Drug Alcohol Counselor
·MS, MSW, LADC1, LCDP, LCSWAbout
Stephen Ricco, MS, MSW, LCDP, LCSW, is a highly skilled and dedicated Certified Advanced Chemical Dependency Professional and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With a strong background in the field of addiction since 2016, Steve has developed extensive expertise across various levels of care, including inpatient treatment, outpatient services with a focus on medication-assisted treatment, residential programs, and intensive outpatient services. As a Clinician, I have worked with individuals of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds who suffer from substance use, trauma, mental health conditions, and factors such as incarceration that have impacted individuals in improving their lives in becoming our best selves. I am here to support positive healthy changes in a safe, supportive environment. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding treatment, goals, or concerns. I am happy to answer any inquires. As a Clinician with lived experience with co-occurring disorders I understand that reaching out for help can be difficult however I am eager to help make the process insightful, engaging, and therapeutic. **Specialties:** I work with people who struggle with substance use disorders and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression focusing on individuals and families affected by these issues. We will work together to create a plan of care and work on achievable goals and healthy behaviors to improve your life and sustain healthy recovery. **Credentials & Experience:** I have over seven years of experience providing therapy to adults and families struggling with substance use disorders and mental health issues. I am currently licensed in MA, RI, and ME in private practice in Massachusetts and use a strength-based approach in therapy sessions.
"In my practice I use motivational interviewing along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as strength based techniques. We will explore how past behaviors influenced your decision making process. During the sessions, we will build discrepancies and strengths based techniques while challenging self defeating behaviors to instrument change and promote new healthy behaviors."
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Free Consultation
15 min · Online
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online
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Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · MS, MSW, LADC1, LCDP, LCSW
Stephen R Ricco · Verified January 2026
Education and Years in Practice
Attended Salve Regina University, Master of Science Administrative Justice in , Graduated 2010
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I am an in-network provider for most Massachusetts commercial health insurance plans. Please reach out with any questions as we strive to make therapy affordable.
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In my practice I use motivational interviewing along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as strength based techniques. We will explore how past behaviors influenced your decision making process. During the sessions, we will build discrepancies and strengths based techniques while challenging self defeating behaviors to instrument change and promote new healthy behaviors.
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