Ask About the Focus
Explain the concern you want to discuss and ask whether it fits the provider’s work. You can mention substance use and mental health together. A direct question is more useful than guessing from initials.
Understand the Letters After a Name
What Does a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Do?
Learn what LADC, LCSW, LPC and LMFT mean in plain language and what to ask a Connecticut counselor about their work.
Arrange a Free ConsultationWhat LADC Means
LADC stands for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. It is a Connecticut license for alcohol and drug counseling. An LADC’s professional focus includes concerns about substance use and the conversations involved in that care.
You might ask an LADC about patterns you have noticed, the effect of substance use on relationships or what you want to change. A license helps identify a provider’s professional role. Asking about their individual approach helps you understand what working together might involve.
Questions Beyond the Credential
Ask About the Approach
How does this person start a counseling conversation? How do your goals enter the work? Listen for an explanation you understand and feel able to ask more about.
Ask About the Setting
Discuss office appointments, in-home options or telehealth. Ask about insurance for the service under consideration. These practical details can matter alongside the professional role.
Other Licenses You May See
LCSW means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a clinical role within social work that can include therapy and attention to a person’s broader circumstances. LPC means Licensed Professional Counselor, a counseling role addressing mental health concerns through clinical work. LMFT means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a focus on relationships and family systems.
These are different professional licenses, and areas of work can overlap. The letters do not tell you everything about a provider’s interests or experience. Ask how that person works with the concern you bring.
Meet Counselors at CTACC
CTACC has LADCs, LCSWs, LPCs and an LMFT, alongside a psychiatric nurse practitioner and recovery and wellness coaches. Marshall Rosier, LADC, CPRWC, is the owner and practice manager. His profile and Chris Zahor’s profile describe their work in their own words.
Our substance use counseling and mental health therapy pages explain related services. You can book through a provider’s listed Alma link or call the practice manager for help considering a match. Tell us your preferred setting and the questions you have about a provider’s role.
Questions About Counselor Roles
Does a License Tell Me the Whole Approach?
No. A credential identifies a professional role. A biography and conversation can help you understand how a particular provider works.
Can I Get Help Comparing Providers?
Yes. Call or text our practice manager at 860.506.6016. Describe the concern you want counseling to address and your preferences about care.
Bring Your Question to CTACC
Call or text 860.506.6016 for a free 15-minute consultation. We can discuss your question and the kind of support you are considering.