Steve Drzewoszewski is a highly experienced behavioral health and addiction treatment professional with over 18 years of experience. He holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC) and is licensed in multiple disciplines, including as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). He is also a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), an IPI-Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Practitioner (CPATP) and a Motivational Interviewing Network Trainer (MINT), showcasing his deep commitment to motivational interviewing as a therapeutic approach.
Throughout his career, Steve has been involved in various levels of care, from outpatient to inpatient settings, and currently serves as a Clinic Director at Ellie Mental Health. He emphasizes compassion, empathy, and client autonomy in his work, believing that everyone has the capacity to change and improve their lives. His leadership in addiction treatment has led his clinic's recovery center to be ranked as the top residential addiction program in New Jersey by *Newsweek*.
Steve is also active as a speaker and trainer, sharing his expertise at seminars and conferences, and offering training in motivational interviewing, particularly in addiction and mental health contexts