The Alcoholism Counseling Service is a private practice with independent contractors based in New York City. Psychotherapy referrals are made to psychotherapists specializing in the area of substance abuse. Help is available locally and nationwide through telephone therapy.

Offers a "harm reduction" approach to substance abuse treatment. Research has found that it is easier for some people to begin counseling when specific goals are not required to enter treatment. In harm reduction treatment, any treatment goal is valid that helps reduce harm to an individual. Therefore, total abstinence is one goal among several alternatives. In other words, abstinence falls under the umbrella of harm reduction. This results in an approach that tailors the treatment to fit the individual, rather than trying to make the individual fit into a treatment model.

Kathryn Grooms, LMSW is a licensed psychotherapist and Qualified Gestalt Therapist. Kathryn has extensive experience in the areas of: substance abuse, anxiety, mood disorders, sexuality and gender, and self-image, and has also worked extensively with women, adults, adolescents and LGBTQ identified individuals. Kathryn currently provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families.