Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine

314-222-5830

Discount buprenorphine treatment program: $99 / month plus medication

  • New patients typically seen in 1 to 3 days
  • Telehealth available throughout Missouri
  • Coordination with hospitals, emergency departments, and treatment centers to follow patients upon discharge

Plan Your Recovery's Medication First Clinic also offers:

  • General Psychiatry (in-person and via telehealth)
  • Outpatient Detoxification for Alcohol Use Disorder


Addiction Psychiatry at Plan Your Recovery.

Work with an Experienced Drug Addiction Psychiatrist.

Drug addiction is a complex illness that can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance. It can take a toll on your physical and mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.

If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, know that there is help available. Plan Your Recovery’s experienced drug addiction psychiatrist team offers comprehensive and compassionate care to guide you towards recovery.

Our board-certified psychiatrists are experts in addiction treatment. We understand the underlying medical, psychological, and social factors that contribute to drug addiction. Through a personalized approach, we will work with you to develop a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs.

Our holistic approach includes comprehensive evaluation, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), individualized therapy, and relapse prevention. Contact Plan Your Recovery today to schedule your appointment and discuss your struggles.

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs.

What do addiction psychiatrists do?

Addiction psychiatrists are specialized professionals who understands the link between mental health issues and substance abuse, be it drugs, alcohol, etc. At Plan Your Recovery, our general psychiatrist team help you understand the connection between mental health conditions and how it affects substance abuse, all the while creating a tailored plan to combat the symptoms and issues related to it.

What is the role of psychiatry in addiction?

General psychiatry involves assessment and treatment of patient with medical and psychiatric problems caused by the usage of substance such as alcohol, nicotine, or other drugs. If you are looking for a drug addiction psychiatrist, feel free to contact Plan Your Recovery to schedule your appointment.

How to schedule an appointment at Plan Your Recovery?

To schedule an in-person or telehealth consultation, call or text us at 314-467-8393 or email us at info@planyourrecovery.com. You may also contact any one of our team members directly to get started with treatment. You can find the direct contact information on the top right corner of our website on the ‘Make An Appointment’ tab.

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    About Us

     
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    Ned Presnall, LCSW

    Owner and Therapist

    Ned Presnall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner/director of Plan Your Recovery. Ned uses cognitive behavioral therapy and empathic, interpersonal support to help clients understand the sources of their emotional distress and unwanted patterns of behavior. Building on this knowledge, he helps clients draw on their strengths and capacities to plan and carry out programs of change. For several years, Ned taught a course on addiction to graduate students at the Washington University Brown School of Social Work, and he has served as a trainer and presenter for the Addicton Technology Transfer Center, the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and the Missouri Institute for Mental Health. He is president of the board of directors of MO Network, and a university research collaborator. He advocates for the full integration of addiction treatment into the mainstream healthcare system.

    Phone: 314-222-5896

    Email: npresnall@planyourrecovery.com

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    Michelle Charbonnier, CRADC

    Counselor

    Michelle's personal journey in recovery ignited a profound passion for supporting  individuals in exploring their relationships with habits, self, and others. Employing a person-centered, strengths-based approach, she aids each client in defining their recovery journey, guiding them from mere survival to flourishing in life. She offers a supportive space for healing and self inquiry work. 

    Michelle possesses international certifications as a reciprocal substance use disorder counselor and a certified gambling disorder counselor. Furthermore, she holds certifications as a facilitator of SMART Recovery and Seeking Safety. In addition to her counseling expertise, Michelle is a registered yoga instructor, incorporating the ancient wisdom of yoga to aid individuals in their recovery journey. She is also a certified Christian mental health coach through Light University. Michelle is currently pursuing her master's in rehabilitation counseling at Maryville University, with an expected completion date in 2024. Notably, she serves as the executive director of MoNetwork, a nonprofit recovery community center deeply committed to harm reduction principles.

    Phone: 618-979-3229

    Email: mcharbonnier@planyourrecovery.com

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    Matt Silva, PsyDc, MBA, MA, LPC

    Therapist

    Matthew Silva has worked in the field of addiction for the past 18 years. During this time, he managed an acute medical stabilization unit and served as both a President and Vice President at Substance Abuse Inpatient and Outpatient programs and has served on the Board of Missouri Addiction Counselors Association. Matthew is a graduate adjunct faculty member at Maryville University. He uses person-centered counseling approaches such as motivational interviewing to help patients leverage their own wisdom and strengths in pursuit of the life and self that they desire.

    Phone: 314-249-6922

    Email: msilva@planyourrecovery.com

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    Sean Sudekum, MSW, LMSW

    Therapist

    Sean Sudekum received her master's in social work from Washington University in St. Louis. Sean specializes in the cognitive treatment of persons with mental health problems, with special emphasis on teens and young adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and/or substance problems. Sean uses psychodynamic therapy rooted in attachment theory to help clients understand the source of their maladaptive coping and cognitive therapy to address unhealthy patterns of thinking and behavior.

    Phone: 314- 624-0210

    Email: ssudekum@planyourrecovery.com

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    Katherine Fezzi, LMSW, JD

    Therapist

    Katherine is a Licensed Master Social Worker who specializes in treating addiction and co-occurring disorders. She also has experience working with depression, anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, PTSD, disordered eating, attachment disorders, body dysmorphia, and codependent relationships. She uses a client-centered, cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach to help clients achieve their goals. Katherine facilitates a treatment group for persons in early recovery from addictive disorders. Katherine also has a JD from Saint Louis University School of Law. She returned to school and earned her MSW to pursue a lifelong dream of practicing psychotherapy.

    Phone: 314-329-7617

    Email: kfezzi@planyourrecovery.com

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    Angela Jones, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

    Nurse Practitioner

    Angela Jones, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a Board-Certified psychiatric nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center with certifications in both Family Medicine and Psychiatric Mental Health. She graduated with honors with her Master of Science degree from Maryville University of St. Louis and earned her post master’s certificate as a psych mental health nurse practitioner from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Angela is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Saint Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice which she currently serves on the Board.

    Angela is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to the adult population. She has considerable experience treating addictive disorders and is certified to provide buprenorphine (Suboxone) treatment for Opioid Use Disorder.

    Angela's collaborating psychiatrist is Dr. James Cho who shares office space with the Plan Your Recovery team.

    Insurances: Cigna, Anthem BCBS (pending), Private Pay.

    *Appointments are virtual unless requested in-person.

    Phone: 3142225830

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    John Gransbach DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

    Nurse Practitioner

    John Gransbach is a doctorate prepared Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with over 10 years of experience working in behavioral and mental health.  He graduated with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2023 from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  John  has a holistic approach to mental health incorporating psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, behavior modification, healthy eating and sleeping, and psychoeducation including the mind/body/society connection to help patients and their families achieve optimal wellness.  John has experience in evaluation, management, and treatment of patients with dual diagnoses of psychiatric and addiction disorders, including medications for addiction treatment.  His efforts lie in early detection, treatment, and prevention of worsening symptoms to preclude future challenges and achieve mental and physical wellness.  His doctoral work focused on the use of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and mindful-based interventions to help adolescents cope with anxiety and stress and thereby reduce suicidal ideations.  While working in Missouri he was awarded St. Louis Magazine: "Excellence in Nursing Award" in Behavioral Health and Psychiatry, along with the "Distinguished Young Alumni Award" from Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing for his work in suicide education and crisis prevention.    

     

    Phone: 314-222-5830

    Email: jgransbach@planyourrecovery.com

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    Nick Niles

    Designer

    Nick Niles is a filmmaker, musician, and award-winning graphic designer living and working in Zürich, Switzerland. He studied in the Design & Technology masters program at Parsons School of Design in New York City, and received an MFA in Film Directing from Columbia University. He’s passionate about helping people tell their stories. Nick was a co-creator of Plan Your Recovery’s opioid treatment testimonials and animated videos on addiction pharmacotherapy.

    Email: nick@niles.ch

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