Vincent O'Halloran

Vincent (Vinnie) is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a master’s degree in Addiction Studies from Western Connecticut State University and over 30 years of personal recovery experience. He currently works with clients at Aspire Counseling and Darien Counseling, where he brings deep empathy, clinical skill, and lived experience to individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. With a strong background in multiple treatment settings—from private practice to residential programs—Vincent supports his clients with a compassionate and structured approach rooted in evidence-based practices. Outside of his clinical work, he enjoys golf, skiing, and playing guitar.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Relapse Prevention Counseling
• Psychoeducation for individuals and families
• 12-Step and Recovery-Oriented Approaches

Vincent takes a practical, compassionate, and relational approach to therapy. He integrates his clinical expertise with personal recovery experience to create an environment of authenticity, accountability, and hope. His work focuses on helping clients understand the nature of addiction, build coping strategies, and sustain long-term recovery. Vincent believes in meeting clients where they are while encouraging forward movement and personal growth.

• Adults with substance use disorders
• Clients with co-occurring mental health challenges
• Individuals in early recovery or relapse prevention
• Families impacted by addiction
• Clients in outpatient and community-based treatment settings

• M.S. in Addiction Studies – Western Connecticut State University
• B.A. in English – St. Michael’s College
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) – State of Connecticut
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) –
• Extensive training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and recovery-based care