Thomas Abbenante

Thomas Abbenante, MD, is a physician specializing in addiction medicine at Waterstone Counseling Centers. He focuses on addressing the complex challenges of substance use disorders as part of the clinic’s multidisciplinary approach to addiction treatment and mental health care.

Dr. Abbenante provides medical oversight in Waterstone’s Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, combining medical intervention with counseling and behavioral therapies. He ensures appropriate use of medications such as Suboxone, Vivitrol, or Naltrexone within patients’ broader treatment plans.

His practice follows Waterstone’s philosophy of individualized, collaborative, and comprehensive care and supports the center’s work toward making a positive impact on the opioid epidemic. He emphasizes person-centered, whole-person treatment and coordinates medication management with psychotherapy and other supports.