Addiction Therapists in Advance, NC

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Lewisville Family Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS/EdS, LCMHCS, CCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Advance, NC 27006
Accepting New Clients! You have one life to live and deserve to invest in you. We are here to help you on your journey to becoming your best version of yourself. Whether for your own sake, or to better yourself for the many roles in your life - partner, parent, son, daughter, co-worker, friend, global community member. When you make a positive change in yourself, the waves of those changes can be felt all around you.
Accepting New Clients! You have one life to live and deserve to invest in you. We are here to help you on your journey to becoming your best version of yourself. Whether for your own sake, or to better yourself for the many roles in your life - partner, parent, son, daughter, co-worker, friend, global community member. When you make a positive change in yourself, the waves of those changes can be felt all around you.
(336) 390-4830 View (336) 390-4830
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Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness
MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Advance, NC 27006
Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional heath and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.
Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional heath and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.
(336) 750-6824 View (336) 750-6824
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chapel Hill
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
Advance, NC 27006
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(919) 373-6068 View (919) 373-6068
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cary
Counselor
Verified Verified
Advance, NC 27006
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(919) 514-1090 View (919) 514-1090

More Therapists Nearby

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Southern Family Medicine, Inc
LCMHC Supervisor, LCAS, LCSW, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Mocksville, NC 27028
In addition to traditional individual and group counseling for patients with substance abuse and mental health issues, we offer basic medical and lab services.
When you are facing difficulties in your life, it's important to receive treatment that addresses all your needs. At Southern Family Medicine we believe treating the whole person is essential for positive health outcomes. We have three locations, Mooresville, Mocksville and High Point and we offer services and professionals to address not only your social/emotional well being but your physical needs as well.
In addition to traditional individual and group counseling for patients with substance abuse and mental health issues, we offer basic medical and lab services.
When you are facing difficulties in your life, it's important to receive treatment that addresses all your needs. At Southern Family Medicine we believe treating the whole person is essential for positive health outcomes. We have three locations, Mooresville, Mocksville and High Point and we offer services and professionals to address not only your social/emotional well being but your physical needs as well.
(704) 360-8486 View (704) 360-8486
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GARD Therapeutic Services
Counselor, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, CTP
Verified Verified
Mocksville, NC 27028  (Online Only)
I specialize in addiction recovery and have a broad knowledge base in various other mental health areas of concern.
Finding the right therapist is an important decision. Therapy is yours. I strive to meet my clients where they are in their life journey. I have a passion to help guide and encourage them to reach their ultimate goals. I work with clients facing various challenges including but not limited to substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am a US Navy Veteran, and working with other Veterans is a passion of mine and I am grateful to be able to do. Managing depressive or anxious symptoms, setting life goals, developing boundaries, overcoming trauma or addiction and more. Reach out and see if I am a good fit for your needs.
I specialize in addiction recovery and have a broad knowledge base in various other mental health areas of concern.
Finding the right therapist is an important decision. Therapy is yours. I strive to meet my clients where they are in their life journey. I have a passion to help guide and encourage them to reach their ultimate goals. I work with clients facing various challenges including but not limited to substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am a US Navy Veteran, and working with other Veterans is a passion of mine and I am grateful to be able to do. Managing depressive or anxious symptoms, setting life goals, developing boundaries, overcoming trauma or addiction and more. Reach out and see if I am a good fit for your needs.
(980) 246-4172 View (980) 246-4172
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Leigh Zick Dongre
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHC-S, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27104
I counsel all people, but I specialize in depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, chronic pain, depression disorders, substance use and recovery, life transitions (i.
The path to living more fully is an adventure, one I believe has transformed my own life. Each day I am honored to join people along a path of recovery, self-exploration, and healing. I have helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. My role as your counselor is to be a knowledgeable, genuine, and empathetic guide along this journey and provide a safe and supportive environment to do so. I help people live their best lives, by reaching more authenticity, self-awareness, and making behavioral changes. I primarily offer telemental health counseling with options for counseling in Winston-Salem.
I counsel all people, but I specialize in depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, chronic pain, depression disorders, substance use and recovery, life transitions (i.
The path to living more fully is an adventure, one I believe has transformed my own life. Each day I am honored to join people along a path of recovery, self-exploration, and healing. I have helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. My role as your counselor is to be a knowledgeable, genuine, and empathetic guide along this journey and provide a safe and supportive environment to do so. I help people live their best lives, by reaching more authenticity, self-awareness, and making behavioral changes. I primarily offer telemental health counseling with options for counseling in Winston-Salem.
(336) 791-0314 View (336) 791-0314
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Sonia Jean Hensel
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Sonia Hensel, LCAS, CSI, CCTSI/F, SOTP
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Waitlist for new clients
As a trauma-informed addiction specialist, I will offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore, process, release and heal.
Greetings, I am a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with a Master of Science in Substance Abuse Counseling. I have 25 years of experience working in substance use and behavioral health. I am experienced with medically-managed treatment (MAT) and can provide you with an integrative and holistic approach to alcohol/drug addiction using evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.
As a trauma-informed addiction specialist, I will offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore, process, release and heal.
Greetings, I am a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with a Master of Science in Substance Abuse Counseling. I have 25 years of experience working in substance use and behavioral health. I am experienced with medically-managed treatment (MAT) and can provide you with an integrative and holistic approach to alcohol/drug addiction using evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.
(336) 276-0371 View (336) 276-0371
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Liora Shir
LSCW Associate , LCSWA
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27104
I am a psychotherapist affiliated with a private practice group specializing in the treatment of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and behavioral health. I have helped numerous families understand and support their loved ones struggling with substance use disorders. In my practice, I collaborate with treatment facilities, sober coaches, and case managers to ensure our clients receive comprehensive and high-quality care. My expertise includes Relational Life Therapy, DBT, 12-step Recovery, and the Satir Model.
I am a psychotherapist affiliated with a private practice group specializing in the treatment of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and behavioral health. I have helped numerous families understand and support their loved ones struggling with substance use disorders. In my practice, I collaborate with treatment facilities, sober coaches, and case managers to ensure our clients receive comprehensive and high-quality care. My expertise includes Relational Life Therapy, DBT, 12-step Recovery, and the Satir Model.
(336) 850-6039 View (336) 850-6039
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Dr. Shawn A Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, CRC, LCMHC, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27104
I am a Certified Rehab Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Abuse Specialist Associate, and I hold a Doctorate in Community Counseling and Traumatology. I'm experienced in individual, family, and group counseling. I assist individuals with issues such as self-esteem, anxiety, anger management, behavioral difficulties, child and adolescent development, family communication, substance abuse and more. Through co-therapy, my colleague and I also work with couples to successfully navigate through divorce and breakups, amicably resolving issues that not only effect the couples but also any children who may be involved.
I am a Certified Rehab Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Abuse Specialist Associate, and I hold a Doctorate in Community Counseling and Traumatology. I'm experienced in individual, family, and group counseling. I assist individuals with issues such as self-esteem, anxiety, anger management, behavioral difficulties, child and adolescent development, family communication, substance abuse and more. Through co-therapy, my colleague and I also work with couples to successfully navigate through divorce and breakups, amicably resolving issues that not only effect the couples but also any children who may be involved.
(336) 252-3261 View (336) 252-3261
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James H. Tunstall IV
Counselor, MAEd, LCMHC, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27104
I specialize in substance use and process addictions, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Certified Brainspotting Therapist. Congratulations on taking this step! I honor the diversity of human experience, respecting differences in gender expression, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, spirituality, and non-traditional relationship structures. I believe in a holistic approach to wellness and utilize Brainspotting, Mindfulness, meditation and insight practices to help clients develop their internal and external resources for resiliency and expand their capacity for joy. As a Certified Brainspotting Therapist I strive to create a space that facilitates your deepest healing and activates resources for your highest good.
I specialize in substance use and process addictions, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Certified Brainspotting Therapist. Congratulations on taking this step! I honor the diversity of human experience, respecting differences in gender expression, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, spirituality, and non-traditional relationship structures. I believe in a holistic approach to wellness and utilize Brainspotting, Mindfulness, meditation and insight practices to help clients develop their internal and external resources for resiliency and expand their capacity for joy. As a Certified Brainspotting Therapist I strive to create a space that facilitates your deepest healing and activates resources for your highest good.
(336) 612-8364 x5 View (336) 612-8364 x5
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R. Mark Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27103
I work with individuals that have a history of addiction, trauma, addictions ( substance and behavioral), history of abuse, and a number of other unresolved issues.
Are you feeling like you are overwhelmed? Do you feel like there is a number of unresolved issues in your life? Do you have a history of trauma that you feel is affecting your life today? Have you noticed that you are withdrawing from others and maybe even isolating yourself? Do you lack the tools to live in society? Is there a lack of supportive people in your life? Do you have a substance issue? Are you self-medicating? Do you find that it is hard to express yourself in social settings? Has someone told you that you have "anger mgmt. issues?" Do you lack healthy coping skills and outlets? Are you constantly negative?
I work with individuals that have a history of addiction, trauma, addictions ( substance and behavioral), history of abuse, and a number of other unresolved issues.
Are you feeling like you are overwhelmed? Do you feel like there is a number of unresolved issues in your life? Do you have a history of trauma that you feel is affecting your life today? Have you noticed that you are withdrawing from others and maybe even isolating yourself? Do you lack the tools to live in society? Is there a lack of supportive people in your life? Do you have a substance issue? Are you self-medicating? Do you find that it is hard to express yourself in social settings? Has someone told you that you have "anger mgmt. issues?" Do you lack healthy coping skills and outlets? Are you constantly negative?
(336) 489-4791 View (336) 489-4791
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Christopher J. Koniarczyk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LAC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27104
I also specialize in addiction counseling.
It is my belief that finding the right therapist for YOU is the most important thing you can do. Working with young adults and their families is my specialty but my practice is open to anyone looking to grow, heal, and change. Is your child struggling to complete school or find employment? Has your marriage/relationship become challenging? Are you dealing with depression or anxiety that has become unmanageable? Are you a parent looking for support? Whatever life is throwing at you, I can help.
I also specialize in addiction counseling.
It is my belief that finding the right therapist for YOU is the most important thing you can do. Working with young adults and their families is my specialty but my practice is open to anyone looking to grow, heal, and change. Is your child struggling to complete school or find employment? Has your marriage/relationship become challenging? Are you dealing with depression or anxiety that has become unmanageable? Are you a parent looking for support? Whatever life is throwing at you, I can help.
(336) 619-2073 View (336) 619-2073
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Antoine Charles
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCAS , LCMHC , CCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27104
I specialize in the treatment of addiction and co-occurring disorders.
Looking for a therapist who can identify and relate with your struggles? One who can relate to the battle with addiction and the negative emotions connected to using such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, guilt, shame, failure and disappointment. Deep down inside of you, there is a yearning to manage your struggle and achieve a state of normalcy. Are you questioning how do I stop this self-destructive behavior and hurting my loved ones? Then you are at the right place. A new normal is possible and there is hope. Together, we can establish a new perspective on life and realize that living life is more than a focus on recovery.
I specialize in the treatment of addiction and co-occurring disorders.
Looking for a therapist who can identify and relate with your struggles? One who can relate to the battle with addiction and the negative emotions connected to using such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, guilt, shame, failure and disappointment. Deep down inside of you, there is a yearning to manage your struggle and achieve a state of normalcy. Are you questioning how do I stop this self-destructive behavior and hurting my loved ones? Then you are at the right place. A new normal is possible and there is hope. Together, we can establish a new perspective on life and realize that living life is more than a focus on recovery.
(984) 400-4286 View (984) 400-4286
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Cathey Floyd
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27104
Waitlist for new clients
Specialty areas include individual, couples and family counseling for those who have experienced loss of loved ones, substance use disorders, life transitions such as divorce and career changes, aging, stress, anxiety and depression.
One of my favorite quotes by Melody Beattie conveys the essence of our counseling relationship: “Learn to listen to your inner voice. Listen to your heart. It’s your connection to God, to people, to the universe, and to yourself." My goal is to create a safe and positive environment allowing you an opportunity to explore and grow in self-awareness as you learn more about how to identify new strategies and cope with your circumstances in healthy ways. I believe in the power of individuals to change as they work toward common goals with their therapist, drawing upon person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.
Specialty areas include individual, couples and family counseling for those who have experienced loss of loved ones, substance use disorders, life transitions such as divorce and career changes, aging, stress, anxiety and depression.
One of my favorite quotes by Melody Beattie conveys the essence of our counseling relationship: “Learn to listen to your inner voice. Listen to your heart. It’s your connection to God, to people, to the universe, and to yourself." My goal is to create a safe and positive environment allowing you an opportunity to explore and grow in self-awareness as you learn more about how to identify new strategies and cope with your circumstances in healthy ways. I believe in the power of individuals to change as they work toward common goals with their therapist, drawing upon person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.
(336) 815-5856 x711 View (336) 815-5856 x711
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Clint Lee Stiles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27103  (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Clint, a cisgender LGBTQ+ therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in North Carolina, and I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings at community clinics and hospital systems in Winston-Salem, NC. I make it my mission to partner with individuals and families who are struggling with substance use and mental health issues by offering a safe, supportive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
Hi! I’m Clint, a cisgender LGBTQ+ therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in North Carolina, and I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings at community clinics and hospital systems in Winston-Salem, NC. I make it my mission to partner with individuals and families who are struggling with substance use and mental health issues by offering a safe, supportive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
(336) 753-5703 View (336) 753-5703
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Melissa A Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clemmons, NC 27012
I work with individuals seeking personal insight, relief from anxiety or depression, trauma, grief & loss, stress management and addiction.
The most helpful thing I can do is guide you to your own wisdom and help you trust your inner-voice as the highest authority. I believe anyone who steps into a therapeutic space exhibits strength and courage, and is taking responsibility over their life. We all have times where it is beneficial to talk with someone who isn't part of our daily life, who doesn't judge and where we can feel safe and supported. I am warm, direct and interactive. I use both humor and empathy to connect and help clients grow, change and live the lives they want. I believe there is no limit to our ability to change and evolve throughout our lifetime.
I work with individuals seeking personal insight, relief from anxiety or depression, trauma, grief & loss, stress management and addiction.
The most helpful thing I can do is guide you to your own wisdom and help you trust your inner-voice as the highest authority. I believe anyone who steps into a therapeutic space exhibits strength and courage, and is taking responsibility over their life. We all have times where it is beneficial to talk with someone who isn't part of our daily life, who doesn't judge and where we can feel safe and supported. I am warm, direct and interactive. I use both humor and empathy to connect and help clients grow, change and live the lives they want. I believe there is no limit to our ability to change and evolve throughout our lifetime.
(336) 283-2510 View (336) 283-2510
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Edward Curlee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAS, CS-I
Verified Verified
Mocksville, NC 27028
Waitlist for new clients
Likewise, my addiction treatments are study-driven, intensive, motivational, and effective.
I provide discreet professional behavioral health assessment/diagnostics, psychotherapy, individual and group counseling, and addiction-related treatments. I also offer secure video appointments if desired and if appropriate (delivered similar to FaceTime/Skype).
Likewise, my addiction treatments are study-driven, intensive, motivational, and effective.
I provide discreet professional behavioral health assessment/diagnostics, psychotherapy, individual and group counseling, and addiction-related treatments. I also offer secure video appointments if desired and if appropriate (delivered similar to FaceTime/Skype).
(704) 769-1252 View (704) 769-1252
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Fortitude Counseling and Wellness Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mocksville, NC 27028  (Online Only)
Are you looking to find more happiness in your life? I help my clients learn coping skills, improve communication, set boundaries for better self-care, increase self-worth, and find themselves again! We work through a variety of life issues, family/relationship issues, and symptoms from mental or substance abuse problems. It is my job to help you define your goals rather than make goals for you to help you obtain the life you are looking for. You are the expert on your life; I am just here to help you map out the journey and navigate the difficult roads.
Are you looking to find more happiness in your life? I help my clients learn coping skills, improve communication, set boundaries for better self-care, increase self-worth, and find themselves again! We work through a variety of life issues, family/relationship issues, and symptoms from mental or substance abuse problems. It is my job to help you define your goals rather than make goals for you to help you obtain the life you are looking for. You are the expert on your life; I am just here to help you map out the journey and navigate the difficult roads.
(336) 892-9922 View (336) 892-9922
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Safe Haven Counseling, PLLC | Stéphanie Gimenez
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
My specialties include domestic violence/intimate partner violence (DV/IPV) screening, assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, legal & community advocacy, support & counseling for individuals, low-risk couples & groups, as well as treatment for individuals struggling with severe mental illness & co-occurring substance abuse issues.
Stéphanie Gimenez is a trilingual immigrant with a rich cultural background who provides domestic violence (DV), mental health (MH), addiction, career & grief counseling services in English, Spanish & French. As a DV survivor, single mother & advocate for gender, racial, religious, cultural & social equality, Stéphanie provides individual, couple & group counseling in person, online, via phone & in-home to help her clients break free from DV, heal from trauma, manage mental illness, improve overall wellness, address relationship or addiction issues, work through grief or seek career advancement & improve their quality of life.
My specialties include domestic violence/intimate partner violence (DV/IPV) screening, assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, legal & community advocacy, support & counseling for individuals, low-risk couples & groups, as well as treatment for individuals struggling with severe mental illness & co-occurring substance abuse issues.
Stéphanie Gimenez is a trilingual immigrant with a rich cultural background who provides domestic violence (DV), mental health (MH), addiction, career & grief counseling services in English, Spanish & French. As a DV survivor, single mother & advocate for gender, racial, religious, cultural & social equality, Stéphanie provides individual, couple & group counseling in person, online, via phone & in-home to help her clients break free from DV, heal from trauma, manage mental illness, improve overall wellness, address relationship or addiction issues, work through grief or seek career advancement & improve their quality of life.
(336) 396-7834 View (336) 396-7834

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Addiction Therapists

What is the best therapy for addiction?

Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.