Substance Use Therapists in Carrboro, NC
We work with people who are living with stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and related diseases/disorders as well as their families and caregivers. We provide integrative rehabilitation counseling for people with acquired communication disorders such as aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria. We also offer peer support coaching for people with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Individual and group sessions are available.
We work with people who are living with stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and related diseases/disorders as well as their families and caregivers. We provide integrative rehabilitation counseling for people with acquired communication disorders such as aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria. We also offer peer support coaching for people with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Individual and group sessions are available.
Allison Schad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Let’s be real, life can be stressful. Whether it’s coping with present day experiences, unpacking past hurts, or finding different ways to be in the future, therapy can help. As a somatic psychotherapist, I believe in your ability to heal, to be present, & to change. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, adjusting to personal & professional life challenges, & sustaining recovery from substance use. I enjoy working with students, professionals, & those in the healthcare field.
Let’s be real, life can be stressful. Whether it’s coping with present day experiences, unpacking past hurts, or finding different ways to be in the future, therapy can help. As a somatic psychotherapist, I believe in your ability to heal, to be present, & to change. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, adjusting to personal & professional life challenges, & sustaining recovery from substance use. I enjoy working with students, professionals, & those in the healthcare field.
I started my career working in the substance use field, but have spent the last few years working increasingly with ADHD and anxiety.
For the last decade I have worked with teens, young adults, and their families to navigate and overcome struggles with mental health and substance use. These days young people are pulled in so many directions it can be hard for them to catch their breath. It is my goal to help my clients and their families better navigate thing like ADHD, anxiety, and substance use so they can live a more fulfilling life. As a trained family therapist, I believe that the people who love and care about us are often one of our greatest resources; in keeping with this belief, I work directly with families of my clients to ensure the best outcomes.
I started my career working in the substance use field, but have spent the last few years working increasingly with ADHD and anxiety.
For the last decade I have worked with teens, young adults, and their families to navigate and overcome struggles with mental health and substance use. These days young people are pulled in so many directions it can be hard for them to catch their breath. It is my goal to help my clients and their families better navigate thing like ADHD, anxiety, and substance use so they can live a more fulfilling life. As a trained family therapist, I believe that the people who love and care about us are often one of our greatest resources; in keeping with this belief, I work directly with families of my clients to ensure the best outcomes.
Anne Olivar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
Waitlist for new clients
I have been a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) and have experience supporting individuals and families through the challenges of substance use.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in practical and person-centered therapy, meaning you are in charge of the process while I guide and support you. I specialize in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help manage big emotions and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical work challenges us to understand seemingly opposing thoughts and feelings. In DBT, we focus on building skills in 4 areas: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance to help achieve our goals.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) and have experience supporting individuals and families through the challenges of substance use.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in practical and person-centered therapy, meaning you are in charge of the process while I guide and support you. I specialize in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help manage big emotions and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical work challenges us to understand seemingly opposing thoughts and feelings. In DBT, we focus on building skills in 4 areas: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance to help achieve our goals.
Tessa Permut
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is relational and intensive. I see therapy as a chance to connect with another human in a protected way that allows for greater openness and honesty. In the safety of the therapeutic relationship, I challenge my clients so we get beneath the surface to gain insight, find greater meaning, grounding, and deeper connection. I specialize in work with men, those experiencing divorce, life transitions, and relationship issues, and struggling with substance use.
My approach is relational and intensive. I see therapy as a chance to connect with another human in a protected way that allows for greater openness and honesty. In the safety of the therapeutic relationship, I challenge my clients so we get beneath the surface to gain insight, find greater meaning, grounding, and deeper connection. I specialize in work with men, those experiencing divorce, life transitions, and relationship issues, and struggling with substance use.
Many of us are struggling with anxiety and depression in these challenging times. As a holistic practitioner, my goal is to help my clients find the priority that will allow them to discover a route to a more satisfying life. Too often we remain constricted with pain and fear from the past or broken dreams and worries about the future. If we are able to connect with the healer within, we can find peace and stability in our present circumstances, no matter how chaotic our external world. We can find a way to remove the blockages that keep us from seeing the Truth and Beauty all around us.
Many of us are struggling with anxiety and depression in these challenging times. As a holistic practitioner, my goal is to help my clients find the priority that will allow them to discover a route to a more satisfying life. Too often we remain constricted with pain and fear from the past or broken dreams and worries about the future. If we are able to connect with the healer within, we can find peace and stability in our present circumstances, no matter how chaotic our external world. We can find a way to remove the blockages that keep us from seeing the Truth and Beauty all around us.
Most psychological issues are related to our identity; growth, change, understanding, acceptance, etc. Whether you're young or old, unconscious attitudes, habitual behaviors, and basic character traits lead to interpersonal 'success' or 'failure'. I can help you to understand these basics. It's up to you to implement the interventions.
Most psychological issues are related to our identity; growth, change, understanding, acceptance, etc. Whether you're young or old, unconscious attitudes, habitual behaviors, and basic character traits lead to interpersonal 'success' or 'failure'. I can help you to understand these basics. It's up to you to implement the interventions.
Bob Testen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you having difficulties with mood swings or are you unhappy in your relationships? Are you lonely or having uncertainties with your life choices? Are you having challenges at home, school, or at work? If so, give me a call for a free consultation, or to schedule an appointment. I meet with individuals, couples, and families to move towards a more productive and satisfying life. I often work with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as academic and healthcare professionals. Call today for a free phone consultation: (919) 240-0203
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you having difficulties with mood swings or are you unhappy in your relationships? Are you lonely or having uncertainties with your life choices? Are you having challenges at home, school, or at work? If so, give me a call for a free consultation, or to schedule an appointment. I meet with individuals, couples, and families to move towards a more productive and satisfying life. I often work with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as academic and healthcare professionals. Call today for a free phone consultation: (919) 240-0203
Whatever brought you to consider therapy, know that you are not alone. Many of us struggle to manage intense emotions, connect deeply with others, meet our goals, live up to our expectations, accept ourselves, or find meaning in life. In a safe and supportive space you are free to express yourself openly, honestly, and authentically, and together we can work to discover the ways you would like your life to be different. The approach we take to implement those changes will be guided by your personality, culture, and needs.
Whatever brought you to consider therapy, know that you are not alone. Many of us struggle to manage intense emotions, connect deeply with others, meet our goals, live up to our expectations, accept ourselves, or find meaning in life. In a safe and supportive space you are free to express yourself openly, honestly, and authentically, and together we can work to discover the ways you would like your life to be different. The approach we take to implement those changes will be guided by your personality, culture, and needs.
Shari E Coveney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510 (Online Only)
I believe everyone just wants to be heard and validated. When people reach out for help and want to set some goals to change and grow, I am here to listen. I would like to help you create some steps and options for you to become your best self. I am accepting Optum (United, Oscar, & Oxford), Aetna, & Cigna insurance plans. If you are interested in booking me with your insurance benefits, please contact me by email.
I believe everyone just wants to be heard and validated. When people reach out for help and want to set some goals to change and grow, I am here to listen. I would like to help you create some steps and options for you to become your best self. I am accepting Optum (United, Oscar, & Oxford), Aetna, & Cigna insurance plans. If you are interested in booking me with your insurance benefits, please contact me by email.
Madigan Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, SSP, Coach
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
Hello. Life is full of ups, downs, and uncertainties and a helping hand can make all the difference. So, I'm glad you're here. I'm a somatic psychotherapist helping clients shift their deeply-held patterns and experience more regulated and relational ways of connecting with themselves, others and the world at large. Clients struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship & work issues, fight or flight responses, chronic holding patterns, addiction, and anxious or avoidant attachment patterns are people I enjoy working with.
Hello. Life is full of ups, downs, and uncertainties and a helping hand can make all the difference. So, I'm glad you're here. I'm a somatic psychotherapist helping clients shift their deeply-held patterns and experience more regulated and relational ways of connecting with themselves, others and the world at large. Clients struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship & work issues, fight or flight responses, chronic holding patterns, addiction, and anxious or avoidant attachment patterns are people I enjoy working with.
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Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted constantly? Isolated and alone because you don’t want to burden your friends or family with your problems? Or maybe you don’t know quite how to name why you feel this way or how to talk about it. Here is the good news - therapy is the place to explore the challenging thoughts and feelings you're having. I’ve worked in the mental health field since 2016, helping people of all ages, backgrounds, and challenges. I approach mental health challenges with a holistic mindset to help identify what we can change, inside of our control, and to increase resilience.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted constantly? Isolated and alone because you don’t want to burden your friends or family with your problems? Or maybe you don’t know quite how to name why you feel this way or how to talk about it. Here is the good news - therapy is the place to explore the challenging thoughts and feelings you're having. I’ve worked in the mental health field since 2016, helping people of all ages, backgrounds, and challenges. I approach mental health challenges with a holistic mindset to help identify what we can change, inside of our control, and to increase resilience.
Welcome! Therapy can be an excellent space to build a healthier relationship with yourself and others, whether you have been struggling extensively with mental health or just want some targeted support and a space to gain insight. I believe safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship is a key path towards inner healing, and trust deeply in a client's own internal wisdom and ability to heal from within. I specialize in treating adults with trauma symptoms, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD and dual diagnoses. I also love supporting other therapists.
Welcome! Therapy can be an excellent space to build a healthier relationship with yourself and others, whether you have been struggling extensively with mental health or just want some targeted support and a space to gain insight. I believe safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship is a key path towards inner healing, and trust deeply in a client's own internal wisdom and ability to heal from within. I specialize in treating adults with trauma symptoms, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD and dual diagnoses. I also love supporting other therapists.
Communication Expert Kenny Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510 (Online Only)
Is there so much conflict and miscommunication in your marriage that you wonder how you'll ever stay together? Are the problems between the two of you playing out in your head over and over, like a soundtrack stuck on repeat? When your most significant relationships are in crisis, it can leave you feeling uncertain and deeply anxious about the future. Sleepless nights and emotional turmoil have you on edge, wondering how you'll ever make it through if "just one more thing" happens. As a therapist with 25 years of experience, I understand the toll that relationship distress and conflict can take on your mental and physical health.
Is there so much conflict and miscommunication in your marriage that you wonder how you'll ever stay together? Are the problems between the two of you playing out in your head over and over, like a soundtrack stuck on repeat? When your most significant relationships are in crisis, it can leave you feeling uncertain and deeply anxious about the future. Sleepless nights and emotional turmoil have you on edge, wondering how you'll ever make it through if "just one more thing" happens. As a therapist with 25 years of experience, I understand the toll that relationship distress and conflict can take on your mental and physical health.
Rachael Lark Revelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
Professionally, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My specialties include issues of abuse/trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief and spiritual issues involving women, adolescents, families, and individuals. I also have a heart for integrating faith in the counseling process, working with clients in crisis, and seeing clients understand their true identities and thrive in their current life situations. My goal, through counseling is to provide a safe environment for individuals, allowing them to identify with themselves and reach maximum potential through changing their thoughts and behaviors. My work experience includes time at Carolina Outreach, providing assessments and counseling.
Professionally, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My specialties include issues of abuse/trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief and spiritual issues involving women, adolescents, families, and individuals. I also have a heart for integrating faith in the counseling process, working with clients in crisis, and seeing clients understand their true identities and thrive in their current life situations. My goal, through counseling is to provide a safe environment for individuals, allowing them to identify with themselves and reach maximum potential through changing their thoughts and behaviors. My work experience includes time at Carolina Outreach, providing assessments and counseling.
Susanne Kaiser
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
Waitlist for new clients
*My Practice is currently full.* I began a search over 20 years ago that allowed me to experience healing in ways that honor the entire human being -not just the mind. My approach is one that honors each client's strengths and path towards wholeness. I empower clients towards their own self-healing. My work is integrative - utilizing mindfulness and inviting the soul/spirit, mind & body to drive the process of therapy. I specialize in non-pathologizing therapies. I strive to create an atmosphere of safety first and foremost. I feel that spirituality is an integral part of the healing process.
*My Practice is currently full.* I began a search over 20 years ago that allowed me to experience healing in ways that honor the entire human being -not just the mind. My approach is one that honors each client's strengths and path towards wholeness. I empower clients towards their own self-healing. My work is integrative - utilizing mindfulness and inviting the soul/spirit, mind & body to drive the process of therapy. I specialize in non-pathologizing therapies. I strive to create an atmosphere of safety first and foremost. I feel that spirituality is an integral part of the healing process.
Gay Haynes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
I believe everyone has the capacity for change. I serve people from all walks of life, and value compassion, authenticity and kindness. I help clients move towards growth. My approach is to offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can unpack and heal. I practice with the philosophy that therapy is a collaborative work-in-progress b/tw the therapist and client to formulate a plan of treatment that is best suited to individual needs and goals.
I believe everyone has the capacity for change. I serve people from all walks of life, and value compassion, authenticity and kindness. I help clients move towards growth. My approach is to offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can unpack and heal. I practice with the philosophy that therapy is a collaborative work-in-progress b/tw the therapist and client to formulate a plan of treatment that is best suited to individual needs and goals.
Simon Spire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
I am currently accepting new clients, and I always respond within 24 hours. I partner with adults of all ages who are seeking psychotherapy within a setting that’s able to hold the fullness of who they are and the larger arc of their path. Located on Pickards Mountain at the edge of Chapel Hill, I describe my approach as somatic, depth-oriented, and mindfulness-based. Another term I use is soulcentric. Why? Because the word soul points to the deeper dimensions of one’s life. It evokes the rich, sometimes veiled currents running through our lives and orients us toward our ever-unfolding authenticity and path.
I am currently accepting new clients, and I always respond within 24 hours. I partner with adults of all ages who are seeking psychotherapy within a setting that’s able to hold the fullness of who they are and the larger arc of their path. Located on Pickards Mountain at the edge of Chapel Hill, I describe my approach as somatic, depth-oriented, and mindfulness-based. Another term I use is soulcentric. Why? Because the word soul points to the deeper dimensions of one’s life. It evokes the rich, sometimes veiled currents running through our lives and orients us toward our ever-unfolding authenticity and path.
Alaina Kidwell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
As a trauma-informed, yoga-certified therapist, my priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where mind and body can align in the healing process. I believe your story—past, present, and future—matters deeply. My approach combines mindful movement with therapeutic techniques to help you build self-awareness, confidence, and hope as you navigate your journey toward growth and healing.
As a trauma-informed, yoga-certified therapist, my priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where mind and body can align in the healing process. I believe your story—past, present, and future—matters deeply. My approach combines mindful movement with therapeutic techniques to help you build self-awareness, confidence, and hope as you navigate your journey toward growth and healing.
Chapel Hill Art Therapy-Uli Schempp
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LCMHC, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
Art therapy offers a unique path to access and express dreamlike or diffuse mental images representing emotional memories that often are non-linear and therefore difficult to express verbally. The imagery then becomes the subject of contemplation and discussion with the art therapist and will add to the client's understanding of what motivates her/his behavior and emotions. In addition, art making is a soothing and meditative process and helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression while working through sometimes difficult issues.
Art therapy offers a unique path to access and express dreamlike or diffuse mental images representing emotional memories that often are non-linear and therefore difficult to express verbally. The imagery then becomes the subject of contemplation and discussion with the art therapist and will add to the client's understanding of what motivates her/his behavior and emotions. In addition, art making is a soothing and meditative process and helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression while working through sometimes difficult issues.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.