Addiction Therapists in Huntersville, NC
Darryl Brown Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Having worked in Christian ministry, a community mental health agency, and a substance abuse treatment facility, I have served children, teens, adults, and families from all walks of life facing various challenges.
Life is not always easy. Sometimes life is challenging because of circumstances related to our actions; sometimes these challenges are a result of circumstances beyond our control. Regardless, these circumstances do not define us. It is, instead, our response to these circumstances that determines our course. My passion is working with individuals and families who are facing these storms. I love walking with my clients through these storms and into a bright new day. It is my hope that each of my clients will learn not just to weather and survive these storms but rather to conquer and overcome them.
Having worked in Christian ministry, a community mental health agency, and a substance abuse treatment facility, I have served children, teens, adults, and families from all walks of life facing various challenges.
Life is not always easy. Sometimes life is challenging because of circumstances related to our actions; sometimes these challenges are a result of circumstances beyond our control. Regardless, these circumstances do not define us. It is, instead, our response to these circumstances that determines our course. My passion is working with individuals and families who are facing these storms. I love walking with my clients through these storms and into a bright new day. It is my hope that each of my clients will learn not just to weather and survive these storms but rather to conquer and overcome them.
Kris Kawulok
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a broad background to help you face relational, occupational, sex addiction and clinical challenges.
Seeking support for life's difficulties can be daunting. Partnering with others as they walk through these difficulties is one of my lifelong passions. Let's begin to investigate your own particular story and see how it can be rewritten. The most important benchmark for each session is establishing an environment of trust and openness. From there, we can work to break through barriers. My goal is to support, educate, counsel and guide you through it all.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a broad background to help you face relational, occupational, sex addiction and clinical challenges.
Seeking support for life's difficulties can be daunting. Partnering with others as they walk through these difficulties is one of my lifelong passions. Let's begin to investigate your own particular story and see how it can be rewritten. The most important benchmark for each session is establishing an environment of trust and openness. From there, we can work to break through barriers. My goal is to support, educate, counsel and guide you through it all.
David Shein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
David specializes in individual, couples and group therapy related to: substance use disorders; corporate mental health and wellness; executive coaching; life goals/skills development and implementation; relationships (couples, family, workplace); anxiety; depression, anger; self-esteem; shame; grief and loss; and, crisis intervention.
David Shein uses a collaborative and strengths-based approach with each of his clients. When developing a treatment plan, David believes in leveraging a client’s self-knowledge, and will always meet clients where they are emotionally, cognitively, and physically. David incorporates humor, music, literature, media, and sports in his therapeutic work, and integrates a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions to address behavioral health issues, including: Motivational Interviewing; CBT; EMDR; Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy; and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
David specializes in individual, couples and group therapy related to: substance use disorders; corporate mental health and wellness; executive coaching; life goals/skills development and implementation; relationships (couples, family, workplace); anxiety; depression, anger; self-esteem; shame; grief and loss; and, crisis intervention.
David Shein uses a collaborative and strengths-based approach with each of his clients. When developing a treatment plan, David believes in leveraging a client’s self-knowledge, and will always meet clients where they are emotionally, cognitively, and physically. David incorporates humor, music, literature, media, and sports in his therapeutic work, and integrates a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions to address behavioral health issues, including: Motivational Interviewing; CBT; EMDR; Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy; and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Dr. Randi Konikoff
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHC, LPC, LCAS, BCTMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078 (Online Only)
Dr. Randi Konikoff has a passion for helping clients to become students of themselves, thereby learning how to use their mind, body, and spirit in healthy and self-edifying ways. She is a Board Certified National Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Clinical Military Counselor, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor, Certified Employee Assistance Professional, Certified Tele-Mental Health Counselor, Certified Brain Health Coach, Neuro-Psychotherapist. She is licensed in NC, SC, GA and VA.
Dr. Randi Konikoff has a passion for helping clients to become students of themselves, thereby learning how to use their mind, body, and spirit in healthy and self-edifying ways. She is a Board Certified National Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Clinical Military Counselor, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor, Certified Employee Assistance Professional, Certified Tele-Mental Health Counselor, Certified Brain Health Coach, Neuro-Psychotherapist. She is licensed in NC, SC, GA and VA.
I can help with relationships issues, depression, anxiety, and life/work balance. I have been helping people recover from substance abuse problems and addictions for many years, finding this work very rewarding. I am a firm believer in the Twelve Step model of recovery.
I prefer taking an active approach in helping people resolve the issues for which they come to me. This will include specific steps to take between sessions.
In believing that each person's story and situation is unique, I tailor my approach to the individual or couple.
I can help with relationships issues, depression, anxiety, and life/work balance. I have been helping people recover from substance abuse problems and addictions for many years, finding this work very rewarding. I am a firm believer in the Twelve Step model of recovery.
I prefer taking an active approach in helping people resolve the issues for which they come to me. This will include specific steps to take between sessions.
In believing that each person's story and situation is unique, I tailor my approach to the individual or couple.
I work closely with individuals who have complex trauma, PTSD, addiction and relational issues.
Many individuals suffer silently when overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or struggle with deeper issues that affect relationships, family, work and daily living. There is hope, acceptance, compassion and healing in therapy. I create a non-judgmental, nurturing, safe space for clients to explore their struggles, process their pain and acquire skills to accomplish set goals. I walk alongside each client to help them regain their power, happiness, peace, confidence and ability to live the life they deserve.
I work closely with individuals who have complex trauma, PTSD, addiction and relational issues.
Many individuals suffer silently when overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or struggle with deeper issues that affect relationships, family, work and daily living. There is hope, acceptance, compassion and healing in therapy. I create a non-judgmental, nurturing, safe space for clients to explore their struggles, process their pain and acquire skills to accomplish set goals. I walk alongside each client to help them regain their power, happiness, peace, confidence and ability to live the life they deserve.
Chanel C. Bowen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078
I am a dual-licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Addiction Specialist so that I can help clients improve mental health and overcome addiction behaviors by teaching healthier ways of coping.
If you've been experiencing anxiety, depression or issues with substance use lately, I'd like to help. Today's stressors have been affecting home life, professional life, emotional stability and many other areas. It can help to have a positive therapeutic relationship to work on feeling more balanced and improving your quality of life. You can consider yourself starting a personal Inner Renovations project where you'll receive Faith-Forward Counseling & access Mindfulness-Based tools that support your treatment plan and help you restore balance in Mind/Body/Spirit. Add structure to your self-care and make your wellbeing priority.
I am a dual-licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Addiction Specialist so that I can help clients improve mental health and overcome addiction behaviors by teaching healthier ways of coping.
If you've been experiencing anxiety, depression or issues with substance use lately, I'd like to help. Today's stressors have been affecting home life, professional life, emotional stability and many other areas. It can help to have a positive therapeutic relationship to work on feeling more balanced and improving your quality of life. You can consider yourself starting a personal Inner Renovations project where you'll receive Faith-Forward Counseling & access Mindfulness-Based tools that support your treatment plan and help you restore balance in Mind/Body/Spirit. Add structure to your self-care and make your wellbeing priority.
Courtney V. Reynolds
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078
My particular expertise is in working with trauma, codependency and addiction.
I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to grow and expand beyond their perceived limitations and to transform pain and suffering into pearls of wisdom and kindness. I believe these pearls cultivate greater self-compassion, which I believe is the key to healing and transformation. All humans have the answers within and it is my deep honor as a therapist to assist with midwiving that innate perfection into this world. "The wound is the place where the light enters you."-Rumi
My particular expertise is in working with trauma, codependency and addiction.
I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to grow and expand beyond their perceived limitations and to transform pain and suffering into pearls of wisdom and kindness. I believe these pearls cultivate greater self-compassion, which I believe is the key to healing and transformation. All humans have the answers within and it is my deep honor as a therapist to assist with midwiving that innate perfection into this world. "The wound is the place where the light enters you."-Rumi
Michael E Rife
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCAS, LCMHC, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Specialties include substance abuse, trauma, grief, anger management, anxiety, depression, as well as marriage and family issues.
I respect client's current emotional state and provide a safe, secure environment for our sessions. I also listen to client needs in an empathic, nonjudgmental way. Counseling techniques can vary based on the client's emotional and mental state, age, issue(s), goals and time restraints.
Specialties include substance abuse, trauma, grief, anger management, anxiety, depression, as well as marriage and family issues.
I respect client's current emotional state and provide a safe, secure environment for our sessions. I also listen to client needs in an empathic, nonjudgmental way. Counseling techniques can vary based on the client's emotional and mental state, age, issue(s), goals and time restraints.
Nydian E. Coker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
I specialize in childhood issues and disorders, as well as addiction issues for clients of all ages.
It has been a privilege in my many years of experience to work with clients struggling to find their way at a particular time in their life. I find it is often a state of worry, doubt, confusion or stress and yet they still have the hope that someone will reach out to help. I can help guide you across that bridge. In therapy, we together establish a collaborative and trusting relationship in which we will set specific goals that you want to address. I use a variety of successful treatment modalities to assist you in dealing with these challenges.
I specialize in childhood issues and disorders, as well as addiction issues for clients of all ages.
It has been a privilege in my many years of experience to work with clients struggling to find their way at a particular time in their life. I find it is often a state of worry, doubt, confusion or stress and yet they still have the hope that someone will reach out to help. I can help guide you across that bridge. In therapy, we together establish a collaborative and trusting relationship in which we will set specific goals that you want to address. I use a variety of successful treatment modalities to assist you in dealing with these challenges.
Courtney D Huffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
I most enjoy working with clients who struggle with substance use disorders, depression/anxiety, personality disorders, adjustment issues (divorce, death, work), and low self esteem.
I believe that everyone, including you, is entitled to experiencing happiness. Whether it be needing to find more work/life balance, learning how to navigate through difficult relationships, or dealing with a MH/SA disorder, I want to help you achieve serenity. One of my main goals as a therapist is to empower, encourage, and support you in achieving your life goals. I know that counseling requires courage and strength, and I am here to make this process easier for you by assisting you along the way. I believe in you and I want you to believe in you too!
I most enjoy working with clients who struggle with substance use disorders, depression/anxiety, personality disorders, adjustment issues (divorce, death, work), and low self esteem.
I believe that everyone, including you, is entitled to experiencing happiness. Whether it be needing to find more work/life balance, learning how to navigate through difficult relationships, or dealing with a MH/SA disorder, I want to help you achieve serenity. One of my main goals as a therapist is to empower, encourage, and support you in achieving your life goals. I know that counseling requires courage and strength, and I am here to make this process easier for you by assisting you along the way. I believe in you and I want you to believe in you too!
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My passion is guiding clients toward healthier lifestyle choices and increase their effectiveness. Our goal is to help gain insight into the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are preventing them from achieving their full potential. The majority of my treatment experience is working with adults, adolescents, families and couples in a private practice setting. I've developed expertise following my passion to support clients and family members working through substance abuse issues, mood disorders, and trauma. I treat each client as an individual in a comfortable, supportive environment where clients will feel respected.
My passion is guiding clients toward healthier lifestyle choices and increase their effectiveness. Our goal is to help gain insight into the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are preventing them from achieving their full potential. The majority of my treatment experience is working with adults, adolescents, families and couples in a private practice setting. I've developed expertise following my passion to support clients and family members working through substance abuse issues, mood disorders, and trauma. I treat each client as an individual in a comfortable, supportive environment where clients will feel respected.
Welltheology Counseling Center
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078 (Online Only)
I bring over 10 years of experience in youth leadership and development and the substance use disorder and mental health field.
Looking for help is not always the easiest thing to do, however, I am glad that you are looking and I'm glad that you've landed on my page. There may be many different reasons as to why you are looking for a therapist. Perhaps you're dealing with depression, fear or anxiety. These are actually some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at any point in our lives. Whatever the issue is for you, I want to help you build the skills to cope and unlock your potential to overcome your problems as you pursue your journey to becoming a better you.
I bring over 10 years of experience in youth leadership and development and the substance use disorder and mental health field.
Looking for help is not always the easiest thing to do, however, I am glad that you are looking and I'm glad that you've landed on my page. There may be many different reasons as to why you are looking for a therapist. Perhaps you're dealing with depression, fear or anxiety. These are actually some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at any point in our lives. Whatever the issue is for you, I want to help you build the skills to cope and unlock your potential to overcome your problems as you pursue your journey to becoming a better you.
In addition I am Certified Sex Addiction Therapist-Candidate with a strong desire to help those struggling with sex addiction.
Do you feel like there is more to life but not sure what it is your looking for? Or perhaps you are living a life that does not seem to fit who you really are. We all long for a life filled with purpose and meaning. Yet the quality of life we long for is often inhibited by a variety of internal and external struggles. Whether it be anxiety, depression, grief/loss or issues with life transitions I set out to work with you exploring ways to find relief from suffering. Beyond relief is the potential for a life enriched with hope, meaning and contentment that I desire to assist you in discovering.
In addition I am Certified Sex Addiction Therapist-Candidate with a strong desire to help those struggling with sex addiction.
Do you feel like there is more to life but not sure what it is your looking for? Or perhaps you are living a life that does not seem to fit who you really are. We all long for a life filled with purpose and meaning. Yet the quality of life we long for is often inhibited by a variety of internal and external struggles. Whether it be anxiety, depression, grief/loss or issues with life transitions I set out to work with you exploring ways to find relief from suffering. Beyond relief is the potential for a life enriched with hope, meaning and contentment that I desire to assist you in discovering.
Tyeekia Blue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28070
In life we often times face difficult circumstances that may alter our life plans. As a dually licensed psychotherapist, I specialize in working with adults and children who may be suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. I offer a safe space where we will work together using your individual strengths to achieve your social, emotional, behavioral and therapeutic goals. I offer evening and weekend appointments to best fit your schedule.
In life we often times face difficult circumstances that may alter our life plans. As a dually licensed psychotherapist, I specialize in working with adults and children who may be suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. I offer a safe space where we will work together using your individual strengths to achieve your social, emotional, behavioral and therapeutic goals. I offer evening and weekend appointments to best fit your schedule.
Heather Drum - Trauma Addiction Specialist
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
I specialize in addiction, anxiety, trauma, marriage counseling, depression and adolescents.
After trauma, we reach for whatever coping skill is closest in order to survive. We may turn to substances, self-harm, intellectualizing, perfectionism, and etc. This helps us soothe, distract, and numb from feelings of shame, guilt, anger & fear. Still, our unprocessed emotions can overwhelm–morphing into anxiety, depression, hyper-vigilance, marriage and relationship concerns. However, this only represents a part of us and our experiences. Through our strengths, we increase our tolerance, release survival skills that no longer serve us, and return to our most liberated and aligned self.
I specialize in addiction, anxiety, trauma, marriage counseling, depression and adolescents.
After trauma, we reach for whatever coping skill is closest in order to survive. We may turn to substances, self-harm, intellectualizing, perfectionism, and etc. This helps us soothe, distract, and numb from feelings of shame, guilt, anger & fear. Still, our unprocessed emotions can overwhelm–morphing into anxiety, depression, hyper-vigilance, marriage and relationship concerns. However, this only represents a part of us and our experiences. Through our strengths, we increase our tolerance, release survival skills that no longer serve us, and return to our most liberated and aligned self.
Vanessa S Sampson-Schneider
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078
Greetings and salutations! Thank you for taking the time to peruse my profile. I am a North Carolina licensed clinical mental health counselor. I am also licensed to provide telehealth counseling services for folx that reside in Florida and Georgia. I am a queer identified cisgender African American female. I have engaged in extensive training to effectively treat mental health concerns and substance use/abuse in black, indigenous, and other people of color, female identified persons, active-duty military, veterans, and LGBTQIA2S+ identified persons. I provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.
Greetings and salutations! Thank you for taking the time to peruse my profile. I am a North Carolina licensed clinical mental health counselor. I am also licensed to provide telehealth counseling services for folx that reside in Florida and Georgia. I am a queer identified cisgender African American female. I have engaged in extensive training to effectively treat mental health concerns and substance use/abuse in black, indigenous, and other people of color, female identified persons, active-duty military, veterans, and LGBTQIA2S+ identified persons. I provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.
Katia Grace Hamdan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078
I have extensive experience addressing issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and grief.
My goal as your therapist is to help create a safe space and establish a trusting foundation to help you develop skills for managing intense emotion and reduce emotional distress. I will assist you in achieving personal goals, promote self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal development. I am dedicated to empowering my clients and working collaboratively with them to create a fulfilling life by fostering insight and mindful awareness of their emotional wounds and lived experiences.
I have extensive experience addressing issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and grief.
My goal as your therapist is to help create a safe space and establish a trusting foundation to help you develop skills for managing intense emotion and reduce emotional distress. I will assist you in achieving personal goals, promote self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal development. I am dedicated to empowering my clients and working collaboratively with them to create a fulfilling life by fostering insight and mindful awareness of their emotional wounds and lived experiences.
Jessica Nichole Crowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
I thrive in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, substance use, life transitions, co-dependency, and low self-esteem.
I believe that therapy is the best gift you could ever give yourself. Anyone can benefit from taking the time to understand how their minds operate and what parts of their identity are challenging the peace, happiness, and love they deserve. As a person-centered therapist, I understand the value of meeting an individual where they are at with their lives and building off their strengths/resources. My goal as your therapist is to provide empowerment and the instillation of hope for whatever change you want to create in your life.
I thrive in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, substance use, life transitions, co-dependency, and low self-esteem.
I believe that therapy is the best gift you could ever give yourself. Anyone can benefit from taking the time to understand how their minds operate and what parts of their identity are challenging the peace, happiness, and love they deserve. As a person-centered therapist, I understand the value of meeting an individual where they are at with their lives and building off their strengths/resources. My goal as your therapist is to provide empowerment and the instillation of hope for whatever change you want to create in your life.
I find fulfillment in helping others learn to overcome their substance and behavioral addictions. I work with patients to solve the complex problems that lead to addiction—validating their journey along the way and providing unconditional positive regard through their troubles and successes. I believe that addiction is not the problem, therefore, I approach addiction as a maladaptive solution to a problem. I look forward to guiding you through the discovery of healthy solutions to those problems.
I find fulfillment in helping others learn to overcome their substance and behavioral addictions. I work with patients to solve the complex problems that lead to addiction—validating their journey along the way and providing unconditional positive regard through their troubles and successes. I believe that addiction is not the problem, therefore, I approach addiction as a maladaptive solution to a problem. I look forward to guiding you through the discovery of healthy solutions to those problems.
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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.