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Aspirations by Achovia PLLC
Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CSI, NCC
Verified Verified
Seven Springs, NC 28578  (Online Only)
I believe that your life has a purpose, and I am here to help you find YOUR Purpose! People asked all the time HOW?! How can I change, How Can I stop feeling this way? I say Be Honest, Be Open, Be Willing! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to acquire my services. I am ecstatic that you have chosen me to walk this path of life with you as you seek guidance in traveling though life’s many journeys.
I believe that your life has a purpose, and I am here to help you find YOUR Purpose! People asked all the time HOW?! How can I change, How Can I stop feeling this way? I say Be Honest, Be Open, Be Willing! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to acquire my services. I am ecstatic that you have chosen me to walk this path of life with you as you seek guidance in traveling though life’s many journeys.
(336) 606-4316 View (336) 606-4316
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Herring Human Services, PA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27534
My approach to therapy is to assist individuals in accomplishing their goals in this journey we call life. I feel our expectations of others, ourselves and our environment create more stress than we often realize. The good news is we can tame those expectations in order to live a more purposeful life, less driven by stress and greatly assisted by the skills acquired in therapy.
My approach to therapy is to assist individuals in accomplishing their goals in this journey we call life. I feel our expectations of others, ourselves and our environment create more stress than we often realize. The good news is we can tame those expectations in order to live a more purposeful life, less driven by stress and greatly assisted by the skills acquired in therapy.
(919) 584-9306 View (919) 584-9306
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Joseph D Brown
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
Pikeville, NC 27863
I am versatile and have training and experience working with many different issues. I am nonjudgemental in my approach. We will work together to develop a plan that is centered to your individual needs and build goals that are achievable, so we can monitor your progress while working towards increasing your quality of life.
I am versatile and have training and experience working with many different issues. I am nonjudgemental in my approach. We will work together to develop a plan that is centered to your individual needs and build goals that are achievable, so we can monitor your progress while working towards increasing your quality of life.
(919) 584-9748 View (919) 584-9748
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Caring Hearts Professional Counseling Svcs, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC, SAP
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Accepting New Clients. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety/worry, panic or feeling depressed? Do you need help processing your grief or loss? Are these symptoms interfering with your pursuit of your personal and professional goals? Just know, when the challenges of life are difficult to handle on your own; then, you may need someone to talk with to help work through these issues.
Accepting New Clients. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety/worry, panic or feeling depressed? Do you need help processing your grief or loss? Are these symptoms interfering with your pursuit of your personal and professional goals? Just know, when the challenges of life are difficult to handle on your own; then, you may need someone to talk with to help work through these issues.
(910) 554-3450 View (910) 554-3450
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Debi Pickard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27534
Hi, and welcome to my page. I'm glad you stopped by. My interest lies in helping people who are looking for real change. For 23 years I have had the privilege of witnessing adults and children gain insight, reduce unpleasant symptoms and improve functioning in all areas of life through the therapeutic process. Are you ready to take the journey to reach your goals? Peace and rest are often found in those places we've been avoiding or unable to access on our own.
Hi, and welcome to my page. I'm glad you stopped by. My interest lies in helping people who are looking for real change. For 23 years I have had the privilege of witnessing adults and children gain insight, reduce unpleasant symptoms and improve functioning in all areas of life through the therapeutic process. Are you ready to take the journey to reach your goals? Peace and rest are often found in those places we've been avoiding or unable to access on our own.
(828) 481-8553 View (828) 481-8553

Online Therapists

Photo of Carolyn Rifkin, MS, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Carolyn Rifkin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
She also has experience treating substance and alcohol use disorder and is supportive of multiple avenues to recovery including a 12-step framework.
Carolyn (she/her) works with individuals, couples, and families. Her approach is integrative, but grounded in a humanistic framework, believing strongly in the individual’s innate capacity to heal and the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. She believes that therapy begins with a good relationship and fit between counselor and client and works hard to establish trust and safety early on.
She also has experience treating substance and alcohol use disorder and is supportive of multiple avenues to recovery including a 12-step framework.
Carolyn (she/her) works with individuals, couples, and families. Her approach is integrative, but grounded in a humanistic framework, believing strongly in the individual’s innate capacity to heal and the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. She believes that therapy begins with a good relationship and fit between counselor and client and works hard to establish trust and safety early on.
(984) 364-8427 View (984) 364-8427
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Renee B Wilson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC , NCC, LCAS, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28304
It is my pleasure to work with adolescents, adults, couples, veterans, and active-duty military, as well as with groups. I enjoy collaborating with people of diverse racial, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds who have experienced trauma either in childhood, adulthood, or through the military service and who are seeking a safe place to overcome life’s adversities, learn a new way to function, and live a victorious life. I work with issues related to ADHD, anger, anxiety, drug/alcohol use, panic, PTSD, personal growth, racial identity, self-esteem, sexual assault, stress, stressor-related disorders, and career development.
It is my pleasure to work with adolescents, adults, couples, veterans, and active-duty military, as well as with groups. I enjoy collaborating with people of diverse racial, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds who have experienced trauma either in childhood, adulthood, or through the military service and who are seeking a safe place to overcome life’s adversities, learn a new way to function, and live a victorious life. I work with issues related to ADHD, anger, anxiety, drug/alcohol use, panic, PTSD, personal growth, racial identity, self-esteem, sexual assault, stress, stressor-related disorders, and career development.
(910) 714-5052 View (910) 714-5052
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Julia Meyer
LCSW Associate, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
Hi, I'm Julia! I am passionate about working with individuals navigating substance use issues, disordered eating and body image concerns, and people who are currently dating or looking to re-enter the dating scene. I am particularly passionate about working with those who struggle with alcohol use. I acknowledge the shame that addiction can bring and believe that everyone deserves to recover from the damage it causes physically, socially, and emotionally.
Hi, I'm Julia! I am passionate about working with individuals navigating substance use issues, disordered eating and body image concerns, and people who are currently dating or looking to re-enter the dating scene. I am particularly passionate about working with those who struggle with alcohol use. I acknowledge the shame that addiction can bring and believe that everyone deserves to recover from the damage it causes physically, socially, and emotionally.
(910) 469-0687 View (910) 469-0687
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Richard McDonald
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Cameron, NC 28326  (Online Only)
I have a Bachelor's in Economics and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. I am licensed by the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and as a Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). I am also a Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and I belong to the American Counseling Association, The National Board of Certified Counselors, and the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC).
I have a Bachelor's in Economics and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. I am licensed by the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and as a Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). I am also a Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and I belong to the American Counseling Association, The National Board of Certified Counselors, and the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC).
(980) 372-4734 View (980) 372-4734
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Ronny Wayne Stephens
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LMHC, LCAS, MAC, PhD
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Accepting New Clients"...... Connected Counseling Community Center PLLC. is more than just a professional and licensed private practice—it's a beacon of hope and healing. With over 40 years of dedicated service to military families, veterans, and diverse communities, I have built a reputation for excellence and rapid recovery. My extensive experience includes establishing counseling centers in both military and civilian settings and serving as an expert witness in civilian and military courts.Even the strongest among us can face life’s most challenging problems.
Accepting New Clients"...... Connected Counseling Community Center PLLC. is more than just a professional and licensed private practice—it's a beacon of hope and healing. With over 40 years of dedicated service to military families, veterans, and diverse communities, I have built a reputation for excellence and rapid recovery. My extensive experience includes establishing counseling centers in both military and civilian settings and serving as an expert witness in civilian and military courts.Even the strongest among us can face life’s most challenging problems.
(910) 591-2957 x1 View (910) 591-2957 x1
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Lindsay Geist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27518
Does life sometimes look different than you expected it to be? Do you wonder about your life purpose or what gives you value? Or question about where you fit in the world? Perhaps you might even be feeling more anxious about your future lately. We all wrestle with our identity and challenge our self-worth when difficult times emerge in our lives. Some of us struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, or life stage issues and need someone to walk with us and help us navigate during those times. I would love to journey with you through the ordinary and the extraordinary moments of your life.
Does life sometimes look different than you expected it to be? Do you wonder about your life purpose or what gives you value? Or question about where you fit in the world? Perhaps you might even be feeling more anxious about your future lately. We all wrestle with our identity and challenge our self-worth when difficult times emerge in our lives. Some of us struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, or life stage issues and need someone to walk with us and help us navigate during those times. I would love to journey with you through the ordinary and the extraordinary moments of your life.
(678) 616-2672 View (678) 616-2672
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Precious-Pearl Johnstone
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CRC, LCMHC, CCATP, CCTHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27518  (Online Only)
Life is a journey - it’s path can be easy to navigate or can have twists and turns that we never expected. Sometimes, we veer off the path altogether and find ourselves lost. I want to help you to get back on your path and become the best version of yourself. I believe that the time people spend outside of therapy is even more important than the time spent in it. I focus on teaching skills that can be utilized in real world settings and help ease distress and improve overall function in life. I will work with you to form concrete, attainable goals and guide you along the path towards achievement.
Life is a journey - it’s path can be easy to navigate or can have twists and turns that we never expected. Sometimes, we veer off the path altogether and find ourselves lost. I want to help you to get back on your path and become the best version of yourself. I believe that the time people spend outside of therapy is even more important than the time spent in it. I focus on teaching skills that can be utilized in real world settings and help ease distress and improve overall function in life. I will work with you to form concrete, attainable goals and guide you along the path towards achievement.
(910) 335-2910 View (910) 335-2910
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Colligan Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS , CCS, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27604  (Online Only)
Effective therapy is not offering solutions, but helping a person understand what problems to solve. My aim is to provide a comfortable environment that provides the security for you to make changes. My practice is designed to help people, in a collaborative process, to improve self-understanding and make positive changes by building on strengths. Together we can clarify your personal values and you can begin to take action on them. With this process, you may find you bring more vitality and meaning to your life. I am pleased to offer weekend and evening appointments to accommodate your schedule.
Effective therapy is not offering solutions, but helping a person understand what problems to solve. My aim is to provide a comfortable environment that provides the security for you to make changes. My practice is designed to help people, in a collaborative process, to improve self-understanding and make positive changes by building on strengths. Together we can clarify your personal values and you can begin to take action on them. With this process, you may find you bring more vitality and meaning to your life. I am pleased to offer weekend and evening appointments to accommodate your schedule.
(984) 205-7334 View (984) 205-7334
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Cheri Pullen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilson, NC 27896
My theory of counseling is that people have specific behaviors they would like to change, which are caused by our irrational, self-defeating beliefs learned from earlier life experiences. My goal will be to assist with changing undesired behaviors and circumstances. Counseling is a personal exploration that leads to major changes in your life perspectives and decisions. These changes may affect significant relationships and understanding of yourself. Some of these life changes could be temporarily distressing. Together we will work to achieve the best possible results for you.
My theory of counseling is that people have specific behaviors they would like to change, which are caused by our irrational, self-defeating beliefs learned from earlier life experiences. My goal will be to assist with changing undesired behaviors and circumstances. Counseling is a personal exploration that leads to major changes in your life perspectives and decisions. These changes may affect significant relationships and understanding of yourself. Some of these life changes could be temporarily distressing. Together we will work to achieve the best possible results for you.
(252) 262-2759 View (252) 262-2759
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Yolanda N McLemore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knightdale, NC 27545  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I believe that everyone has the ability to change and improve themselves and their circumstances given the right opportunity and the right support. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for my clients to grow while at the same time improving their mental health and their relationships with the people around them.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I believe that everyone has the ability to change and improve themselves and their circumstances given the right opportunity and the right support. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for my clients to grow while at the same time improving their mental health and their relationships with the people around them.
(984) 231-9312 View (984) 231-9312
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Monica Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28303
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience in counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My expertise in counseling active duty service members to include special forces soldiers and their families along with veterans have given me the confidence in addressing your specific mental health needs. My treatment approaches are eclectic as everyone has different needs. My approach includes CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, family systems, solution focused, client-centered as well as other evidenced based therapeutic practices.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience in counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My expertise in counseling active duty service members to include special forces soldiers and their families along with veterans have given me the confidence in addressing your specific mental health needs. My treatment approaches are eclectic as everyone has different needs. My approach includes CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, family systems, solution focused, client-centered as well as other evidenced based therapeutic practices.
(910) 778-1575 View (910) 778-1575
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Hall Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Night time appointments until 10pm with online scheduling at hallfamilytherapy.com. Practicing for over 22 years in many different contexts all over the country, Dr. Stan has been married 23 years with 5 kids and can help you with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and simple family issues. Couples benefit from using the research based Gottman method with Dr. Hall and have permanent positive results within weeks! With experience as a professor, supervisor and therapist in community health working with even the most severe disorders like bipolar, schizophrenia, severe depression, substance abuse/dependency, self-harming, & suicidality.
Night time appointments until 10pm with online scheduling at hallfamilytherapy.com. Practicing for over 22 years in many different contexts all over the country, Dr. Stan has been married 23 years with 5 kids and can help you with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and simple family issues. Couples benefit from using the research based Gottman method with Dr. Hall and have permanent positive results within weeks! With experience as a professor, supervisor and therapist in community health working with even the most severe disorders like bipolar, schizophrenia, severe depression, substance abuse/dependency, self-harming, & suicidality.
(919) 794-3113 View (919) 794-3113
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Lifestyle Consultant Services
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LPC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
The mission of Lifestyle Consultant Services is to improve the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by reducing stigma and by protecting the rights of the individual who suffers from mental illness and/or substance abuse. By identifying the pain and suffering experienced by citizens in our community and addressing them with care, we aim to strengthen and promote health and well being. Suboxone is the combination of buprenorphine (partial opioid agonist) and naloxone (opioid antagonist - Narcan). The combination is either 2 mg/0.5 mg or 8 mg/2 mg. Suboxone is a sublingual film (it dissolves under the tongue).
The mission of Lifestyle Consultant Services is to improve the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by reducing stigma and by protecting the rights of the individual who suffers from mental illness and/or substance abuse. By identifying the pain and suffering experienced by citizens in our community and addressing them with care, we aim to strengthen and promote health and well being. Suboxone is the combination of buprenorphine (partial opioid agonist) and naloxone (opioid antagonist - Narcan). The combination is either 2 mg/0.5 mg or 8 mg/2 mg. Suboxone is a sublingual film (it dissolves under the tongue).
(919) 800-0881 View (919) 800-0881
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Barbara G Garrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
Doing it yourself, does not mean doing it alone, it means bringing in the resources that will assist you. I invite you to let me be your resource. During 20+ years of experience as a therapist, I have assisted hundreds of individuals and couples in making the changes and choices needed to create and sustain more fulfilling lives and more joyful, peaceful intimate relationships. I offer insightful, supportive, and interactive therapy blended with resourceful, practical suggestions that can help you heal life's hurts, like yourself more, adjust to life's transitions, and develop improved communication skills and relationships.
Doing it yourself, does not mean doing it alone, it means bringing in the resources that will assist you. I invite you to let me be your resource. During 20+ years of experience as a therapist, I have assisted hundreds of individuals and couples in making the changes and choices needed to create and sustain more fulfilling lives and more joyful, peaceful intimate relationships. I offer insightful, supportive, and interactive therapy blended with resourceful, practical suggestions that can help you heal life's hurts, like yourself more, adjust to life's transitions, and develop improved communication skills and relationships.
(919) 794-6825 x1 View (919) 794-6825 x1
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Michael Gisser
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
I am a former US Army chaplain and ordained rabbi trained in Marriage and Family Therapy with additional training in trauma recovery, and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD). My experience embodies an experiential integrative approach and I can individualize therapy to meet client goals. I work with individuals, couples, military personnel, veterans, and their families, and the LGBTQIA community. I am knowledgeable of world religions and diverse cultural backgrounds. I am currently accepting new clients in Pittsboro. To schedule an appointment vist our website - migcounseling.com
I am a former US Army chaplain and ordained rabbi trained in Marriage and Family Therapy with additional training in trauma recovery, and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD). My experience embodies an experiential integrative approach and I can individualize therapy to meet client goals. I work with individuals, couples, military personnel, veterans, and their families, and the LGBTQIA community. I am knowledgeable of world religions and diverse cultural backgrounds. I am currently accepting new clients in Pittsboro. To schedule an appointment vist our website - migcounseling.com
(984) 237-3579 View (984) 237-3579

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Alcohol Use Therapists

Are there specific medications for alcohol use?

There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.

How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.

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 alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.