Addiction Therapists in Mauldin, SC
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I work well with people who suffer from substance use disorders, PTSD, anxiety, depression etc.
Navigating through trauma can leave you feeling let down, emotionally unstable, unable to sleep or stop the constant negative thoughts, and emotionally overwhelmed; with little to no understanding of what to do next. You may wonder what it feels like be “normal” not to scan the room for what may be lurking to harm you, to have fun and be happy, to just have a good relationship with your partner, to date again? I believe insight/education plus a plan of action makes for positive changes.
I work well with people who suffer from substance use disorders, PTSD, anxiety, depression etc.
Navigating through trauma can leave you feeling let down, emotionally unstable, unable to sleep or stop the constant negative thoughts, and emotionally overwhelmed; with little to no understanding of what to do next. You may wonder what it feels like be “normal” not to scan the room for what may be lurking to harm you, to have fun and be happy, to just have a good relationship with your partner, to date again? I believe insight/education plus a plan of action makes for positive changes.
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Shelly L Atkinson
Counselor, LPC/S-C, LAC-A, AADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mauldin, SC 29662 (Online Only)
Hi! I am Shelly! I am so excited to be here and to have the opportunity to serve you! I am a practicing LPC in the Upstate of SC. I find absolute pleasure in working with clients who are in need of someone coming alongside them for guidance with concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to substance use issues and much more. Some potential clients like yourself may just need a listening ear, life coaching or guidance with developing healthy, appropriate skills to navigate life and managing the range of emotions that come along with that. Call or email me to discuss your particular needs. Telehealth services are available.
Hi! I am Shelly! I am so excited to be here and to have the opportunity to serve you! I am a practicing LPC in the Upstate of SC. I find absolute pleasure in working with clients who are in need of someone coming alongside them for guidance with concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to substance use issues and much more. Some potential clients like yourself may just need a listening ear, life coaching or guidance with developing healthy, appropriate skills to navigate life and managing the range of emotions that come along with that. Call or email me to discuss your particular needs. Telehealth services are available.
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Jacqui Woolbright
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT, AADC, CS
Verified Verified
Mauldin, SC 29662 (Online Only)
Tired, frustrated, irritable, or lifeless? I am here to help you and your family return to or become your best self. Our work together will not only make your physical days better will also eliminate the somatic symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, restlessness, and fatigue. I have best helped those who need help understanding their spouse's mental health, couples to improve their marriages, physical or sexual abuse, overall anxiety and depression, and difficulty with addiction. Individuals need additional ways to cope with change, stress, and trauma so they can better focus and be present in their daily life.
Tired, frustrated, irritable, or lifeless? I am here to help you and your family return to or become your best self. Our work together will not only make your physical days better will also eliminate the somatic symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, restlessness, and fatigue. I have best helped those who need help understanding their spouse's mental health, couples to improve their marriages, physical or sexual abuse, overall anxiety and depression, and difficulty with addiction. Individuals need additional ways to cope with change, stress, and trauma so they can better focus and be present in their daily life.
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Regardless of the reason someone may come to me for therapy, I believe that each person is unique and must be treated as an individual. Even though the "problem" gets the person in the door, it is often a symptom of deeper pain. I believe that I provide a nonjudgmental, compassionate setting that people need in order to look inside and gain a better understanding and acceptance of themselves, both their strengths and challenges. I "partner" with my clients to help them formulate realistic goals and give them feedback and encouragement as they strive to make positive changes.
Regardless of the reason someone may come to me for therapy, I believe that each person is unique and must be treated as an individual. Even though the "problem" gets the person in the door, it is often a symptom of deeper pain. I believe that I provide a nonjudgmental, compassionate setting that people need in order to look inside and gain a better understanding and acceptance of themselves, both their strengths and challenges. I "partner" with my clients to help them formulate realistic goals and give them feedback and encouragement as they strive to make positive changes.
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate in South Carolina, I have always had a deep rooted, genuine passion for helping others. At the heart of my practice, I believe that building a trusting relationship in a completely judgement-free environment is the basis for healing. I strive to provide empathetic, client-centered care through utilizing a strengths-based approach. Watching people utilize their strengths to live out their dreams, grow as individuals, overcome adversity, and develop resilience is the reason I am so passionate about being a counselor.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate in South Carolina, I have always had a deep rooted, genuine passion for helping others. At the heart of my practice, I believe that building a trusting relationship in a completely judgement-free environment is the basis for healing. I strive to provide empathetic, client-centered care through utilizing a strengths-based approach. Watching people utilize their strengths to live out their dreams, grow as individuals, overcome adversity, and develop resilience is the reason I am so passionate about being a counselor.
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The majority of clients I see are couples, families, adults, and teenagers/pre-teens. Many are struggling with relationships, infidelity, self-esteem, sexual orientation, gender identity, depression, anxiety, stress, and feelings of disconnection. Most are looking for help navigating difficult times and improving their overall emotional health.
The majority of clients I see are couples, families, adults, and teenagers/pre-teens. Many are struggling with relationships, infidelity, self-esteem, sexual orientation, gender identity, depression, anxiety, stress, and feelings of disconnection. Most are looking for help navigating difficult times and improving their overall emotional health.
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Melody Anne Camacho
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Mauldin, SC 29662
Eveyone should be able to live a life that leaves them excited to wake up every morning. One of the bravest things anyone can do is begin to understand their story and find their purpose. My door is open for those who need someone to really hear them and point them in the right direction.
Eveyone should be able to live a life that leaves them excited to wake up every morning. One of the bravest things anyone can do is begin to understand their story and find their purpose. My door is open for those who need someone to really hear them and point them in the right direction.
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Another Chance Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607
If you are an adult struggling with depression ,anxiety, addiction, Bipolar Disorder, a Mood or Personality Disorder, (Males ) w/childhood trauma, or in need of a life coach we can help . If you are a teen struggling anxiety , depression, self harming behaviors , adjustment issues with family or conduct misbehavior let us lend a helping hand .
If you are an adult struggling with depression ,anxiety, addiction, Bipolar Disorder, a Mood or Personality Disorder, (Males ) w/childhood trauma, or in need of a life coach we can help . If you are a teen struggling anxiety , depression, self harming behaviors , adjustment issues with family or conduct misbehavior let us lend a helping hand .
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My primary experience has been with youth, teens, adults, Veterans, people without housing, those with substance use issues, and those in the LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC community.
My mission is to cultivate a creative, safe environment that is client-centered and collaborative. With a background in Social Work, Women’s, Genders and Sexualities Studies, and Addiction/Substance use, I use a combination of philosophical frameworks that encourage authenticity, embrace empathy, and honor lived experiences. A passionate advocate of healing and growth, I enjoys working with a wide range of people.
My primary experience has been with youth, teens, adults, Veterans, people without housing, those with substance use issues, and those in the LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC community.
My mission is to cultivate a creative, safe environment that is client-centered and collaborative. With a background in Social Work, Women’s, Genders and Sexualities Studies, and Addiction/Substance use, I use a combination of philosophical frameworks that encourage authenticity, embrace empathy, and honor lived experiences. A passionate advocate of healing and growth, I enjoys working with a wide range of people.
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Kimberly A Bales
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
If you are looking for some freedom from the bond of mental health illness(es) and/or substance abuse, please call. Taking this step is an act of courage! Know that you are capable of achieving healing and happiness. My primary focus is to assist you in gaining self-awareness and identifying new sources of hope & strength, which are crucial parts of this journey & the foundation for a new beginning. I am committed to helping you work toward your goal of living your most fulfilling life and being your authentic self.
If you are looking for some freedom from the bond of mental health illness(es) and/or substance abuse, please call. Taking this step is an act of courage! Know that you are capable of achieving healing and happiness. My primary focus is to assist you in gaining self-awareness and identifying new sources of hope & strength, which are crucial parts of this journey & the foundation for a new beginning. I am committed to helping you work toward your goal of living your most fulfilling life and being your authentic self.
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Primarily, I treat problems related to anxiety, depression, relationships and substance abuse .
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with over thirty years of experience. I was in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA for over twenty-five years. I am licensed in California and in South Carolina, where I currently reside. My orientation is primarily psychodynamic and informed by contemporary psychoanalytic theory. I combine this depth approach to psychotherapy with a strong background and belief in cognitive-behavioral interventions. I am dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional care, with compassion, acceptance and sensitivity. I tailor my treatment approach to the needs of the individual.
Primarily, I treat problems related to anxiety, depression, relationships and substance abuse .
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with over thirty years of experience. I was in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA for over twenty-five years. I am licensed in California and in South Carolina, where I currently reside. My orientation is primarily psychodynamic and informed by contemporary psychoanalytic theory. I combine this depth approach to psychotherapy with a strong background and belief in cognitive-behavioral interventions. I am dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional care, with compassion, acceptance and sensitivity. I tailor my treatment approach to the needs of the individual.
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Shynekia Garner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, MMFT
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615 (Online Only)
Shynekia Garner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of South Carolina with nearly 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship, medical, and substance abuse issues. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in English from the University of South Carolina Upstate and received her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College.
Shynekia Garner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of South Carolina with nearly 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship, medical, and substance abuse issues. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in English from the University of South Carolina Upstate and received her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College.
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I have personal experience with addiction, and have a soft spot for people who are trudging the road of recovery.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who are struggling with life and relationship issues, those suffering with career burnout and compassion fatigue (healthcare workers, law enforcement, veterans, etc), those dealing with identity issues, those who have had traumatic/abusive pasts or are in crisis now, and addiction. I desire to use my innate capacity for authentic empathy to enter into another's pain. I listen to their story, help them understand themselves better and find balance. I can help clients to reclaim or define their real identity with the goal of finding meaning and purpose amidst suffering and struggle.
I have personal experience with addiction, and have a soft spot for people who are trudging the road of recovery.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who are struggling with life and relationship issues, those suffering with career burnout and compassion fatigue (healthcare workers, law enforcement, veterans, etc), those dealing with identity issues, those who have had traumatic/abusive pasts or are in crisis now, and addiction. I desire to use my innate capacity for authentic empathy to enter into another's pain. I listen to their story, help them understand themselves better and find balance. I can help clients to reclaim or define their real identity with the goal of finding meaning and purpose amidst suffering and struggle.
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David Rosenberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, NCRC, NCLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship issues, I warmly welcome you to reach out and take the first steps toward a new, clearer, and more satisfying life.
Do you feel trapped in a story that you don't like? Do you feel powerless, misunderstood, or lacking in some way? So much of what we experience is the result of the stories we believe about ourselves. Often, we don't examine these stories to see if they're true. I want to help you break through to a more genuine understanding of yourself. We'll look for your strengths, abilities, and true interests and we'll work to discover how you can rise above the limitations you currently perceive. I have years of experience successfully coaching people with anxiety, mental health challenges and addictions. I'd be honored to work with you.
Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship issues, I warmly welcome you to reach out and take the first steps toward a new, clearer, and more satisfying life.
Do you feel trapped in a story that you don't like? Do you feel powerless, misunderstood, or lacking in some way? So much of what we experience is the result of the stories we believe about ourselves. Often, we don't examine these stories to see if they're true. I want to help you break through to a more genuine understanding of yourself. We'll look for your strengths, abilities, and true interests and we'll work to discover how you can rise above the limitations you currently perceive. I have years of experience successfully coaching people with anxiety, mental health challenges and addictions. I'd be honored to work with you.
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Nevaeh Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCACICA, II, LPC, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607
I am a state Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC II) and a National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC I).
People seek counseling for many different reasons. Their desire to change their current situation could be a direct result of personal issues, enivronmental issues, relationship issues, and/or any other issues that places limitations on one's happiness. The counseling process can be painful, but an empowering experience that facilitates self growth and brings about positive change. My role in this therapeutic relationship is to provide you with a safe, non-judgemental, and compassionate environment that fosters self efficacy. I look forward to assisting you in your journey towards change and clairity about your situation.
I am a state Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC II) and a National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC I).
People seek counseling for many different reasons. Their desire to change their current situation could be a direct result of personal issues, enivronmental issues, relationship issues, and/or any other issues that places limitations on one's happiness. The counseling process can be painful, but an empowering experience that facilitates self growth and brings about positive change. My role in this therapeutic relationship is to provide you with a safe, non-judgemental, and compassionate environment that fosters self efficacy. I look forward to assisting you in your journey towards change and clairity about your situation.
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Jennifer Edris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, CACI, MAC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29615
Areas of Treatment: Marriage, Divorce, Anger Management Addiction, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Infertility, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Depression, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Sleep Problems.
River Falls Counseling provides professional psychological services for adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking help. Competent licensed and certified therapist with a variety of specializations Conveniently located in Greenville off of Roper Mtn. Rd. and I-85 We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and most EAP plans Flexible hours (day and evenings) Sliding scale for those in need
Areas of Treatment: Marriage, Divorce, Anger Management Addiction, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Infertility, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Depression, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Sleep Problems.
River Falls Counseling provides professional psychological services for adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking help. Competent licensed and certified therapist with a variety of specializations Conveniently located in Greenville off of Roper Mtn. Rd. and I-85 We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and most EAP plans Flexible hours (day and evenings) Sliding scale for those in need
Deborah Downs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, LLC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29609
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Licensed Addiction Counselor specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Life Coaching, Self Esteem Issues, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Addictions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of life? Has life come at you, and you feel hopeless,worthless, stuck, broken, depleted, or depressed? Are you dealing with unhealthy habits or past trauma that you feel is hindering you from being your best self, or do you desire to gain more purpose for your life? I will work with you in a supportive manner to find solutions, direction, balance, and help you gain a better perspective on your life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Licensed Addiction Counselor specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Life Coaching, Self Esteem Issues, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Addictions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of life? Has life come at you, and you feel hopeless,worthless, stuck, broken, depleted, or depressed? Are you dealing with unhealthy habits or past trauma that you feel is hindering you from being your best self, or do you desire to gain more purpose for your life? I will work with you in a supportive manner to find solutions, direction, balance, and help you gain a better perspective on your life.
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Jeff Burgdorfer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience helping individuals and families. He specializes in anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, and men's issues. Jeff has spent the last 10 years working in many of the major treatment settings, providing therapy to clients in hospitals, residential rehab programs, and outpatient facilities. Through this work, he has cultivated and strengthened a unique skill set to help clients, using a person-centered approach to therapy.
Jeff Burgdorfer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience helping individuals and families. He specializes in anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, and men's issues. Jeff has spent the last 10 years working in many of the major treatment settings, providing therapy to clients in hospitals, residential rehab programs, and outpatient facilities. Through this work, he has cultivated and strengthened a unique skill set to help clients, using a person-centered approach to therapy.
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Sarah Louise Quinn
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601
I work with survivors of trauma and childhood abuse, those with PTSD, and addictions. Abuse and trauma leaves a lasting impact on your body and can create symptoms like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, troubled relationships, and insomnia. Is it difficult to function in day-to-day life or do you feel like you just can't get it together? You may be feeling lost, hopeless, stuck, and afraid. Therapy provides a time to be understood and heard in a safe, confidential place. We all have strengths and the answers inside of us, but sometimes we need help peeling back the layers. I understand this because I am a survivor of trauma too.
I work with survivors of trauma and childhood abuse, those with PTSD, and addictions. Abuse and trauma leaves a lasting impact on your body and can create symptoms like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, troubled relationships, and insomnia. Is it difficult to function in day-to-day life or do you feel like you just can't get it together? You may be feeling lost, hopeless, stuck, and afraid. Therapy provides a time to be understood and heard in a safe, confidential place. We all have strengths and the answers inside of us, but sometimes we need help peeling back the layers. I understand this because I am a survivor of trauma too.
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Buddy Blount
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687
I have a wide range of experience in different areas, including recovery from substance abuse, trauma, adolescents and anxiety/mood disorders.
I love to work with those who are struggling and trying to find their way. Though I'm trained in addressing a wide scope of concerns, I particularly enjoy helping individuals in late adolescence and early adulthood overcome obstacles and build independence as they pursue personal and vocational goals. It is a great joy to see my clients work toward the life they want.
I have a wide range of experience in different areas, including recovery from substance abuse, trauma, adolescents and anxiety/mood disorders.
I love to work with those who are struggling and trying to find their way. Though I'm trained in addressing a wide scope of concerns, I particularly enjoy helping individuals in late adolescence and early adulthood overcome obstacles and build independence as they pursue personal and vocational goals. It is a great joy to see my clients work toward the life they want.
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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.