Addiction Therapists in Smyrna, TN
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Dr. Andy Killingsworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCMHSP, MAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
With over 27 yrs of experience, I have learned that healing and change is a process that is unique to each individual. In counseling, we will walk this journey together by identifying, exploring, and working through your experiences and challenges. Whether you experience depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, trauma, extreme stress, etc., we will explore ways to manage thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and sensations associated with your life circumstances. Collaboratively, we will develop and identify unique coping strategies to help increase the likelihood that you live the life that you want to live.
With over 27 yrs of experience, I have learned that healing and change is a process that is unique to each individual. In counseling, we will walk this journey together by identifying, exploring, and working through your experiences and challenges. Whether you experience depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, trauma, extreme stress, etc., we will explore ways to manage thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and sensations associated with your life circumstances. Collaboratively, we will develop and identify unique coping strategies to help increase the likelihood that you live the life that you want to live.
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Lacey Rudisill-Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
I specialize in anxiety, grief, addiction and recovery, relational issues and trauma resolution.
I work to identify the strengths of my client and then utilize these as we collaborate, accomplishing the client's life goals, navigating stressors and bringing balance and hope to the client's life. Are you tired of sabotaging your success? Do you wish you could get a grip on your anxiety? Why am I so angry all of the time? Other people can quit, why can't I? Will I ever be enough? I believe in creating a safe space of healing, hope and refuge where you can achieve your goals and desires for your life.
I specialize in anxiety, grief, addiction and recovery, relational issues and trauma resolution.
I work to identify the strengths of my client and then utilize these as we collaborate, accomplishing the client's life goals, navigating stressors and bringing balance and hope to the client's life. Are you tired of sabotaging your success? Do you wish you could get a grip on your anxiety? Why am I so angry all of the time? Other people can quit, why can't I? Will I ever be enough? I believe in creating a safe space of healing, hope and refuge where you can achieve your goals and desires for your life.
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Matthew Andrews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, trauma and grief issues, and have extensive experience in treating addictions.
Do you ever feel like life can be overwhelming? Has depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or other problems taken control of you life? As a therapist, I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal . Sometimes it just takes a little guidance to help you get better. I have been in this field since 2013 and have been honored to help clients achieve their goals, grow as human beings, and become happier and healthier.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, trauma and grief issues, and have extensive experience in treating addictions.
Do you ever feel like life can be overwhelming? Has depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or other problems taken control of you life? As a therapist, I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal . Sometimes it just takes a little guidance to help you get better. I have been in this field since 2013 and have been honored to help clients achieve their goals, grow as human beings, and become happier and healthier.
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My specialties include addiction and recovery, doubts in faith, marriage, depression, anxiety, relational conflicts and helping you discover your purpose.
After pastoring for 7 yrs and working on the mission field for 5 yrs, I found myself in a mental and spiritual crisis confounded by a crippling addiction. By God’s Grace, through wise counselors and taking healthy steps, I found healing. My calling now is to walk together with those who seek freedom, faith, and hope that can be found in Jesus and his blue print for the abundant life. My passion is to help others remove obstacles that keep them from living the abundant life.
My specialties include addiction and recovery, doubts in faith, marriage, depression, anxiety, relational conflicts and helping you discover your purpose.
After pastoring for 7 yrs and working on the mission field for 5 yrs, I found myself in a mental and spiritual crisis confounded by a crippling addiction. By God’s Grace, through wise counselors and taking healthy steps, I found healing. My calling now is to walk together with those who seek freedom, faith, and hope that can be found in Jesus and his blue print for the abundant life. My passion is to help others remove obstacles that keep them from living the abundant life.
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Sherri Sedgebear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
I really enjoy helping people struggling with grief/loss, addiction, trauma, perfectionism, shame, depression and anxiety.
I have had the privilege of working in the mental health field for 25 years. I am honored when people choose to share their stories with me. I understand that the process of starting therapy can be frightening.
I really enjoy helping people struggling with grief/loss, addiction, trauma, perfectionism, shame, depression and anxiety.
I have had the privilege of working in the mental health field for 25 years. I am honored when people choose to share their stories with me. I understand that the process of starting therapy can be frightening.
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Julie Bradley Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, NCAC II, LADC II, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Accepting New Clients - Grief, low self-esteem, trauma and shame are a part of addiction. Whether you are living in addiction, loving someone in addiction or grieving the loss of someone you love - it is exhausting! What could have been done to prevent it? How do you take care of yourself and begin to heal when addiction seems to have taken everything? I am passionate about helping individuals/families create strategies to overcome barriers that keep them stuck in unhealthy thought patterns and choices. I have a heart for providing a safe space to heal and to begin to explore life on the other side.
Accepting New Clients - Grief, low self-esteem, trauma and shame are a part of addiction. Whether you are living in addiction, loving someone in addiction or grieving the loss of someone you love - it is exhausting! What could have been done to prevent it? How do you take care of yourself and begin to heal when addiction seems to have taken everything? I am passionate about helping individuals/families create strategies to overcome barriers that keep them stuck in unhealthy thought patterns and choices. I have a heart for providing a safe space to heal and to begin to explore life on the other side.
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We answer the many questions that arise when a loved one suffering from a substance use disorder refuses help.
When a family member is suffering from a substance use disorder it is of paramount importance that they receive help as soon as possible, but often times they refuse treatment. If they are to be persuaded it is crucial to approach them in a manor that will make a deep and lasting impact.
We answer the many questions that arise when a loved one suffering from a substance use disorder refuses help.
When a family member is suffering from a substance use disorder it is of paramount importance that they receive help as soon as possible, but often times they refuse treatment. If they are to be persuaded it is crucial to approach them in a manor that will make a deep and lasting impact.
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I typically work with issues concerning life transitions, addiction, couples conflict, and Family of Origin. I also love working with clients looking to detransition/desist. I have significant experience working with complex cases. Each client brings their individual stories into the room. By the time we seek help, life has typically not been going as we expected. We want to find a way out, but are unsure how to do so. What we need is someone to help us be a guide through to recovery. This is a life-long change that will need continued support. Not only is this our battle, but the battle of those around us.
I typically work with issues concerning life transitions, addiction, couples conflict, and Family of Origin. I also love working with clients looking to detransition/desist. I have significant experience working with complex cases. Each client brings their individual stories into the room. By the time we seek help, life has typically not been going as we expected. We want to find a way out, but are unsure how to do so. What we need is someone to help us be a guide through to recovery. This is a life-long change that will need continued support. Not only is this our battle, but the battle of those around us.
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Lois C. Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
My background includes counseling adolescents and adults who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
For many individuals reaching out for help can be difficult but it is an important step towards change. In sessions, clients can expect to experience a safe and warm environment free of judgment to explore their concerns. I help clients work through addiction, trauma, anxiety, and OCD utilizing a variety of approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and ERP therapy. I also offer clinical supervision for those seeking licensure in Tennessee.
My background includes counseling adolescents and adults who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
For many individuals reaching out for help can be difficult but it is an important step towards change. In sessions, clients can expect to experience a safe and warm environment free of judgment to explore their concerns. I help clients work through addiction, trauma, anxiety, and OCD utilizing a variety of approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and ERP therapy. I also offer clinical supervision for those seeking licensure in Tennessee.
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Specializing in supporting men, couples, and teens (16+) through life's challenges, I focus on trauma, relationship issues, addiction, grief, parenting, and school-related concerns. I offer a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and evidence-based techniques to help you thrive. I taught high school science for 15 years before moving into counseling, so I have a unique understanding of how teens operate, how family dynamics change over time, and how complicated life can feel at times. I'm here to get you where you want to be.
Specializing in supporting men, couples, and teens (16+) through life's challenges, I focus on trauma, relationship issues, addiction, grief, parenting, and school-related concerns. I offer a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and evidence-based techniques to help you thrive. I taught high school science for 15 years before moving into counseling, so I have a unique understanding of how teens operate, how family dynamics change over time, and how complicated life can feel at times. I'm here to get you where you want to be.
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My clients have complicated family relationships, which often include addiction, boundary conflicts, or a lack of emotional understanding. They tend to be anxious overthinkers, striving to break intergenerational cycles, but they struggle to connect with themselves on a deeper level. Our work together will focus on increasing your emotional understanding, identifying the patterns that are keeping you from living the life you desire, and moving into a space of self-acceptance.
My clients have complicated family relationships, which often include addiction, boundary conflicts, or a lack of emotional understanding. They tend to be anxious overthinkers, striving to break intergenerational cycles, but they struggle to connect with themselves on a deeper level. Our work together will focus on increasing your emotional understanding, identifying the patterns that are keeping you from living the life you desire, and moving into a space of self-acceptance.
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Bowdoin Recovery Services, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, NCAC, II, LADAC, QSAP, QCS
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167
We want to help you address life, relationship or legal problems which are keeping you from having your best life experiences. We believe that you can and will succeed in making healthy life changes. We want to provide you with skills and tools which lead you to success and personal happiness. We provide individual counseling as well as group therapy and education. We offer monthly DUI school/class. We offer 8, 10 and 12 hour all day Anger Management Classes one time each month. Parenting classes available upon special request.
We want to help you address life, relationship or legal problems which are keeping you from having your best life experiences. We believe that you can and will succeed in making healthy life changes. We want to provide you with skills and tools which lead you to success and personal happiness. We provide individual counseling as well as group therapy and education. We offer monthly DUI school/class. We offer 8, 10 and 12 hour all day Anger Management Classes one time each month. Parenting classes available upon special request.
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From 1977 to the present Dr. Ward has maintained his own private psychology practice. As a component of his practice he provided consulting psychological services to the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) from 1981 to 2003. At TRC he conducted individual and group counseling for clients with a broad range of physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. He is a member of the Tennessee Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
From 1977 to the present Dr. Ward has maintained his own private psychology practice. As a component of his practice he provided consulting psychological services to the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) from 1981 to 2003. At TRC he conducted individual and group counseling for clients with a broad range of physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. He is a member of the Tennessee Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
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John Philip Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
How many times have you been at the end of your rope with seemingly no where to turn? How many times have you made statements like: "I have got to do something different," "I am tired of the merry-go-round," and each time with the best intentions? Many times we get stuck in the same patterns of behaviors or interactions and have no idea how to stop or change that pattern. Many times we try and try but to no avail. Well congratulations! You have taken the first step toward that change you have long wanted!
How many times have you been at the end of your rope with seemingly no where to turn? How many times have you made statements like: "I have got to do something different," "I am tired of the merry-go-round," and each time with the best intentions? Many times we get stuck in the same patterns of behaviors or interactions and have no idea how to stop or change that pattern. Many times we try and try but to no avail. Well congratulations! You have taken the first step toward that change you have long wanted!
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Timothy L Hook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I understand how life can become unmanageable and you are not able to live your best life. I have experienced and treated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), nightmares, unwanted memories, avoidance of situations that bring back memories, heightened reactions, anxiety, depressed mood, agitation, irritability, hostility, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, social isolation, flashbacks, fear, severe anxiety, mistrust, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, guilt, loneliness, sleep disturbances, and emotional detachment.
I understand how life can become unmanageable and you are not able to live your best life. I have experienced and treated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), nightmares, unwanted memories, avoidance of situations that bring back memories, heightened reactions, anxiety, depressed mood, agitation, irritability, hostility, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, social isolation, flashbacks, fear, severe anxiety, mistrust, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, guilt, loneliness, sleep disturbances, and emotional detachment.
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Stephanie Berglund
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-, MHSP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
I specialize in anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, low self/esteem or low self-compassion, trauma, codependency, and that nagging “not good enough" feeling.
I love to work with clients who feel stuck in unhealthy relationships or habits. Many of my clients tell me that they have a hard time opening up, or that they did not think therapy would help them. I appreciate the struggle of unhealthy patterns, toxic relationships, or finding one’s path; and I’m honored to have the opportunity to support individuals who want to better understand themselves, heal, and grow. My clients leave therapy feeling hopeful, supported, and empowered to meet their goals.
I specialize in anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, low self/esteem or low self-compassion, trauma, codependency, and that nagging “not good enough" feeling.
I love to work with clients who feel stuck in unhealthy relationships or habits. Many of my clients tell me that they have a hard time opening up, or that they did not think therapy would help them. I appreciate the struggle of unhealthy patterns, toxic relationships, or finding one’s path; and I’m honored to have the opportunity to support individuals who want to better understand themselves, heal, and grow. My clients leave therapy feeling hopeful, supported, and empowered to meet their goals.
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The therapeutic relationship is built on mutual trust and understanding and provides a safe space for clients to focus on their goals. If you find yourself struggling to reach your goals in life let's work together to make that happen.
The therapeutic relationship is built on mutual trust and understanding and provides a safe space for clients to focus on their goals. If you find yourself struggling to reach your goals in life let's work together to make that happen.
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James N Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
You do not know how to feel normal anymore. You feel trapped, hopeless, or even different than everyone around you. Your closest friends and loved ones notice that you have changed and just not your true self, but you do not even know what that looks like anymore? You want to find out who you are so you can be the best at being you. Emotions such as frustration, depression, and loneliness plague your life and its hard to see a clear picture of goals, not even goals to get through the end of the day. Take a moment to notice these feelings. Sadly enough people think “this is just life”. Well it doesn’t have to be anymore.
You do not know how to feel normal anymore. You feel trapped, hopeless, or even different than everyone around you. Your closest friends and loved ones notice that you have changed and just not your true self, but you do not even know what that looks like anymore? You want to find out who you are so you can be the best at being you. Emotions such as frustration, depression, and loneliness plague your life and its hard to see a clear picture of goals, not even goals to get through the end of the day. Take a moment to notice these feelings. Sadly enough people think “this is just life”. Well it doesn’t have to be anymore.
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Chatiqua M Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
I have a special interest in helping People of Color, Veterans, Elderly Population and youth and young adults who are in or have been in the foster care system, challenged drug and alcohol addictions, depression, relationships, grief, chemical dependency, and/or mental illness.
Are you ready to take the next step that can change your life for the better? Are feelings of anger, shame, anxiety or depression weighing you down? Are the memories of your past preventing you from stepping into your future? Do you want to feel better? There is hope for you, and your life matters! I am dedicated to helping people get through the tough times. I am here to provide acceptance and encouragement for you to grow and change.
I have a special interest in helping People of Color, Veterans, Elderly Population and youth and young adults who are in or have been in the foster care system, challenged drug and alcohol addictions, depression, relationships, grief, chemical dependency, and/or mental illness.
Are you ready to take the next step that can change your life for the better? Are feelings of anger, shame, anxiety or depression weighing you down? Are the memories of your past preventing you from stepping into your future? Do you want to feel better? There is hope for you, and your life matters! I am dedicated to helping people get through the tough times. I am here to provide acceptance and encouragement for you to grow and change.
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Jeff Devine
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, MHSP-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a 25 years of experience, I'm here to guide you toward healing and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. We'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together. Whether you're dealing with relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, I'll work together with you to tailor evidence-based techniques to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a 25 years of experience, I'm here to guide you toward healing and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. We'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together. Whether you're dealing with relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, I'll work together with you to tailor evidence-based techniques to your unique needs.
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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.