Substance Use Therapists in 30042
Holly DeGrand
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30042 (Online Only)
I have been in practice for 16 years, with specialty areas of anxiety, complex trauma, and substance use disorders.
I believe the human mind is an amazingly resilient and resourceful machine. In the face of chaos, trauma, abuse, and other negative situations, it creates coping skills. Unfortunately, these coping skills - escapism, withdrawal, numbness, hyper-vigilance, trauma repetition, among others - often become maladaptive over time in the forms of anxiety, depression, addiction, etc. I see people not as "broken", but with coping skills that just are not helpful anymore. Learning is the key - learning new ways of doing and new ways of thinking can solve almost any dilemma.
I have been in practice for 16 years, with specialty areas of anxiety, complex trauma, and substance use disorders.
I believe the human mind is an amazingly resilient and resourceful machine. In the face of chaos, trauma, abuse, and other negative situations, it creates coping skills. Unfortunately, these coping skills - escapism, withdrawal, numbness, hyper-vigilance, trauma repetition, among others - often become maladaptive over time in the forms of anxiety, depression, addiction, etc. I see people not as "broken", but with coping skills that just are not helpful anymore. Learning is the key - learning new ways of doing and new ways of thinking can solve almost any dilemma.
Rick Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30042
My approach to counseling and psychotherapy is to build a positive, trusting relationship. This facilitates healing and lasting change. My trainings and ongoing personal development allow me to do effective counseling that makes a measurable difference in the lives of individual, couples, and families. It would be my pleasure to assist you in healing, and creating the life and relationships your heart deeply desires.
My approach to counseling and psychotherapy is to build a positive, trusting relationship. This facilitates healing and lasting change. My trainings and ongoing personal development allow me to do effective counseling that makes a measurable difference in the lives of individual, couples, and families. It would be my pleasure to assist you in healing, and creating the life and relationships your heart deeply desires.
Chris Mayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30042
Chris currently holds licensure in the state of Georgia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. After finishing his degree, he began working as a counselor with the Georgia Department of Justice, providing evidence based mental health and substance abuse counseling for detained youth and adults. He also worked as an independent contractor providing psychotherapy and substance abuse treatment in outpatient and residential settings, school systems, and foster homes. He has been providing clinical services to children and adults for over 17 years.
Chris currently holds licensure in the state of Georgia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. After finishing his degree, he began working as a counselor with the Georgia Department of Justice, providing evidence based mental health and substance abuse counseling for detained youth and adults. He also worked as an independent contractor providing psychotherapy and substance abuse treatment in outpatient and residential settings, school systems, and foster homes. He has been providing clinical services to children and adults for over 17 years.
Warrick Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, CRC, LPC, LCMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30042
Living life on life's terms is rough. Often we hit a bump in the road for various reasons: broken relationships, declining health, depression, unresolved grief, drugs, or we are dissatisfied with our lives, and we feel that we deserve better. We don't want to be judged, but enough is enough, and we need to talk about it before we act out about it. If this is you or someone you know, then the staff at the Evolve Center can help. We have a diverse staff of counselors, social workers, coaches, and medical practitioners ready to help. Call us today for a free and confidential consultation.
Living life on life's terms is rough. Often we hit a bump in the road for various reasons: broken relationships, declining health, depression, unresolved grief, drugs, or we are dissatisfied with our lives, and we feel that we deserve better. We don't want to be judged, but enough is enough, and we need to talk about it before we act out about it. If this is you or someone you know, then the staff at the Evolve Center can help. We have a diverse staff of counselors, social workers, coaches, and medical practitioners ready to help. Call us today for a free and confidential consultation.
Nina M Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSM, MCLC, MA, DBA
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30042
Not accepting new clients
A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solution oriented medical professional dedicated to providing exceptional care in implementing effective treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adult experiencing or exposed to drugs or alcohol abuse; as well as addressing other co-occurring disorders.
A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solution oriented medical professional dedicated to providing exceptional care in implementing effective treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adult experiencing or exposed to drugs or alcohol abuse; as well as addressing other co-occurring disorders.
Elissa Navarrete
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30042 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a therapist with a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential, experience freedom, and realize hope. I have a passion for holistic nutrition and functional medicine's connection to mental health and wellness. If you desire holistic changes that bring lasting benefit to the mind, body, and spirit, I would love to work with you. Nutritional and Lifestyle Awareness, and a Client-Driven Focus are the cornerstones of my practice. My top priority is ensuring my client’s health and maintaining an awareness of the goals that my client brings into the therapeutic relationship.
I am a therapist with a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential, experience freedom, and realize hope. I have a passion for holistic nutrition and functional medicine's connection to mental health and wellness. If you desire holistic changes that bring lasting benefit to the mind, body, and spirit, I would love to work with you. Nutritional and Lifestyle Awareness, and a Client-Driven Focus are the cornerstones of my practice. My top priority is ensuring my client’s health and maintaining an awareness of the goals that my client brings into the therapeutic relationship.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.