Addiction Therapists in Tennessee
Solutions Education Center, Inc
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LADAC
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Online Only)
Solutions Education Center, Inc. serves adults and youth ages 13-18. We provide early intervention for prevention of substance use disorders as well as assessments and outpatient interventions for individuals who have developed a substance use disorder or are at risk. Solutions provides gender specific treatment opportunities, having both men's groups as well as LGBTQIA friendly groups. We provide certified facilitators for Spanish speaking individuals. Solutions Education Center seeks to mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences through interventions targeting family violence and parenting programs.
Solutions Education Center, Inc. serves adults and youth ages 13-18. We provide early intervention for prevention of substance use disorders as well as assessments and outpatient interventions for individuals who have developed a substance use disorder or are at risk. Solutions provides gender specific treatment opportunities, having both men's groups as well as LGBTQIA friendly groups. We provide certified facilitators for Spanish speaking individuals. Solutions Education Center seeks to mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences through interventions targeting family violence and parenting programs.
Karrah Barhorst
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADACII, CADC II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37128 (Online Only)
My interest lies in trauma, which I consider to be a significant factor in substance abuse.
I offer personalized services to individuals with substance use disorders and to the family members affected by their loved one's addiction. My passion lies in helping others, aiming to support as many as possible find a path to sobriety, healing, and recovery. I believe that everyone can achieve this and lead a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. Additionally, I hope to support family members on an individual basis who are dealing with addiction in their loved ones. Addiction not only isolates the individual but also deeply affects the entire family unit.
My interest lies in trauma, which I consider to be a significant factor in substance abuse.
I offer personalized services to individuals with substance use disorders and to the family members affected by their loved one's addiction. My passion lies in helping others, aiming to support as many as possible find a path to sobriety, healing, and recovery. I believe that everyone can achieve this and lead a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. Additionally, I hope to support family members on an individual basis who are dealing with addiction in their loved ones. Addiction not only isolates the individual but also deeply affects the entire family unit.
My personal life experiences in addiction and family conflict have allowed me to have great empathy with my clients, and I am passionate about helping others reach their desired goals.
Do you feel misunderstood? I have personally experienced and overcome addiction, marital failure, spiritual uncertainty, and feelings of hopelessness. I understand the fear and anxiety that come with seeing no way out, like you are alone in your despair. My goal is to guide the individual, couple, or family to function effectively. Together we can take steps to achieve what you once believed to be impossible.
My personal life experiences in addiction and family conflict have allowed me to have great empathy with my clients, and I am passionate about helping others reach their desired goals.
Do you feel misunderstood? I have personally experienced and overcome addiction, marital failure, spiritual uncertainty, and feelings of hopelessness. I understand the fear and anxiety that come with seeing no way out, like you are alone in your despair. My goal is to guide the individual, couple, or family to function effectively. Together we can take steps to achieve what you once believed to be impossible.
John Barker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hendersonville, TN 37075
I have been licensed as a therapist for 14 years. I have done some type of counseling in the Nashville area since 2001. I know life is hard and it's never one thing that causes us to begin looking for help. Addiction, relationships stress, depression, anxiety and behavior issues are all catalysts for someone to begin a relationship with a therapist. I offer individual, couples and family therapy in a safe and confidential environment. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to see lives change and to see healing begin. I use solution-focused strategies reach goals that we set together.
I have been licensed as a therapist for 14 years. I have done some type of counseling in the Nashville area since 2001. I know life is hard and it's never one thing that causes us to begin looking for help. Addiction, relationships stress, depression, anxiety and behavior issues are all catalysts for someone to begin a relationship with a therapist. I offer individual, couples and family therapy in a safe and confidential environment. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to see lives change and to see healing begin. I use solution-focused strategies reach goals that we set together.
While I work with a variety of people I am especially passionate about working with clients with addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.
It takes a lot of courage to take the first step in asking for help. I am committed to helping my clients address their needs and I like to meet them where they are. It is important to get to know my clients in order to help them work toward a healthier and more productive lifestyle. I am a licensed practical counselor and mental health specialist and have been in the field for over 6 years.
While I work with a variety of people I am especially passionate about working with clients with addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.
It takes a lot of courage to take the first step in asking for help. I am committed to helping my clients address their needs and I like to meet them where they are. It is important to get to know my clients in order to help them work toward a healthier and more productive lifestyle. I am a licensed practical counselor and mental health specialist and have been in the field for over 6 years.
Chantelle Farris Stokes
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADAC 2
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38104
I specialize in Marriage Counseling & Family Therapy with many years working in mental health and addiction programs.
"Our Secrets Keep Us Sick". The type of clients I am seeking would be those persons interested in understanding the role of themselves which has lead to unhealthy thinking and behaviors. I believe in honesty and accountability in order to move forward with emotional wellness and stability. We have a journey we must all travel for self love and self care.
I specialize in Marriage Counseling & Family Therapy with many years working in mental health and addiction programs.
"Our Secrets Keep Us Sick". The type of clients I am seeking would be those persons interested in understanding the role of themselves which has lead to unhealthy thinking and behaviors. I believe in honesty and accountability in order to move forward with emotional wellness and stability. We have a journey we must all travel for self love and self care.
Ascend Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LPC, CTT, CMAT, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220
Clayton is also certified in trauma therapy (CTT), a multiple addiction therapist (CMAT), and a sex addiction therapist (CSAT).
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** At Ascend Counseling, PLLC we believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are. As seasoned therapists, we provide a safe, collaborative experience for our clients combining empathy with professional excellence to guide the therapeutic process. Many therapeutic practices simply help you manage your symptoms and/or survive the next crisis. But at Ascend Counseling, PLLC, we believe that therapists should offer more. We will work with you to identify and address the root issues that perpetuate interpersonal problems. With us, you'll get to the bottom of things so that you can move forward!
Clayton is also certified in trauma therapy (CTT), a multiple addiction therapist (CMAT), and a sex addiction therapist (CSAT).
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** At Ascend Counseling, PLLC we believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are. As seasoned therapists, we provide a safe, collaborative experience for our clients combining empathy with professional excellence to guide the therapeutic process. Many therapeutic practices simply help you manage your symptoms and/or survive the next crisis. But at Ascend Counseling, PLLC, we believe that therapists should offer more. We will work with you to identify and address the root issues that perpetuate interpersonal problems. With us, you'll get to the bottom of things so that you can move forward!
Vincent Yanda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
I’m a licensed clinician at Ellie Mental Health in Murfreesboro, TN. I have over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents of all genders to support them in overcoming the struggles they face in their day-to-day lives. I enjoy working with various populations including LGBTQIA+, veterans, first responders, blended families, and other survivors on various diagnoses like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and substance abuse, just to name a few. I want to work together with my clients to find healthy ways of managing symptoms and triggers in order to gain new perspectives and a sense of fulfillment.
I’m a licensed clinician at Ellie Mental Health in Murfreesboro, TN. I have over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents of all genders to support them in overcoming the struggles they face in their day-to-day lives. I enjoy working with various populations including LGBTQIA+, veterans, first responders, blended families, and other survivors on various diagnoses like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and substance abuse, just to name a few. I want to work together with my clients to find healthy ways of managing symptoms and triggers in order to gain new perspectives and a sense of fulfillment.
Jerry W Lawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
My past struggle with opioid addiction led me to want to inspire and help others face their mental health struggles and walk them through their recovery.
If you are searching to regain hope in your life, relationships, and career, then I would love to work with you. I have been working in the mental health field since 2015. I received my undergraduate degree in Biology from Clearwater Christian College and I later received my Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My own six year struggle with opioids and prescription medication addiction led him to want to inspire and help others face their mental health struggles and walk them through their recovery.
My past struggle with opioid addiction led me to want to inspire and help others face their mental health struggles and walk them through their recovery.
If you are searching to regain hope in your life, relationships, and career, then I would love to work with you. I have been working in the mental health field since 2015. I received my undergraduate degree in Biology from Clearwater Christian College and I later received my Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My own six year struggle with opioids and prescription medication addiction led him to want to inspire and help others face their mental health struggles and walk them through their recovery.
Jay Armstrong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
I offer professional counseling services to males aged 10-60+ who deal with anger issues, healthy relationships, effective communication, assertiveness, self-confidence, career counseling, substance dependency, grief and trauma, depression and behavioral issues from a distinctly male perspective and viewpoint.
It's not very often that males are encouraged to seek help when dealing with the challenges of life. As a result, we resort to age-old adages that tell us to ignore the pain, 'man up', and soldier through it. But the fact of the matter is that we feel, we suffer, and we hurt and it has nothing to do with being a man and everything to do with being a human being. Men want healthy relationships, we want to be happy, we want to feel in control of our lives and be fulfilled. Taking the step towards mental health is an integral part of this process.
I offer professional counseling services to males aged 10-60+ who deal with anger issues, healthy relationships, effective communication, assertiveness, self-confidence, career counseling, substance dependency, grief and trauma, depression and behavioral issues from a distinctly male perspective and viewpoint.
It's not very often that males are encouraged to seek help when dealing with the challenges of life. As a result, we resort to age-old adages that tell us to ignore the pain, 'man up', and soldier through it. But the fact of the matter is that we feel, we suffer, and we hurt and it has nothing to do with being a man and everything to do with being a human being. Men want healthy relationships, we want to be happy, we want to feel in control of our lives and be fulfilled. Taking the step towards mental health is an integral part of this process.
I have worked in the field of behavioral health for 30 years and have successfully aided men, & women debilitated by mood disorders, substance use disorder, trauma, and grief. I have worked with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia or delusional disorder. I became a Professional Counselor to help individuals realize their self-worth, organize, prioritize and face internal & external struggles in a manner that is positive and healthy. I am a certified Supervisor for post graduate Counselors on the License Professional Counselor track. Available Tue-Fri 9:AM to 6:PM, Sat 8:AM to 1:PM.
I have worked in the field of behavioral health for 30 years and have successfully aided men, & women debilitated by mood disorders, substance use disorder, trauma, and grief. I have worked with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia or delusional disorder. I became a Professional Counselor to help individuals realize their self-worth, organize, prioritize and face internal & external struggles in a manner that is positive and healthy. I am a certified Supervisor for post graduate Counselors on the License Professional Counselor track. Available Tue-Fri 9:AM to 6:PM, Sat 8:AM to 1:PM.
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I have experience in a treatment setting working with individuals and the families of those struggling with addiction.
There is meaning in every struggle or bump in the road we face in life. Uncovering that meaning and telling our story is often the beginning of the path to healing. I work with both individuals and couples looking to repair relationships and create deeper more meaningful connection. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, addiction, work/life balance, or just feeling overwhelmed at what life is bringing, I'd be honored to walk with you on that journey.
I have experience in a treatment setting working with individuals and the families of those struggling with addiction.
There is meaning in every struggle or bump in the road we face in life. Uncovering that meaning and telling our story is often the beginning of the path to healing. I work with both individuals and couples looking to repair relationships and create deeper more meaningful connection. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, addiction, work/life balance, or just feeling overwhelmed at what life is bringing, I'd be honored to walk with you on that journey.
I have a passion for working with children, teens, individuals, couples, and families that are struggling from life altering events, such as, physical and emotional trauma, substance use and abuse, addiction(s), marital and relational issues, grief, and or family conflict. I have many years of experience working with foster children/families, and 13 years working in a Christ-centered faith-based substance abuse rehabilitation program. I am very passionate about helping my clients recover from past traumatic experiences that have created long-lasting effects upon themselves and their relationships with others.
I have a passion for working with children, teens, individuals, couples, and families that are struggling from life altering events, such as, physical and emotional trauma, substance use and abuse, addiction(s), marital and relational issues, grief, and or family conflict. I have many years of experience working with foster children/families, and 13 years working in a Christ-centered faith-based substance abuse rehabilitation program. I am very passionate about helping my clients recover from past traumatic experiences that have created long-lasting effects upon themselves and their relationships with others.
Aubrey Perin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, -MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411
With experience in treating acute eating disorders, trauma, mood disorders, and substance abuse, I offer a compassionate and specialized approach to healing in these areas and others as we work together to uncover unhelpful patterns, unpack past beliefs, and construct new ways of thinking to find presence and peace in who you are.
Life is a journey you take toward owning your story. Unfortunately, we often encounter obstacles that distort our perspective and hinder our ability to see ourselves accurately and move toward the things that bring us the most joy and peace. Whether you’ve been derailed by traumatic life events, disordered eating, depression and anxiety, addiction, grief, spiritual abuse, or other life altering transitions, it is my belief that you have the strength and resiliency to find a meaningful life living into the fullest expression of who you are.
With experience in treating acute eating disorders, trauma, mood disorders, and substance abuse, I offer a compassionate and specialized approach to healing in these areas and others as we work together to uncover unhelpful patterns, unpack past beliefs, and construct new ways of thinking to find presence and peace in who you are.
Life is a journey you take toward owning your story. Unfortunately, we often encounter obstacles that distort our perspective and hinder our ability to see ourselves accurately and move toward the things that bring us the most joy and peace. Whether you’ve been derailed by traumatic life events, disordered eating, depression and anxiety, addiction, grief, spiritual abuse, or other life altering transitions, it is my belief that you have the strength and resiliency to find a meaningful life living into the fullest expression of who you are.
Barbara L. Schmitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37042 (Online Only)
I have experience in treating addiction, having worked in Intensive Outpatient facilities and residential drug and alcohol treatment programs.
Emotional pain is hurtful. Sometimes life circumstances overwhelm us and we lose our way and our peace of mind. Therapy can help heal relationships with others but most importantly with ourselves. We need an objective partner who can identify problematic issues and assist with development of coping skills and healing. I've named my practice Tranquility Counseling because I hope to help my clients enter a space of peacefulness, calm, and safety - even amidst chaotic times.
I have experience in treating addiction, having worked in Intensive Outpatient facilities and residential drug and alcohol treatment programs.
Emotional pain is hurtful. Sometimes life circumstances overwhelm us and we lose our way and our peace of mind. Therapy can help heal relationships with others but most importantly with ourselves. We need an objective partner who can identify problematic issues and assist with development of coping skills and healing. I've named my practice Tranquility Counseling because I hope to help my clients enter a space of peacefulness, calm, and safety - even amidst chaotic times.
Due to my lived experiences and how I integrate those into my practice, I enjoy working with adults and couples who are struggling with substance and alcohol addictions, sexual trauma recovery, performance anxiety, high-functioning depression, relationship issues and marital distress, and overall life dissatisfaction and discontent.
After nearly 25 years of owning restaurants and life in the music industry, I decided to pursue my true passion and help others as a mental health therapist. I help people learn how to be satisfied with life as it is and find a way to inner peace.
Due to my lived experiences and how I integrate those into my practice, I enjoy working with adults and couples who are struggling with substance and alcohol addictions, sexual trauma recovery, performance anxiety, high-functioning depression, relationship issues and marital distress, and overall life dissatisfaction and discontent.
After nearly 25 years of owning restaurants and life in the music industry, I decided to pursue my true passion and help others as a mental health therapist. I help people learn how to be satisfied with life as it is and find a way to inner peace.
Anita H Pringle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Tennessee, Sex Addiction Therapist, a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator.
My passion is to journey with individuals who struggle in life - whether life-long or due to a recent situation. I work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, sex addiction, faith issues, addiction and other mental health issues. My goal is to journey toward health and wholeness in one's life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Tennessee, Sex Addiction Therapist, a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator.
My passion is to journey with individuals who struggle in life - whether life-long or due to a recent situation. I work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, sex addiction, faith issues, addiction and other mental health issues. My goal is to journey toward health and wholeness in one's life.
Kimberlee Massey-Owen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37212
I am passionate about those from all walks of life and addressing a variety of issues such as addiction, anxiety, relational issues, grief, and transitions.
Life can be complicated, overwhelming, challenging, and messy. People don’t tend to fit in neat little boxes, but I find that beautiful. The people I comes in contact with never cease to amaze and inspire me with their stories, struggles, and victories. I am committed to creating a safe and nonjudgemental space for people to explore healing and reconnect with themselves, others, and with hope beyond ourselves. My focus is relational and I believe this is the most healing aspect of any treatment modal. “We are wounded in relationship, and we heal in relationship.”
I am passionate about those from all walks of life and addressing a variety of issues such as addiction, anxiety, relational issues, grief, and transitions.
Life can be complicated, overwhelming, challenging, and messy. People don’t tend to fit in neat little boxes, but I find that beautiful. The people I comes in contact with never cease to amaze and inspire me with their stories, struggles, and victories. I am committed to creating a safe and nonjudgemental space for people to explore healing and reconnect with themselves, others, and with hope beyond ourselves. My focus is relational and I believe this is the most healing aspect of any treatment modal. “We are wounded in relationship, and we heal in relationship.”
Lauren Elise Peterson
MS, BC-DMT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37409 (Online Only)
I work with adults who are seeking greater connection to their bodies and innate creativity. Adults seeking personal transformation will develop their intuition and enhance their connection to self and others through dance/movement therapy. Whether someone has never danced before or has a movement background, this work can help heal trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. Many clients wonder if this is doable in telehealth, and it is! We also use a great deal of talking, implementing coping skills, optional homework, and EMDR when appropriate.
I work with adults who are seeking greater connection to their bodies and innate creativity. Adults seeking personal transformation will develop their intuition and enhance their connection to self and others through dance/movement therapy. Whether someone has never danced before or has a movement background, this work can help heal trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. Many clients wonder if this is doable in telehealth, and it is! We also use a great deal of talking, implementing coping skills, optional homework, and EMDR when appropriate.
Naomi Boothe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
I have additional training and experience with trauma, addiction and recovery, marriage and family therapy, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, mood regulation.
I acknowledge and respect the effort it takes to reach out for help. The strength it takes to say "enough!, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". The courage it takes to choose towards something more, something better, than where you are at right now. Thank you for being here! What if every wrongness was a strength not yet acknowledged? You are stronger than you think and worth so much more than you can imagine. The fact that you are reading this right now is proof of that!
I have additional training and experience with trauma, addiction and recovery, marriage and family therapy, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, mood regulation.
I acknowledge and respect the effort it takes to reach out for help. The strength it takes to say "enough!, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". The courage it takes to choose towards something more, something better, than where you are at right now. Thank you for being here! What if every wrongness was a strength not yet acknowledged? You are stronger than you think and worth so much more than you can imagine. The fact that you are reading this right now is proof of that!
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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.