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Melanie S Norton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
I began my career working in inpatient substance abuse facilities attached to hospitals. I am well-versed in groups for addiction and prefer individual counseling for issues in later recovery or dual diagnosis. I see adults and motivated adolescents in my practice. Both men and women are welcome as are couples and families. Other specialty areas are sexual abuse and mood disorders.
I began my career working in inpatient substance abuse facilities attached to hospitals. I am well-versed in groups for addiction and prefer individual counseling for issues in later recovery or dual diagnosis. I see adults and motivated adolescents in my practice. Both men and women are welcome as are couples and families. Other specialty areas are sexual abuse and mood disorders.
(865) 409-0837 View (865) 409-0837
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Magnolia Healthcare
Counselor, BCBA, ABA, SPEECH, OT
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
Hello! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida w/10 years of professional work experience. I'm also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, licensed in Tennessee that specializes in children w/disabilities, & behavioral therapy. I also have years of experience w/military life, & understand the struggles w/deployments, change in family dynamics, & transitions in roles. I have experience in helping clients w/relationship concerns, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I work with couples to repair trust, improve & strengthen their emotional intimacy w/each other.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida w/10 years of professional work experience. I'm also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, licensed in Tennessee that specializes in children w/disabilities, & behavioral therapy. I also have years of experience w/military life, & understand the struggles w/deployments, change in family dynamics, & transitions in roles. I have experience in helping clients w/relationship concerns, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I work with couples to repair trust, improve & strengthen their emotional intimacy w/each other.
(865) 344-6614 View (865) 344-6614
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Angela Masini
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
Do you find yourself in internal arguments with your inner critic or feel so pressured by should’s that being stressed has become the norm? Do you miss your former, more alive self or notice that feelings you had hoped were resolved continue to generate painful memories? Are you struggling with unwanted behaviors - irritable outbursts, addictions, or indecisiveness? Or missing intimacy and positive communication with your spouse or partner? Though there is no "typical client", resolving these concerns or decreasing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD, are frequent reasons reported by my clients when they come to therapy.
Do you find yourself in internal arguments with your inner critic or feel so pressured by should’s that being stressed has become the norm? Do you miss your former, more alive self or notice that feelings you had hoped were resolved continue to generate painful memories? Are you struggling with unwanted behaviors - irritable outbursts, addictions, or indecisiveness? Or missing intimacy and positive communication with your spouse or partner? Though there is no "typical client", resolving these concerns or decreasing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD, are frequent reasons reported by my clients when they come to therapy.
(865) 217-0514 View (865) 217-0514
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Counseling, Ltd.
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse, Relationship/Marital Counseling, Family counseling, Codependency Counseling, Gender Identity, Incarceration/Probation Counseling, and specialize in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling for adults and teens, as well as Trauma and PTSD.
We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse, Relationship/Marital Counseling, Family counseling, Codependency Counseling, Gender Identity, Incarceration/Probation Counseling, and specialize in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling for adults and teens, as well as Trauma and PTSD.
(614) 932-2425 View (614) 932-2425
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Jamie Suarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, C-DBT, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
When you find yourself encountering emotional problems, engaging in addictive behavior, or experiencing relational problems, I am here to help because that's what I am trained to do and feel called to do! Below is a checklist of specific issues you may struggle with which I am qualified to work with. I am also a CSAT Candidate who works with those struggling with problematic sexual behavior and pornography use, but I am well suited to work with people on many other issues as well. You can visit my website and click on the client portal link to schedule an appointment today! You can also email me if you have a question beforehand.
When you find yourself encountering emotional problems, engaging in addictive behavior, or experiencing relational problems, I am here to help because that's what I am trained to do and feel called to do! Below is a checklist of specific issues you may struggle with which I am qualified to work with. I am also a CSAT Candidate who works with those struggling with problematic sexual behavior and pornography use, but I am well suited to work with people on many other issues as well. You can visit my website and click on the client portal link to schedule an appointment today! You can also email me if you have a question beforehand.
(865) 407-2281 View (865) 407-2281
Alcohol Use Therapists

Are there specific medications for alcohol use?

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

How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

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

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.