Alcohol Use Therapists in Gainesville, GA

"My passion and motivation is to work with those dealing with alcohol and drug diseases, relationship issues, marriage issues, parenting conflict and behaviors, and dual diagnosis. I have 20 plus years of working with others and 26 years of sobriety. I am a devoted Counselor with extensive knowledge in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and CBT with adults adolescence, and couples. I work with the person where she/he is currently. I use powerful counseling and motivation to empower the individual to choose the journey and I help provide the skills, knowledge, support, compassion, understanding, experience, and a road map to success."

I once heard that finding a good therapist is like discovering your favorite flavor of ice cream. Counseling is not one size fits all. I focus primarily on the creation of a warm atmosphere to dissolve barriers to a joyful authentic life. In order to see results of therapy, I believe there must be a strong therapeutic relationship. I am a non judgmental advocate for my clients. I believe that having an anchor of strength and support is an aspect of therapy that is life changing. Therapy can be a catalyst to create peace, change, joy, and self awareness. I would love to take this journey with you.

I specialize in mental health care with adults. This includes anger management, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, relational issues, and job-related stress. Also, I am trauma informed and work with the progressive counting model. I have provided care in all hospitalization and traditional outpatient settings so this means I am comfortable working with individuals with more or less severe symptoms.

It can be incredibly healing to have another hear your story. I have over 14 years experience working with people who are suffering from Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality D/O, and Addiction; people who seek real resolution of distressing emotions, but are unsure about where to turn. Are you struggling just to maintain? Are you drowning in emotional turmoil, and looking for a life-line? Maybe you have tried therapy before, but did not feel a connection. You can obtain relief from the negative sensations and images that are holding you back. I am passionate about providing a chance for real growth.

Gay welcomes those going through life’s challenges, with warm and ease. She facilitates a safe and empowering environment, where counseling can be an effective way to alleviate distress, to discover better ways to solve long-term behavioral concerns. The counseling relationship allows you to seek perspective through a mutual relationship that is accepting, empathic, and authentic.

Are you stuck in a cycle that you can’t break free from? Do you need help managing your personal or career life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or simply feel lost? Do you need assistance moving beyond trauma or leaving behind active addiction? In order to assist you in your journey, I use an integrative approach encompassing the traditional methods of DBT, CBT, and talk therapy while incorporating non-traditional approaches such as nature therapy. Because each person's needs are different, I tailor my sessions to your individual needs.

Hello and welcome! I strive to create a safe space in which every person feels respected and comfortable sharing their struggles. Many persons who come to me for treatment are having trouble with relationships, mood or anxiety problems, career issues or work stress, or parenting and blended family difficulties. I listen and give feedback to help you tap into your inner strengths and resources in approaching problems. I assist you in setting goals for therapy and work to provide research based tools and techniques to best meet those goals.I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, couples, and families of all configurations.

As a therapist, I work with you to help identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I understand that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, so I use an approach that is compassionate and non-judgmental to help create an environment where you feel supported and safe in your journey to a better life. Anxiety and depression are daily reminders that we live in an ever- changing and tough world. If you are experiencing problems due to stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, illnesses or work related or school related issues, please call me and we will walk this journey together.

My Name is Myra and I am so happy to be back at home serving the community where I grew up. This has always been my dream. My ideal client is any man or woman who grew up like I did, in addiction, abuse, and with low self-esteem. I believe that it's our secrets that keeps us sick and I am simply here to help you heal and to love and accept yourself JUST AS YOU ARE because YOU ARE ENOUGH!

I am a Christian Counselor & Therapist, who works with not only you and your spouse, but with your whole family. Many times the chains in our families are carried down through generations and I am here to help you to be free. There may be deeply rooted anger, addictions, favoritism, jealousy, anxiety and depression, just to mention a few. You will be better able to serve God as you are freed from this weight. Whether it be marital or individual, "We meet you right where you are!"

Spring is here. Is your energy ready? Is your mood ready? Maybe you had a "bump on the head," and headaches afterward? Anxiety, poor concentration, depression, and poor sleep can be helped with a "brain tune up." This is a non-invasive, non medication approach to making thing better.

With all my clients, I start by trying to create a completely safe, private, confidential, accepting, non-judgmental, valuing, understanding, and empowering relationship. I believe that these components alone can often be enough to bring the changes you seek to make in your life. Whatever you are struggling with, I strive to meet you where you are, understand your experience, and help you achieve your goals for change. My clients are frequently experiencing depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties, and it is my goal to work with them to uncover and heal the underlying driving factors of those symptoms.

My ideal client is ready for change and the process that comes along with it. They may not know their growing edges yet, but they know there is something they would like to change and desire help to get there. My ideal client is motivated, insightful, and open to the therapeutic process. I aim to serve clients who have experienced trauma and are struggling with the lasting effects. I also enjoy working with relational difficulties, identity issues, and overwhelming life changes. Further, I am passionate about serving marginalized communities and offering the support our society often fails to give.

For over 30 years I have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families who are struggling with an array of stressors and challenges in their lives. I focus on helping my clients produce measurable changes in their lives and paths to success and healing. As a psychotherapist, I specialize in emerging brain-based research, dual diagnosis and clinical approaches into a comprehensive approach to treatment. I specialize in providing a comprehensive approach to treatment by combining psychotherapy with state of the art brain-based therapy to treat Addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, dual diagnosis and trauma.

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We started LifeWorks in 1995 & serve North Georgia with three locations - Gainesville, Dahlonega, and Clarkesville. We each have over thirty years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, groups, and facilitating workshops and retreats. We are also trained hypnotherapists. We work with many issues including anxiety & depression, relationships, substance abuse, anger, self-esteem, stress, & abuse issues. Our approach is to view individuals holistically - mind, body, & spirit.

I specialize in both pornography & sexual addiction recovery along with trauma focused EMDR therapy to help with PTSD as well as betrayal trauma. I also effectively help individuals struggling with a variety of other issues like depression, anxiety, P.T.S.D., chemical dependency, codependence, relational issues, and grief. Over the past two decades I have helped individuals discover how to heal, recover, and reclaim their lives.

*I am not able to accept new patients at this time.* Are you at a point where you or a loved one has lost hope? With over 27 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, marriages, and families, I've seen many find hope that was previously absent by using a short-term, targeted, and effective approach to counseling. Each therapist has unique strengths. Mine is working through tough problems other therapists don't prefer to treat by seeing clients in their homes rather than in an office. Most people are able to see a significant change within 6 months. Counseling should not last forever and neither should your struggles

Pathways Transition Programs, INC. is a private, community based mental health services provider. We serve children, adolescents, adults, and families residing in Hall County & the surrounding counties of Georgia. PTP is able to provide therapy, paraprofessional, and psychiatry services to both English & Spanish speaking clients. We offer services in the school, home, and community setting. Our comprehensive array of assessments/therapy services foster change & growth while supporting clients to heal their wounds of trauma & life challenges. We provide training/skill development to enhance coping skills & build resilience.