Drug Abuse Therapists in 30144

I would describe my style as active and directive, focusing on assisting clients to gain insight while utilizing cognitive behavioral strategies to help bring about desired change. I enjoy dialogue and collaboration with my clients. I do recommend readings and give homework assignments as appropriate. I believe education is a major component of the counseling process. I work with individuals, couples and families ages 18+ addressing substance abuse/addiction, relationship issues, anger management, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitional issues and gay/lesbian issues.

My ideal client is one that recognizes their life is not proceeding as they had intended and are motivated to work with a talk therapist on transforming themselves. I am a seasoned therapist who has extensive experience in working with clients with mild to severe depression, interpersonal conflicts,bi cultural/bi racial, alternative lifestyles, chronic health issues e.g. HIV/AIDS, women's issues, divorce and work life imbalances.

Clients 18 years and older needing individual drug and alcohol counseling along with a supportive sober living environment. We also help those who need a safe, structured living environment to start building their foundation in recovery with a variety of mood disorders as well as addiction disorders.

My counseling style is eclectic, meaning I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities to create the ideal treatment to meet the client’s needs. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgemental, and empathic therapeutic environment. I believe that everyone is uniquely different and may not respond to a one size fits all therapeutic modality. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific goals and desires. I tend to work with clients from a strength-based, positive, and affirming perspective.

Life can come at you pretty fast and knock you down pretty hard, leaving you feeling helpless, hopeless, afraid, and anxious. We all can lose our footing and confidence in who we are. People often just need someone with an open, non-judgmental ear, to listen to, understand, and guide them to better choices that will lead to a better family, work, and personal life. Others may require deeper more intensive therapeutic approaches due to chronic exposure to trauma.

"The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it." Having this belief in mind I have learned to help my client's focus on how they want their lives to be different in the future, rather than on what went wrong in the past. I focus on empowering clients to find their own solutions to life's difficulties. My clinical interventions are guided by Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive and Reality Therapy. My area of specialty is addiction, mood disorder, and relationship concerns. My interventions are guided by compassion, integrity, persistence, excellence, and respect.

Counseling & Psychological Consulting (C&PC) is a private practice located in Kennesaw Georgia. We provide professional counseling/psychotherapy to individuals, families, and couples. We offer classes for men and women who are court-ordered or voluntarily attend family violence intervention program or alcohol and substance abuse counseling. In addition to these services, we have mental health consultation services, new counselor consultation, and video counseling. Services are provided in the most integrated setting possible, through the application of counseling, consultation, and educational theories.

Sometimes, life becomes overwhelming or seemingly out of control resulting in anxiety, sadness, depression, confusion, anger, or irritability, along with a feeling of being powerless and without options. Factors may be related to work, marriage, parenting, financial stress, addiction, infidelity, symptoms of past traumatic experience(s), and many other things. Is your situation draining your energy or keeping you awake at night resulting in tiredness and fatigue? Is your situation affecting your life in negative ways? I have been helping people discover solutions to these kinds of problems for 25 years. Let me help you today!

TELEHEALTH APPROVED-COURT approved (STATE REGISTRY-DBHDD) SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL EVALUATOR and CERTIFIED ANGER MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST. Office near KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY. PHONE evals can be done for cases anywhere in the State of GA. COURT ORDERED EVALUATIONS FOR DUI/MIP/UNDERAGE DRINKING/POSSESSION /ANGER MANAGEMENT. Work with attorneys & probation officers. Unlike competitors - NOT AFFILIATED WITH DUI SCHOOLS. Credentialed to provide diagnosis of substance abuse/mental health issues. Flexible hours. LOWEST FEES allowed by State. TELEHEATH CERTIFIED/TELEPHONIC EVALUATIONS AVAILABLE. SAME DAY SERVICE.

Kristi Howard is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Attento Counseling. She has over 24 years of clinical experience as a therapist. Having worked in a myriad of settings to include outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient programming, Kristi has many tools to offer. Kristi is an interactive, collaborative, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to utilize empirically-driven techniques, empathic and caring support, and practical feedback to help clients effectively address their concerns and challenges in life.

Many individuals find themselves struggling with how to get through difficult life events. Maybe you find yourself turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms through the use of drugs, alcohol, or relationships. These events may make it difficult to do even to smallest of tasks, like getting out of bed in the morning or eating. Sometimes it may manifest into not wanting to leave the house, and being fearful of social situations. Taking the first step towards therapy is taking the first step towards bettering yourself and the quality of your life. But what separates me from the rest of the therapists that your looking at?

A part of you wants to reach out for support and a part of you doesn’t. This is totally understandable because finding the “right fit” with a therapist in this day and age seems like more work then you have time for, and can also be anxiety provoking. Often times making a human connection can be challenging especially with a therapist. I firmly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone to any therapy work. I promise you that I am committed to work hard at establishing that relationship. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where I come alongside where you are.

Clients who crave an honest space to be their genuine selves with a therapist who will hold them accountable typically enjoy working with me! Therapy is a self-care activity, but that does not mean it will always be easy, nor does it mean that I will tell you exactly what you want to hear. Change comes from being uncomfortable, and clients who are ready for change, with the support and guidance of an open-minded, unbiased professional like me, look forward to therapy each week. Even better- they tend to have excellent outcomes!

I am CBT trained clinician, but I use a few approaches and treatment modalities to achieve the optimal quality of services for my clients to include Motivational Interviewing, DBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness. I believe in recovery and know that therapy requires work. I will assign homework to my clients to cement the work we do together and to maintain active participation as therapy is a process. My therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and tailored to each client's need.

Often, people don't seek help when they are struggling due to the stigma related to mental illness and therapy. I strive to make the therapeutic environment as comfortable as possible and build a positive therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to discuss what you are struggling with. I encourage you to take those next steps to work on yourself and grow. My passion is helping those who struggle with addiction, substance use, low self-esteem, codependency, and ADHD.

Many individuals find themselves struggling with how to get through difficult life events. Maybe you find yourself turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms through the use of drugs, alcohol, or relationships. These events may make it difficult to do even the smallest of tasks, like getting out of bed in the morning or eating. Sometimes it may manifest into not wanting to leave the house, and being fearful of social situations. Taking the first step towards therapy is taking the first step towards bettering yourself and the quality of your life.

​I have been in the recovery field for 7 years and have seen a wide range of issues related to addiction. Addiction in itself can be a traumatic event as it causes us to go against our morals. Addiction often contributes to shame and can produce anger, anxiety& depression as well as a wide range of other issues. I have created treatment plans for every issue my clients have presented with as related to addiction. Each client has a different set of issues, needs and goals so I take a person-centered approach to best meet those needs. It's important to identify our strengths and capitalize on these rather than focusing on the problem.

I help clients manage the process of change. You decide what you want and we work together to find a way to happier life. I use brainspotting, cognitive and coaching techniques to help you achieve your goals.

Whatever reason you are seeking counseling, your concerns matter to me. As a pragmatic therapist with a holistic view, I provide traditional psychotherapy with energy psychology techniques. I work with individuals and couples. I am experienced in working with a broad range of issues. I address trauma, anxiety, phobias,couples, work stress, divorce recovery, and addiction.. It is a real joy to provide you true relief from issues you are struggling with. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Therapy is learning practical skills of stress management. Therapy can be the joy of self discovery.