Alcohol Use Therapists in Athens, GA
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master Addictions Counselor, I am passionate and dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities that are struggling to recover from alcohol and other drugs. I also work diligently to assist individuals and families with addressing related issues in social, emotional, occupational, and mental health functioning. I will work with you to move forward in life and achieve your goal of being free of active addiction regardless of the past factors that have negatively impacted your life.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master Addictions Counselor, I am passionate and dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities that are struggling to recover from alcohol and other drugs. I also work diligently to assist individuals and families with addressing related issues in social, emotional, occupational, and mental health functioning. I will work with you to move forward in life and achieve your goal of being free of active addiction regardless of the past factors that have negatively impacted your life.
I offer my clients a shame-free space to examine their relationship with alcohol, drugs, and behaviors that have become troublesome to their lives and values. I have been an addiction counselor in Athens, GA for over five years, with expertise in ACT and MI-based treatment modalities. In addition to working with clients with Substance Use Disorders, I also work with individuals struggling with problem gambling. My approach to addiction counseling is compassionate, patient, and flexible, with understanding that each individual’s path to recovery will be unique.
I offer my clients a shame-free space to examine their relationship with alcohol, drugs, and behaviors that have become troublesome to their lives and values. I have been an addiction counselor in Athens, GA for over five years, with expertise in ACT and MI-based treatment modalities. In addition to working with clients with Substance Use Disorders, I also work with individuals struggling with problem gambling. My approach to addiction counseling is compassionate, patient, and flexible, with understanding that each individual’s path to recovery will be unique.
You deserve to be your best self and I enjoy working with clients to find their best version of themselves. I look at a holistic view of the client- mind, body, emotions, stress, trauma, transitions, etc. to see what might be holding a person back and work with a client to resolve it. I am looking forward to working with you.
You deserve to be your best self and I enjoy working with clients to find their best version of themselves. I look at a holistic view of the client- mind, body, emotions, stress, trauma, transitions, etc. to see what might be holding a person back and work with a client to resolve it. I am looking forward to working with you.
Life is a gift, but doesn’t always feel that way. Relationship and family conflict, health concerns, addictions, losses, and school/career/life transitions can leave us wondering where the joy went and whether it will ever get better. Other times we just know something seems off, we feel stuck, and we need help figuring it out or getting past it. If any of this sounds familiar, please know that you don’t need to live with excessive worry, sadness, shame, or uncertainty, regardless of your circumstances. There are MANY ways to get you feeling content, confident, at peace and fulfilled again; I am here to walk that journey with you!
Life is a gift, but doesn’t always feel that way. Relationship and family conflict, health concerns, addictions, losses, and school/career/life transitions can leave us wondering where the joy went and whether it will ever get better. Other times we just know something seems off, we feel stuck, and we need help figuring it out or getting past it. If any of this sounds familiar, please know that you don’t need to live with excessive worry, sadness, shame, or uncertainty, regardless of your circumstances. There are MANY ways to get you feeling content, confident, at peace and fulfilled again; I am here to walk that journey with you!
Hello there! My name is Charlie Hubbard and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. My goal from the start has been to meet people where they are and better understand their unique perspective. I believe collaboration is key and fostering an environment that is open for you to explore is the driving force for therapy.
Hello there! My name is Charlie Hubbard and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. My goal from the start has been to meet people where they are and better understand their unique perspective. I believe collaboration is key and fostering an environment that is open for you to explore is the driving force for therapy.
Dr. Cindy Edins is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Educational Psychologist. She holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling as well as a PhD in Educational Psychology. Dr. Cindy has over 20 years of experience counseling and 12 years of teaching psychology courses at local colleges/universities. Dr. Cindy has advanced training through the Beck Initiative for Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for which she holds a current certification. She is also certified as a substance abuse counselor through the 7-Challenges program which supports the clients in making healthy decisions about their drug and/or alcohol choices.
Dr. Cindy Edins is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Educational Psychologist. She holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling as well as a PhD in Educational Psychology. Dr. Cindy has over 20 years of experience counseling and 12 years of teaching psychology courses at local colleges/universities. Dr. Cindy has advanced training through the Beck Initiative for Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for which she holds a current certification. She is also certified as a substance abuse counselor through the 7-Challenges program which supports the clients in making healthy decisions about their drug and/or alcohol choices.
Your beauty matters, Your scars matter, Your health matters, Your uniqueness matters, and most importantly "YOU" matter. No matter where you have been, where you are, and where you are going, we all have a purpose. Although we sometimes take detours and experience significant setbacks, we can still reach our full potential. Today is the day you have chosen to put YOU first and I would like to assist you with gaining the necessary skills to become all you can be. Here at the ACAS Center, we treat from the whole health perspective and our agency was created with the social, physical, & emotional needs of our clients in mind.
Your beauty matters, Your scars matter, Your health matters, Your uniqueness matters, and most importantly "YOU" matter. No matter where you have been, where you are, and where you are going, we all have a purpose. Although we sometimes take detours and experience significant setbacks, we can still reach our full potential. Today is the day you have chosen to put YOU first and I would like to assist you with gaining the necessary skills to become all you can be. Here at the ACAS Center, we treat from the whole health perspective and our agency was created with the social, physical, & emotional needs of our clients in mind.
Specializing in trauma, neglect, and C-PTSD has been focus of much of my career, but I've also had the privilege of supporting clients through grief, stress, anxiety, depression, negative self-criticism, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I strive to create a comforting space where you can express your thoughts and emotions openly without judgement. My recent work with adults has centered on healing from "old hurt," attachment issues, and even those dealing with narcissistic traits in others. If you are interested in talking briefly to see if we would work well together, feel free to send me a quick text or email.
Specializing in trauma, neglect, and C-PTSD has been focus of much of my career, but I've also had the privilege of supporting clients through grief, stress, anxiety, depression, negative self-criticism, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I strive to create a comforting space where you can express your thoughts and emotions openly without judgement. My recent work with adults has centered on healing from "old hurt," attachment issues, and even those dealing with narcissistic traits in others. If you are interested in talking briefly to see if we would work well together, feel free to send me a quick text or email.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like your emotions are running the show, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I work with adults who are navigating stress, difficult experiences, and emotions that can make everyday life feel heavier than it should. You might feel like you should be coping better, but something keeps getting in the way. Therapy is a space where we slow things down, make sense of patterns, and build practical skills that actually work in real life.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like your emotions are running the show, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I work with adults who are navigating stress, difficult experiences, and emotions that can make everyday life feel heavier than it should. You might feel like you should be coping better, but something keeps getting in the way. Therapy is a space where we slow things down, make sense of patterns, and build practical skills that actually work in real life.
Hello, my name is McCall and welcome to Balance & Recovery Counseling! I believe you hold all the answers to your story. I am here to listen, support, and bring a non-judgmental and compassionate perspective to your experiences, as well as challenge you appropriately. Don't forget the laughter! Therapy can be heavy and hard but I believe sharing moments of laughter can heal the soul.
Hello, my name is McCall and welcome to Balance & Recovery Counseling! I believe you hold all the answers to your story. I am here to listen, support, and bring a non-judgmental and compassionate perspective to your experiences, as well as challenge you appropriately. Don't forget the laughter! Therapy can be heavy and hard but I believe sharing moments of laughter can heal the soul.
Jennifer Wood Counseling LLC - Trauma Therapists
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCC
2 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606
Helping adults have healthier relationships, experience emotional healing, all while having a safe space to process life’s challenges. Seeking support is a courageous step, and investing in your mental health is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give yourself and those you love.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges with compassion, clarity, and hope through a Christ-centered lens. You can easily schedule with me (and get a quick insurance cost estimate) by clicking on my website link.
Helping adults have healthier relationships, experience emotional healing, all while having a safe space to process life’s challenges. Seeking support is a courageous step, and investing in your mental health is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give yourself and those you love.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges with compassion, clarity, and hope through a Christ-centered lens. You can easily schedule with me (and get a quick insurance cost estimate) by clicking on my website link.
Joel Herman Gibson Jr helps patients navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and practical tools for emotional well-being. Serving adults and seniors across Georgia through LifeStance Health, he provides a steady, compassionate presence for individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major transitions. He offers individual therapy, helping patients strengthen communication, rebuild confidence, and develop healthier patterns of living. He works with adults of all ages from young adults establishing independence to seniors adjusting to changing roles.Joel Herman Gibson Jr helps patients navigate life’
Joel Herman Gibson Jr helps patients navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and practical tools for emotional well-being. Serving adults and seniors across Georgia through LifeStance Health, he provides a steady, compassionate presence for individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major transitions. He offers individual therapy, helping patients strengthen communication, rebuild confidence, and develop healthier patterns of living. He works with adults of all ages from young adults establishing independence to seniors adjusting to changing roles.Joel Herman Gibson Jr helps patients navigate life’
Balanced Behavioral Counseling Services, LLC
Master Social Worker, LMSW, MAC, CAMSII, E-CADC
Athens, GA 30605
Many people today face complex problems related to employment, money, tragedy, mental and physical health, relationships, habits and addictions. The inability to cope with these added pressure and stresses of life sometimes interferes with our desire to be happy and live a satisfying life. While some may be able to make the needed adjustments on their own, others may need professional guidance to get their life back on track.
Many people today face complex problems related to employment, money, tragedy, mental and physical health, relationships, habits and addictions. The inability to cope with these added pressure and stresses of life sometimes interferes with our desire to be happy and live a satisfying life. While some may be able to make the needed adjustments on their own, others may need professional guidance to get their life back on track.
I am a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 2 years of experience supporting clients through identity exploration, emotional challenges, and life transitions. I work with individuals across diverse backgrounds, including those navigating gender and sexuality, neurodivergence, trauma, eating and body-image concerns, and relationship dynamics. I strive to understand each person as a unique individual with strengths, values, and resilience, and I create a space where your story is met with curiosity, empathy, and respect.
I am a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 2 years of experience supporting clients through identity exploration, emotional challenges, and life transitions. I work with individuals across diverse backgrounds, including those navigating gender and sexuality, neurodivergence, trauma, eating and body-image concerns, and relationship dynamics. I strive to understand each person as a unique individual with strengths, values, and resilience, and I create a space where your story is met with curiosity, empathy, and respect.
I enjoy working with individuals who want to engage in therapy that is process-oriented, emotion-focused, and relational. My practice emphasizes the therapeutic process as one of the most powerful agents of change. I value authenticity and approach therapy as a whole person. I carry my identities, personality, and lived experiences with me. I believe that, when I show up fully, it creates space for you to do the same. My goal is to offer you a safe environment where you can show up with all parts of yourself – the whole person that you are - without without fear of judgment.
I enjoy working with individuals who want to engage in therapy that is process-oriented, emotion-focused, and relational. My practice emphasizes the therapeutic process as one of the most powerful agents of change. I value authenticity and approach therapy as a whole person. I carry my identities, personality, and lived experiences with me. I believe that, when I show up fully, it creates space for you to do the same. My goal is to offer you a safe environment where you can show up with all parts of yourself – the whole person that you are - without without fear of judgment.
Cher works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Cher believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Cher works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Cher believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Accepting new clients! Are you a woman feeling dissatisfied with your life and open to exploring how your thoughts and feelings drive behavior? Do you wish you had the skills to increase mindfulness and better stress tolerance or emotional regulation? Are you experiencing a significant life transition—such as college or entry to adulthood or a change in relationship or career status or health—and need help making meaning of your experience or changing internalized narratives that aren’t working for you?
Accepting new clients! Are you a woman feeling dissatisfied with your life and open to exploring how your thoughts and feelings drive behavior? Do you wish you had the skills to increase mindfulness and better stress tolerance or emotional regulation? Are you experiencing a significant life transition—such as college or entry to adulthood or a change in relationship or career status or health—and need help making meaning of your experience or changing internalized narratives that aren’t working for you?
I have over 20 years experience as a therapist in diverse settings/ different populations. I provide individual and family therapy to children and young adults. I am interested in helping people become the best version of themselves and focusing on their strengths. My goal is to provide a safe place for self exploration, gaining insight, awareness and acceptance. I integrate theories of mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and use holistic approach to help people find balance and peace in their lives.
I have over 20 years experience as a therapist in diverse settings/ different populations. I provide individual and family therapy to children and young adults. I am interested in helping people become the best version of themselves and focusing on their strengths. My goal is to provide a safe place for self exploration, gaining insight, awareness and acceptance. I integrate theories of mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and use holistic approach to help people find balance and peace in their lives.
Heather White-McClane helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Georgia build emotional stability, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of balance through compassionate, results-driven therapy. At LifeStance Health, she provides a supportive and structured environment where clients can safely explore challenges and develop practical strategies for lasting mental wellness.Heather specializes in depression, anxiety, and couples’ issues, offering evidence-based care tailored to each individual or family system.
Heather White-McClane helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Georgia build emotional stability, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of balance through compassionate, results-driven therapy. At LifeStance Health, she provides a supportive and structured environment where clients can safely explore challenges and develop practical strategies for lasting mental wellness.Heather specializes in depression, anxiety, and couples’ issues, offering evidence-based care tailored to each individual or family system.
Healing begins with courage and you’ve already shown it. Reaching out for support is a powerful act of self-awareness. I believe therapy should honor that bravery by celebrating your strengths, exploring areas for growth, and equipping you with tools to thrive. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II), I offer inclusive, culturally responsive therapy to a diverse population. I serve clients across Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Louisiana.
Healing begins with courage and you’ve already shown it. Reaching out for support is a powerful act of self-awareness. I believe therapy should honor that bravery by celebrating your strengths, exploring areas for growth, and equipping you with tools to thrive. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II), I offer inclusive, culturally responsive therapy to a diverse population. I serve clients across Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Louisiana.
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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.