Alcohol Use Therapists in Atlanta, GA

Welcome, my name is Wendy Mason and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I work individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues including addiction, alcohol use , anger management, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, and relationship issues.

ABowens Drug & Alcohol Counseling is a practice dedicated to providing drug and alcohol use services to individuals and families confronted with misuse, abuse, and addiction disorders in the state of Nebraska and Georgia. My practice is unique in that I, too, recover from the disease of addiction, and recently celebrated 24 years of sobriety after once losing everything except my life. I use my first-hand experience, training, education, and expertise in recovery, to help my clients on their distinctive journeys, by providing quality, person centered, trauma informed, culturally competent care, along with evidence-based approaches.

If I can have a few minutes of your time then you and I can connect to discuss some issues that concern you. Are you struggling with worry or distress? Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel happier and empowered. The goal is for you to be on a positive path to contentment and well-being. I am a mental health professional with over seventeen years of experience working with adolescents and adults in various counseling settings.

As a therapist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve the quality of your life. My approach to counseling is eclectic/integrative and based upon a person’s individual needs while being empathetic, non-judgmental, and easy to talk to. I primarily draw upon cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanism, systems theory, strengths-based theory, trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation. 
Since graduating from the University of Georgia and entering the field in 2010, I have gathered broad clinical experience in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

As a counselor, I have been instrumental in helping many people overcome obstacles to creating real change in behaviors and therefore their lives. I specialize in teaching recovery and relapse prevention techniques. My therapeutic style is warm, interactive and direct. I can help you learn effective emotional coping skills and restore balance to your life. I can offer assistance at any stage-from intervention to treatment to after-care and long-term recovery. I also offer sober mentoring, coaching, sober transport, and sober companion.

"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 25 plus years of working with others and 27 years of sobriety. I am a devoted Counselor with extensive knowledge in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and CBT with adults adolescence, & 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."

If you are a trauma survivor, you may have developed methods of coping that are no longer serving you. We can explore these patterns of interacting with the world, and develop new, more adaptive skills. Many individuals who have experienced trauma feel disempowered. It takes courage to reach out for help. That's the first step on your journey toward feeling enlivened. I feel that my role is to listen, to be a support, and to provide clarity when needed. Only you are the expert of you. Together, we will draw a roadmap that will bring you closer to the life you want to live.

I've been working in mental health for 35 years and I consider this the best profession! I enjoy working 1:1 as well as in groups. My approaches to therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I am warm, open-minded, and solution-oriented.

Alexandra Alonso is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor (LPC-NBCC). She focuses on treating adults clients with concerns and conditions related to addictions, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, grief, low self-esteem, insomnia, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Alexandra received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and received her Master's degree in Individual and Family Psychotherapy from Our Lady of the Lake University.

I am a level II Certified Addiction Counselor (CACII) with more than ten years experience serving adolescents, young adults, and adults. Addiction can cause significant consequences: health, social, legal, and financial. My goal is to educate clients about the disease of addiction, learn strengths and preferences, then collaboratively develop a recovery lifestyle based on the client’s strengths.

I have over a decade of experience treating individuals and families who struggle with various forms of addiction and substance abuse. I provide a personalized approach to help clients move from the world of addiction to a life of recovery. My personal experience with addiction allows me to have insight into the pain and chaos of all forms of addiction.

"I Have 24 Years of Sobriety The client's I work with are those dealing with alcohol, drugs, and mental illnesses. I work with ages 13+, male and female, all religions, all races, etc. It is not fair that some people have access to the best addiction counselors in the world and others don't have the same resources or transportation to those same resources. Here at Addiction Counselor USA, we provide those same services to you in person, by phone, telemental, your home, community, etc. We do whatever we must to bring our services to you.

For more than 27 years I've been helping men and women experience more clarity, feel empowered, and overcome their feelings of depression and anxiety. Whether you are struggling with past trauma, relationship issues, problems with work, or feel stuck in any area, I will support you in creating the kind of life you want. Together we will explore the negative beliefs, emotions and behaviors that have held you back and clear the emotional charge associated with them, so that you can begin to accept and love yourself and make healthy and life-enhancing choices moving forward. Trauma is my specialty.

Sometimes you may not know where to begin-or if to begin-an intervention process with your loved one. During an hour-long session, I can listen to your story and offer advice and feedback about how to approach your loved one and start the conversation about getting help. I also offer consultation to those suffering from addiction. We will talk about your fears about treatment, any co-occurring conditions that contribute to your substance use, and how to take control of your own recovery process.

I am a nationally certified addiction counselor (NCAC) and also certified by the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC). I earned my CAC credentials in 2010, and received the New Counselor of the Year Award in the State of Georgia in 2011 from GACA. I am also a Professional RN in the State of Georgia. I was formerly the Program Director for Pathway Outpatient Services which specializes in Abstinent Based Treatment for all substances and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). I have also worked in the BH/MH settings with adolescent, teen and adult patients in different facilities.

It is vital to provide integrated treatment for mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief/loss, personality disorders, drug and alcohol and similar conditions. Located in the heart of Warner Robins, Georgia. I provide safety and privacy for patients seeking healing and recovery. I am specially trained to address the complex needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders and to treat the whole person in a comprehensive way. I have specialized training in the services being treated.

I work with a number of different presenting issues including men's issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, life changes, couples and those who are struggling with substance use.

You may come to therapy for a particular issue such as anxiety, racing thoughts, depression, isolation, low self-esteem, or life/relationship issues. On the other hand, you may feel like something is missing in your life, but you can't quite put your finger on it. Whatever the reason may be, I would like to invite you to come join me in exploring these issues in a safe and healing environment.