Substance Use Therapists in Dacula, GA
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Psychotherapist located in the area of Atlanta, Georgia. I work with adults, individuals, and families using a solution-focused and eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. I have served in the mental health field for over 17 years. A highly dynamic, team-spirited, and evidence-based/ results-oriented professional seeking to combine outstanding academic and evidence-based training with excellent work experience, to make a significant contribution in a behavioral/mental health or social services environment. I am deeply committed to improving the quality of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Psychotherapist located in the area of Atlanta, Georgia. I work with adults, individuals, and families using a solution-focused and eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. I have served in the mental health field for over 17 years. A highly dynamic, team-spirited, and evidence-based/ results-oriented professional seeking to combine outstanding academic and evidence-based training with excellent work experience, to make a significant contribution in a behavioral/mental health or social services environment. I am deeply committed to improving the quality of life.
You cannot heal what you hide. My goal for you as my client is to facilitate you to live your best life by discovering your truth and finding your voice. You will be an active part of your personal growth by collaborating with me to establish goals and identify the barriers that have prevented you from achieving your goals. I will facilitate your self-awareness as the first step towards healthy change, and then work with you to assess how your current behavior is aligning with achieving your goals.
You cannot heal what you hide. My goal for you as my client is to facilitate you to live your best life by discovering your truth and finding your voice. You will be an active part of your personal growth by collaborating with me to establish goals and identify the barriers that have prevented you from achieving your goals. I will facilitate your self-awareness as the first step towards healthy change, and then work with you to assess how your current behavior is aligning with achieving your goals.
Hablo español! I'm a mental health professional & life coach. TF-CBT trained, delivering psycho education. Religion is not imposed on anyone unless asked, I meet my clients where they are & provide a safe empathetic space free from judgment. I wrote a recovery book in 2017 called "My Costa Rican Humming Bird Sings, Breaking The Bondage And Answering The Call" to help people through their recovery & healing journey. I offer online & in person sessions as well as consulting, staff trainings for corporations in diversity/inclusion, near death experiences, suicide/mental health support & helping them walk through their healing.
Hablo español! I'm a mental health professional & life coach. TF-CBT trained, delivering psycho education. Religion is not imposed on anyone unless asked, I meet my clients where they are & provide a safe empathetic space free from judgment. I wrote a recovery book in 2017 called "My Costa Rican Humming Bird Sings, Breaking The Bondage And Answering The Call" to help people through their recovery & healing journey. I offer online & in person sessions as well as consulting, staff trainings for corporations in diversity/inclusion, near death experiences, suicide/mental health support & helping them walk through their healing.
My goal is to help my clients identify and meet their own needs, whether to address a specific emerging issue, to manage existing mental health challenges, or to just gain a greater sense of peace and serenity in their lives.
My goal is to help my clients identify and meet their own needs, whether to address a specific emerging issue, to manage existing mental health challenges, or to just gain a greater sense of peace and serenity in their lives.
I have worked with children, teens, and adults for 25 plus years and am honored that each person has chosen to share their life with me. I conduct psychotherapy/counseling sessions with individuals and couples. I strictly adhere to the Social Worker's Code of Ethics. I will meet you where you would like to start in this process, joining with you to set achievable therapeutic goals as we build a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationship. I love what I do and care about the individuals I work with. We are all just doing the best we can and the best we know. Learning improved coping skills is a benefit to us all.
I have worked with children, teens, and adults for 25 plus years and am honored that each person has chosen to share their life with me. I conduct psychotherapy/counseling sessions with individuals and couples. I strictly adhere to the Social Worker's Code of Ethics. I will meet you where you would like to start in this process, joining with you to set achievable therapeutic goals as we build a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationship. I love what I do and care about the individuals I work with. We are all just doing the best we can and the best we know. Learning improved coping skills is a benefit to us all.
Hi, I’m Katia Gilliam, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 20 years of experience in mental health and social services. I help children, teens, adults, and families work through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and more using a compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel empowered to heal, grow, and thrive.
Hi, I’m Katia Gilliam, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 20 years of experience in mental health and social services. I help children, teens, adults, and families work through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and more using a compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel empowered to heal, grow, and thrive.
Are you an athlete or entertainer struggling to balance pressure and performance? Maybe you are feeling the intense pressure to consistently produce greatness. Have you ever wondered how your mental health impacts your performance on the field, court, or stage? What if you could reduce anxiety, manage stress, and build resilience to tackle any challenge? Ready to elevate your mental game and boost your performance? Then I am here to help you develop the mental tools to thrive under pressure, lead with confidence and transform your mindset and perspective to enhance performance and overall well-being.
Are you an athlete or entertainer struggling to balance pressure and performance? Maybe you are feeling the intense pressure to consistently produce greatness. Have you ever wondered how your mental health impacts your performance on the field, court, or stage? What if you could reduce anxiety, manage stress, and build resilience to tackle any challenge? Ready to elevate your mental game and boost your performance? Then I am here to help you develop the mental tools to thrive under pressure, lead with confidence and transform your mindset and perspective to enhance performance and overall well-being.
There are dozens of modalities and approaches to therapy. All are valid, and I will utilize aspects of many of them. But any approach needs to be tailored to the person in the room. How they best hear, see, and learn. I believe we can break issues down to thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. All three need to be addressed, but I believe behaviors are the most powerful tool to change feelings and thoughts. This can be difficult, but living with issues causing you pain is just as difficult.
There are dozens of modalities and approaches to therapy. All are valid, and I will utilize aspects of many of them. But any approach needs to be tailored to the person in the room. How they best hear, see, and learn. I believe we can break issues down to thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. All three need to be addressed, but I believe behaviors are the most powerful tool to change feelings and thoughts. This can be difficult, but living with issues causing you pain is just as difficult.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Georgia. I received my Masters Degree from the Florida State University and have been practicing for 9+ years. I support adolescents and adults in exploring their challenges around self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, as well as addressing symptoms of anxiety and depression. I absolutely love collaborating with my clients and am certain we will accomplish quite a bit together!
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Georgia. I received my Masters Degree from the Florida State University and have been practicing for 9+ years. I support adolescents and adults in exploring their challenges around self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, as well as addressing symptoms of anxiety and depression. I absolutely love collaborating with my clients and am certain we will accomplish quite a bit together!
Hello, my name is Courtney Davis-Persaud, LPC and I am the founder of Illuminate Mental Health, LLC. I created this practice with the hopes that I can help someone during their dark times and encourage them to pass the light to others. This world can be dark, but if each person can lift up their light, then the world will be a brighter place. By using the knowledge, experience, and techniques I have learned throughout my career, I will help guide you to find your light again.
Hello, my name is Courtney Davis-Persaud, LPC and I am the founder of Illuminate Mental Health, LLC. I created this practice with the hopes that I can help someone during their dark times and encourage them to pass the light to others. This world can be dark, but if each person can lift up their light, then the world will be a brighter place. By using the knowledge, experience, and techniques I have learned throughout my career, I will help guide you to find your light again.
My 30 years of practice provide me with a vast background to work with a wide variety of clients. The value of experience is the ability to meet the client where they are in order to develop a relationship. The goal is to help each client have a better life and to learn skills to manage thoughts, feelings and behavior. I have extensive experience treating ADHD, Depression, Bipolar and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. Understanding how each of these disorders impacts your life is critical as well as learning coping skills to manage the impact they have on your life.
My 30 years of practice provide me with a vast background to work with a wide variety of clients. The value of experience is the ability to meet the client where they are in order to develop a relationship. The goal is to help each client have a better life and to learn skills to manage thoughts, feelings and behavior. I have extensive experience treating ADHD, Depression, Bipolar and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. Understanding how each of these disorders impacts your life is critical as well as learning coping skills to manage the impact they have on your life.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I hope you're ready to see your struggles more clearly and learn how you can change your life for the better. I will work with you in any area of your life to help you define what you need and determine how to accomplish your goals. If you're a parent who is struggling with a teen or younger child, I can teach you effective parenting skills and teach your child how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. I'm looking forward to talking with you soon.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I hope you're ready to see your struggles more clearly and learn how you can change your life for the better. I will work with you in any area of your life to help you define what you need and determine how to accomplish your goals. If you're a parent who is struggling with a teen or younger child, I can teach you effective parenting skills and teach your child how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. I'm looking forward to talking with you soon.
Are you unhappy, perplexed, or confused about your life situation? Do you have life issues and need a resolution? Let me help you to find targeted practical straightforward evidence-based solutions for positive change. We incorporate an eclectic integrative approach, with short-term results, to guide, empower, and motivate individuals, children, families, and adults to focus on positive solutions for change, and to overcome life's challenges. We provide a confidential, caring, and compassionate environment for you to FEEL HEARD, and FIND SOLUTIONS to your problems. Let me help you with effective strategies to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Contact www.ucwelpeoplesolutionsinc.com.
Are you unhappy, perplexed, or confused about your life situation? Do you have life issues and need a resolution? Let me help you to find targeted practical straightforward evidence-based solutions for positive change. We incorporate an eclectic integrative approach, with short-term results, to guide, empower, and motivate individuals, children, families, and adults to focus on positive solutions for change, and to overcome life's challenges. We provide a confidential, caring, and compassionate environment for you to FEEL HEARD, and FIND SOLUTIONS to your problems. Let me help you with effective strategies to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Contact www.ucwelpeoplesolutionsinc.com.
It's these exact feelings that can lead to irritability/anger and substance use, as well.
As a clinician, with over a decade of experience working with adults, who have a variety of mental health issues, I believe I can help you. I can show you how to manage your emotions, and control your anger & impulsive behaviors. We can work together to support you living a drug & alcohol free life. I can teach you how to identify your triggers.
It's these exact feelings that can lead to irritability/anger and substance use, as well.
As a clinician, with over a decade of experience working with adults, who have a variety of mental health issues, I believe I can help you. I can show you how to manage your emotions, and control your anger & impulsive behaviors. We can work together to support you living a drug & alcohol free life. I can teach you how to identify your triggers.
Life in 2026 can feel overwhelming—constant demands, expectations, and the pressure to keep everyone else happy often leave little room for your own peace of mind. Anxiety and people-pleasing can quietly take over, draining your energy and confidence. Therapy offers a space to break free from these patterns, restore balance, and reconnect with your authentic self.
In our sessions, you’ll find a secure, nonjudgmental environment where your voice matters. Therapy is not about fixing you—it’s about helping you step out of cycles of self-doubt, reclaim your confidence, and thrive authentically.
Life in 2026 can feel overwhelming—constant demands, expectations, and the pressure to keep everyone else happy often leave little room for your own peace of mind. Anxiety and people-pleasing can quietly take over, draining your energy and confidence. Therapy offers a space to break free from these patterns, restore balance, and reconnect with your authentic self.
In our sessions, you’ll find a secure, nonjudgmental environment where your voice matters. Therapy is not about fixing you—it’s about helping you step out of cycles of self-doubt, reclaim your confidence, and thrive authentically.
If you struggle to communicate effectively with your loved one(s), if your marriage needs to recover from an affair, if you have sexual concerns, are wanting to effectively deal with anxiety or depression or substance abuse, I can help. I am also trained to deal with other mental health concerns. My clients tell me that they like the way I work with them. I will work along with you to achieve the goals we establish. With a name like mine you know I had to be serious about my education and training to become a therapist.
If you struggle to communicate effectively with your loved one(s), if your marriage needs to recover from an affair, if you have sexual concerns, are wanting to effectively deal with anxiety or depression or substance abuse, I can help. I am also trained to deal with other mental health concerns. My clients tell me that they like the way I work with them. I will work along with you to achieve the goals we establish. With a name like mine you know I had to be serious about my education and training to become a therapist.
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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.
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.
My experiences with depression, anxiety, and self-medicating eventually became a substance use disorder—and ultimately led me to a deeper purpose in the counseling field.
I believe we must own our stories—otherwise, they end up owning us. In our work together, we’ll explore your past with curiosity and reframe it in a way that empowers rather than limits you. What once felt like a liability can become part of your strength. Therapy is a collaborative process, and the relationship is central to that healing.
My experiences with depression, anxiety, and self-medicating eventually became a substance use disorder—and ultimately led me to a deeper purpose in the counseling field.
I believe we must own our stories—otherwise, they end up owning us. In our work together, we’ll explore your past with curiosity and reframe it in a way that empowers rather than limits you. What once felt like a liability can become part of your strength. Therapy is a collaborative process, and the relationship is central to that healing.
We'll uncover the deeper reasons behind your substance use, reduce shame & build healthier coping strategies, helping you feel more grounded & connected to yourself.
You feel stuck. Maybe alcohol or other substances keep pulling you back, even though part of you wants something different. Or you love someone who’s struggling, and you’re worn down from carrying the worry, hope, and frustration all at once. You might feel overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in shame, or notice your relationships feeling tense or disconnected. You want relief and a sense of direction. You want a way forward that actually feels doable. You want to feel connected to yourself again.
We'll uncover the deeper reasons behind your substance use, reduce shame & build healthier coping strategies, helping you feel more grounded & connected to yourself.
You feel stuck. Maybe alcohol or other substances keep pulling you back, even though part of you wants something different. Or you love someone who’s struggling, and you’re worn down from carrying the worry, hope, and frustration all at once. You might feel overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in shame, or notice your relationships feeling tense or disconnected. You want relief and a sense of direction. You want a way forward that actually feels doable. You want to feel connected to yourself again.
Hello, my name is Shelly, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Hello, my name is Shelly, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
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 substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.