Addiction Therapists in Lowndes County, GA
Hi, I’m Chastidy Boutin, LCSW. I earned my MSW degree in 2021. Since then, I’ve worked with both adults and children across the lifespan, supporting people through their needs.
Some of the challenges you will find most of my patients struggle with are anxiety, ADHD/Neurodiversity, addictive behaviors, complex trauma, inner family abuse/ dysfunctional dynamics, and those with separated and/or blended families.
Hi, I’m Chastidy Boutin, LCSW. I earned my MSW degree in 2021. Since then, I’ve worked with both adults and children across the lifespan, supporting people through their needs.
Some of the challenges you will find most of my patients struggle with are anxiety, ADHD/Neurodiversity, addictive behaviors, complex trauma, inner family abuse/ dysfunctional dynamics, and those with separated and/or blended families.
My clinical experience has included a strong focus on the various addictions that individuals struggle with, as well as a wide range of anxiety and mood disorders.
I enjoy working with a wide range of client populations and the challenges faced by each. When asked "what kind of clients" I see in my practice, my answer is always the same, that "I see normal people with normal problems." My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment where one can share their innermost struggles and challenges without feeling judged or criticized, since it is my philosophy that we are all transforming and evolving from each experience or trial that we face. It is also my passion to empower each client with education, confidence and self-awareness.
My clinical experience has included a strong focus on the various addictions that individuals struggle with, as well as a wide range of anxiety and mood disorders.
I enjoy working with a wide range of client populations and the challenges faced by each. When asked "what kind of clients" I see in my practice, my answer is always the same, that "I see normal people with normal problems." My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment where one can share their innermost struggles and challenges without feeling judged or criticized, since it is my philosophy that we are all transforming and evolving from each experience or trial that we face. It is also my passion to empower each client with education, confidence and self-awareness.
Dr. Clarissa 'clare' Alderman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, ICAADC, NCC, DCC
1 Endorsed
Valdosta, GA 31601
My ideal client is someone who is self-aware enough to recognize they are struggling but may not yet have the tools or confidence to make meaningful changes. They might present with issues like anxiety, unresolved trauma, low self-worth, or difficulty maintaining healthy relationships. Often, they are high-functioning on the outside but feel emotionally stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed internally.
My ideal client is someone who is self-aware enough to recognize they are struggling but may not yet have the tools or confidence to make meaningful changes. They might present with issues like anxiety, unresolved trauma, low self-worth, or difficulty maintaining healthy relationships. Often, they are high-functioning on the outside but feel emotionally stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed internally.
The Better Mood Clinic of South Georgia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Valdosta, GA 31602
I'm licensed in GA,TX and IL and hold additional certifications in trauma-informed therapy and Substance Abuse/ Addiction .
Are you juggling the world while carrying a heavy heart? When you're busy showing up for everyone else, your own healing often gets pushed to the side. If you feel emotionally drained and longing for a release, please hear this: Your struggle is valid, and you’ve carried this long enough. Let us help you set the weight down and rediscover your peace.
I'm licensed in GA,TX and IL and hold additional certifications in trauma-informed therapy and Substance Abuse/ Addiction .
Are you juggling the world while carrying a heavy heart? When you're busy showing up for everyone else, your own healing often gets pushed to the side. If you feel emotionally drained and longing for a release, please hear this: Your struggle is valid, and you’ve carried this long enough. Let us help you set the weight down and rediscover your peace.
However, I have primarily served adults suffering with addiction and other co-occurring disorders.
I will assist clients with gaining a better understanding of their unhelpful thoughts, patterns and behaviors. Along with helping clients make connections between their past and present, I aim to provide clients with the necessary tools needed to live a more peaceful life.
However, I have primarily served adults suffering with addiction and other co-occurring disorders.
I will assist clients with gaining a better understanding of their unhelpful thoughts, patterns and behaviors. Along with helping clients make connections between their past and present, I aim to provide clients with the necessary tools needed to live a more peaceful life.
Modalities and treatment methods: EMDR certified Internal Family Systems Attachment based therapy Mindfulness Somatic awareness Solution Focused Addiction Counseling
Is life scary sometimes? Is it hard for you to have the confidence to tackle the big things in life? Do you sometimes notice a younger part of yourself that needs comfort? I help those of you who suffer from unresolved traumas both big and small. I pull from my experiences of mother, grandmother, wife, widow, sister, daughter. Together we can explore the different parts of self and how our roles and relationships affect us. I can guide you to a deeper awareness of how life wounds can affect performance and satisfaction with life.
Modalities and treatment methods: EMDR certified Internal Family Systems Attachment based therapy Mindfulness Somatic awareness Solution Focused Addiction Counseling
Is life scary sometimes? Is it hard for you to have the confidence to tackle the big things in life? Do you sometimes notice a younger part of yourself that needs comfort? I help those of you who suffer from unresolved traumas both big and small. I pull from my experiences of mother, grandmother, wife, widow, sister, daughter. Together we can explore the different parts of self and how our roles and relationships affect us. I can guide you to a deeper awareness of how life wounds can affect performance and satisfaction with life.
I have served in various capacities including as a master addiction counselor/mental health therapist in outpatient/in-patient settings and as a social work educator teaching master-level social work students.
My focus is to provide virtual psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, and other life challenges. Moreover, my commitment to high-quality evidence-based care drives my passion for improving overall client well-being.
I have served in various capacities including as a master addiction counselor/mental health therapist in outpatient/in-patient settings and as a social work educator teaching master-level social work students.
My focus is to provide virtual psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, and other life challenges. Moreover, my commitment to high-quality evidence-based care drives my passion for improving overall client well-being.
For 20 years, I have specialized in PTSD, anxiety, phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, psychosis and addiction…basically anything related to trauma.
I offer the Bi-Lateral Analysis Stimulation Technique (BLAST) and I am a Certified Advanced BLAST Practitioner and currently one of 5 BLAST Trainers in the world (the only one in the US). I also provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Neurolinguistic Programming, and Hypnotherapy. I am also a Sports Performance Mind Coach.
For 20 years, I have specialized in PTSD, anxiety, phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, psychosis and addiction…basically anything related to trauma.
I offer the Bi-Lateral Analysis Stimulation Technique (BLAST) and I am a Certified Advanced BLAST Practitioner and currently one of 5 BLAST Trainers in the world (the only one in the US). I also provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Neurolinguistic Programming, and Hypnotherapy. I am also a Sports Performance Mind Coach.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Georgia who has been serving in mental health/ substance abuse community since 2015.
I offer a safe space to explore client concerns by utilizing CBT, DBT, SFT and Mindfulness based practices as a way to facilitate change. I have received extensive training in DBT which promotes living in the present moment, learning how to cope with distressing emotions, and building healthy relationships that brings about a life worth living.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Georgia who has been serving in mental health/ substance abuse community since 2015.
I offer a safe space to explore client concerns by utilizing CBT, DBT, SFT and Mindfulness based practices as a way to facilitate change. I have received extensive training in DBT which promotes living in the present moment, learning how to cope with distressing emotions, and building healthy relationships that brings about a life worth living.
Justin has assisted many clients experiencing difficulties with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, & Grief difficulties, and is also experienced in providing services for those with a history of substance abuse.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
Justin has assisted many clients experiencing difficulties with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, & Grief difficulties, and is also experienced in providing services for those with a history of substance abuse.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
My name is Natalia Dankwa, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker. As a dedicated therapist with four years of experience. My approach integrates these evidence-based methods to create a comprehensive and personalized therapeutic experience. In my practice, I focus on empowering individuals by leveraging their unique strengths and fostering resilience. DBT and CBT offer structured frameworks for addressing a range of mental health challenges, while my strength-based perspective ensures that therapy is not just about addressing difficulties but also about recognizing and building on existing capabilities.
My name is Natalia Dankwa, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker. As a dedicated therapist with four years of experience. My approach integrates these evidence-based methods to create a comprehensive and personalized therapeutic experience. In my practice, I focus on empowering individuals by leveraging their unique strengths and fostering resilience. DBT and CBT offer structured frameworks for addressing a range of mental health challenges, while my strength-based perspective ensures that therapy is not just about addressing difficulties but also about recognizing and building on existing capabilities.
Licensed in Georgia and Florida, I work with adults and specialize in mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, bereavement and grief therapy (including loss of pets), depressive disorders, marital/relationship issues, stress and trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders.
My therapeutic approach to therapy is based on the needs of each client. I offer the highest standard of care for all of my clients. I believe in a client-centered approach that builds upon the values of the integrity, dignity, self-worth, and self-determination of each client. I also provide faith-based counseling upon request.
Licensed in Georgia and Florida, I work with adults and specialize in mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, bereavement and grief therapy (including loss of pets), depressive disorders, marital/relationship issues, stress and trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders.
My therapeutic approach to therapy is based on the needs of each client. I offer the highest standard of care for all of my clients. I believe in a client-centered approach that builds upon the values of the integrity, dignity, self-worth, and self-determination of each client. I also provide faith-based counseling upon request.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, and reaching out for support takes real courage. I work with people who are ready to better understand themselves, heal old wounds, and build more fulfilling relationships with others and with themselves. If you're feeling stuck or simply longing for something more, I’d be honored to support you in finding your way forward.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, and reaching out for support takes real courage. I work with people who are ready to better understand themselves, heal old wounds, and build more fulfilling relationships with others and with themselves. If you're feeling stuck or simply longing for something more, I’d be honored to support you in finding your way forward.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern pursuing a Master of Science in MFT. I have provided therapy for individuals, teens, families, and couples. While working as a clinical intern, I have developed a foundational respect and appreciation for clients and their unique challenges. I see therapy as a personalized process in which the therapist and client co-create change.
I have found that many people come to therapy feeling stuck and discouraged by their difficulties, which can lead to negative narratives about themselves that are not beneficial to the change they are hoping for.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern pursuing a Master of Science in MFT. I have provided therapy for individuals, teens, families, and couples. While working as a clinical intern, I have developed a foundational respect and appreciation for clients and their unique challenges. I see therapy as a personalized process in which the therapist and client co-create change.
I have found that many people come to therapy feeling stuck and discouraged by their difficulties, which can lead to negative narratives about themselves that are not beneficial to the change they are hoping for.
I help untangle the mental knots that can lead to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, and more.
Feeling exhausted or overwhelmed? Unsure if you're coming or going, or too tired to make another decision?
Let’s take a moment and just talk.
Life can throw obstacles at us faster than we can handle. It’s part of being human.
I help untangle the mental knots that can lead to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, and more.
Feeling exhausted or overwhelmed? Unsure if you're coming or going, or too tired to make another decision?
Let’s take a moment and just talk.
Life can throw obstacles at us faster than we can handle. It’s part of being human.
Are you feeling trapped in cycles of addiction, or struggling with relationships that feel impossible to repair?
I support clients facing trauma, personality and mood disorders, substance use, and Level 1 ASD. Using modalities like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches, I offer a safe space to explore your inner world. Whether you’re LGBTQ+, spiritual or non-religious, your beliefs and lifestyle are welcomed.
Are you feeling trapped in cycles of addiction, or struggling with relationships that feel impossible to repair?
I support clients facing trauma, personality and mood disorders, substance use, and Level 1 ASD. Using modalities like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches, I offer a safe space to explore your inner world. Whether you’re LGBTQ+, spiritual or non-religious, your beliefs and lifestyle are welcomed.
I am licensed in Georgia with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I am licensed in Georgia with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Some struggle with addiction, loss, and depression and are afraid to seek out help to manage the disease of addiction as well as loss.
I am here to help you reach your goals and develop your coping skills through reimagining your mind. Throughout our journey together, we will work on reimagining your mindset through positive self-talk and positive coping skills that will allow you to succeed in the endeavors that you have set out to accomplish.
Some struggle with addiction, loss, and depression and are afraid to seek out help to manage the disease of addiction as well as loss.
I am here to help you reach your goals and develop your coping skills through reimagining your mind. Throughout our journey together, we will work on reimagining your mindset through positive self-talk and positive coping skills that will allow you to succeed in the endeavors that you have set out to accomplish.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Social Psychology and Social Relations while at the same time obtaining an undergraduate Certification in Social Work from Moravian College. In 2007, I returned to school and, in 2009, received a Master of Science in Marriage and Family from Valdosta State University. I have been a therapist for more than 15 years.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Social Psychology and Social Relations while at the same time obtaining an undergraduate Certification in Social Work from Moravian College. In 2007, I returned to school and, in 2009, received a Master of Science in Marriage and Family from Valdosta State University. I have been a therapist for more than 15 years.
I specialize in working with individuals facing addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, men's issues, women's issues, and career-related stress.
I specialize in virtual psychotherapy for individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction-related concerns. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies.
I specialize in working with individuals facing addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, men's issues, women's issues, and career-related stress.
I specialize in virtual psychotherapy for individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction-related concerns. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.