Alcohol Use Therapists in Charlotte, NC
Hi there, I'm Lisa! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience working in the behavioral health field. I specialize in supporting adults and couples as they navigate life’s challenges, with a focus on creating a safe, collaborative space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. My clinical approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Reality Therapy.
Hi there, I'm Lisa! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience working in the behavioral health field. I specialize in supporting adults and couples as they navigate life’s challenges, with a focus on creating a safe, collaborative space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. My clinical approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Reality Therapy.
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My passion is empowering individuals to become the best version of themselves, helping them break through challenges they once believed were unchangeable. I am committed to holding space for you, guiding you as you overcome issues that have held you back for far too long. Growth and healing are not just aspirations, they are attainable, and I am here to support you in that process. My mission is to provide unwavering support and guidance as you navigate your personal journey, fostering continuous improvement and helping you build the fulfilling life you deserve.
Let's Take this Journey Together!
NOW Accepting New Clients!
My passion is empowering individuals to become the best version of themselves, helping them break through challenges they once believed were unchangeable. I am committed to holding space for you, guiding you as you overcome issues that have held you back for far too long. Growth and healing are not just aspirations, they are attainable, and I am here to support you in that process. My mission is to provide unwavering support and guidance as you navigate your personal journey, fostering continuous improvement and helping you build the fulfilling life you deserve.
Life feels confusing and often times overwhelming. You're not sure what is 'normal' and you're exhausted by the intensity of your emotions. You feel like you've exhausted all other options. You’re hoping to find someone who can listen without the fear of judgement. Who can offer support and help you get answers. You’re wanting the thoughts that tell you “you’re not good enough” to stop. Whether this is a new pain or a chronic one, by looking for help you are taking a courageous step. I understand how scary it can be to ask for help.
Life feels confusing and often times overwhelming. You're not sure what is 'normal' and you're exhausted by the intensity of your emotions. You feel like you've exhausted all other options. You’re hoping to find someone who can listen without the fear of judgement. Who can offer support and help you get answers. You’re wanting the thoughts that tell you “you’re not good enough” to stop. Whether this is a new pain or a chronic one, by looking for help you are taking a courageous step. I understand how scary it can be to ask for help.
It is a privilege to walk alongside individuals who are willing to trust me to assist them as they grapple with depression, anxiety, grief, or other major life events. I like to approach all my clients with a genuine curiosity and collaborate with them to tailor our sessions towards your goals.
It is a privilege to walk alongside individuals who are willing to trust me to assist them as they grapple with depression, anxiety, grief, or other major life events. I like to approach all my clients with a genuine curiosity and collaborate with them to tailor our sessions towards your goals.
Josh Gorelick
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS-A
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28215
I work with adult males, with a special focus on fathers. These clients want to examine their beliefs, behavior patterns, and relationships in order to work toward a life where their choices and values are aligned. Potential clients of mine may recognize that something is missing in their life, or they are feeling stuck. You may feel as if you know where you want to be but don't know how to get out of your own way. You might feel as if the stresses of everyday life, job, and relationships are just too much to bear. Potential clients may also value utilizing the therapeutic benefits of nature to help in their wellness journey.
I work with adult males, with a special focus on fathers. These clients want to examine their beliefs, behavior patterns, and relationships in order to work toward a life where their choices and values are aligned. Potential clients of mine may recognize that something is missing in their life, or they are feeling stuck. You may feel as if you know where you want to be but don't know how to get out of your own way. You might feel as if the stresses of everyday life, job, and relationships are just too much to bear. Potential clients may also value utilizing the therapeutic benefits of nature to help in their wellness journey.
Do you feel unfulfilled in your life, like something is missing? Are you hiding certain behaviors from friends and family? Are you struggling with self-esteem, anxiety or depression? Are you using unhelpful coping mechanisms such as substance use, shopping, gaming/internet, or gambling to cope with those struggles? It is difficult to understand the "why" of our thought processes and behaviors on our own. Therapy is a powerful tool that can help you work through understanding your "why" and assist in handling life transitions, achieving goals, or finding relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, or substance use issues.
Do you feel unfulfilled in your life, like something is missing? Are you hiding certain behaviors from friends and family? Are you struggling with self-esteem, anxiety or depression? Are you using unhelpful coping mechanisms such as substance use, shopping, gaming/internet, or gambling to cope with those struggles? It is difficult to understand the "why" of our thought processes and behaviors on our own. Therapy is a powerful tool that can help you work through understanding your "why" and assist in handling life transitions, achieving goals, or finding relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, or substance use issues.
There are seasons in life when the opportunity to grow can come from both joyful and challenging circumstances or complicated issues and relationships. It is my hope that in the safe,non-judgmental space of therapy we can begin to discover your core resiliency, strengths and create awareness for integrating healthy coping and communication skills for healing. I enjoy helping couples discover relational dynamics and patterns that keep them from enjoying a safe, close and vibrant relationship. I am well suited to work with families and individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief and life stage transitioning.
There are seasons in life when the opportunity to grow can come from both joyful and challenging circumstances or complicated issues and relationships. It is my hope that in the safe,non-judgmental space of therapy we can begin to discover your core resiliency, strengths and create awareness for integrating healthy coping and communication skills for healing. I enjoy helping couples discover relational dynamics and patterns that keep them from enjoying a safe, close and vibrant relationship. I am well suited to work with families and individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief and life stage transitioning.
Dr. Sarah B. Kirlik, PhD, LCSW, LCAS-A combines decades of clinical experience with a strong foundation in medical and counseling training to support whole-person healing. Her approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in compassion, offering clients a safe space to feel truly understood and supported. Dr. Sarah B. Kirlik’s therapeutic style is highly client-centered & cognitive behavioral therapy trained, ethically grounded, and rooted in mutual respect. She sees the therapeutic relationship as a true collaboration—one where both client and clinician bring unique wisdom and skills to the table.
Dr. Sarah B. Kirlik, PhD, LCSW, LCAS-A combines decades of clinical experience with a strong foundation in medical and counseling training to support whole-person healing. Her approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in compassion, offering clients a safe space to feel truly understood and supported. Dr. Sarah B. Kirlik’s therapeutic style is highly client-centered & cognitive behavioral therapy trained, ethically grounded, and rooted in mutual respect. She sees the therapeutic relationship as a true collaboration—one where both client and clinician bring unique wisdom and skills to the table.
I'm the proud owner of Girl, You Good! I'm an LPC in GA and a LCMHC in NC. I'm honest, empathetic, yet creative and bold in therapy. I enjoy the Word of God and using it as the foundation of therapy! Creativeness is important in my practice, and I allow my clients to explore their God Given gifts and tools.
I'm the proud owner of Girl, You Good! I'm an LPC in GA and a LCMHC in NC. I'm honest, empathetic, yet creative and bold in therapy. I enjoy the Word of God and using it as the foundation of therapy! Creativeness is important in my practice, and I allow my clients to explore their God Given gifts and tools.
I work with adults who are in highly stressful professions but who are also often in need of being seen and understood as persons with identities outside of their professional roles. Many of my clients have hidden depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and relationship stressors. I have over thirty five years of experience in helping individuals reach healthy solutions to their complex problems. I provide a safe place to explore the many facets of my clients' complex identities.
I work with adults who are in highly stressful professions but who are also often in need of being seen and understood as persons with identities outside of their professional roles. Many of my clients have hidden depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and relationship stressors. I have over thirty five years of experience in helping individuals reach healthy solutions to their complex problems. I provide a safe place to explore the many facets of my clients' complex identities.
John Peter Dorris
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LCMHCA, CSATC, LCASA, NCC
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
Does anxiety, depression, or grief hold you back? Do you struggle to find ways of coping with life’s stressors? Have you turned to porn/sex addiction as a way to cope? I am here to listen and work with you to find ways to live a fulfilling life and not be controlled by stress, grief, or addiction. I use a holistic approach incorporating evidenced-based treatments depending on your needs as a client. I primarily begin with a person-centered approach and like to get to know you and your values before determining an appropriate path that may include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, or family systems therapy.
Does anxiety, depression, or grief hold you back? Do you struggle to find ways of coping with life’s stressors? Have you turned to porn/sex addiction as a way to cope? I am here to listen and work with you to find ways to live a fulfilling life and not be controlled by stress, grief, or addiction. I use a holistic approach incorporating evidenced-based treatments depending on your needs as a client. I primarily begin with a person-centered approach and like to get to know you and your values before determining an appropriate path that may include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, or family systems therapy.
Partner 1: "I reach for you, but it feels like you’re already gone. I’m left wondering if I matter to you at all." Partner 2: "When you come close, I feel the pressure to be perfect. I can’t get it right, so I pull back to protect us both." These unspoken messages live under the surface in many relationships. One partner is aching for connection, the other is protecting against pain—both are lonely, both are longing, both are stuck. I help couples break free from this anxious–avoidant cycle so they can feel safe, seen, and deeply connected again.
Partner 1: "I reach for you, but it feels like you’re already gone. I’m left wondering if I matter to you at all." Partner 2: "When you come close, I feel the pressure to be perfect. I can’t get it right, so I pull back to protect us both." These unspoken messages live under the surface in many relationships. One partner is aching for connection, the other is protecting against pain—both are lonely, both are longing, both are stuck. I help couples break free from this anxious–avoidant cycle so they can feel safe, seen, and deeply connected again.
Dr. Janet Oliver White
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, LCMHC/S, LCAS, MAC, NCACII
Charlotte, NC 28209
Currently I am working with adults, couples and families. However my qualifications are in the area of adolescents, and adults; individuals, couples and family counseling; population of HIV/AIDS, Substance Use, Mental Health, Veterans issues, College students, Employee Assistance, and Trauma clients. In supervision, I am qualified to supervise LPCs in North Carolina and South Carolina, as well as, SUD: CSACs, LCASs, and CCSs in North Carolina and CACs in South Carolina.
Currently I am working with adults, couples and families. However my qualifications are in the area of adolescents, and adults; individuals, couples and family counseling; population of HIV/AIDS, Substance Use, Mental Health, Veterans issues, College students, Employee Assistance, and Trauma clients. In supervision, I am qualified to supervise LPCs in North Carolina and South Carolina, as well as, SUD: CSACs, LCASs, and CCSs in North Carolina and CACs in South Carolina.
I have maintained an independent private practice since 1992. I am licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Combined with my prior professional experiences in hospital, partial and day programs, as well as over 30 years working in the substance abuse field, I bring professionalism, stability and a wide range of experience to the counseling relationship. I am confident that you will find my "keep it simple" and goal directed approach fitting to your needs. You will know by the end of our first visit if we "connected". Establishing rapport is instrumental in moving forward.
I have maintained an independent private practice since 1992. I am licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Combined with my prior professional experiences in hospital, partial and day programs, as well as over 30 years working in the substance abuse field, I bring professionalism, stability and a wide range of experience to the counseling relationship. I am confident that you will find my "keep it simple" and goal directed approach fitting to your needs. You will know by the end of our first visit if we "connected". Establishing rapport is instrumental in moving forward.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from North Carolina. I find great fulfillment in working with individuals needing assistance in better managing their mood stability, emotions, anxiety, relationships, codependency, and life adjustment stressors. Reaching out to a new therapist for the first time can feel overwhelming and very vulnerable. My main goal is always helping potential and established clients feel safe, respected, and heard. Feel free to reach out to discuss your needs and how I may be of assistance in your journey.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from North Carolina. I find great fulfillment in working with individuals needing assistance in better managing their mood stability, emotions, anxiety, relationships, codependency, and life adjustment stressors. Reaching out to a new therapist for the first time can feel overwhelming and very vulnerable. My main goal is always helping potential and established clients feel safe, respected, and heard. Feel free to reach out to discuss your needs and how I may be of assistance in your journey.
I specialize in assisting individuals to find clarity, healing, and emotional balance through compassionate, evidence-based treatment. My approach is warm, respectful, and rooted in honoring each client’s unique story. I provide counseling for adults across the lifespan — from young adulthood to older age adults. I support clients living with anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, life transitions, substance abuse, and addiction recovery. I believe in collaboration with clients to develop the most effective healing plan. Your journey to wholeness is met with professionalism and genuine care.
I specialize in assisting individuals to find clarity, healing, and emotional balance through compassionate, evidence-based treatment. My approach is warm, respectful, and rooted in honoring each client’s unique story. I provide counseling for adults across the lifespan — from young adulthood to older age adults. I support clients living with anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, life transitions, substance abuse, and addiction recovery. I believe in collaboration with clients to develop the most effective healing plan. Your journey to wholeness is met with professionalism and genuine care.
I am passionate about walking alongside individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and discover their strength and healing. With a background in social work, addiction counseling, and trauma-informed care, I specialize in supporting clients through depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, trauma, and relationship struggles.
I am passionate about walking alongside individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and discover their strength and healing. With a background in social work, addiction counseling, and trauma-informed care, I specialize in supporting clients through depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, trauma, and relationship struggles.
Do you long to live out of a place of recovery and wellness rather than out of the wounds of your past? Do you feel stuck in unhealthy coping patterns and yearn to feel free and the best version of yourself? I help adults and adolescents address a variety of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction and substance use, low self-esteem, spiritual or religious harm, grief, and systemic/political oppression. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, trauma-informed, empowering, and practical.
Do you long to live out of a place of recovery and wellness rather than out of the wounds of your past? Do you feel stuck in unhealthy coping patterns and yearn to feel free and the best version of yourself? I help adults and adolescents address a variety of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction and substance use, low self-esteem, spiritual or religious harm, grief, and systemic/political oppression. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, trauma-informed, empowering, and practical.
My idea as a psychotherapist is to provide safe, comfortable & judgment-free environment for clients to work through issues. My role as a psychotherapist is to respect the goals that my clients come in with, and support the process of working toward these goals. I believe Psychotherapy can enhance one's self-awareness and the ability to recognize in one's own self-defeating and self-sabotaging patterns, and to change these patterns.
My idea as a psychotherapist is to provide safe, comfortable & judgment-free environment for clients to work through issues. My role as a psychotherapist is to respect the goals that my clients come in with, and support the process of working toward these goals. I believe Psychotherapy can enhance one's self-awareness and the ability to recognize in one's own self-defeating and self-sabotaging patterns, and to change these patterns.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or struggling through the grief process? Do you struggle to find ways to cope with the stressors of life? Have you gone through a recent transition in life and need support? Have you turned to alcohol, other substances, gambling, porn, or other problematic behaviors to cope? You’re not alone.
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Counselor with 17 years of experience helping individuals break free from substance use/addiction and reclaim their lives. I believe healing is not just about abstaining from substances or problematic behaviors — it’s about rediscovering joy, purpose, and self-worth.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or struggling through the grief process? Do you struggle to find ways to cope with the stressors of life? Have you gone through a recent transition in life and need support? Have you turned to alcohol, other substances, gambling, porn, or other problematic behaviors to cope? You’re not alone.
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Counselor with 17 years of experience helping individuals break free from substance use/addiction and reclaim their lives. I believe healing is not just about abstaining from substances or problematic behaviors — it’s about rediscovering joy, purpose, and self-worth.
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