Substance Use Therapists in Gastonia, NC
I help individuals navigate anxiety, substance use and recovery, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, and emotional difficulties.
I believe therapy works best when you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself. As a therapist, I understand that culture, family, identity, relationships, and life experiences can shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. My approach is genuine, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I use evidence-based strategies to help you better understand your thoughts and emotions, develop healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. You do not have to have everything figured out before starting therapy; we can begin where you are and work together toward where you want to be.
I help individuals navigate anxiety, substance use and recovery, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, and emotional difficulties.
I believe therapy works best when you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself. As a therapist, I understand that culture, family, identity, relationships, and life experiences can shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. My approach is genuine, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I use evidence-based strategies to help you better understand your thoughts and emotions, develop healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. You do not have to have everything figured out before starting therapy; we can begin where you are and work together toward where you want to be.
When life presents challenges that can feel overwhelming, counseling can help to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental place where hope and healing can begin. Whether you are faced with an addiction, marital crisis, family issues, anxiety, depression, or even just day to day stress, I am here to help you through. I am a marriage and family therapist and a licensed clinical addictions specialist. Since 2009, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families from all different walks of life. I enjoy helping my clients to improve their lives.
When life presents challenges that can feel overwhelming, counseling can help to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental place where hope and healing can begin. Whether you are faced with an addiction, marital crisis, family issues, anxiety, depression, or even just day to day stress, I am here to help you through. I am a marriage and family therapist and a licensed clinical addictions specialist. Since 2009, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families from all different walks of life. I enjoy helping my clients to improve their lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in the fields of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders helping individuals and families return to that peaceful state.
My approach allows you to be the expert in your life; empowering you to take the steps necessary to feel, think, and live a more enriched existence. By being straight-forward and direct, I can assist you in reach the goal of recognizing and utilizing your own strengths to achieve success.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in the fields of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders helping individuals and families return to that peaceful state.
My approach allows you to be the expert in your life; empowering you to take the steps necessary to feel, think, and live a more enriched existence. By being straight-forward and direct, I can assist you in reach the goal of recognizing and utilizing your own strengths to achieve success.
Better Me Wellness, LLC is a space intentionally created for those who are ready to nurture a better version of themselves — because when we become healthier individually, we build stronger relationships, families, and communities.
A Better Me for a Better We.
I believe therapy is an investment in yourself that naturally transforms the way you show up in every area of your life. Whether you're navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, or simply feeling stuck, this is a space where growth is supported with compassion, honesty, and care.
Better Me Wellness, LLC is a space intentionally created for those who are ready to nurture a better version of themselves — because when we become healthier individually, we build stronger relationships, families, and communities.
A Better Me for a Better We.
I believe therapy is an investment in yourself that naturally transforms the way you show up in every area of your life. Whether you're navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, or simply feeling stuck, this is a space where growth is supported with compassion, honesty, and care.
Hello there, I know that therapy can be scary, but you are not alone. Addiction affects many lives, directly or indirectly. Over the last decade, I have supported individuals suffering from addiction and their families on their journey to healing and recovery. My goal is to help you identify triggers for use and teach you positive coping strategies. I offer DWI assessments, DOT evals, substance abuse assessments, ADETS, drug education, and outpatient therapy for addiction and co-occurring disorders.
Hello there, I know that therapy can be scary, but you are not alone. Addiction affects many lives, directly or indirectly. Over the last decade, I have supported individuals suffering from addiction and their families on their journey to healing and recovery. My goal is to help you identify triggers for use and teach you positive coping strategies. I offer DWI assessments, DOT evals, substance abuse assessments, ADETS, drug education, and outpatient therapy for addiction and co-occurring disorders.
You have been doing your best to keep everything together, but lately it feels like life is holding you by the collar. Anxiety, stress, and old habits creep in no matter how many times you tell yourself to “just push through.” You might be carrying trauma that never really got resolved, or finding that the ways you’ve coped with pain in the past don’t work anymore. You want relief—something steadier than quick fixes—and you’re ready to start making real, lasting changes.
You have been doing your best to keep everything together, but lately it feels like life is holding you by the collar. Anxiety, stress, and old habits creep in no matter how many times you tell yourself to “just push through.” You might be carrying trauma that never really got resolved, or finding that the ways you’ve coped with pain in the past don’t work anymore. You want relief—something steadier than quick fixes—and you’re ready to start making real, lasting changes.
I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. By fostering trust and understanding, I encourage personal growth and healing. Whether incorporating faith-based principles or focusing on person-centered practices, I tailor my approach to meet each client’s unique needs, helping them navigate challenges from a place of strength and resilience.
I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. By fostering trust and understanding, I encourage personal growth and healing. Whether incorporating faith-based principles or focusing on person-centered practices, I tailor my approach to meet each client’s unique needs, helping them navigate challenges from a place of strength and resilience.
Life can bring both positive and negative experiences as we navigate through time. The negative experiences can change the course of one’s life. Journey to Better Living Counseling and Consultation is here to help individuals readjust their life’s journey and become better at living. My name is Edward Blevins and I’m the owner and lead therapist of Journey to Better Living. I recognize the significant role the family system plays in the development of the individual and emphasize understanding clients through the lens of their family interactions. I help clients obtain greater awareness and develop skills to live life better.
Life can bring both positive and negative experiences as we navigate through time. The negative experiences can change the course of one’s life. Journey to Better Living Counseling and Consultation is here to help individuals readjust their life’s journey and become better at living. My name is Edward Blevins and I’m the owner and lead therapist of Journey to Better Living. I recognize the significant role the family system plays in the development of the individual and emphasize understanding clients through the lens of their family interactions. I help clients obtain greater awareness and develop skills to live life better.
I aim to offer a haven where you are able to work on goal attainment, overcoming challenges, and maintaining mental wellness without judgement. Through a collaborative effort, we will address issues caused by varying areas of the mental health spectrum. My goal is to allow you the space for independence during the course of your journey while guiding as needed.
I aim to offer a haven where you are able to work on goal attainment, overcoming challenges, and maintaining mental wellness without judgement. Through a collaborative effort, we will address issues caused by varying areas of the mental health spectrum. My goal is to allow you the space for independence during the course of your journey while guiding as needed.
We provide counseling for co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, behavioral concerns, mental health conditions, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, etc.
We can help by providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing mental health concerns, behavioral challenges, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Our specialties include counseling for DUI, Mental Health, stress, relationship concerns, life, behavioral issues, and Christian living.
We provide counseling for co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, behavioral concerns, mental health conditions, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, etc.
We can help by providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing mental health concerns, behavioral challenges, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Our specialties include counseling for DUI, Mental Health, stress, relationship concerns, life, behavioral issues, and Christian living.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFTA) I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. I have experience working with Anxiety, Depression, trauma, grief, marital and pre-marital to name a few.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFTA) I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. I have experience working with Anxiety, Depression, trauma, grief, marital and pre-marital to name a few.
James E. Granberry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28056
Waitlist for new clients
Currently, I have limited availability and only accepting inquiries from clients I have worked with previously. I offer in-person and virtual therapy.
Currently, I have limited availability and only accepting inquiries from clients I have worked with previously. I offer in-person and virtual therapy.
Tanesha Rivers
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A
1 Endorsed
Online Only
When navigating life, you go through hardships that you tend to tuck away in order to keep moving. Sometimes you don’t feel important enough, you don’t feel heard, or sometimes you might just feel like you don’t have time to process the hand you were dealt. Trying to move on through life without processing all that life throws at you can cause you to feel stuck, to make bad decisions and cause a pea sized problem to feel as big as an elephant. I am here to let you know that there is hope! You are important. You can be heard. Let's do this together!
When navigating life, you go through hardships that you tend to tuck away in order to keep moving. Sometimes you don’t feel important enough, you don’t feel heard, or sometimes you might just feel like you don’t have time to process the hand you were dealt. Trying to move on through life without processing all that life throws at you can cause you to feel stuck, to make bad decisions and cause a pea sized problem to feel as big as an elephant. I am here to let you know that there is hope! You are important. You can be heard. Let's do this together!
I also love working with folks who struggle with substance use either in addition to other life stressors or on its own especially in the context of substance use disorders being highly stigmatized.
I focus on substance use treatment approaches with a functionality mindset to work on setting reasonable goals and expectations during the clinical process. I started my clinical work with addiction and grew as a therapist and person to see people from a whole-person perspective.
I also love working with folks who struggle with substance use either in addition to other life stressors or on its own especially in the context of substance use disorders being highly stigmatized.
I focus on substance use treatment approaches with a functionality mindset to work on setting reasonable goals and expectations during the clinical process. I started my clinical work with addiction and grew as a therapist and person to see people from a whole-person perspective.
Jerry Wayne Guy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
2 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28052
I specialize in helping couples recover from infidelity, rebuild trust, and improve communication. I also work with individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, and life transitions who want practical tools and lasting change.
You don't have to navigate these challenges alone.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship conflict, betrayal, or major life transitions, therapy can provide a path forward. Together, we'll identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck and develop practical strategies to help you regain confidence, strengthen relationships, and move toward the life you want.
I specialize in helping couples recover from infidelity, rebuild trust, and improve communication. I also work with individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, and life transitions who want practical tools and lasting change.
You don't have to navigate these challenges alone.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship conflict, betrayal, or major life transitions, therapy can provide a path forward. Together, we'll identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck and develop practical strategies to help you regain confidence, strengthen relationships, and move toward the life you want.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself? You're not alone—and you don't have to stay there.
As your counselor, I’ll meet you exactly where you are and walk with you toward something better. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, challenge the thoughts stealing your joy, and build new patterns that bring peace, confidence, and clarity.
Tired of feeling powerless or caught in toxic cycles? Let’s break them.
This is your time—to reclaim your life and rediscover your strength.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself? You're not alone—and you don't have to stay there.
As your counselor, I’ll meet you exactly where you are and walk with you toward something better. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, challenge the thoughts stealing your joy, and build new patterns that bring peace, confidence, and clarity.
Tired of feeling powerless or caught in toxic cycles? Let’s break them.
This is your time—to reclaim your life and rediscover your strength.
HOPEWells is a faith based ministry. Our mission is to provide biblical truth through counseling, in order to bring truth and hope into all clients. We are not your typical practice as we focus on physical, mental, and spiritual health and provide services for a diverse type of issues.
HOPEWells is a faith based ministry. Our mission is to provide biblical truth through counseling, in order to bring truth and hope into all clients. We are not your typical practice as we focus on physical, mental, and spiritual health and provide services for a diverse type of issues.
Toni Nicholson Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Some life experiences can leave us confused, afraid, angry, and longing for joy. Supporting individuals of all ages, couples or families trying to navigate a path back to joy is a privilege like no other. I provide honest encouragement and practical education to those who are seeking positive changes.
Some life experiences can leave us confused, afraid, angry, and longing for joy. Supporting individuals of all ages, couples or families trying to navigate a path back to joy is a privilege like no other. I provide honest encouragement and practical education to those who are seeking positive changes.
You may feel stuck in cycles you promised yourself would end; substance use, anxiety, depression or patterns that keep showing up despite your best efforts.
My approach is collaborative and personalized. Together, we clarify your goals, build resilience, and use practical tools that support emotional well-being and produce change. I specialize in substance use disorders, relapse prevention, harm reduction, and dual diagnosis. I also support clients navigating work stress, phase of life and parenting issues.
You may feel stuck in cycles you promised yourself would end; substance use, anxiety, depression or patterns that keep showing up despite your best efforts.
My approach is collaborative and personalized. Together, we clarify your goals, build resilience, and use practical tools that support emotional well-being and produce change. I specialize in substance use disorders, relapse prevention, harm reduction, and dual diagnosis. I also support clients navigating work stress, phase of life and parenting issues.
Do you need help with issues related to depression, anxiety or substance use?
I specialize in working with the adolescent population to address concerns related to mental health, substance use, depression, anxiety and gender identity issues. Also, I work with the adult populations as well to assist with the mitigation of various mental health related issues such as depression, anxiety, thoughts of self-harm, and substance use concern.
Do you need help with issues related to depression, anxiety or substance use?
I specialize in working with the adolescent population to address concerns related to mental health, substance use, depression, anxiety and gender identity issues. Also, I work with the adult populations as well to assist with the mitigation of various mental health related issues such as depression, anxiety, thoughts of self-harm, and substance use concern.
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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.