Alcohol Use Therapists in Kannapolis, NC
Hi, I am Dr. Nicole. Have you ever felt like no one understood what you are dealing with? Life can be an up-and-downhill battle at times. I have felt this way often and sought help when I knew, it was much needed to move forward. Being stuck is no fun, but it is a place we all see and seek help to get to the other side. I use a holistic approach to help you delve into what you already have to move along the road to recovery. My substance use background as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate is in place to take you by your hand and assist you in a safe space.
Hi, I am Dr. Nicole. Have you ever felt like no one understood what you are dealing with? Life can be an up-and-downhill battle at times. I have felt this way often and sought help when I knew, it was much needed to move forward. Being stuck is no fun, but it is a place we all see and seek help to get to the other side. I use a holistic approach to help you delve into what you already have to move along the road to recovery. My substance use background as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate is in place to take you by your hand and assist you in a safe space.
Clay Parker
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCASA, NCC, MS
2 Endorsed
Kannapolis, NC 28081
My name is Clay Parker. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate , National Certified Counselor with a long history of working in the mental health field in various capacities. I have experience with adults, children, couple and family therapy. In my work, the focus often times involves exploring healthier ways to address any concerns that are creating challenges. I like to be creative with the counseling techniques that I employ in order to help people address their problems in a non-threatening and fun way.
My name is Clay Parker. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate , National Certified Counselor with a long history of working in the mental health field in various capacities. I have experience with adults, children, couple and family therapy. In my work, the focus often times involves exploring healthier ways to address any concerns that are creating challenges. I like to be creative with the counseling techniques that I employ in order to help people address their problems in a non-threatening and fun way.
My ideal client would be a person who is motivated for change, however one of my main specialties is the ablilty to work with unmotivated and even hostile clients who have been court ordered or adolescents who are forced to come by their parents. I can work with a client on a myriad of issues including anixiety, depression, low self-esteem, complusions and addictions.
My ideal client would be a person who is motivated for change, however one of my main specialties is the ablilty to work with unmotivated and even hostile clients who have been court ordered or adolescents who are forced to come by their parents. I can work with a client on a myriad of issues including anixiety, depression, low self-esteem, complusions and addictions.
Children: 6 to 17. I serve those with ADHD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, body dysmorphia, identity disorders, schizophrenia, addictions, truancy issues, low-self-esteem issues, oppositional defiant disorders, & OCD, and mood disorders. Adults (18+): I work with those who have anxiety, depression, low-self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, personality disorders, identity issues, adjusting to new conditions, PTSD, body dysmorphia, separation (a break-up, divorce, separation issues, new parents, teachers, retired individuals, those with immunodeficiency disorders, anger issues, domestic violence issues, & empty nesters.
Children: 6 to 17. I serve those with ADHD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, body dysmorphia, identity disorders, schizophrenia, addictions, truancy issues, low-self-esteem issues, oppositional defiant disorders, & OCD, and mood disorders. Adults (18+): I work with those who have anxiety, depression, low-self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, personality disorders, identity issues, adjusting to new conditions, PTSD, body dysmorphia, separation (a break-up, divorce, separation issues, new parents, teachers, retired individuals, those with immunodeficiency disorders, anger issues, domestic violence issues, & empty nesters.
Are you a woman feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, trauma, or life transitions? Do you find yourself struggling with low self-worth, people-pleasing, or using alcohol or other unhealthy habits to cope? Are you unsure of your next steps and craving clarity, healing, and direction? If this sounds like you, you're not alone—and you're in the right place.
Are you a woman feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, trauma, or life transitions? Do you find yourself struggling with low self-worth, people-pleasing, or using alcohol or other unhealthy habits to cope? Are you unsure of your next steps and craving clarity, healing, and direction? If this sounds like you, you're not alone—and you're in the right place.
I have specialized in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I especially enjoy working with couples and families. I also have special interest in spiritual issues, death and grief issues, the impact of divorce, and gender identity and sexuality issues.
I believe clients can best be served by viewing the "whole person": body, mind, and spirit. I enjoy tapping into the client's creativity through journaling, poetry, artistic expression and meditation.
I have specialized in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I especially enjoy working with couples and families. I also have special interest in spiritual issues, death and grief issues, the impact of divorce, and gender identity and sexuality issues.
I believe clients can best be served by viewing the "whole person": body, mind, and spirit. I enjoy tapping into the client's creativity through journaling, poetry, artistic expression and meditation.
I help individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and a focus on growth. Whether you're dealing with overwhelming emotions, relationship struggles, or past trauma, therapy can be a space to feel heard, understood, and supported. I support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and oppositional behaviors by creating a structured, nonjudgmental space where they feel safe to explore challenges and learn new ways of coping.
I help individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and a focus on growth. Whether you're dealing with overwhelming emotions, relationship struggles, or past trauma, therapy can be a space to feel heard, understood, and supported. I support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and oppositional behaviors by creating a structured, nonjudgmental space where they feel safe to explore challenges and learn new ways of coping.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Frank Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. He received his Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UNC Charlotte. Frank works with adults and couples, helping them to highlight their strengths, achievements, and needs to aid in developing healthy coping mechanisms for stress management, dealing with hardships, and trauma. He will aid in setting goals and finding purpose no matter where you are in the search for healing.
Frank Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. He received his Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UNC Charlotte. Frank works with adults and couples, helping them to highlight their strengths, achievements, and needs to aid in developing healthy coping mechanisms for stress management, dealing with hardships, and trauma. He will aid in setting goals and finding purpose no matter where you are in the search for healing.
We heal in connection with others. We can grow stronger by being heard. That's the whole idea behind how I do therapy. That can involve skills work from various evidence-based models such as DBT, ACT, and internal family systems. It can also look like getting your body moving in nature. Or sometimes just talking; getting stuff out. In my work, I look to treat the whole person and make sure, first of all that you are understood and known. From there we figure out what you need to keep walking forward on what can be a really confusing and difficult path. We will work to make sure you're headed the direction you want to be.
We heal in connection with others. We can grow stronger by being heard. That's the whole idea behind how I do therapy. That can involve skills work from various evidence-based models such as DBT, ACT, and internal family systems. It can also look like getting your body moving in nature. Or sometimes just talking; getting stuff out. In my work, I look to treat the whole person and make sure, first of all that you are understood and known. From there we figure out what you need to keep walking forward on what can be a really confusing and difficult path. We will work to make sure you're headed the direction you want to be.
My practice includes work with individuals, generally ages 18 and up, and couples. I was a Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for many years, and now am the Executive Director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth (see www.bouldercrest.org) where we serve veterans and first responders. With my own small practice, I make appointments with you myself, and there is no bureaucracy to deal with. I am on many insurance plans. I think you will find that working with me is comfortable and practical, and we start right away to discuss what your concerns are.
My practice includes work with individuals, generally ages 18 and up, and couples. I was a Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for many years, and now am the Executive Director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth (see www.bouldercrest.org) where we serve veterans and first responders. With my own small practice, I make appointments with you myself, and there is no bureaucracy to deal with. I am on many insurance plans. I think you will find that working with me is comfortable and practical, and we start right away to discuss what your concerns are.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Jessie Napoli @ Emerge Child & Family Counseling
Counselor, MA , LCMHCQS, CPT, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We enjoy supporting the entire family or individuals We treat men women teens and children as one of the only centers that works with children as young as 3. Adult men and women can benefit from therapy with us to help recognize patterns that may stem from childhood or traumas along the ways those patterns are interfering with optimal mental health. Our clinicians can help your teen with complex needs all the way to life transitions that teens face. Most of our clinicians have years of experience as well as additional certification and specialties such as EMDR, Registered Play therapist, LCAS, and TFCBT to name a few.
We enjoy supporting the entire family or individuals We treat men women teens and children as one of the only centers that works with children as young as 3. Adult men and women can benefit from therapy with us to help recognize patterns that may stem from childhood or traumas along the ways those patterns are interfering with optimal mental health. Our clinicians can help your teen with complex needs all the way to life transitions that teens face. Most of our clinicians have years of experience as well as additional certification and specialties such as EMDR, Registered Play therapist, LCAS, and TFCBT to name a few.
Do you feel like you’re reliving the same struggles-whether in relationships, work, or your own thoughts and emotions? These repeating patterns can be exhausting, but they don’t have to define your life. Through evidence-based therapies like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT, and ART, I can help you understand what’s keeping you stuck, heal the deeper wounds beneath the surface, and create real, lasting change so you can move forward with more confidence, balance, and peace. The goal is not just to address the surface problems, but to create deeper, lasting changes in how you relate to yourself and others.
Do you feel like you’re reliving the same struggles-whether in relationships, work, or your own thoughts and emotions? These repeating patterns can be exhausting, but they don’t have to define your life. Through evidence-based therapies like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT, and ART, I can help you understand what’s keeping you stuck, heal the deeper wounds beneath the surface, and create real, lasting change so you can move forward with more confidence, balance, and peace. The goal is not just to address the surface problems, but to create deeper, lasting changes in how you relate to yourself and others.
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You may be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you've lost touch with yourself. Maybe you're early in recovery, supporting someone through addiction, or just trying to manage anxiety, grief, or stress from life transitions. I offer a space to slow down, process what’s weighing you down, and move toward peace and clarity. While I specialize in substance use and co-occurring concerns, I also work with individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and mental health needs. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are—with compassion, curiosity, and care—so you can begin to feel more like yourself again.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you've lost touch with yourself. Maybe you're early in recovery, supporting someone through addiction, or just trying to manage anxiety, grief, or stress from life transitions. I offer a space to slow down, process what’s weighing you down, and move toward peace and clarity. While I specialize in substance use and co-occurring concerns, I also work with individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and mental health needs. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are—with compassion, curiosity, and care—so you can begin to feel more like yourself again.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with 13+ years of experience supporting individuals at every stage of their recovery journey. Whether you’re questioning your relationship with substances, considering change, working toward recovery, or seeking moderation, this is a space for you! I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and major life transitions like college, relationships, or family dynamics. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. Whatever brought you here, you’re not alone—and I’m here to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported every step of the way.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with 13+ years of experience supporting individuals at every stage of their recovery journey. Whether you’re questioning your relationship with substances, considering change, working toward recovery, or seeking moderation, this is a space for you! I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and major life transitions like college, relationships, or family dynamics. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. Whatever brought you here, you’re not alone—and I’m here to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported every step of the way.
Holly Gallagher is a licensed and experienced substance abuse counselor based in North Carolina, dedicated to helping individuals navigate their recovery journey. With a deep passion for working with clients, Holly takes a compassionate, client-centered approach, meeting each person where they are in their stage of change. She believes in empowering individuals to build the coping skills necessary for overcoming challenges and leading a healthier, more fulfilling life.
In addition to her counseling practice, Holly provides clinical supervision for fellow counselors seeking licensure through the North Carolina State Board.
Holly Gallagher is a licensed and experienced substance abuse counselor based in North Carolina, dedicated to helping individuals navigate their recovery journey. With a deep passion for working with clients, Holly takes a compassionate, client-centered approach, meeting each person where they are in their stage of change. She believes in empowering individuals to build the coping skills necessary for overcoming challenges and leading a healthier, more fulfilling life.
In addition to her counseling practice, Holly provides clinical supervision for fellow counselors seeking licensure through the North Carolina State Board.
We are an At-Home provider for the treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD being Alcoholism and Drug Addiction) and Co-Occurring Mental Health Condition(s). As an agnostic organization, we use modern and classical therapeutic approaches.
We are known for our highly discreet, non-judgmental, individualized recovery services. From a Physician Supervised At-Home Detox with a licensed Nurse residing at a patient’s residence 24/7 to our Intensive Tele Counseling-Medicine services, we’re here for our patients on the journey to attaining sobriety and maintaining recovery.
We are an At-Home provider for the treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD being Alcoholism and Drug Addiction) and Co-Occurring Mental Health Condition(s). As an agnostic organization, we use modern and classical therapeutic approaches.
We are known for our highly discreet, non-judgmental, individualized recovery services. From a Physician Supervised At-Home Detox with a licensed Nurse residing at a patient’s residence 24/7 to our Intensive Tele Counseling-Medicine services, we’re here for our patients on the journey to attaining sobriety and maintaining recovery.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience, passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change. I specialize in supporting clients who are working through anxiety, ADHD, addictions, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space where clients can process, heal, and build resilience through a supportive therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience, passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change. I specialize in supporting clients who are working through anxiety, ADHD, addictions, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space where clients can process, heal, and build resilience through a supportive therapeutic relationship.
I help people struggling with alcohol use, chronic relapse, and treatment resistance create lasting change.
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to want change. If you’re drinking to cope with anxiety, stress, or burnout, there’s a better way. Together, we’ll use harm reduction counseling to help you rebuild your relationship with alcohol—whether that means drinking less or stopping completely.
I help clients find practical tools to manage urges, reduce guilt, and decide if they want to stop altogether, or take a gradual approach
I help people struggling with alcohol use, chronic relapse, and treatment resistance create lasting change.
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to want change. If you’re drinking to cope with anxiety, stress, or burnout, there’s a better way. Together, we’ll use harm reduction counseling to help you rebuild your relationship with alcohol—whether that means drinking less or stopping completely.
I help clients find practical tools to manage urges, reduce guilt, and decide if they want to stop altogether, or take a gradual approach
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
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 alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.