Addiction Therapists in Greenville, SC

Karen M Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, AADC, LCMHC
Online Only
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor, and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.
I can only imagine the challenges that you or your loved one is facing, how overwhelmed you may feel, and how much strength and courage it has taken for you to seek help. You deserve to live a supremely full life. Let's start where you are. By providing a safe space for healing in a warm, affirming, judgment-free zone, and trauma-informed approach I would love to help you explore your issues, needs, and goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor, and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.
I can only imagine the challenges that you or your loved one is facing, how overwhelmed you may feel, and how much strength and courage it has taken for you to seek help. You deserve to live a supremely full life. Let's start where you are. By providing a safe space for healing in a warm, affirming, judgment-free zone, and trauma-informed approach I would love to help you explore your issues, needs, and goals.
(864) 252-2310 View (864) 252-2310
Celisa Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ADC, LPC, CCPS
Greenville, SC 29615
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (ADC), trained in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and a Association for Partners of Sexual Addicts Trauma Specialist (APSATS) Trainee.
I believe in accepting people where they are. If you're tired of being judged, feeling like no one understands or that you have to deal with life alone, Agape Transformation Counseling, LLC is your place of acceptance. Helping you to become your best self and learn to navigate life from a healthy perspective is what we will strive to accomplish in a therapeutic alliance. You are the architect of your life and I am here to help you build a strong foundation.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (ADC), trained in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and a Association for Partners of Sexual Addicts Trauma Specialist (APSATS) Trainee.
I believe in accepting people where they are. If you're tired of being judged, feeling like no one understands or that you have to deal with life alone, Agape Transformation Counseling, LLC is your place of acceptance. Helping you to become your best self and learn to navigate life from a healthy perspective is what we will strive to accomplish in a therapeutic alliance. You are the architect of your life and I am here to help you build a strong foundation.
(864) 894-2749 View (864) 894-2749
Jerry Wesley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
I work with families or friends stuck in the negative emotional cycle or financial responsibilities of loved ones living with alcohol or substance abuse.
My passion is to provide a safe space for anyone wanting change. I specialize in helping families and individuals discover creative ways out of the negative cycle of alcohol or substance abuse. LGBTQIA individuals and families who are navigating life's challenges before disclosure and post disclosure. My work focuses on helping people find connection within themselves and then others in a safe supportive place. Some common goals we explore together include communication, pre-marital tools, depression, anxiety, strengthening relationships, and navigating a professional career. Good things can and do happen, once you start.
I work with families or friends stuck in the negative emotional cycle or financial responsibilities of loved ones living with alcohol or substance abuse.
My passion is to provide a safe space for anyone wanting change. I specialize in helping families and individuals discover creative ways out of the negative cycle of alcohol or substance abuse. LGBTQIA individuals and families who are navigating life's challenges before disclosure and post disclosure. My work focuses on helping people find connection within themselves and then others in a safe supportive place. Some common goals we explore together include communication, pre-marital tools, depression, anxiety, strengthening relationships, and navigating a professional career. Good things can and do happen, once you start.
(864) 619-4802 View (864) 619-4802
Joy Beresford
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607
I bring a background in Social Work, Women’s, Genders and Sexualities Studies, and Addiction/ Substance Use, drawing on philosophical frameworks that value authenticity, empathy, and lived experiences.
As a passionate advocate for healing and growth, I work with diverse populations, including adults, substance use challenges, folks of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, and first-generation American. My approach is intersectional and holistic, tailoring care to honor each individual’s unique story and journey.
I bring a background in Social Work, Women’s, Genders and Sexualities Studies, and Addiction/ Substance Use, drawing on philosophical frameworks that value authenticity, empathy, and lived experiences.
As a passionate advocate for healing and growth, I work with diverse populations, including adults, substance use challenges, folks of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, and first-generation American. My approach is intersectional and holistic, tailoring care to honor each individual’s unique story and journey.
(864) 523-6252 View (864) 523-6252
Samuel David Smithyman
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Primarily, I treat problems related to anxiety, depression, relationships and substance abuse.
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with over thirty-five years of experience. I was in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA for over twenty-five years. I am licensed to practice in South Carolina, where I currently reside. My orientation is primarily existential-analytic and informed by contemporary psychodynamic theory. I combine this depth approach to psychotherapy with a strong background and belief in cognitive-behavioral interventions. I am dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional care, with compassion, acceptance and sensitivity. I tailor my treatment approach to the needs of the individual.
Primarily, I treat problems related to anxiety, depression, relationships and substance abuse.
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with over thirty-five years of experience. I was in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA for over twenty-five years. I am licensed to practice in South Carolina, where I currently reside. My orientation is primarily existential-analytic and informed by contemporary psychodynamic theory. I combine this depth approach to psychotherapy with a strong background and belief in cognitive-behavioral interventions. I am dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional care, with compassion, acceptance and sensitivity. I tailor my treatment approach to the needs of the individual.
(864) 345-8183 View (864) 345-8183
Ari Livanos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
My specialities include in anxiety, depression, substance use/ addiction, life transitions, and trauma, among other concerns.
Welcome! I recognize that reaching out for support can be an intimidating and vulnerable experience. Whether it's your first time in therapy or hundredth, I strive to create a supportive, affirming, and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth at your own pace. It is my belief that we all have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and much of the therapeutic process is recognizing and connecting to those resources.
My specialities include in anxiety, depression, substance use/ addiction, life transitions, and trauma, among other concerns.
Welcome! I recognize that reaching out for support can be an intimidating and vulnerable experience. Whether it's your first time in therapy or hundredth, I strive to create a supportive, affirming, and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth at your own pace. It is my belief that we all have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and much of the therapeutic process is recognizing and connecting to those resources.
(864) 774-5490 View (864) 774-5490
Chandra Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, AADC
5 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where you can heal from emotional distress, low self-esteem, depression, addiction; trauma and anxiety?
I have 8 years experience working with women and families that battle with Substance Abuse, trauma and Co-occurring Disorders. I offer a variety of services, including individual, family, and group counseling. I strive to create an environment where clients feel safe, accepted and understood. I utilize a warm client-centered counseling approach.
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where you can heal from emotional distress, low self-esteem, depression, addiction; trauma and anxiety?
I have 8 years experience working with women and families that battle with Substance Abuse, trauma and Co-occurring Disorders. I offer a variety of services, including individual, family, and group counseling. I strive to create an environment where clients feel safe, accepted and understood. I utilize a warm client-centered counseling approach.
(864) 365-3579 View (864) 365-3579
Jennifer Terkelsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Greenville, SC 29615
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, and substance use disorders.
I completed my Master of Social Work degree at Boston University in 2016. I take an individualized approach to therapy and believe that everyone needs to be seen as the unique individual they are before change can happen. I utilize multiple treatment approaches, including trauma-focused CBT, DBT, the internal family systems model, and EMDR.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, and substance use disorders.
I completed my Master of Social Work degree at Boston University in 2016. I take an individualized approach to therapy and believe that everyone needs to be seen as the unique individual they are before change can happen. I utilize multiple treatment approaches, including trauma-focused CBT, DBT, the internal family systems model, and EMDR.
(864) 475-9968 View (864) 475-9968
Michael Nicholson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29605
They may appear successful and capable on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, relationships, substance use, stress, burnout, or feeling stuck.
My approach is supportive, direct, and collaborative. We identify patterns that are no longer working and develop practical strategies for meaningful change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, career stress, or life transitions, therapy can help you gain clarity and move forward with greater confidence.
They may appear successful and capable on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, relationships, substance use, stress, burnout, or feeling stuck.
My approach is supportive, direct, and collaborative. We identify patterns that are no longer working and develop practical strategies for meaningful change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, career stress, or life transitions, therapy can help you gain clarity and move forward with greater confidence.
(864) 319-3921 View (864) 319-3921
Nevaeh Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCACICA, II, LPC, SAP
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607
I am a state Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC II) and a National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC I).
People seek counseling for many different reasons. Their desire to change their current situation could be a direct result of personal issues, enivronmental issues, relationship issues, and/or any other issues that places limitations on one's happiness. The counseling process can be painful, but an empowering experience that facilitates self growth and brings about positive change. My role in this therapeutic relationship is to provide you with a safe, non-judgemental, and compassionate environment that fosters self efficacy. I look forward to assisting you in your journey towards change and clairity about your situation.
I am a state Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC II) and a National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC I).
People seek counseling for many different reasons. Their desire to change their current situation could be a direct result of personal issues, enivronmental issues, relationship issues, and/or any other issues that places limitations on one's happiness. The counseling process can be painful, but an empowering experience that facilitates self growth and brings about positive change. My role in this therapeutic relationship is to provide you with a safe, non-judgemental, and compassionate environment that fosters self efficacy. I look forward to assisting you in your journey towards change and clairity about your situation.
(864) 510-0440 View (864) 510-0440
Beth Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
I also support clients facing challenges related to anger management and substance use.
I am passionate about helping clients increase self-awareness, improve relationships, and develop confidence in managing life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe and collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.
I also support clients facing challenges related to anger management and substance use.
I am passionate about helping clients increase self-awareness, improve relationships, and develop confidence in managing life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe and collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.
(864) 778-5281 View (864) 778-5281
Nicole Lopez: Lifestreams Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, ADC
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
Whether it is addiction, mental health, or relationship struggles we are going through we can cope, recover, and heal.
I have over 12 years experience in providing individual, couples, and family therapy focusing on addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, mood and personality disorders, grief/loss & abandonment, ADHD, and trauma recovery. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, MI, & DBT and support evidence based therapy practices.
Whether it is addiction, mental health, or relationship struggles we are going through we can cope, recover, and heal.
I have over 12 years experience in providing individual, couples, and family therapy focusing on addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, mood and personality disorders, grief/loss & abandonment, ADHD, and trauma recovery. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, MI, & DBT and support evidence based therapy practices.
(864) 668-6034 View (864) 668-6034
Johanna Ott Gimpel
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, ADC
Greenville, SC 29601
I have over 20 years in working with those with a substance use disorder and mental health diagnosis.
I am a dedicated therapist and recovery coach with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and sustained recovery. I am passionate about helping people build resilience, develop self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
I have over 20 years in working with those with a substance use disorder and mental health diagnosis.
I am a dedicated therapist and recovery coach with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and sustained recovery. I am passionate about helping people build resilience, develop self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
(864) 263-1452 View (864) 263-1452
Marco Antonio Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, NCC, CACI
Greenville, SC 29615
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor.
My focus is helping you achieve peace by moving through what is holding you back from growing and being the best version of yourself. Together we would work on discovering and tapping into your own strengths and resources to accomplish your goals. Providing a non-judgmental atmosphere where you are in the driver's seat and I ride alongside you, recognizing that you know yourself better than anyone else, and I am here to provide encouragement and point out other possible paths.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor.
My focus is helping you achieve peace by moving through what is holding you back from growing and being the best version of yourself. Together we would work on discovering and tapping into your own strengths and resources to accomplish your goals. Providing a non-judgmental atmosphere where you are in the driver's seat and I ride alongside you, recognizing that you know yourself better than anyone else, and I am here to provide encouragement and point out other possible paths.
(864) 662-6903 View (864) 662-6903
Melinda Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Greenville, SC 29607
I specialize in PTSD, anxiety, grief and addiction.
EMDR Intensives. Honestly, the only trauma therapy I know that resolves the trauma rather than teaching the client how to deal with the trauma. EMDR Intensives allow the time and space for client to dive deep. It is designed specifically for you and customized for each person. What are you hoping your life will look like after the intensive?
I specialize in PTSD, anxiety, grief and addiction.
EMDR Intensives. Honestly, the only trauma therapy I know that resolves the trauma rather than teaching the client how to deal with the trauma. EMDR Intensives allow the time and space for client to dive deep. It is designed specifically for you and customized for each person. What are you hoping your life will look like after the intensive?
(860) 637-5762 View (860) 637-5762
Sarah Quinn Montjoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Greenville, SC 29607
I specialize in treating PTSD, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety, dissociative disorders, and addiction issues.
I use techniques that help you release your trauma, give you the tools to calm your overstimulated nervous system, and regain a sense of control over your life. Healing enables you to reconnect naturally to yourself and others, experience self-love, and transcend your trauma by uniting with and loving others. We all deserve to feel joy.
I specialize in treating PTSD, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety, dissociative disorders, and addiction issues.
I use techniques that help you release your trauma, give you the tools to calm your overstimulated nervous system, and regain a sense of control over your life. Healing enables you to reconnect naturally to yourself and others, experience self-love, and transcend your trauma by uniting with and loving others. We all deserve to feel joy.
(864) 477-4040 View (864) 477-4040
Samantha Rousey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CACI
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
Samantha has been a counselor since 2008, working with children, families, couples, and individuals with various psychiatric and/or substance use issues.
Samantha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Addictions Counselor in the state of South Carolina. She has extensive training in Motivational Interviewing and continues to use a scope of therapeutic approaches such as Structural Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Samantha has been a counselor since 2008, working with children, families, couples, and individuals with various psychiatric and/or substance use issues.
Samantha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Addictions Counselor in the state of South Carolina. She has extensive training in Motivational Interviewing and continues to use a scope of therapeutic approaches such as Structural Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
(864) 568-4848 View (864) 568-4848
Deborah Downs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, LLC
Greenville, SC 29609
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Licensed Addiction Counselor specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Life Coaching, Self Esteem Issues, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Addictions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of life? Has life come at you, and you feel hopeless,worthless, stuck, broken, depleted, or depressed? Are you dealing with unhealthy habits or past trauma that you feel is hindering you from being your best self, or do you desire to gain more purpose for your life? I will work with you in a supportive manner to find solutions, direction, balance, and help you gain a better perspective on your life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Licensed Addiction Counselor specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Life Coaching, Self Esteem Issues, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Addictions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of life? Has life come at you, and you feel hopeless,worthless, stuck, broken, depleted, or depressed? Are you dealing with unhealthy habits or past trauma that you feel is hindering you from being your best self, or do you desire to gain more purpose for your life? I will work with you in a supportive manner to find solutions, direction, balance, and help you gain a better perspective on your life.
(864) 642-2858 View (864) 642-2858
Robin Hyslop, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, BSN
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607
I see clients individually or within couples/families who are struggling with life/relationship, identity, and addiction issues, career burnout, compassion fatigue (nurses, doctors, pharmacists, law enforcement, veterans/military), those who have suffered trauma, past and/or present, and those who have been hurt by the church.
I serve adults, couples/families, and older teens dealing with a myriad of issues stemming from toxic relationships, trauma, loss/grief, and addiction who are ready to trudge the road to recovery. As a former trauma nurse I understand how compassion fatigue/burnout affect healthcare workers, first responders and others in intensely stressful careers.
I see clients individually or within couples/families who are struggling with life/relationship, identity, and addiction issues, career burnout, compassion fatigue (nurses, doctors, pharmacists, law enforcement, veterans/military), those who have suffered trauma, past and/or present, and those who have been hurt by the church.
I serve adults, couples/families, and older teens dealing with a myriad of issues stemming from toxic relationships, trauma, loss/grief, and addiction who are ready to trudge the road to recovery. As a former trauma nurse I understand how compassion fatigue/burnout affect healthcare workers, first responders and others in intensely stressful careers.
(864) 532-5597 View (864) 532-5597
NC Headway Provider/SC Private Provider
Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, LCAS, LPCA
Online Only
I specialize in addiction treatment as well as adolescent behavior concerns.
I believe every client deserves to be treated with honesty, respect, and genuine care. My goal is to provide reliable service, clear communication, and solutions tailored to your individual needs. I take the time to listen, understand your goals, and keep you informed throughout every step of the process.
I specialize in addiction treatment as well as adolescent behavior concerns.
I believe every client deserves to be treated with honesty, respect, and genuine care. My goal is to provide reliable service, clear communication, and solutions tailored to your individual needs. I take the time to listen, understand your goals, and keep you informed throughout every step of the process.
(864) 713-8818 View (864) 713-8818

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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.