Addiction Therapists in West Columbia, SC
" Finding the ability to rise above life's challenges can leave you feeling hopeless and the journey to reconnect with life can often be a difficult one, especially when your journey includes recovery from traumatic events or struggles with substance addiction.
In addition to over 14 years of clinical experience and specialized training in the treatment of trauma and addiction, my practice offers a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can walk away feeling empowered to live life freely and thrive!
" Finding the ability to rise above life's challenges can leave you feeling hopeless and the journey to reconnect with life can often be a difficult one, especially when your journey includes recovery from traumatic events or struggles with substance addiction.
In addition to over 14 years of clinical experience and specialized training in the treatment of trauma and addiction, my practice offers a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can walk away feeling empowered to live life freely and thrive!
Hopkins Counseling and Consulting,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, ACSW, CS, CCTP
3 Endorsed
West Columbia, SC 29169
I'm certified in trauma and addiction, with a deep understanding of how environments, relationships, and social systems influence our lives.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by fear, loneliness, or the pressures of balancing home and work? Maybe codependency, self-doubt, or the weight of past experiences is holding you back. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to face these challenges by yourself.
Karon is a dedicated, licensed therapist who honors each person’s unique journey. He offers trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in a safe, compassionate space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and respected. Many of Karon’s clients seek to break free from old patterns, build healthier relationships, and rediscover a sense of purpose.
I'm certified in trauma and addiction, with a deep understanding of how environments, relationships, and social systems influence our lives.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by fear, loneliness, or the pressures of balancing home and work? Maybe codependency, self-doubt, or the weight of past experiences is holding you back. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to face these challenges by yourself.
Karon is a dedicated, licensed therapist who honors each person’s unique journey. He offers trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in a safe, compassionate space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and respected. Many of Karon’s clients seek to break free from old patterns, build healthier relationships, and rediscover a sense of purpose.
One Alkaline Life, LLC, offers comprehensive, compassionate mental health care for adults and adolescents. Through the online telemedicine platform, the team assesses and treats a wide range of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
One Alkaline Life, LLC, offers comprehensive, compassionate mental health care for adults and adolescents. Through the online telemedicine platform, the team assesses and treats a wide range of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Are you having difficulty navigating your life currently? Are you experiencing anxiety and/or depression? My ideal clients are adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next steps, and want more clarity, stability, and direction. I work best with individuals who are ready to reflect, build insight, and make meaningful changes. My approach is practical and evidence-based, helping clients strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and develop healthier patterns so they can move forward with confidence and purpose.
Are you having difficulty navigating your life currently? Are you experiencing anxiety and/or depression? My ideal clients are adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next steps, and want more clarity, stability, and direction. I work best with individuals who are ready to reflect, build insight, and make meaningful changes. My approach is practical and evidence-based, helping clients strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and develop healthier patterns so they can move forward with confidence and purpose.
While I do have specialized training in substance use treatment, don't hesitate to reach out if that's not a concern for you!
Has the state of the world left you freaking exhausted? Do you drag yourself through your days at work or school with a fake smile on your face? Do you spend more of your free time than you'd like either stuck in a blanket burrito watching your comfort show on repeat and drinking too much or catering to everyone's needs but your own?
While I do have specialized training in substance use treatment, don't hesitate to reach out if that's not a concern for you!
Has the state of the world left you freaking exhausted? Do you drag yourself through your days at work or school with a fake smile on your face? Do you spend more of your free time than you'd like either stuck in a blanket burrito watching your comfort show on repeat and drinking too much or catering to everyone's needs but your own?
Constants & Constants, LLC strives to assist in the process of regaining and maintaining mental, behavioral, emotional health and stabilization during and after life’s hardships.
Constants & Constants, LLC strives to assist in the process of regaining and maintaining mental, behavioral, emotional health and stabilization during and after life’s hardships.
My background includes focused training in addiction, recovery, and Christian counseling through Liberty University, and I bring both professional skills and real-life experience to our time together.
I’m open to working with many types of clients, and I have a special place in my heart for first responders, military members, veterans, and their families.
My background includes focused training in addiction, recovery, and Christian counseling through Liberty University, and I bring both professional skills and real-life experience to our time together.
I’m open to working with many types of clients, and I have a special place in my heart for first responders, military members, veterans, and their families.
My top specialty is trauma and helping people reduce the negative impacts that traumatic events can have on one's life. Sometimes, we just need someone to sit with us in all the mess and then start the process to heal from it. I also have experience with people in various types of life transitions, addictions, and other issues.
My top specialty is trauma and helping people reduce the negative impacts that traumatic events can have on one's life. Sometimes, we just need someone to sit with us in all the mess and then start the process to heal from it. I also have experience with people in various types of life transitions, addictions, and other issues.
If you need to address certain life events, including but not limited to Grief, Trauma, Abuse of any kind, feeling out of place in the world, stress, addiction, depression, PTSD, anxiety, or multitudes of other circumstances, therapy is for you.
Taking the first step towards entering therapy is a huge, very personal, and sometimes frightening step to take. Bravo for making it this far! I am a clinical Social Worker who went back to college after a “mid-life” crisis. I had years of therapy myself and felt ready to help others. I am glad I did, because Social Work, by far, has been the most rewarding experience of my life. I firmly believe life experiences shape who we are and how we manage each day in our lives. I grew up in conservative Baptist and career military environment. Each of these environments brought their own challenges as a child and teen.
If you need to address certain life events, including but not limited to Grief, Trauma, Abuse of any kind, feeling out of place in the world, stress, addiction, depression, PTSD, anxiety, or multitudes of other circumstances, therapy is for you.
Taking the first step towards entering therapy is a huge, very personal, and sometimes frightening step to take. Bravo for making it this far! I am a clinical Social Worker who went back to college after a “mid-life” crisis. I had years of therapy myself and felt ready to help others. I am glad I did, because Social Work, by far, has been the most rewarding experience of my life. I firmly believe life experiences shape who we are and how we manage each day in our lives. I grew up in conservative Baptist and career military environment. Each of these environments brought their own challenges as a child and teen.
My name is Rhonda DiNovo, and I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW-CP) and certified alcohol and drug counselor (ADC).
am committed to creating a mutual, collaborative partnership with clients where they know they are heard and valued. I use a variety of therapeutic, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approaches focused on client strengths, motivation, and solutions.
My name is Rhonda DiNovo, and I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW-CP) and certified alcohol and drug counselor (ADC).
am committed to creating a mutual, collaborative partnership with clients where they know they are heard and valued. I use a variety of therapeutic, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approaches focused on client strengths, motivation, and solutions.
Macon Changes Professional Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, CRC
West Columbia, SC 29169
I am a skilled licensed professional counselor as well as a licensed addictions counselor.
Healthy living is not just about eating right and exercising. It is important for individuals to be aware of their mental health as well as their physical. At Macon Changes, we provide support and interventions to ensure stability across all life areas. We address topics such as employment issues, home life, social relationships, spiritual development, and overall life goals. We recognize the importance of mental health, and for that reason, we strive to make it easily accessible to anyone seeking these services.
I am a skilled licensed professional counselor as well as a licensed addictions counselor.
Healthy living is not just about eating right and exercising. It is important for individuals to be aware of their mental health as well as their physical. At Macon Changes, we provide support and interventions to ensure stability across all life areas. We address topics such as employment issues, home life, social relationships, spiritual development, and overall life goals. We recognize the importance of mental health, and for that reason, we strive to make it easily accessible to anyone seeking these services.
Hello. If you are seeking to make positive changes and live a healthy and productive life, join in me in making the transformation you desire. I bring a wealth of knowledge to assist individuals with addressing and overcoming life challenges, stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and a host of other difficulties. I use a person-centered approach to help young adults and seasoned adults move forward in life with hope for the future. I offer Christian counseling for those desiring to incorporate their faith into counseling.
Hello. If you are seeking to make positive changes and live a healthy and productive life, join in me in making the transformation you desire. I bring a wealth of knowledge to assist individuals with addressing and overcoming life challenges, stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and a host of other difficulties. I use a person-centered approach to help young adults and seasoned adults move forward in life with hope for the future. I offer Christian counseling for those desiring to incorporate their faith into counseling.
Casie Gee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, ADC
3 Endorsed
West Columbia, SC 29169
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to feel better? Do you want to get some things in your life back on track? Are there relationships you want to improve? I would love to help you find the life you want for yourself. I am also passionate about helping people heal and recovery from trauma. Many challenges come with trauma, especially complex trauma which happens over time, often within relationship. Trauma impacts our relationship with ourselves, others, and the world. My ideal client is someone who wants to recover and work towards building the life they want for themselves. I strongly believe in coming alongside you and helping you find your own path.
Do you want to feel better? Do you want to get some things in your life back on track? Are there relationships you want to improve? I would love to help you find the life you want for yourself. I am also passionate about helping people heal and recovery from trauma. Many challenges come with trauma, especially complex trauma which happens over time, often within relationship. Trauma impacts our relationship with ourselves, others, and the world. My ideal client is someone who wants to recover and work towards building the life they want for themselves. I strongly believe in coming alongside you and helping you find your own path.
Counseling Advantages LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC-S, ADC, NCC
West Columbia, SC 29169
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in a variety of mental health related issues (e.g. substance abuse, crisis, obsessive compulsiveness, anger...).
Counseling Advantages introduces you to the values and benefits of the counseling relationship. First and foremost you are not alone. Life's challenges are guaranteed, and the journey of navigating them doesn't have to be limited. There is no judgement in the counseling relationship. Together we will explore and clarify the circumstances and situations you are facing and discover which direction is right for you.
I specialize in a variety of mental health related issues (e.g. substance abuse, crisis, obsessive compulsiveness, anger...).
Counseling Advantages introduces you to the values and benefits of the counseling relationship. First and foremost you are not alone. Life's challenges are guaranteed, and the journey of navigating them doesn't have to be limited. There is no judgement in the counseling relationship. Together we will explore and clarify the circumstances and situations you are facing and discover which direction is right for you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience working with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, along with many other mental health issues. I approach counseling in an individualistic way. Every client will be counseled in the way that works best for them.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience working with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, along with many other mental health issues. I approach counseling in an individualistic way. Every client will be counseled in the way that works best for them.
Ronald Patrick Pellicer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MRC, LPC, LAC, LPC/S
5 Endorsed
West Columbia, SC 29169
I have a very rich understanding of mutual help groups, and I have contacts with providers of inpatient/detox services for substance use disorder treatment.
My ideal client would be someone who is prepared to complete tasks that are agreed upon in-session between the client and the therapist. The client would complete these tasks, on their own, away from the session, and would review the results in the next weekly session. I believe that any change that is made in a client's life, even the tiniest, has the potential to be a positive force for overall change. These series of small changes can build momentum, session to session, that ultimately empowers the client to live the life that they want to live. I believe in the power of therapy to provide recovery for anyone who tries.
I have a very rich understanding of mutual help groups, and I have contacts with providers of inpatient/detox services for substance use disorder treatment.
My ideal client would be someone who is prepared to complete tasks that are agreed upon in-session between the client and the therapist. The client would complete these tasks, on their own, away from the session, and would review the results in the next weekly session. I believe that any change that is made in a client's life, even the tiniest, has the potential to be a positive force for overall change. These series of small changes can build momentum, session to session, that ultimately empowers the client to live the life that they want to live. I believe in the power of therapy to provide recovery for anyone who tries.
Are you struggling with substance abuse, alcohol, or other addictions and feel your life is out of control?
You want more out of life. You want to live with purpose and meaning - not negativity and fear. You want confidence, healthy relationships, and freedom from what holds you back from your dreams. You want some fun in your life and an exciting future!
Are you struggling with substance abuse, alcohol, or other addictions and feel your life is out of control?
You want more out of life. You want to live with purpose and meaning - not negativity and fear. You want confidence, healthy relationships, and freedom from what holds you back from your dreams. You want some fun in your life and an exciting future!
I believe that everyone, regardless of background or beliefs, is deserving of help and respect. I have worked for almost ten years with a wide variety of adult clients in South Carolina. I combine evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a compassionate, person-centered style that helps you feel safe and seen. I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, bipolar and mental and physical comorbidities. LBTQIA+ individuals are welcomed and accepted. I also have additional training with Substance Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injuries. Life is hard sometimes. Let's work on it together.
I believe that everyone, regardless of background or beliefs, is deserving of help and respect. I have worked for almost ten years with a wide variety of adult clients in South Carolina. I combine evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a compassionate, person-centered style that helps you feel safe and seen. I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, bipolar and mental and physical comorbidities. LBTQIA+ individuals are welcomed and accepted. I also have additional training with Substance Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injuries. Life is hard sometimes. Let's work on it together.
I’m here for those who are ready to break the patterns that have been passed down for too long—whether that’s emotional baggage, unhealthy relationships, or simply not knowing how to put yourself first. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just know there’s more for you, I’d love to walk with you through that process. It’s not about fixing what’s “wrong,” but about reconnecting with your strength, your voice, & the version of you that’s been waiting to come through. You’re not broken—you’re carrying things that were never yours to begin with. You don’t have to keep holding it all alone.
I’m here for those who are ready to break the patterns that have been passed down for too long—whether that’s emotional baggage, unhealthy relationships, or simply not knowing how to put yourself first. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just know there’s more for you, I’d love to walk with you through that process. It’s not about fixing what’s “wrong,” but about reconnecting with your strength, your voice, & the version of you that’s been waiting to come through. You’re not broken—you’re carrying things that were never yours to begin with. You don’t have to keep holding it all alone.
Whether you are being held prisoner by addiction, trauma, or everyday life, there is hope.
Do you feel consumed by anxiety and worry? Are intrusive thoughts, images, or urges taking control? Does your inner critic leave you trapped in self-doubt? Is your world unraveling under unwanted sexual behavior leading to feelings of shame and despair? Has fear kept you from living with confidence and purpose? Facing negative thought patterns and compulsions can be scary. However! Now is your opportunity to begin that healing process. I am a therapist who believes in an evidence-based approach and my goal is to help you discover your true potential. You do have the ability to understand longstanding negative patterns in your life.
Whether you are being held prisoner by addiction, trauma, or everyday life, there is hope.
Do you feel consumed by anxiety and worry? Are intrusive thoughts, images, or urges taking control? Does your inner critic leave you trapped in self-doubt? Is your world unraveling under unwanted sexual behavior leading to feelings of shame and despair? Has fear kept you from living with confidence and purpose? Facing negative thought patterns and compulsions can be scary. However! Now is your opportunity to begin that healing process. I am a therapist who believes in an evidence-based approach and my goal is to help you discover your true potential. You do have the ability to understand longstanding negative patterns in your life.
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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.