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Sheila Woods
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
The foundations of respect, non-judgment, and strength are powerful values that are needed in a therapeutic relationship. Through unconditional self-acceptance, impact, and change, you are the driving force in your life. As a collaborative counseling professional, my belief is that anyone seeking counseling should be treated with respect, dignity, and genuine care while highlighting strengths. My goal is for you to gain skills and make empowered choices that improve your well-being, relationships, and ability to overcome challenges.
The foundations of respect, non-judgment, and strength are powerful values that are needed in a therapeutic relationship. Through unconditional self-acceptance, impact, and change, you are the driving force in your life. As a collaborative counseling professional, my belief is that anyone seeking counseling should be treated with respect, dignity, and genuine care while highlighting strengths. My goal is for you to gain skills and make empowered choices that improve your well-being, relationships, and ability to overcome challenges.
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Nickia Lowery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067  (Online Only)
I am a firm believer that at any given moment you have the power to decide how you want your story to end. As your therapist, it is my job to support you and guide you on your path of healing. I believe in authenticity, transparency, and respect and I welcome you into the therapy room with me where you will experience a safe place to process your feelings and make sense whatever it is that you are going through. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and clinical supervisor offering a fully virtual therapy experience.
I am a firm believer that at any given moment you have the power to decide how you want your story to end. As your therapist, it is my job to support you and guide you on your path of healing. I believe in authenticity, transparency, and respect and I welcome you into the therapy room with me where you will experience a safe place to process your feelings and make sense whatever it is that you are going through. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and clinical supervisor offering a fully virtual therapy experience.
(678) 792-0261 View (678) 792-0261
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Kimya E Hodari
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, my goal is to provide a safe space to explore your inner thoughts, feelings and emotions. I believe we all have the answers to most of our problems. I am here to help facilitate the process of discovering those answers in a collaborative, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship. You will have the opportunity to gain personal insight, enhance inner strength and resilience as you move toward a satisfying state of wellbeing. For over 20 years I have had the privilege of working with people, multiply diagnosed with chronic illnesses, trauma, mental health and substance use disorders.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, my goal is to provide a safe space to explore your inner thoughts, feelings and emotions. I believe we all have the answers to most of our problems. I am here to help facilitate the process of discovering those answers in a collaborative, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship. You will have the opportunity to gain personal insight, enhance inner strength and resilience as you move toward a satisfying state of wellbeing. For over 20 years I have had the privilege of working with people, multiply diagnosed with chronic illnesses, trauma, mental health and substance use disorders.
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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.