Therapists in Atlanta, GA

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, II

Verified Verified

Atlanta, GA 30305 (Online Only)

Providing multicultural mental health and addiction treatment. Especializing in trauma, anxiety and depression. Bilingual (Spanish/English).

(404) 724-5855 View (404) 724-5855

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Healing Minds Institute

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , LPC , LCMH, SAP, MAC

Verified Verified

Columbus, GA 31907

HMI has a diverse group of therapists that can meet your personal goals, needs, and all of your expectations. No matter what your issues may be HMI has trained staff that can help you recover from any traumatic event in your life. HMI is based on the belief that "We're here to help you become a better you" and will do everything within the legal parameters to help you achieve your goals.

(706) 917-8121 View (706) 917-8121

Susan Langston

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Verified Verified

Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Thank you for viewing my profile. I hope you're ready to see your struggles more clearly and learn how you can change your life for the better. I will work with you in any area of your life to help you define what you need and determine how to accomplish your goals. If you're a parent who is struggling with a teen or younger child, I can teach you effective parenting skills and teach your child how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. I'm looking forward to talking with you soon.

(770) 450-5679 View (770) 450-5679

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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.