Substance Use Therapists in Browns Summit, NC

Are you struggling with anxiety, social settings, negative self-talk, guilt, shame, or substance use? Would you like help developing healthy coping skills, learning how to change your self-talk and behaviors? Do you have difficulty feeling confident making choices in your life? Have you struggled to connect to higher power or feel a sense of spirituality? If so, I would love to help explore these areas with you and assist you in developing a plan that allows you to accomplish your goals. We will work together to develop a plan for you and allow you to persevere through your challenges.

As a counselor in addiction treatment since 1991, and a person in long-term recovery, I am passionate about helping others achieve a new life beyond addiction. Challenges are inherent in the recovery process, along with immeasurable rewards. I've seen how counseling can empower people to make changes and transform their lives. I specialize in providing relapse prevention treatment for those recovering from substance use disorders and addressing the many related issues that accompany early, middle and late stage recovery. If you are considering how to move forward in your life, growth, or recovery, I'd love to work with you!

I know how difficult it is to seek help and ultimately, finding a good fit in a counselor is vital to the journey ahead. Are you struggling with life? Self-image conflicts due to societal pressures? Addiction? Experienced past trauma that is impacting your current relationships or your ability to function? Or are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure if you have the tools to make any lasting changes? If you can relate to any of those questions, I want to thank you for coming here. Thank you for making the uncomfortable step to seek professional support. I am here to help you navigate and create a life that is balanced and authentic.

Life can be tough, am I right? Between work, your social life, and family priorities, you may feel stressed out, overextended, or constantly tense. Turning to a bottle, a pill, or a pipe has brought you comfort in the past, but is no longer providing the relief you seek. You are at a crossroads. You want to regain control over your life but aren’t sure where to start, and sure as heck don’t have the time or funds to go to rehab. I am here to tell you that you don’t have to do this alone. Together we can work on managing the stressors in your life by developing healthy coping strategies and cultivating a stronger sense of self-worth.

I believe that people are doing their best with what they have at the moment. I strive to create a warm, safe, and empathetic space for clients. As your counselor, I will collaborate with you to identify ineffective patterns and behaviors and learn new coping strategies that help you live a life that you enjoy.

My ideal client doesn't have all the answers and may not even know where to start. My ideal client may feel unworthy or undeserving. My ideal client may also struggle with settling for less. My ideal client wants more but there is something within them that is holding them back. My ideal client may struggle with grief or have relationship issues. My ideal client wants more. I hold pride in the fact that I provide a Safe Space for people to share things that they aren't comfortable sharing with anyone else. My ideal client understands that they have to be the change that they want to see.

What if you could become a mental gymnast, capable of flexing your mind to navigate challenges with resilience? What if I said that many emotional obstacles arise from a tension between our rational thoughts and the instincts shaped by our life experiences? Mental flexibility is key to resolving this inner conflict and promoting emotional well-being. As a North Carolina-based therapist specializing in mental health and substance use issues, my approach centers on meeting you where you are and establishing a foundation of trust and collaboration.

We are a full treatment center with therapists who specialize in our own areas for whatever your specific need may be. Are you struggling with emotional mood swings, been told you are bipolar or out of control, concerned about "adulting" and learning how to build confidence coming out of college? Then our therapist Taylor Krumroy may be a great fit for you. Taylor specializes in working with personality disorders (specifically Borderline Personality Disorders) and has great success in helping to develop better emotional control, improving interpersonal relationships, and creating effective boundaries with those relationships that have a bit of toxicity to them.

Welcome to Catalyst Counseling Solutions! My counseling approach is focused on working toward solutions to move you forward and to thrive. I have fourteen years of experience as a counselor. I spent seven of those years performing psychiatric assessments in emergency rooms with clients suffering with severe mental health & substance use concerns. I then transitioned to providing individual and group counseling to clients in residential drug and alcohol treatment for 30-90 days.

Being heard. Being seen. Being validated. Having your voice. Having someone be present in the dark and the light. In the pain and the joy. These are vital needs we all have and deserve. I have worked hard through the years at helping clients find their voice and to reclaim what is rightfully theirs - themselves. For those folks dealing with substance use issues, recovery issues and accompanying grief, loss and trauma issues it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I want to help you find a safe place where you can begin a process of recovery that offers you freedom and hope.

I primarily work with adolescents/young adults going through a variety of problems (depression, anxiety, substance abuse, etc). Over the years I have specialized in working with teens who are self-harming and having a difficult time adjusting to life's stressors. I do not work with just the adolescent/child. I feel it is a family issue that must be addressed by helping the entire family unit build supports and effective coping mechanisms together to move forward in a healthy manner. I specialize in working with Borderline Personality Disorder.

I conduct Substance Abuse Evaluations for DOT employees who have violated an alcohol or drug regulation. I help the employee get back to work as soon as possible by completing the 'return to duty process. I also do Substance Abuse assessment s for the general public who may have received a drug charge and need fulfill a court/ lawyer requirement. I counsel any individual where alcohol or drugs have negatively impacted their lives and want to make a change for the better.

Does life often feel like a lonely struggle? Are there times when life doesn't feel like it's worth living? Are you overwhelmed with too many responsibilities, too much stress, and too few things to look forward to? Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, or just a general weariness about life in general? Are you using alcohol or other substances to cope, though you know its not a long-term solution? My name is Travis Bogan, founder and lead therapist at A Friend on the Path Counseling. If you are dealing with difficulties like these, I am here to help.

Clients find their success comes from within themselves once they begin to be honest with themselves about the issues causing problems in their lives. Counseling assists them to begin the process then it assists them through the process.

Meet Kate Sweatt, a compassionate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 6 years of mental health experience. Kate guides individuals through an array of challenges, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, stress management, and coping skills. Kate is also dedicated to providing LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for clients of all backgrounds.

One of life's simple pleasures is the ability to enjoy yourself when you are in the company of others. If there is anything we all have in common, it's the burden of challenges, struggles and tough times. Fortunately, there are resources available to help meet these situations with confidence, certainty and assurance. My purpose is to help you navigate through periods of turbulence to a place of smooth sailing. In fact, the most powerful tool that you already have at your immediate disposal is Hope. Never under-estimate the power of Hope! It's what led you here

I am Nate Wilson, Jr., MSW, LCAS. I am a Licensed Clinical Addiction Psychotherapist, Specialist. I’ve been in the field of mental health for over 25 years. I’ve worked with various people from various backgrounds as it relates to cultural diversity such as race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and other distinct groups, each of which has different values and lifestyles. I earned my Master of Clinical Social Work from Fordham University, NYC, NY. I have been practicing in a licensed capacity since 2016. As a therapist, I use eclectic therapy approaches that cover many theories.

A person coming to see me may be experiencing a significant life change such as a separation or divorce, a move, a career change, the deployment of their significant other, family problems, issues involving their child's behaviors or legal trouble, or problems in relationships with their spouse or partner. Others may seek psychotherapy to help themselves grow, deal with anger, or overcome patterns of behaviors or ways of being with others that don't work any more. Some people seek psychotherapy because someone close to them insisted they call me. I enjoy working with all of these presenting concerns.