Substance Use Therapists in Siler City, NC

I enjoy working with people who are ready to make some necessary changes in life but are unsure of where to start. I am passionate about helping individuals find their strengths and increase their confidence in themselves. My philosophy is that we all have innate value and skills that often are overlooked, but, when fully utilized, can put us on a path to be our best and happiest selves. I use a combination of a few theories, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Theory, & Solution Focused.

Chelsi is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate. She has over 15 years of experience working within the field of mental health, substance use, I/DD and Autism. She has worked in various settings including school setting, specialized recreation, in home direct care, day program, community based and outpatient therapy. Chelsi has worked with populations including children, teens and adults. She prioritizes person centered care involving the goals of the individual and utilizing interventions to promote growth. She understands the importance of self-determination. Chelsi utilizes an unique, compassionate and collaborative approach

My main purpose as a therapist is to help clients discover what they want and help them get there. My background in theater and improvisational work has informed my theoretical approach to remain open to the moment and allow clients the space to participate in their experiences without judgement. I use several modalities including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Experiential Role Playing, among others, to assist clients in examining how limiting beliefs about themselves and the world may be holding them back.

I feel clients tend to have to climb a mountain range of different stressors: low self-esteem, stigma, spiraling anxiety, deep depression, substance cravings, and more. I believe psychotherapy must focus on self-empowering clients to find ways to achieve their goals. I want to build a therapeutic alliance with each client to help them overcome life's stressors. I mainly work with adults and adolescents to focus on their strengths to achieve the full potential of their lives. I have a background in working with those struggling with substance use and mood disorders.

I've had the honor and privilege of helping individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and substance use. I enjoy working with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and work diligently to treat all people with dignity and respect.

Hello there! I am a licensed professional counselor associate (LPCA) in the state of Connecticut. I currently work for Wellness for the Culture. Most of my experience is with youth and families that struggle with anxiety, depression, self esteem, substance use, family conflict, school issues, juvenile issues, etc.

Gabriela operates from a person-centered approach and a strengths-based perspective to help individuals become the best versions of themselves. Every individual is unique. Every individual has strengths. Together through this lens, Gabriela works with her clients to explore the impact of anxiety disorders, substance use, gender and sexuality identity exploration, and trauma. Her goal is to provide a genuine and grounding space for individuals, couples, and families. Gabriela is LGBTQ+ affirming and has a passion for working with non-dominant populations.

I am a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with 8 years of experience. I have worked with individuals at every stage of their addiction, including clients having difficulty recognizing they have a problem, knowing they have a problem but being unsure if they want to do something about it, actively making steps towards recovery, and being in recovery. I also have experience working with clients that use substances to cope with their anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and life changes (such as becoming a new parent, getting a new job, and losing a loved one).

Kris is experienced in counseling and treating child, adolescent and adult populations through individual, group and family therapy. She works with those facing mental health, behavioral and substance use challenges to achieve their overall whole person goals through mindfulness and therapeutic techniques with a strength’s perspective and person-centered approach.

Working in diverse treatment settings have helped shaped my therapeutic framework as well as the people who I enjoy working with. My therapeutic framework in integrative and holistic where I incorporate mind, body, and spirit into our work. My client's will typically have experiences of or identify as people who use drugs or have a history of substance use, members of the LBTQIA+ community, millennials, children of emotionally immature parents, high achievers, dysregulated nervous systems, Spiritual/curious about spirituality, past trauma, new at therapy, and anticapitalist/social justice advocates.

My ideal client is the individual who realize that they have a problem and are willing to make the effort to solve their own issues with some guidance. Their issues would be problems related to their substance use disorder for example family, employment, and legal problems. Their needs could be psychological, social, and or biological. Their goal would be to resolve their primary concern, substance use and become productive members of society. Clients really want to be the captain of their own ship with the counselor being their guide. The reason why that is the best approach is because one shoe does not fit all.

I welcome clients to my practice who are struggling with many of life's challenges, including substance use and addiction, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, family and relationship stress, and trauma. I believe no problem is too big or too small for therapy. You may identify as a high achiever who is used to getting things done and possibly caring for others. Who holds space for you?

To provide services in the Mental Health and Substance Use field that will assist diverse populations with obtaining goals they have set for themselves in life. I’d like to do this while interacting with them in a group and/or individual setting. I feel that based on my educational experience, work experience and personal background, I could help individuals in the mental health and substances use concerns and want to achieve the success they desire for their lives.

Seeking a counselor can be hard, even scary. I provide a welcoming place that is quiet, safe and relaxing. This is your time to decide what you most want, what changes you can make, and how to do it. At your initial visit you get to tell your story and discuss your goals. Within our first meeting we create a plan for how to make the changes you want. There's no rush and no pressure. I believe everyone has the power to get the life they want. It will take some work, and you now have a partner to guide you there.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A). I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Master of Social Work degree. I treat adults with a variety of diagnoses including mental health, substance use and co-occurring. I offer individual, family, group and marriage counseling. I specialize in working with individuals who are experience symptoms of Bipolar Disorders and Personality Disorders including Borderline Personality Disorder as well as trauma therapy.

Accepting new clients as of 04/23/2024. As a psychotherapist, I work with adults who want to live a better, more meaningful life that isn’t dominated by suffering and shame. In my work, my role is to help individuals tap into their inner wisdom and vitality during sessions to live better lives outside of sessions. I work with individuals to address issues including mood and anxiety, relationship struggles, substance use, life transitions, gender and sexuality, complex trauma, and identity exploration. I believe that we all struggle to deal with various types of pain, but with help, it is possible to live a liberated life.

I rely on a strength-based, collaborative approach, meeting adult and young adult clients with warmth and compassion. I believe that we are all looking to be our best selves and have the resources within us to get there. I have spent over twenty years as a therapist, with extensive experience helping clients navigate work/life balance, addiction and recovery, trauma, parenting, family and relationship dynamics and life transitions. I offer EMDR for trauma therapy, a variety of approaches for individuals exploring the impact of substance use or codependency in their lives and support during particularly stressful life stages.

As a therapist, my hope is to create a space that feels welcoming to your authentic self. I aim to hold space for you to show up as you need to that day, and will honor what you need in each session whether that is a space to vent, explore new skills, be challenged, or create goals that will meet your needs. I specialize in working eating disorders and body image concerns, substance use, college students, and the LGBTQ+ community. I additionally support those experiencing anxiety, depression, impacts from trauma, identity development, life transitions, and safety concerns such as self -harm or suicidality.