Substance Use Therapists in Franklin, VA

Hello, my name is Rachel Biesemeyer, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults from all walks of life. My approach to therapy is founded on building a solid therapeutic relationship and integrating coping skills that are practical and helpful with life's struggles. My client focus ranges from children, adolescents to adults from all walks of life. I have treated individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/shame, mood disorders, ADHD, and ODD.

Fatima Tariq is a resident in counseling who earned a Master of Science degree in rehabilitation counseling and mental health counseling in 2022 from Virginia Commonwealth University. Fatima has 6 years of experience working with people who have experienced trauma in childhood and adulthood, survivors of sexual and domestic violence, people struggling with substance use disorders, dissociative disorders, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Fatima has extensive experience working with diverse and marginalized populations in individual and group therapy settings.

Anxiety, depression, severe stress, trauma, addiction, and other mental or emotional health struggles can prevent us from living our best, most fulfilling life. I am a firm believer in meeting a person where they are at when it comes to supporting them in their journey towards healing. Working collaboratively, we can heal old wounds and implement skills that can be effective, stabilizing, and healing. These skills can assist in improving your quality of life and better coping with life’s ongoing challenges.

My hope is that people of all identities and walks of life can feel safe with me. I offer unconditional support no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what you’ve been through. My clinical experience has predominantly been in treating adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Other areas of focus include grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma. It is my passion to support people experiencing shame and guilt, as these feelings can be too much to handle alone. I hope to be a listening ear when it’s needed most.

Cutting edge trauma therapy that uproots symptoms at the source - our clients come to us after years of therapy that didn't get them to where they wanted to go. They're exhausted, fed up, and sometimes feel like they're broken. This is because their treatment only addressed 20% of the brain - and not even the part where mental health symptoms are born. Our trauma treatment specialists use innovative modalities to work directly with the brainstem to renegotiate our nervous system responses. Join our free site membership to receive weekly guided videos and educational resources.

Do you speak your child's language? In today's world, chances are the answer is no. My name is Shantel, Resident in Counseling at Centering Elements. I specialize in families. I enjoy using my professional experience and person-centered approach to assist parents with cultivating healthy relationships with their children. I have experience with Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, Substance use, Bipolar I and II, as well as changes in family dynamics. I have assisted children and their parents with learning to communicate effectively, establishing boundaries, and navigating conflicts.

Our invisible wounds sometimes lead us feeling overwhelmed, confused, stuck, or helpless preventing us from living the life we want to live. If you have ever felt invisible and like no one understands what you are feeling and experiencing, I am here to listen and tell you that your experiences are real and they are valid. I will work with you to create a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental, and empathetic environment to help heal your invisible wounds, make sense of your past, live in the present, and empower you to create a life worth living.

Mrs. Read is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and individuals with diverse backgrounds. Marina specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and more. She is also dually credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and is able to address mental health and substance use concerns as well. She obtained her degrees from UW-Whitewater and Concordia University.

I’ve worked in a community addiction clinic for nearly 5 years and watched my patients taking small steps forward. It was a such eye opening and truly joyful experience. I hope I can help you take your steps forward. Accepting new clients in CT and VA.

I believe everyone can benefit from mental health counseling. All of us — regardless of geography, finances, gender, race, or family background — struggle with something. My goal is to help you find a path through that struggle. I am passionate about working with clients seeking help with depression, anxiety, professional and academic challenges, sexual trauma, and substance use. Your time in counseling is YOUR time. I'm just here to help you navigate your way to wellness.

Current availability after 4:30pm. Mental health is something we all may struggle with at various stages in our lives, whether due to anxiety, depression, substance use, or other issues. Although it is not always easy, talking about our experiences can promote self-awareness, growth, and healing over time. As you are preparing to take the next steps in your journey, it would be a privilege to support you.

We work with individuals and families who are entering recovery from addictions or are in recovery from substance use disorders and working on living a life of wellness. We assist clients in identifying needs and wants in life, using client strengths to inform treatment planning, and helping remove barriers to achieve life goals. Helping individuals and families live a substance use disorder recovering life is what we do.

I have worked in a variety of settings throughout the years to include public schools, an inpatient psychiatric facility, the criminal justice system, and virtual mental health sessions. Populations I have assisted in their journey to mental health and wellness include children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly; physically handicapped, intellectually disabled, emotionally disturbed, and seriously mentally ill. My life experiences have molded me into a genuinely empathetic clinician who is able to connect with clients and help to empower them as they heal and grow.

Le’Keisha is eclectic and uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Reality Based, and Psycho-education. A holistic approach is utilized by exploring with and educating clients about how mind and body are interconnected. Le’Keisha believes that when a person has hope and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, people are free to experience change. Exploring, acknowledging, and coping with past traumas of childhood tragedies are profound when attempting to treat mental health and substance use disorders.

I believe that therapy can be useful to anyone and everyone, whether you are seeking therapy for the first time or have sought therapy in the past. There is always something to learn, unpack, or explore more in every phase of life that you enter. In my work, I strive to create a space that is non-judgmental and trauma-informed so that the person feels as safe and as comfortable as possible.