Alcohol Use Therapists in Lynchburg, VA

Welcome everyone; I am excited to meet you! Life can throw us all kinds of curve balls and sometimes we struggle to manage its many difficulties. You are not alone. Though we cannot control what happens to us, we can decide how we will react to it. With the proper support and guidance, life's struggles become a bit more manageable. “Mental health is not a destination but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going.” I look forward to walking alongside you through all walks of life, encouraging you to become the best version of yourself.

Are you or someone you love unable to break the grip of Alcohol or Drug Addiction? We know how to break it! Living with addiction or living with someone who is addicted to alcohol or drugs is devastating. You are exhausted as you go through the cycle, trying to stop on your own, yet one more time. You feel, helpless, hopeless, and terrified of what the future holds. You want desperately to break free and move forward but your best efforts end only in more disappointment and shame. There is help! It can end today! You can move forward!

Folks that come to me for support struggle to manage the thoughts and feelings that lead to relapse and mental health crises. My experience tells me that these folks feel disconnected from themselves and their community. Establishing connectivity to their friends, family, and their broader social setting is crucial for wellness and for healing. Everyone has the goal of contentment and peace of mind, and substance abuse more than most challenges undermines the fulfillment of these basic needs. To heal and prosper, substance abusers and trauma survivors need to practice self care in the bio psychosocial-spiritual way of life.

From day one I seek to help clients reach autonomy through treatment. Counseling, for the majority of individuals, is not something that should last a lifetime. Focusing on your goals, identifying barriers to progress, and seeking how to sustain the progress you have made is my philosophy.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy for those who experience emotions intensely. It focuses on helping people accept themselves as they are, feel safe, and manage their emotions with the goal of no longer being destructive to themselves or their relationships. You are exhausted as you go through the cycle, trying to stop on your own, yet one more time. You feel, helpless, hopeless, and terrified of what the future holds. You want desperately to break free but your best efforts end only in more disappointment and shame. There is help! It can end today! Our group is powerful & can help you forward!

Counseling is my calling and passion. It’s so important to me that you feel seen, heard and understood and that you learn to understand how to care for and nurture your own heart. I will be there to help you and guide you on that journey until you are ready to do so on your own.

The two most important factors in effective psychotherapy are finding the right person with whom you can connect and knowing that the therapy is geared to your unique needs. My 45 years of counseling have taught me therapy is most effective when we work together. Therapy is a cooperative effort. I want to identify your strengths and apply them to your problems. If you have a history of trauma, I have found that EMDR therapy is the most effective way to treat trauma and am excited to offer this therapy.

Welcome, I'm glad you are here! I'm Aline and I empower you to reconnect with your authentic self, and achieve your goals in counseling. I believe you already possess within you the capacity and resources to resolve your own issues and just need the support in therapy to tap into your strengths to enhance your mental wellness.

I have a passion for working with people in an intentional, collaborative way to allow for personal growth, healing, and restoration. I believe in providing a safe space for concerns to be shared and working toward sustainable, long lasting change that may result from counseling.

Nina Cassada, PH.D., LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing outpatient therapy in Virginia and Georgia. She serves as an adjunct faculty to Southern New Hampshire University in the human services department. Dr. Cassada uses several evidence based techniques to address client needs. Dr. Cassada has a focused practice addressing: mood disorders, anxiety, substance use disorders, trauma related disorders, and emotional distress.

At Light Counseling, our team of professionally trained and compassionate clinicians are here to help you overcome life’s challenges with evidence-based practices and a distinctly Christian approach. Our professionals specialize in helping with many of the following issues: ADD/ADHD, Adolescence Adjustments, Alcohol Abuse and Addictions, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Child Abuse/Victim Support, Childhood Behavioral Problems, Compulsions, Depression, Drug Abuse and Addiction, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Marital Stress, Men’s Issues, Obsession, Panic Attacks, Parenting and Step-Parenting Concerns, Phobias, Pornography, Post Traumatic Stress Issues, and more.

We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.

I believe that the relationships we have form our experiences and beliefs about ourselves and the world. In order to best serve the needs of each client, we need to look at the impact our social supports have had on us and adjust accordingly.

I'm Anita Abotsi, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rhode Island College and my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Throughout my career, I've worked in diverse settings including community-based mental health programs, crisis stabilization units, and substance abuse recovery centers. I provide counseling services to both youth and adults, addressing a wide array of concerns.

My goal for all my clients is to empower them with the tools to live a rewarding and fulfilling life, no matter the challenges that arise. I prioritize a person-centered approach, recognizing that each person is an individual with unique goals and needs. I will work with you to identify your goals and create a plan tailored to your strengths to help you move forward.

Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 13 years of clinical experience working in community mental health with adolescents, teens, young adults, and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management, grief, loss, phase of life problems, self-esteem, identity issues, and relationship issues. Katie received her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Elon University her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.

I have experience working in the field of mental health for over ten years, providing both inpatient and outpatient services. My experience includes treating adults and adolescents struggling with depression/anxiety and emotion regulation, substance abuse, trauma-related concerns, and serious mental illnesses. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist my clients in reaching their goals and develop insight which leads to healing, peace, and acceptance.

Therapy has the power to help you be the best version of yourself. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and am committed to partnering with individuals and couples as they navigate the challenges of life. I work virtually with clients in Virginia and Alabama. Therapy creates a unique space for evaluating where you are and how you got here. Through our therapeutic relationship we can uncover what needs to shift in order to get you where you want to be.

Sally has been practicing as a licensed therapist for 22 years, and over 25 years in the mental health field. She has a wide range of experience. and has treated a broad spectrum of populations in counseling groups, individuals and couples. Her areas of practice include working with individuals that have PTSD, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, inmates, detained immigrants, serious mental illness, bipolar disorder and depressive disorder. Sally specializes in dialectical behavior therapy, and also incorporates person centered, and cognitive behavioral therapies into treatment.