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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Gainesville, GA


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Gainesville, GA
Whether you're managing alcohol use disorder, substance dependence, or gambling addiction, Headway's Gainesville-based providers offer personalized treatment plans using proven approaches like acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based relapse prevention. Sessions are available virtually or in-person with support for insurance coverage.
Hello and welcome! I believe therapy should feel supportive, practical, and human. I work with individuals, couples, and families who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in relationship patterns, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard and understood while also helping you build tools you can use in your everyday life.
My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. Together, we may work on understanding patterns, managing stress, improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, processing emotions, and strengthening your connection with yourself and others.
Hi, I’m Elizabeth, a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes therapy is a collaborative process built on trust and the belief that every person has the capacity for growth. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing tools to create meaningful change. I specialize in working with individuals navigating addiction, trauma, anxiety, and other life stressors using a strengths-based approach and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques tailored to each client’s individual needs.
- Authentic, community focused, and candid. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine connection, not a clinical interview.
- The Toolkit: I lean on heavy hitters like DBT and CBT. In Essence, I give you the tools to regulate your emotions and distress to be able to get through the "tough stuff."
- The Specialties: I’m your go-to for navigating life transitions, self esteem/self worth, mastering relationship dynamics, or finding your footing as a young adult.
Finding a therapist who truly gets your life can feel like a long search. One who sees more than a diagnosis, who doesn't need you to explain yourself before you can get to work. If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, that search often comes with an extra layer: the quiet work of figuring out whether this therapist is actually safe, or whether you'll spend your sessions educating them. With me, you won't have to do that work.
I'm a licensed therapist with more than 22 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. I've worked in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, correctional settings, and private practice. I've sat with people in some of the hardest moments of their lives and know how to meet them there without flinching.
My primary focus is LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. That includes navigating identity, coming out at any stage of life, relationship dynamics unique to queer and same-sex partnerships, internalized stigma, minority stress, and everything that comes with living authentically in a world that doesn't always make that easy. I also work with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, substance use and dual diagnosis, men's issues, and stress and burnout.
Healing and growth doesn't require having it all figured out before you start — it begins with curiosity. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, difficult relationships, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a place where you slow down, make sense of your experiences, and begin taking steps towards your best possible self.
I'm an LPC in Georgia with over 3 years of experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, and I especially work well with people who know something needs to change but aren't quite sure where to begin. I've worked especially well with people with addictions, looking for stability and self-sufficiency.
Hi, I’m Christina, and I believe therapy works best when it feels real, human, and—sometimes—a little humorous. I use a trauma-informed and narrative approach to help clients make sense of their stories and find new ways to move forward. My style is compassionate, down-to-earth, and collaborative; I view therapy as a space where you can safely explore the aspects of your past that still resonate today, while also discovering your resilience and inner strength.
My counseling career started at my church after obtaining a Master's Degree in Arts, focusing on Christian Counseling-Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counseling, followed by a Ph.D. in Divinity. I furthered my education with a Master's Degree in Science, specializing in Counseling and Psychology-Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Currently, I am an independent psychotherapist at Channeled Paths where I take pleasure in assisting clients from diverse backgrounds to feel valued, heard, and joyful.
I love helping Women thrive in Truth! I am a working Mom and Wife and I've found that having a foundation of truth fuels me. Truth about who I am, what my past means, and what my future holds; it all helps me to feel more calm and grounded. I'm grateful that I get to share this journey with Women who are willing to admit that life is tough, but hope has come.
Hi! My name is Kelly and I am an LPC with certification in addictions. I specialize in gender identity and sexuality issues and sexual and relational diversity (such as polyamory, BDSM, and kink). I have a particular passion for working with those in relationships and working towards having healthy attachments. My practice focuses in the areas of trauma and healing, emotional dysregulation, identity, self worth and self acceptance, healthy boundaries, communication, and self care.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Gainesville, GA



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 81%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 94%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 47%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 99%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Haitian Creole

- 83%Online only
- 17%In-person or online

- 76%Woman
- 24%Man

- 60%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 1%Medical Doctor

- 99%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 32%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
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