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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Valdosta, GA


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Valdosta, GA
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Hi, I’m Eli Metts, a board-certified psychiatric mental health and adult-gerontology nurse practitioner. My background includes outpatient and inpatient psychiatry, addiction medicine, and hospice and palliative care, which have shaped my compassionate, whole-person approach. I strive to create a welcoming space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable discussing your concerns.
Are you overwhelmed, having difficulty functioning, or just feeling unlike yourself lately? As someone who was born in Nigeria and has personally navigated cultural adjustment and its stressors, I understand how complex it can feel to find your footing. Drawing on both my lived experience and professional training, I meet you where you are and tailor our work to your unique needs. I use tools like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
Looking forward to meeting you!
I am a licensed clinical social worker and master addiction counselor with over 27 years experience supporting individuals through life's challenges. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and respected. Together, we problem solve to better understand options and help shift towards the life you want to create.
I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Many clients come to me during chapters of life that feel confusing or chaotic. Together, we slow things down. We work to understand what's driving the pain, identify what you truly need, and develop practical skills to move forward with confidence and clarity.
My clinical background includes addiction counseling, family dynamics, grief work, trauma-informed care, and supporting clients who have experienced unstable relationships, emotional dysregulation, or long-standing stress. I provide a non-judgemental environment where honesty is welcomed, growth is supported, and you don't have to pretend to be ok.
Therapy with me is active- we talk, plan, reflect, and practice new ways of thinking and coping. You will always leave the session with insight, direction, and support you can apply to everyday life. If you are ready to start healing, reconnect with yourself, and build healthier relationships, I'm here to walk with you. Reach out to schedule a consultation.
As a dual holistic practitioner, I acknowledge that prioritizing and actualizing mental health wellness are essential keys to balance and stability in life. I applaud you for leaping and getting support for your healing or rediscovery journey. You have achieved the first major milestone!
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Valdosta, GA



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 82%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 54%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

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

- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online

- 76%Woman
- 24%Man

- 59%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 1%Medical Doctor

- 99%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 32%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
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