Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling near Summerville, SC

Biography: I am licensed in North Carolina with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, lgbtq+ related issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will make sure we individualize your treatment plan and discover goals that help you achieve mental wellness. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: We have all experienced unexpected challenges or major life stressors in our life. There are times when our lives become unraveled or seem unmanageable. My passion is to meet people's needs during those times. My priority is to help people heal and fight to get back to their best self. My purpose is to help YOU understand that YOU are stronger than YOU think. My name is Nakisha Johnson and I have over 20 years of mental health and counseling experience. I am multi-state licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor at the national and state level. I have worked with clients in outpatient treatment, inpatient hospitalization, day treatment and school settings. I have been privileged to work with most all ages, sexes and culture groups from children to adults. I believe my exposure to the many diverse cultures as a military child paved the way for me to help facilitate positive change in others. My goal is to assist people at their most challenging states reach goals they felt were unachievable. "There is no greater power and support you can give someone than to look them in the eye, and with conviction say, I believe in you." -Ken Poirot

Biography: Ever feel stuck? Well, it is possible to find a way out. Maybe I can help you on that journey. It is my goal that you feel seen and heard while we navigate through life's issues together. I am licensed as a clinical social worker and licensed as an addiction's counselor. I have served as a clinical social worker partnering with a broad spectrum of clients since 2013. I have worked with children, teens, young adults, adults, and geriatric with a spectrum of conditions and situations. My experience includes a variety of settings such as emergency rooms, home based clinical services, community mental health centers, private outpatient programs and inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. I take a strength's based holistic approach to therapy and tend to incorporate a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities to best fit the client's personality and their needs. I have had extensive training in Solution Focused Therapy, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Taking the step to seek help can be difficult, but I hope I can help you to feel welcomed as I bring a warm nonjudgmental and caring attitude. I will support you while we work together in a collaborative manner to address issues you have identified, so that you can live a more fulfilled life.