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Peachtree City

Karyn Kochan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Mediator in the state of Georgia. She is also a Certified Anger ...

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Atlanta

Hi, I’m glad you’re here! I want you to know that I’m genuinely committed to listening, understanding, and supporting you every st...

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Cumming

As a woman who once struggled to balance authenticity with the pressure to please others, I know firsthand the journey of building...

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Dallas

I am a provider dedicated to ensuring that those seeking support for mental health receive the best quality care available....

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Peachtree City

I know reaching out for mental health support can feel like a big step, and I’m here to listen, support, and help you navigate thi...

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Atlanta

I'm here to help you experience the uncomfortable and move towards your values. If you're ready, my door is always open....

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Peachtree City

I am a firm believer that your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical wellbeing....

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Lawrenceville

I am here to support your journey toward better mental health with medication management....

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Lawrenceville

I believe that as people become more aware and accepting of themselves, they are more capable of finding a sense of peace and cont...

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Athens

With a background in medical social work, I understand the emotional impact and mental health needs of children, adults, and aging...

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Kennesaw

I aim to meet you where you are in your life’s journey and offer you discover new tools and strategies to help you reach your goal...

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Athens

When life gets complicated, sometimes it helps to be seen, heard, and understood in a safe and non-judgmental space. **Providing E...

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Smyrna

Lisa Salyer is a Licenced Clinical Social worker with over five years of experience in the mental health field. She received her M...

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Athens

As a bi-racial gay man raised in the American South, I am intimately familiar with building community, deepening an understanding ...

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Peachtree City

Jabreeka Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 10 years of experience providing a safe environment for a variet...

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Athens

As one who has personally dealt with depression and grief, I have a intimate understanding of the struggles that come along with t...

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Peachtree City

I help my clients find peace and tranquility by acknowledging their inner strengths, to transition them to a more fulfilled life....

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Atlanta

As a 1st-generation Jamaican-American woman, I work to provide a safe therapeutic space for people who hold multiple intersectiona...

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Atlanta

Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, but we can chart a new path together, one step at a time. I’m here to help you unpack the past, ...

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Athens

As a person who has had many of life's challenges, I understand the need to seek out help when needed....

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Alpharetta

Stephanie Catrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. She has over 8 years of experience working with ad...

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Lawrenceville

I offer a nonjudgmental environment where clients may express themselves and work through their concerns about mental health....

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Alpharetta

As an open-minded, compassionate mother with eclectic life experiences, I understand many diverse personalities and situations....

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Atlanta

I appreciate the importance of utilizing tools to help you grow at your own pace....

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Athens

I approach therapy as a fellow human who believes in the power of compassion, curiosity, and steady support, and I strive to help ...

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Lawrenceville

As an African American woman, I understand the complexities of mental health concerns due to a variety of cultural factors....

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Kennesaw

I aim to empower individuals who wish to overcome personal obstacles; now is the time to put your mental health first....

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Atlanta

As a provider who has close associates with psychiatric issues, I understand what it takes to give care to individuals who present...

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Atlanta

Carrie Eagles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and California who has a genuine curiosity about people. Ca...

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Peachtree City

Harold “Jay” Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. J...

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Cumming

As a diversely trained and experienced clinician, I understand a wide range of therapy needs and solutions....

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Smyrna

I offer a space where your story is honored and your feelings matter, so you can begin moving toward the life you deserve....

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Atlanta

As a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor who deeply values creating inclusive, affirming spaces, I understand that finding a...

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Dacula

I believe the answers we seek are found within and we only need a safe space to discover them....

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Lawrenceville

Aunteryo Malcom is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia who has 5 years experience supporting adults, teens, ...

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Atlanta

Bennecia (Nisi) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She has...

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Atlanta

Dr. Heather Page is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with over 13 years of experience providing empirically-supported, high-...

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Smyrna

As an African American woman, wife, and mother, I understand the unique issues that come with family structure and the importance ...

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Smyrna

As a person of color, I have been able to identify with some minority issues/concerns....

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Dallas

As a woman from a multicultural background within the LGBTQIA+ community, I understand the importance of creating safe, kind space...

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Peachtree City

As a black, female licensed therapist, I bring a culturally sensitive and empowering approach to therapy, drawing from my own expe...

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Kennesaw

As a single mother of 4 children I know and understand the unique challenges that come with parenting on your own and still making...

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Duluth

Let me help you create a new belief paradigm that will lead to your highest excitement!...

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Atlanta

My primary goal is to serve my patients by providing care that is collaborative, comprehensive, and respectful, giving all patient...

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Smyrna

Claudia Elizee-Moore, LPC, LMHC, CPCS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a Licensed Mental Health C...

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Marietta

Nichole Webb is a Licensed Therapist in the state of Georgia as well as Florida. She works with ages 6-64 but specializes in worki...

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Atlanta

As someone who was raised by U.S. immigrants, I understand and can empathize with the value and importance of an individual's enti...

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Athens

I work hard to provide a safe, affirming, and honest space for all because I understand the importance of being heard, being seen,...

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Peachtree City

Rebecca Stevens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia who has 4 years of experience partnering with a...

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Kennesaw

As a seasoned clinician, I take an empathetic and collaborative approach in supporting and empowering individuals to overcome shor...

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Atlanta

Having over 20 years of experience in this field has allowed me the privilege of building great rapport and therapeutic working re...

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Atlanta

As an African American woman, I understand how mental health and family secrets can be subjects to never speak about—only prayed a...

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Dallas

As a young woman of color, I understand the different stressors that are intersected by gender, race, and other identities....

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Starting Addiction in Savannah

What is addiction counseling?

Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Savannah, GA can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.

How does addiction counseling work?

Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Savannah, GA works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.

Is addiction counseling conducted in person or online?

Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does addiction counseling last?

The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.

Need more help deciding?

Whether you’re sipping coffee in the morning, watching Netflix at night, or heading out to the bars with friends, addictions are everywhere. In fact, our brains are actually hard-wired to form addictions.

But why can’t our brains crave healthy stuff like vegetables? It all comes down to chemistry: the chemistry in our brains and the chemistry of what we’re ingesting. Alcohol, marijuana, nicotine, and even sugar all have chemical structures that are heavily addicting.

When even your brain is working against you, is there any hope for overcoming an addiction! Thriveworks Savannah confidently says yes! Overcoming an addiction is hard, there’s no way around that. It can be an uphill battle against genes, habits, and the addiction itself. It doesn’t want to leave you, and it may stay with you far after the drugs do.

But hard and impossible are two very different things, separated by hard work, perseverance, and a good support system. The Addiction Counselors at Thriveworks Savannah have years’ worth of tools and knowledge to help you battle your addiction, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. You can gain control over your life and have peace again.

What Are the Effects of Addiction and Substance Abuse?

Addiction forms because of your brain’s Dopamine cycle. Dopamine is a messenger that responds to rewards. Based on the situation and other factors, your brain will release calculated amounts of dopamine. When drugs enter the equation, they produce a surge of dopamine that the brain can’t handle. The brain responds by lowering the amount of dopamine it produces in other situations.

So that “high” that makes drugs so addicting is just a surge of dopamine- the feel-good molecule! When drugs become a norm in your life, the brain begins to rely on the drug-produced dopamine high. It produces less dopamine on its own. Now, you can’t feel good without the drug, and addiction forms.

It can feel like you have no control, and that is incredibly frightening! Thriveworks Savannah Addiction and Substance Abuse counselors are here to help you gain back that control. Struggling with an addiction is not a personal flaw or weakness. Your brain is relying on the wrong feel-good stimulus, but we can remind it of a healthier source.

Researchers coined the term neuroplasticity. Basically, your brain is never stuck in a state. Just like how an addiction can mold it, counseling and other techniques can shape it back to a healthy brain. That is the end goal of a Thriveworks Savannah Addiction Counseling session.

When Should I Get Help for My Addictions?

It can be difficult to know when your drug use has gotten too far. It’s easy to rationalize it. Some of the lies we can convince ourselves include:

  • I need it for a stress relief. I’ll stop using it when life isn’t as stressful.
  • It’s a social outlet, I only do it with friends.
  • I’m still a good employee, no one even knows about it! I deserve it.

When do we draw the line? Tolerance levels are the strength and frequency in which you can use a drug before addiction takes hold. It is different for everyone! One person may start to have a problem after one or two usages. It may take someone else five or six for the same drug. As a general rule, if you or a loved one has had even the passing concern, it’s worth talking to someone about potential options. Even if you decide counseling isn’t the right path, you’ll be looking out for yourself. Thriveworks Savannah is one option that can help you heal and grow into a life you’re proud of, a happy and fulfilling one.

The quicker someone reaches out, the easier and quicker the recovery process. Some signs that may warn of an addiction include:

  • Cravings for the drug/alcohol continue throughout day
  • Use becomes regular and chronic
  • Unsustainable or reckless spending patterns
  • Painful physical reactions to withdrawal (headache, anxiety, inability to sleep or oversleeping, muscle aches)
  • Changes in social patterns or groups
  • Lying or being secretive
  • Unable to feel happy or controlled without the drug
  • Mood changes

Different symptoms exist for different people, drugs, tolerance levels, and many other factors. So, this is not a comprehensive list! Thriveworks Savannah Addiction Counselors understand how terrifying and isolating an addiction can be. But your situation is not hopeless! Support and some professional guidance can be powerful tools along the path to recovery.

What Does Addiction Counseling Look Like?

You are so much more than your addiction. Your passions, goals, and outside struggles are all parts that make up who you are. Thriveworks Savannah understands the importance of looking at all of you as we recover from addiction.

A lot of the time, addiction brings with it depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and a host of other problems that you deserve to be free of. We’ll address these co-morbid issues as well in an Addiction Counseling session.

Of course, even if it was depression driving the drug use in the first place, the addiction can’t be rooted out the same way depression can. So, we will also work on breaking the habit of addiction and remolding your brain to a healthy state.

Finally, an addiction counseling session at Thriveworks Savannah will always be unique to you. Because you are a unique human being who deserves a unique counseling plan!

Addiction can make it seem like everything you are is centered around this drug. But that’s just another one of its clever lies. You deserve the chance to discover more parts of you and to do so healthily. Thriveworks Savannah is excited to walk beside you as we fight for the freedom you deserve.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Savannah accept 26 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Savannah
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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4.7 Thriveworks Savannah reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
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Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Anonymous Thriveworks Client
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Savannah is located on East Broad Street between East State Street and East President Street. We share a building with the Frayed Knot yarn store and Ritual Holistic Studio. We are located one block away from Greene Square Park.

Phone number

(912) 623-4320

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