Online Addictions therapists in Hickory, North Carolina NC
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Substance Abuse
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals struggling with addiction, substance abuse, compulsive behaviors, internet addiction, and gaming addiction. He works with clients seeking deeper healing from the emotional pain, trauma, stress, and unhealthy patterns that often contribute to addictive behaviors and difficulty breaking destructive cycles. His goal is to help clients restore emotional balance, improve functioning, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful and lasting change.
Many individuals struggling with addiction feel stuck in patterns of shame, isolation, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or self-destructive coping behaviors. Addiction is often connected to unresolved trauma, difficult life experiences, emotional pain, attachment wounds, or chronic stress. This is one reason why simply being told to “stop” is rarely effective. Lasting recovery requires understanding and healing the underlying issues driving the behavior.
Brad takes a holistic and personalized approach to addiction counseling, recognizing that healing involves the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and sense of purpose. Therapy is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client’s individual needs, goals, and experiences. Clients are provided with a safe, non-judgmental environment where they can openly explore past trauma, triggers, unhealthy coping patterns, emotional struggles, and the deeper causes of addiction.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-focused counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support recovery and long-term healing. Therapy focuses on helping clients process unresolved trauma, reduce compulsive behaviors, build self-awareness, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop healthier coping skills and relationships.
Brad believes recovery is about more than simply stopping a behavior or substance use. The goal is to help clients reconnect with themselves, restore hope and self-worth, improve emotional well-being, and create a healthier and more fulfilling life without relying on substances or addictive behaviors to cope or feel better about themselves.
Healing and recovery are possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond addiction, regain control of their lives, strengthen relationships, and redefine who they are today.
Virtual counseling and online trauma-focused therapy sessions are available, providing confidential and convenient access to professional addiction and trauma therapy from the comfort of home.
28 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr. Jeffrey Huttman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
For over 20 years I have been assisting individuals in addressing and overcoming drug and alcohol abuse. I employ decades of experience running inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities in a private practice setting geared toward maintaining sobriety in everyday life.
23 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Substance Abuse
Peaceful Minds NC,LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWA
Support for Mild Substance Use
I provide compassionate support for adults navigating mild substance use challenges. My focus is on understanding the underlying patterns and triggers, helping you develop healthier coping strategies, and creating a plan that works for your life. My approach is nonjudgmental, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, so you can feel safe exploring your relationship with substances while building skills for lasting change.
Online therapy makes it easy to get support in a private, convenient, and comfortable setting.
4 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
STW Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
I am someone in Long term recovery so I know what its like trying to get and maintain sobriety
9 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Substance Abuse
Dr. Daniel Cantor
Psychologist, Psy. D.
If you have a problem with addiction now, or, if you have been in recovery for any length of time, therapy will support your access to living a more happy, joyous, and free life without the use of substances.
14 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Tricia Osterberger
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCAS
I work with people in early recovery from addictions or substance abuse. This includes relapse prevention strategies as well as rebuilding your sense of self when substances are no longer a part of your identity.
16 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Hutch Wheless
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFTA
I work with individuals and couples impacted by substance use, focusing on understanding the patterns and underlying factors that keep the cycle going. My approach is practical and nonjudgmental, helping clients build awareness, develop healthier coping strategies, and strengthen accountability in a way that fits their goals. Whether you’re working toward reduction, sobriety, or supporting a partner, therapy is tailored to create sustainable change. I integrate evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while also addressing relationship dynamics, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Substance Abuse
GRIS ALVES
Counselor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I specialize in working with addiction and substance use through a trauma-informed, nonjudgmental approach rooted in Compassionate Inquiry®. Rather than focusing solely on stopping behaviors, I help clients explore the emotional and nervous system roots of addiction—often shaped by childhood trauma, chronic stress, or unmet attachment needs. Clients seek my support when they are ready to understand their patterns with compassion, reduce shame, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves, their emotions, and their recovery process.
11 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Substance Abuse
Scott Hubener
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
I support people experiencing struggle with alcohol or substance use. Over the last 6 years, I have gained experience working with this population. I use empirical interventions, such as CBT to help provide people with tools to help manage and overcome their substance use issues.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Corey Connelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LCAS LCMHC
I have experience working with a variety of different substance abuse disorders, in addition to behavioral addictions. I have trained in several different settings focusing on the treatment of substance abuse, and my goal is to help you adjust your relationship with substances so that it feels supportive and sustainable for you.
12 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Substance Abuse
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LMHC, LCPC, LPC
Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.
15 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Substance Abuse
Ashley Maynard
Hypnotherapist, Certified Master Hypnotist, CMH Certified Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy for Addiction & Substance Abuse: Break Free and Take Back Control
Addiction isn’t just a habit—it’s a deeply ingrained subconscious pattern that can feel impossible to break. Whether you're struggling with alcohol, drugs, nicotine, or other substances, you are stronger than the cravings, and lasting change is possible.
Hypnotherapy is a powerful, natural approach that helps rewire the subconscious mind, eliminate destructive patterns, and create healthier coping mechanisms. Through guided hypnosis, you can:
✔ Break the Psychological Hold of Addiction – Reprogram your mind to reject cravings and self-sabotage.
✔ Reduce Triggers & Urges – Replace the desire for substances with healthier habits.
✔ Heal Emotional Wounds – Address underlying stress, trauma, or self-doubt that fuels addiction.
✔ Strengthen Willpower & Self-Control – Regain confidence in your ability to stay clean and sober.
You don’t have to fight addiction alone. With hypnotherapy, you can break free, reclaim your life, and step into a healthier, more empowered future.
Take the first step toward freedom—schedule a session today.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Matt Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
I have extensive experience working with clients (and their families) struggling with substance abuse issues. I worked at two notable drug and alcohol treatment centers for ten years.
19 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Kenyah Mickens-Smith
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS
As a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), I support individuals navigating recovery, and the deeper emotional experiences that often come with it. I support clients in understanding the “why” behind their patterns, whether connected to trauma, relationships, or life transitions, and help them move toward healing in a way that feels sustainable.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Substance Abuse
Insight Therapeutic and Wellness Solutions, PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, ACS
More often than not, drug addictions start with an experimental use of a drug in social situations. And for some people, the drug use becomes more frequent. As time passes, a person may feel the need to use more of a drug to get their desired high, and soon a person may need the drug to simply feel “good.”
We will address the symptoms of your addiction and the related areas of impaired functioning, and together we’ll structure the time and content of your ongoing recovery.
We believe that there are many paths to successful recovery that will work with your goals and desires, and ensure you can make the life changes you want to make. Please contact us today so we can schedule an appointment. We have staff who are specially trained in substance use disorders
12 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Substance Abuse
Dr. Mike Strand
Psychologist, PsyD
Addiction casts a long shadow, affecting not just the individual but their loved ones, turning daily life into a cycle of dependency and despair. The grip of addiction tightens, isolating you from the life you once knew and the people you love. My addiction treatment services offer a beacon of hope, guiding you towards recovery with compassion, understanding, and a tailored path to reclaim your independence and well-being.
18 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Substance Abuse
Dr. Walter J. Matweychuk
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have written a book Overcoming Your Addictions which shows you how to apply the principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and CBT to your self-defeating addictions. To overcome an addiction you first need to learn to accept yourself unconditionally with your addiction. Your self-defeating addictive behavior does not diminish your worth as a person. Putting yourself down will not help you overcome your addiction. Secondly, you need to learn to build your discomfort tolerance for urges, develop a healthy network of friends who will not lead you back to your addiction, and a vitally absorbing interest in life that makes your life meaningful.
36 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Substance Abuse
Avena Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP
At Avena Psychological Services, several of our therapists are trained and experienced in providing substance abuse treatment and are dedicated to supporting individuals in their journey toward recovery and wellness. We offer a comprehensive, evidence-based approach designed to address the multifaceted nature of substance abuse and promote long-term, sustainable change. Our treatment services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, focusing on both the psychological and practical aspects of recovery. We are committed to providing a respectful, confidential, and non-judgmental environment within which our clients can work toward healing and long-term change. We understand the challenges and stigma associated with substance abuse and work to create a safe space where clients can feel valued and supported throughout their recovery journey.
11 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Claire Hayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, LCAS
As a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate, I help clients identify their reasoning for using substances. We can create relapse prevention strategies and coping techniques in order for you to live the life you want to live.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Irene Essien-Akpan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
I use counselling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication management to assist individuals with addiction and substance use disorder, to overcome their addiction
2 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Addictions therapists in Hickory, North Carolina Statistics
Addictions therapists in Hickory, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Addictions or Substance Abuse (100%), Anxiety or Fears (87%), and Depression (79%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Gender ID
| 49% |
Male |
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| 46% |
Female |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Addictions or Substance Abuse |
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 54% | Stress |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Trauma and PTSD |