Addictions therapists in Cary, NC
Browse Addictions therapists in Cary, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Substance Abuse
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Substance use doesn’t happen in a vacuum—and it’s rarely as simple as “just stop.” For many people, it’s tied to stress, trauma, burnout, identity, and the pressure of navigating environments that don’t always feel safe, affirming, or aligned. Culture plays a role too—whether that’s family expectations, community norms around alcohol or substances, stigma about getting help, or the ways substance use is normalized, hidden, or policed differently across communities.
At Nour Counseling, we don’t stay at the surface. We actively work with you to map out your patterns, understand your triggers, and identify what your substance use is helping you manage or avoid. From there, we build something more sustainable—whether that’s harm reduction, boundaries, alternative coping strategies, or a clearer path toward recovery. We’ll also name and unpack the cultural and systemic factors shaping your experience, so you’re not carrying that context alone. This is collaborative, honest work focused on helping you move toward the kind of relationship with substances—and with yourself—that actually feels aligned.
9 Years Experience
Online in Cary, NC (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Support for individuals struggling with substance use, focusing on recovery, relapse prevention, and rebuilding a healthy lifestyle.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cary, NC
Online in Cary, NC
Substance Abuse
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
Substance use is often a coping tool for deep pain, trauma, or disconnection. We offer compassionate, non-shaming support for individuals and families affected by substance use and addiction. Whether you’re working toward harm reduction, sobriety, or recovery maintenance, we’ll walk alongside you — no judgment, just real talk and real support.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cary, NC
Online in Cary, NC
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 Cary, 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 Cary, NC (Online Only)
Cary is one of the most affluent suburbs in the Research Triangle, home to a high concentration of technology and pharmaceutical workers drawn by employers like SAS Institute and the broader Research Triangle Park economy, and the city's mental health landscape is shaped by the particular stresses of high-achievement professional culture and a large transplant population navigating relocation. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, perfectionism, work-life balance, relationship difficulties, and the identity challenges of building a life in a community where many residents are far from extended family and long-term social networks. A well-developed private therapy sector serves Cary, and the proximity to Raleigh's larger market gives residents access to a wide range of specialties and modalities. The city's highly educated and professionally successful population tends toward an open and pragmatic attitude toward therapy.
Addictions therapists in Cary, NC Statistics
Addictions therapists in Cary, NC average 17 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Behavioral Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Male |
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| 43% |
Female |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
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 Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Men |
| 49% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |