Addictions therapists in Sanford, North Carolina NC
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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 Sanford, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
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 Sanford, NC
Online in Sanford, NC North Carolina
Substance Abuse
Russell Beebe
Life Coach, Counselor, LCMHC, CSAT,
Our recovery coaching program supports men struggling with addictive behaviors, including compulsive sexual behavior and related dependency patterns. While many addiction models focus primarily on substances, we work specifically with behavioral addictions that follow similar neurological and psychological reinforcement cycles. This structured coaching approach emphasizes accountability, clear boundaries, and practical recovery tools designed to interrupt compulsive patterns and build long-term stability.
16 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, NC North Carolina (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 Sanford, NC North Carolina
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 Sanford, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Addictions therapists in Sanford, North Carolina Statistics
Addictions therapists in Sanford, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
55%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Male |
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| 46% |
Female |
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| 6% |
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 Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 29% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Men |
| 45% | Women |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Persons with Disabilities |