Addiction Counseling and Support
Substance use can show up in life in ways that are messy, isolating, and hard to name – whether it’s your own relationship with substances or someone else’s.
You might be trying to cut back, hide it, or just keep things functioning.
You might be constantly worried about someone you love – checking their moods, covering for them, waiting for the next crisis or the next relapse.
Either way, it’s exhausting.
At Renewed Wellness Counseling, we understand that substance use rarely exists on its own. It’s often tangled up with trauma, burnout, illness, or the pressure to be “the strong one” for everyone else.
You don’t have to figure out where your story fits before reaching out. We’re not here to diagnose you at the door – we’re here to help you feel seen, supported, and steady again.
Not sure where to start? Let’s talk.
What Substance Use Therapy Can Help With
Therapy isn’t just for people who’ve hit “rock bottom.”
If your life feels off track because of your own substance use – or because you’re worried about someone else’s – you’re in the right place.
We support people who are:
- Using alcohol, prescriptions, or other substances to cope with pain or stress
- Feeling out of control with their use, even if they’re functioning day-to-day
- Early in sobriety or questioning whether they want to stop
- Navigating recovery after a relapse or setback
- Supporting a loved one through addiction or recovery
- Feeling ashamed or misunderstood when trying to make changes
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
Our Approach:
Real, Relational, and Rooted in You
We don’t reduce you to a label or treatment model.
We look at the full picture of your life – hurting, what’s helped before, what’s been missed.
Our therapy work often includes:
- Exploring the role substances have played
- Looking at the “why” beneath the use
- Supporting lifestyle changes in a way that actually fits your real life
- Developing skills for coping, emotional regulation, and reconnection
- Holding space for grief, trauma, and the desire to feel something again
- Integrating tools like EMDR or Brainspotting when trauma is part of the picture
Some of our therapists hold dual licensure in both mental health and substance use counseling (LCAS), which allows us to treat substance use in context – not in isolation.
You don’t have to follow a specific program or label to begin healing.
We’ll meet you where you are – no pressure, no assumptions.
You Don’t Have to Choose a Label to Get Support
We support people navigating all kinds of relationships with substances – whether you’re in recovery, exploring moderation, or somewhere in between. You’re welcome here even if you’re not sure what healing looks like yet.
The same goes for those supporting someone else. Caring for a loved one in addiction or recovery brings its own grief, exhaustion, and confusion. You may not know where your responsibility ends or how to care for yourself without guilt.
Therapy can be a place to untangle those lines and make space for your own healing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Addiction and Substance Use
No. You don’t need to label yourself to get support. At Renewed Wellness Counseling, we work with people who are sober-curious, actively using, in long-term recovery, or unsure about their relationship with substances. Therapy for substance use is available to anyone looking to better understand their patterns and explore healthier ways of coping.
Yes. You do not have to be sober to begin therapy. Our therapists take a harm-reduction and trauma-informed approach, meaning we meet you where you are – whether you’re trying to quit, cut back, or just understand what’s going on. Therapy can help you explore the role substances play in your life without judgment or pressure.
Absolutely. Many of our clients come to therapy because they’re impacted by a partner, parent, child, or friend’s substance use.
Therapy for loved ones of people with addiction can help you set boundaries, process grief or guilt, and take care of your own emotional well-being – even if the other person isn’t ready to get help.
Several of our providers are dually licensed in both mental health and substance use treatment. Others specialize in trauma, chronic illness, and nervous system regulation – factors often connected to substance use. We also offer advanced approaches like EMDR and Brainspotting when trauma is part of the picture. We also specialize in sex additions.
Yes. We provide virtual substance use therapy for clients across North Carolina and South Carolina. Online sessions make it easier to access support, especially if you’re navigating a busy schedule, chronic illness, or privacy concerns. Therapy is available from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
That said, online therapy isn’t always appropriate for every stage of addiction treatment. If we feel that in-person care, medical support, or a higher level of treatment would better meet your needs, we’ll talk through those options with you. When you reach out, we’ll help assess what kind of support is the best fit – no pressure, just honest guidance.
We are not a rehab or 12-step program. Our work is relationship-based, individualized, and rooted in whole-person care. We help clients explore the emotional, physical, and relational factors connected to substance use.
You won’t be pressured to follow a specific recovery model – your therapy is shaped around your goals and your pace.
Begin therapy in North Carolina or South Carolina to start your journey toward hope and healing.
You don’t have to face this alone. Whether you’re in the early stages of change, working toward long-term recovery, or supporting a loved one through addiction, therapy can be a powerful place to regain control and rebuild trust in yourself.
Working with a therapist can be an essential piece of your wellness plan. At Renewed Wellness Counseling, we offer both in-person sessions at our counseling practice located in New Bern, NC and online therapy for anyone living in North Carolina or South Carolina.
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STEP 3: Begin Therapy and Discover Renewed Wellness
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Want to feel more prepared before your first session? Our New Client Guide walks you through what to expect—from scheduling to your first conversation—so you can feel confident and ready to begin.
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Renewed Wellness Counseling
Online Therapy and In Person Therapy in North Carolina and Online Therapy in South Carolina
