Therapy for Substance Use in Cary and across North Carolina
You don’t have to be ‘out of control’ to want more control. If substances have become your go-to for coping, let’s talk about what else might be possible
If the glass of wine or THC gummy is the only thing helping you relax or sleep... maybe it's time to explore other ways to feel okay.
Using alcohol, weed, or other substances to take the edge off—more often than you’d like to admit
Feeling like you need a drink or a hit just to relax, socialize, or sleep
Waking up with regret, anxiety, or that “why did I do that again?” feeling
Telling yourself it's not that bad… but still wondering if it’s starting to be a problem
Promising yourself to cut back, only to slip back into old habits
Hiding how much you're using from others—or avoiding the topic completely
Feeling stuck between “I’m fine” and “I don’t want to keep living like this”
Maybe you find yourself…
Therapy for Substance Use can help you...
Explore what’s underneath the urge to numb, escape, or cope through substances
Set realistic, compassionate goals—whether that’s reducing use, quitting, or getting clarity
Build healthier coping skills that actually help you feel better long-term
Identify triggers and build a plan for handling cravings, stress, or social pressure
Repair your relationship with yourself, including the shame, guilt, or self-doubt
Learn how to manage emotions without needing to check out
Start rebuilding trust—in yourself, and in your life
If you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol, weed, or anything else you’ve been using to get by—you don’t have to wait for things to completely fall apart to get support.
We’ll work together to get you more in control of how you deal with life so you can thrive
Therapy with me isn’t about shame, judgment, or labels. It’s about getting honest about what’s helping, what’s hurting, and what you actually want from your life. We’ll look at what’s behind the urge to numb out or escape—whether it’s anxiety, pain, trauma, boredom, or just everyday pressure. No part of you is too messy for this space.
We’ll figure out what change looks like for you, not what anyone else thinks you “should” be doing. Maybe that’s cutting back. Maybe it’s stopping altogether. Maybe it’s just understanding yourself better so you can make decisions you feel good about. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be open to looking.
This won’t always feel easy. But you don’t have to do it alone anymore. I’ll walk with you—without judgment—every step of the way.