Addiction Counseling & DOT SAP Evaluations
Virtual addiction counseling and DOT SAP evaluations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee. Availability varies by service.
Work directly with David Newson, MS, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional.
DOT Return-to-Duty SAP Evaluations
David Newson provides virtual DOT SAP evaluations for eligible drivers and other safety-sensitive employees in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee. The $400 self-pay fee includes the initial evaluation, review of completion documentation, follow-up evaluation, and required SAP Clearinghouse updates. Recommended education or treatment and return-to-duty testing costs are separate. Evaluations follow DOT requirements and do not, by themselves, authorize a return to driving.
When Things Look Fine But Feel Off
A lot of the men I work with are still handling work, relationships, and responsibilities. From the outside, nothing looks completely off. But internally, something feels out of line. Alcohol, marijuana, pornography, gambling, or other habits may be taking up more space than they want them to, and even when they try to manage it differently, they keep ending up back in the same place.
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That creates a kind of tension that is hard to explain. Part of you knows something needs attention. Another part says it is not serious enough to deal with yet. That back-and-forth is often where the work begins.
About Three Corners Counseling
I'm David Newson, MS, an addiction counselor and DOT-qualified SAP. I offer alcohol and marijuana counseling to eligible private-pay clients in NC, SC, GA, VA, and TN. Pornography and gambling counseling and insurance-based counseling are available in North Carolina.​
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My approach is direct, practical, and personal. Alongside clinical training, I bring lived experience from 11 years in active addiction. Together, we work to understand what drives the pattern and build changes that fit your life. DOT SAP evaluations are a separate service focused on federal return-to-duty requirements.
Consultation Required Before Starting Services
Start with a brief consultation to confirm your needs, physical location, and the appropriate service. For counseling, contact me before scheduling your first session. For DOT SAP services, you may request an appointment online; we will confirm eligibility and required intake steps before your evaluation.
Call or text 828-519-0479, or send a message through the contact form.
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