Individual Counseling for Addiction Recovery: Creating Space for Change

When life feels heavy, it can be hard to imagine that talking with someone could make a real difference. Yet for many people, individual counseling becomes the place where burdens are lightened, perspectives shift, and healing begins. At its core, counseling is simply a conversation focused entirely on you, your story, and what you want life to look like moving forward.

What Is Individual Counseling for Addiction Recovery?

Individual counseling (sometimes called therapy or talk therapy) is a confidential, one-on-one relationship between you and a counselor. Unlike talking with a friend or family member, counseling offers:

• A safe and nonjudgmental space where you can be completely honest.

• Professional support from someone trained to recognize patterns, highlight blind spots, and suggest strategies.

• Focused time just for you away from the noise of daily life.

It’s not about labels or lectures. It’s about exploring what’s going on beneath the surface and finding practical ways to move forward.

Common Reasons People Seek Counseling

People come to counseling for many reasons. Some of the most common include:

• Struggles with anxiety, stress, or depression

• Coping with a breakup, divorce, or other life transitions

• Grief and loss

• Substance use concerns, whether questioning habits or working toward recovery

• Feeling “stuck” in patterns that no longer serve them

• Wanting to build healthier relationships

• Difficulty managing anger, guilt, or shame

Whatever the reason, the goal is the same: to help you feel more connected, more understood, and more in control of your own story.

What to Expect in a Session

Counseling doesn’t need to feel intimidating. Here’s what it often looks like at Three Corners Counseling:

• A conversation: You share what’s on your mind. I listen closely, ask questions, and offer reflections.

• Practical strategies: Instead of abstract theories, we focus on tools you can use in daily life.

• Collaboration: We set goals together, and you decide the pace. You don’t need to be “ready to change everything.” Even small steps count.

• Compassion and honesty: My approach blends professional training with personal experience in long-term recovery. That means you get both clinical perspective and someone who truly understands what it feels like to struggle.

The Benefits of Individual Counseling

While every person’s experience is different, clients often report:

• Greater self-awareness

• Reduced stress and emotional overwhelm

• Stronger coping skills

• More confidence in decision-making

• Improved relationships and communication

• A renewed sense of hope

Counseling doesn’t solve every problem overnight. But it does give you the tools, insight, and support needed to keep moving forward.

Counseling With Flexibility in Mind

I understand that life is busy, money is tight, and schedules are unpredictable. That’s why I offer:

• Affordable private pay ($80 per session)

• Insurance options - Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare

• Secure telehealth sessions statewide across North Carolina

• Evening and weekend availability to fit your schedule

• Quick access means you don’t have to wait months. In most cases, I can see you within 24 hours.

Whether you’re in Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or a small town in between, support is only a call or click away.

Taking the First Step

Reaching out for counseling doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’re ready to invest in yourself. Individual counseling for addiction recovery offers a supportive place to begin, even if you don’t have everything figured out yet. At Three Corners Counseling, you’ll find an affordable, accessible, and judgment-free space. My role isn’t to tell you who to be; it’s to walk with you as you reconnect with yourself and discover what’s possible.

Ready to begin? offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions, share your goals, and decide if I’m the right fit for you. Reach out today. I’m available 7 days a week, and we’ll find a time that works for you.

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