Substance Abuse Counseling in Charlotte, NC | Confidential, Judgment-Free Care

Get confidential, one-on-one substance abuse counseling from the licensed addiction therapists and counselors at Charlotte, built around your goals. We accept most major insurance plans and offer in-person and telehealth sessions.

Substance abuse counseling in Charlotte, NC

Meet Our Licensed Substance Abuse Counselors in Charlotte

At NuTrans Health Charlotte, your substance abuse care comes from counselors who hold real addiction credentials and treat you as a whole person, not a case file.

Natashia Shelley, MA, LCMHC

Natashia Shelley

MA, LCMHC · NPI 1497158661

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience supporting adults, children, families, caregivers, and clients with varied behavioral health needs through a warm, relationship-focused approach.

Nisha Kotecha, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Nisha Kotecha

FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC · NPI 1093144719

Dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of experience providing holistic, evidence-based mental health care.

When to Reach Out for Substance Abuse Support

Substance use looks different for everyone, and so does the reason for reaching out. People come to NuTrans Health for support with concerns that include:

  • Alcohol use that feels hard to control
  • Prescription medication misuse
  • Opioid, stimulant, or cannabis use
  • Cravings, triggers, and staying steady after a setback
  • Substance use alongside anxiety, depression, or trauma
  • Substance use tied to stress, grief, or major life changes
  • Worry about your own use, or a loved one's
  • The strain a substance use pattern puts on family and relationships

Support often works best when it starts early, and no concern is too small to bring in.

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Our Approach to Substance Abuse Therapy and Counseling in Charlotte, NC

Care at NuTrans Health is built around your situation, not a fixed template. Here is how our counselors help.

Individual Substance Use Counseling

Private, one-on-one sessions to understand your patterns, set goals, and build practical skills for lasting change.

Motivational Interviewing

Work through mixed feelings about change and find your own reasons for it, without pressure or judgment.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Build on what is already working and take clear, practical steps forward, so progress feels reachable.

Trauma-Informed Support

Substance use often connects to painful experiences, and your counselor addresses that history gently and safely.

Relapse Prevention Planning

Clear strategies for spotting triggers, managing cravings, and staying steady through hard moments.

Family Support

Guidance for partners and families affected by a loved one's substance use, so the whole household can move forward.

Telehealth Counseling

Secure virtual sessions across North Carolina for privacy and flexibility when getting to an office is hard.

What makes addiction support at NuTrans Health Charlotte different

What Makes Addiction Support at NuTrans Health Charlotte Different

Deciding to get help is a big moment. Here is what sets our substance abuse care apart when you are weighing that step.

  • Outpatient Care That Keeps Your Life Intact: Get real support without stepping away from work, home, or family. No residential stay, no putting your life on hold.
  • Start Before You Have It All Figured Out: You do not need to have already quit, hit a low point, or made up your mind. Reaching out is enough to begin.
  • Your Goals Set the Direction: Whether you want to cut back or stop completely, the work follows your definition of progress, at a pace you set.
  • The Same Counselor, Every Session: You build trust with one person who knows your history and remembers where you left off, session after session.
  • A Discreet, Everyday Setting: Meet in a normal office or from the privacy of your home. Nothing about it feels like an institution.
  • A Simple, Supported Start: The Charlotte team verifies your insurance and matches you with the right counselor, so the first step is easy to take.
How substance abuse counseling in Charlotte supports your healing

How Substance Abuse Counseling in Charlotte Supports Your Healing

Reaching out is the hardest part. Here is how counseling unfolds at NuTrans Health Charlotte.

1

A Judgment-Free First Conversation

Your counselor gets to know you and your goals, with no pressure and no lectures, and then shapes a plan around your needs.

2

Getting to the Root of the Pattern

Together, you look at what drives the substance use and what has made change hard before.

3

Practical Skills You Can Actually Use

You build real tools for managing cravings, handling triggers, and responding to stress in healthier ways.

4

A Clear Plan for Setbacks

Your counselor helps you prepare for tough moments, so a slip does not become a spiral.

5

Steady Support That Grows With You

Care continues at your pace, with regular check-ins and adjustments as your life and goals change.

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Real Stories From People We've Helped in Charlotte

Here is what people across Charlotte say about their care at NuTrans Health.

The most accommodating and willing to listen to me doctor I've ever had. I dont want any other doctor!! She's knows my past with addiction and she is dedicated to helping me stay clean!

Amber Pegram

I absolutely love my therapist Clarissa! She genuinely cares and has never made me feel like she's doing this for a check. When we have our session she shows me undivided attention ,takes notes, and remembers things from the last session.

Skye Hunt

My experience with Kalia has been amazing. I decided to try virtual therapy and I am not disappointed. I feel connected to her, just like I would in the office.

Katrina Latimer

Insurance Coverage and Costs, Made Simple

Getting help should not mean guessing what it will cost. NuTrans Health works with most major insurance plans and keeps self-pay pricing clear and upfront, so money is one less thing standing in your way.

Plans We Work With

The Charlotte office accepts a wide range of plans, including the following.

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Wellcare
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Carolina Complete Health
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Medicaid

Not seeing yours? Reach out to the Charlotte office. We can often add a new plan within about two weeks.

Paying Out of Pocket in Charlotte, NC

No insurance, or prefer to keep it private? Straightforward self-pay rates for substance abuse counseling at NuTrans Health Charlotte.

Initial Evaluation

$150.00

60-minute counseling session

Follow-Up

$100.00

60-minute counseling session

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Substance Abuse Counseling Near You in Charlotte, NC

NuTrans Health Charlotte serves clients across the Charlotte metro, including South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Pineville, Matthews, and nearby neighbourhoods. Secure telehealth is available for clients throughout North Carolina.

NuTrans Health- Charlotte North Carolina
Address: 3440 Toringdon Way #205, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (984) 205-3822
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Questions People Ask Before Starting

What if I am not ready to quit completely?

That is okay, and it is a common place to start. You do not need to have made up your mind before your first visit. Your counselor meets you where you are, helps you look at your use honestly, and works toward goals you set, whether that means cutting back or stopping.

Will what I share stay private, even about drug or alcohol use?

Yes. Your sessions are confidential and your information is protected under HIPAA. Your counselor is there to support you, not to report you, with only the narrow exceptions the law requires, such as a serious risk of harm. Many clients also choose telehealth or self-pay for added privacy.

Will I be pushed into rehab or an inpatient program?

No. Care here is outpatient, so you keep living your life while you get support. If a higher level of care would ever help, your counselor talks it through with you and helps you weigh the options. The decision stays yours.

Can counseling help if I have tried to quit before and it did not last?

Yes. A setback is not a failure, and it does not mean counseling will not work for you. Your counselor looks at what got in the way before and builds a plan to handle those moments differently this time.

Can I get help for a loved one who will not come in?

Yes. Family sessions and guidance can help you support someone you care about and cope with the strain their substance use puts on you, even if they are not ready to seek help themselves.

Do you offer medication to help with cravings or withdrawal?

Your counselor provides talk-based support and can discuss whether medication might help. When it makes sense, they coordinate with a prescribing provider so your care works together.

How long will I need counseling?

There is no fixed number of sessions. Some people feel steadier in a few months, while others benefit from longer support. Your counselor reviews your progress with you regularly and adjusts the plan as your goals change, so you always know where things stand.

Start Judgment-Free Substance Abuse Counseling in Charlotte Today

One decision can change everything. Reach out to our Charlotte team for confidential substance abuse counseling, and take the first step at your own pace.