You are 18 or older and ready to look honestly at your substance use.
Ashland, VA • Online Across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Washington DC & South Carolina
Substance Abuse Counseling
Evidence-based counseling for substance use and co-occurring disorders, grounded in faith and built on more than 20 years of addiction treatment.
Dr. Chris Coleman, LPC, LSATP
You do not need to be of the Christian faith to be here. Faith is offered, never forced.
✓ Evidence-based & ASAM-informed
✓ Individual, group & family sessions
✓ In person in Ashland or online
the basics
What Is Substance Abuse Counseling?
Substance abuse counseling is evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders. I offer it in Ashland, VA and online across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Washington DC, and South Carolina. Care follows the ASAM criteria, so the level of care matches what you need. I offer individual, group, and family sessions.
My name is Dr. Chris Coleman. I am a licensed substance abuse treatment provider, a Master Addiction Counselor, and a DOT Substance Abuse Professional, with more than 20 years in this field. I have worked in jails, drug court, community services boards, and inpatient and outpatient programs. I know recovery from many sides. That matters here.
what we work on
Does This Sound Like You?
- You have tried to cut back or stop, and it keeps pulling you back
- You can’t just have one drink or one hit without stopping on your own
- Your use is costing you money, work, trust, or your health
- Your anxiety, depression, or old pain is tangled up with the abuse
- Your family is worn down, and you want a different road
what we work on
What I Help With
Alcohol use. From heavy or risky drinking to alcohol dependence, with honest assessment and a plan.
Drugs and prescription misuse. Support for opioids, stimulants, and other substances, matched to your history and needs.
Co-occurring disorders. When substance use travels with anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood disorders, both are addressed.
Relapse and early recovery. Relapse prevention, intervention, and support as you step down from a higher level of care.
Family and relationships. Family sessions for loved ones affected by a substance use disorder. See Family Counseling.
Substance use assessments. Evidence-based biopsychosocial assessment to find the right level of care. For DUI and DOT SAP evaluations, see DUI & DOT SAP.
how it works
How I Approach Your Care
It starts with an honest assessment. I use evidence-based assessment tools to understand your history, your health, and your goals, then match care to the ASAM level you need.
Evidence-based, with faith if you want it. I draw on motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relapse-prevention skills, and I integrate biblical principles when you welcome them.
The whole person. Substance use, mental health, relationships, and spirit are addressed as a whole, because they rarely move alone.
Honest and direct, with compassion. If it causes a problem, then it is a problem. I will tell you the truth and walk it with you.
The right level of care. If you need more than outpatient support, I will make referrals and help you get there. Your safety comes first.
is this a fit?
Substance Abuse Counseling May Be a Good Fit If:
You want evidence-based care, with faith welcomed if you choose.
You are looking for individual, group, or family support, in person or online.
the outcome
What Can Change
Your use loses its grip, and choices feel like yours again.
The anxiety or pain underneath gets real attention.
Trust with the people you love starts to rebuild.
You have a plan, and support to hold to it.
Getting started is simple
How to Get Started
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Reach Out
Call 804-944-7990 or use the contact page. It starts with a brief intake screening to see if this is a good fit.
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Complete Your Assessment
You complete an evidence-based substance use assessment so the right level of care is clear.
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Begin Counseling
You begin individual, group, or family counseling in Ashland or online, at a pace that fits recovery.
Common questions
Substance Abuse Counseling FAQs
What is substance use disorder treatment?
Substance use disorder treatment is evidence-based care for problems with alcohol or drugs, often alongside mental health support. It can include individual counseling, group sessions, family work, and assessment for the right level of care.
How does outpatient addiction counseling work?
Outpatient counseling lets you live at home while you attend regular sessions. I use the ASAM criteria to set how often sessions happen and adjust as your recovery changes.
What are co-occurring disorders?
Co-occurring disorders are when a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, like anxiety, depression, or trauma, happen together. Treating both at once gives recovery a stronger footing.
Can I do substance abuse counseling online in Virginia?
Yes. Substance abuse counseling is available in person in Ashland, VA and online across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Washington DC, and South Carolina. Some services, like in-office drug screens, are in person only.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. Insurance is accepted through Headway, including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem/BCBS, United Health/Optum, Carefirst, Carelon Behavioral Health, and some Kaiser plans, along with private pay.
Ready when you are
Ready to start substance abuse counseling?
Reach out for an intake screening — no pressure, just a conversation.