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Discover how starting cannabis use disorder counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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With over 20 years of experience, I have realized that life situations happen when you least expect it.

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Compassionate person-centered therapist trained and experienced in providing therapeutic services to individuals and couples.

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I aim to empower individuals who wish to overcome personal obstacles; now is the time to put your mental health first.

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As a clinician and trauma survivor, I understand difficulties of moving past your pain and will help you discover a new world filled with hope!

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Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +11 more

As a single mother of 4 children I know and understand the unique challenges that come with parenting on your own and still making time for self-care.

Starting Cannabis use disorder counseling

What is Cannabis use disorder counseling?

Cannabis use disorder counseling from our Thriveworks therapists in Kennesaw can help people manage their urges to use cannabis. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their cannabis use disorder from relationship issues to problems at work as well as those that their disorder may stem from like trauma.

How does Cannabis use disorder counseling work?

Cannabis use disorder counseling works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their disorder, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing cannabis use disorder counseling can also help to prevent relapse.

Is Cannabis use disorder counseling conducted in person or online?

Cannabis use disorder counseling at Thriveworks Kennesaw, GA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does Cannabis use disorder counseling last?

The length of cannabis use disorder counseling in Kennesaw depends on the individual's needs as well as the extent and severity of their disorder as well as the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in cannabis use disorder counseling in the first weeks to months.

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Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment—Therapy and Counseling in Kennesaw, GA

Is your cannabis use negatively affecting your relationships and daily life? If so, know that treatment is possible, and you do not have to struggle alone.

Thriveworks Kennesaw offers therapy for Cannabis Use Disorder that has helped many people regain control of their cannabis use.

Symptoms of Cannabis Use Disorder

The DSM-5 defines Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) as cannabis use for at least one year with impaired daily functioning and increased agitation, which are measured through the following symptoms:

  • Unsuccessful attempts to curb or stop cannabis use.
  • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit.
  • Using more pot to achieve the same psychoactive or hallucinogenic effects.
  • Engaging in risky behavior after using pot (e.g., driving a car while high).
  • Dedicating substantial energy and time to obtaining, ingesting, and recovering from weed use.
  • Continued cannabis usage despite harm personally, legally, or professionally.
  • Using cannabis at increasingly more frequent intervals.
  • Craving cannabis through images, dreams, smells, and obsessive thoughts.
  • Prioritizing weed over friends, job, hygiene, family, and school.

Cannabis Use Disorder can vary by degree, according to how many symptoms people experience. The DSM-5 acknowledges variances with CUD through the following range:

  1. DSM-5 (305.20 F12.10) Cannabis Use Disorder, Mild
    Two to three displayed symptoms
  2. DSM-5 (304.30 F12.20) Cannabis Use Disorder, Moderate
    Four to five displayed symptoms
  3. DSM-5 (304.30 F12.20) Cannabis Use Disorder, Severe
    Six or more displayed symptoms

Health Risks of Cannabis Use Disorder

Many other long-term health problems can accompany CUD. In particular, cannabis can negatively impact the body’s major systems, especially their respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

  1. Cardiovascular System
    Cannabis raises blood sure and heart rates, and they can rise to unsafe levels. Its use is associated with heart attacks, and people who have heart disease face particular risks when they use pot.
  2. Respiratory System
    Particular when ingested through smoking, CUD may increase respiratory problems. People with CUD face higher rates of chronic inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, influenza, rhinovirus, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  3. Benefits of Treatment
    There is no silver bullet or quick fix for treating CUD. Many people face withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, shakes, digestive problems, nightmares, and insomnia. But people who have overcome their CUD are usually very happy they have regained control. The benefits to each person will differ, but many people experience the following:
    • Elevated energy
    • Improved relationships
    • Better sleep
    • More money in the bank
    • Stabilized mood
    • Renewed enjoyment in interests and hobbies
    • Improved concentration and memory

Schedule an Appointment for Treatment at Thriveworks Kennesaw

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Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Kennesaw therapists and counselors accept 20 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

  • Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP

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Self-pay costs at Kennesaw
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Don’t feel judged and receive encouragement
Amberly Feb 2024
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I enjoy my visits w Mrs.Walters. She seems to really care, and she’s easy to talk to.
Amberly Jan 2024
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★★★★★
Carlene Battiste-Downie is an outstanding individual with clear vision and insightfulness. With her years of experience, I have no doubt that she would be able to provide the level of empathy and caring to help her clients to thrive.
Read more Carlene Battiste-Downie is an outstanding individual with clear vision and insightfulness. With her years of experience, I have no doubt that she would be able to provide the level of empathy and caring to help her clients to thrive.
Kennesaw Jun 2020
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★★★★★
Let's talk about Kelli Beechler for a second! This woman is an absolute God send to me! If you don’t believe in God, well then let's just say the universe or regardless of whatever it is you actually believe in, she has been an absolute gift in my life! This is a woman who NEVER makes you feel like you are just a number or a paycheck to her! I feel so thankful to know her! I can't fully express in words, how blessed I feel to have her in my life but I'm going to try just for the sake of someone else who might need to know her could be reading this. She is someone who’s beyond kind and compassionate and caring! She always meets me exactly where I am, and there has never been a single time that I don’t feel better after a session with her. My sessions change my week, my life, and also keep me sane when things go crazy! It brings me comfort in remembering no matter how hard things feel I get to see her and she will do whatever is in her power to help me help myself! She never fails to remind me who I am in my core, or what I’m trying to accomplish, or how to lead with a level head and not my emotions based on what I’ve told her I'm trying to accomplish. She helps me stay focused, determined, and accountable. Her soul is one of the best I’ve ever seen! I have been in and out of therapy the better half of my life and I'm about to be 28. I have had all kinds of people and teachings and nothing compares to the relationship I’ve developed with this woman in just a few short months. I don’t feel like she’s just a counselor, I feel like she’s my friend! Kelli shows up for me in a way no one else in my life does! I feel like I can tell her anything without fear. It's always a judgement free zone! I feel like she always comes from a place of love and of service in her heart! She’s always teaching me new ways and tricks and tips that help me. I am going through a great deal of things in my life right now and I’ve got to say I don’t really know what I would do without this woman and her support! The role she plays in my life is so significant. There is something so special about knowing you can count on someone, and not just count on someone but have great advice. There is something huge to say when a person is choosing to show up for you when you need them most, and I just want to express that I have literally never ever felt like I was just a way for her to make money. When I think about Kelli I can't help but want to express how beautiful her soul is. She is such a special person and anyone who knows her knows she’s a gift; the kind of pure magic! Don’t believe me? Set up a session with her and find out for yourself!
Read more Let's talk about Kelli Beechler for a second! This woman is an absolute God send to me! If you don’t believe in God, well then let's just say the universe or regardless of whatever it is you actually believe in, she has been an absolute gift in my life! This is a woman who NEVER makes you feel like you are just a number or a paycheck to her! I feel so thankful to know her! I can't fully express in words, how blessed I feel to have her in my life but I'm going to try just for the sake of someone else who might need to know her could be reading this. She is someone who’s beyond kind and compassionate and caring! She always meets me exactly where I am, and there has never been a single time that I don’t feel better after a session with her. My sessions change my week, my life, and also keep me sane when things go crazy! It brings me comfort in remembering no matter how hard things feel I get to see her and she will do whatever is in her power to help me help myself! She never fails to remind me who I am in my core, or what I’m trying to accomplish, or how to lead with a level head and not my emotions based on what I’ve told her I'm trying to accomplish. She helps me stay focused, determined, and accountable. Her soul is one of the best I’ve ever seen! I have been in and out of therapy the better half of my life and I'm about to be 28. I have had all kinds of people and teachings and nothing compares to the relationship I’ve developed with this woman in just a few short months. I don’t feel like she’s just a counselor, I feel like she’s my friend! Kelli shows up for me in a way no one else in my life does! I feel like I can tell her anything without fear. It's always a judgement free zone! I feel like she always comes from a place of love and of service in her heart! She’s always teaching me new ways and tricks and tips that help me. I am going through a great deal of things in my life right now and I’ve got to say I don’t really know what I would do without this woman and her support! The role she plays in my life is so significant. There is something so special about knowing you can count on someone, and not just count on someone but have great advice. There is something huge to say when a person is choosing to show up for you when you need them most, and I just want to express that I have literally never ever felt like I was just a way for her to make money. When I think about Kelli I can't help but want to express how beautiful her soul is. She is such a special person and anyone who knows her knows she’s a gift; the kind of pure magic! Don’t believe me? Set up a session with her and find out for yourself!
Kennesaw Apr 2020
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
Lamonica Green has a level of patience and compassion that I have never seen. She has a way of connecting with children. I have observed her on many occasions with her special needs clients. She has a unique ability to engage them and get them to respond no matter what they are struggling with. She's extremely knowledgeable about her craft, and she's a wonderful teacher and advisor.
Read more Lamonica Green has a level of patience and compassion that I have never seen. She has a way of connecting with children. I have observed her on many occasions with her special needs clients. She has a unique ability to engage them and get them to respond no matter what they are struggling with. She's extremely knowledgeable about her craft, and she's a wonderful teacher and advisor.
Kennesaw Mar 2020
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★★★★★
Kelli is an amazing counselor. She is very open minded and listens carefully. She also shows genuine interest and empathy. She takes a solution focused approach.
Read more Kelli is an amazing counselor. She is very open minded and listens carefully. She also shows genuine interest and empathy. She takes a solution focused approach.
Kennesaw Dec 2019
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Kennesaw is located off of Cherokee St NW, west of Bozeman Lake and around the corner from the Kroger on Jiles Rd. Our building is right next to Todd Immigration and Shoemaker Pediatric Dentistry, and across the street from J & S Air Conditioning Heating and Electrical.

Phone number

(770) 343-4919

Languages spoken by GA providers

  • English
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