Addiction rarely shows up alone. It’s usually tangled up with anxiety, trauma, grief, or years of trying to cope with something that felt too heavy to carry. At Serenity Counseling Center, we treat the whole person — not just the substance or the behavior.
Whether you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol or drugs, actively seeking recovery, or working to maintain progress after treatment, our Marietta-based counselors offer informed, compassionate, and practical support tailored to where you are right now.
A Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered Approach to Recovery
Addiction is rarely just about the substance. Often, it’s what’s underneath — unresolved trauma, chronic stress, relational pain, or a nervous system that learned to cope the only way it knew how. Our approach explores those underlying patterns rather than treating the addiction as an isolated problem.
We work with clients to:
- Understand the root causes driving substance use or compulsive behavior
- Build healthier coping strategies that actually hold up under stress
- Strengthen recovery supports and relapse-prevention skills
- Reduce harm and shame while working toward lasting change
- Navigate the transition from inpatient treatment back into daily life
- Clinical Expertise You Can Trust
Our team includes counselors with specialized addiction credentials, including certification in Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counseling through the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia. Our clinical background includes founding and developing the treatment curriculum for a residential ASAM Level 3.1 alcohol and drug recovery program — meaning our approach to addiction counseling is grounded in real, hands-on treatment experience, not just theory.
Faith-Integrated Recovery, When You Want It
For clients who want their recovery work to be rooted in their faith, Serenity Counseling Center offers the option to integrate Christian counseling principles into addiction treatment. Recovery isn’t just about stopping a behavior — it’s about rebuilding a sense of purpose, identity, and hope. We walk with clients who want biblical wisdom woven into that process, without ever making it a requirement for care. Every client’s beliefs and comfort level are respected.
Who We Help
Our addiction counseling services support adults and adolescents working through:
- Alcohol use and dependency
- Drug use and substance dependency
- Prescription medication misuse
- Behavioral addictions (gambling, technology, etc.)
- Dual diagnosis (addiction alongside anxiety, depression, or trauma)
- Post-treatment aftercare and relapse prevention
What to Expect
Recovery looks different for everyone, and so does our process. Sessions are collaborative, judgment-free, and paced to your needs — whether you’re in the earliest stage of questioning your use, actively working a recovery plan, or maintaining progress after a treatment program. We offer both in-person sessions at our Marietta office and telehealth options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be sober to start counseling? No. Many clients begin counseling while still questioning or working through their relationship with a substance. You don’t need to have already achieved sobriety to start.
Is addiction counseling confidential? Yes. All sessions are confidential and protected under the same privacy standards as any other counseling service at SCC.
Can addiction counseling be combined with Christian counseling? Yes. If you’d like biblical principles integrated into your recovery work, we can tailor sessions accordingly. This is entirely optional.
Do you work with teens and adults? Yes, our counselors work with clients across age groups, including adolescents navigating substance use.