A Helping Hand of Wilmington

About A Helping Hand of Wilmington

A Helping Hand of Wilmington is an outpatient counseling practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, that has provided mental health and substance use therapy since clinical director Lisa Atkins, LCSW, opened it in 2007. They help people gain control over alcohol and drug use, often alongside depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional or binge eating, and relationship struggles, and the practice is accredited by CARF. Their philosophy is to meet people where they are: you don’t have to be ready to quit before starting, and relapse is treated as a normal part of recovery rather than a failure. Sessions are available in the office or through telehealth, which helps clients without reliable transportation.

Substance use care begins with an in-depth assessment, followed by a match with a therapist suited to your situation, and several clinicians are Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialists who offer dual diagnosis therapy for co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment plans are individualized and draw on research-supported methods such as CBT and DBT. They work closely with people who have court, probation, DWI, or CPS requirements, can confirm attendance directly with agencies like TASC, and can connect clients with local resources for housing and food. They accept Medicaid, several private insurers, and self-pay, offer funding options for those without insurance, and coordinate with outside prescribers when medication is needed.