Business Details
20 Years
experience
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment in Winder, GA
Comprehensive Counseling Services, LLC is a community-based health center in Barrow County founded by Valerie Wood, LCSW, with over 25 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment. Our practice integrates evidence-based therapies like EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and state-approved substance abuse programs to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. We prioritize personalized care, combining clinical expertise with compassionate support to foster emotional, physical, and spiritual healing.Our team holds advanced certifications in clinical alcohol/tobacco/other drug social work, family violence intervention, and trauma treatment, ensuring clients receive specialized care tailored to their unique needs. For over 18 years, we have served individuals, couples, and families across four Georgia counties, maintaining a commitment to accessibility, confidentiality, and measurable outcomes.
Services
Anger Management
EMDR Therapy
Substance Abuse Treatment
Mental Health Evaluation
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Shoplifting Prevention
Family Therapy
DUI Intervention
Trauma Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling
- Certified EMDR clinician specializing in trauma treatment
- State-approved ASAM Level 1 substance abuse treatment program
- Personalized therapy for individuals, couples, and families
- Specialized training in family violence intervention and DUI evaluations
Associations and certifications
- LCSW
- C-CATODSW
- EMDR-C
- ACSW
Services
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy helps clients process traumatic memories through guided bilateral stimulation. This evidence-based approach effectively treats anxiety, PTSD, and addiction-related trauma by reprocessing distressing experiences. Our certified clinicians integrate EMDR with cognitive-behavioral techniques to restore emotional stability and reduce symptoms.
Substance Abuse Treatment
Our ASAM Level 1 outpatient program combines individual counseling, group therapy, and motivational enhancement to address alcohol and drug dependencies. State-certified evaluations determine appropriate care levels, while personalized treatment plans target underlying issues like codependency and trauma to support long-term recovery.
Anger Management
Structured counseling sessions help clients identify anger triggers and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Through cognitive-behavioral techniques, we address relationship impacts and teach stress-reduction strategies to prevent destructive outbursts and improve interpersonal dynamics.
Mental Health Evaluation
Licensed professionals conduct comprehensive assessments to diagnose mental health conditions and create targeted treatment plans. These evaluations examine emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns to guide effective interventions for depression, anxiety, and other disorders.
Shoplifting Prevention
Court-approved programs address the psychological factors behind compulsive theft through self-awareness exercises and decision-making training. This restorative justice approach helps first-time and repeat offenders understand consequences, build self-esteem, and prevent future offenses.
People
Valerie Wood
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Valerie Wood, LCSW, founded Comprehensive Counseling Services in 2006 after 15 years at a community mental health center. Certified in EMDR and family violence intervention, she specializes in trauma, addiction, and DUI evaluations. She earned her MSW from Valdosta State University in 2001.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide EMDR therapy, anger management, depression/anxiety treatment, substance abuse counseling, mental health evaluations, and shoplifting prevention programs for individuals and families.
Are your therapists licensed and certified?
Yes, our founder Valerie Wood holds multiple credentials including LCSW, C-CATODSW, EMDR-C, and ACSW with 25+ years of clinical experience.
Do you accept court-mandated clients?
Yes, we offer state-certified DUI intervention programs and court-approved shoplifting prevention courses meeting legal requirements for offenders.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 678-425-0975 to speak with our staff or visit our website's contact page for scheduling options and location details.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Barrow County and surrounding areas including Walton, Oconee, Clark, and Jackson Counties in Georgia.
What payment options are available?
Contact our office directly at 678-425-0975 for detailed information about fees, insurance acceptance, and payment arrangements.
Reviews (3)
Quentin D.
May 14, 2019
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I've been going to counseling here for a few months and have noticed such a positive change in my relationship and self esteem. Ms. Wood really listens to you and makes you feel understood and gives you the information and tools you need to help overcome certain obstacles you may face. I highly recommend Ms. Wood and the rest of her staff here!
Vulpinos
Jun 12, 2017
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Worst place ever. I wouldn't recommend going here. All they care about is money. I didn't go there one time and they still charged me $80 even though I didn't go. They Will evaluate you wrong and make you do classes just for money. They will charge you for anything they can. I would recommend going to another place in winder.
Corliss A.
Nov 10, 2015
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So my son had got himself into some trouble with the law and was required to do a drug and alcohol and mental evaluation. This place was recommended by his probation officer. BIG MISTAKE. When I took him in Valerie, the lady who ran this facility took him in and I went outside to wait. I figured he would be there an hour or 2. 10 minutes later he comes out looking very upset. He handed me the paper she gave him and had determined that he was drug dependent and a drug addict. Mind you this was in 10 minutes. No drug screen no nothing. Just asked him a bunch of questions, no conversation and said
