Relapse Prevention & Substance Abuse Therapy in Brookhaven, GA
Therapy that helps you start & maintain your sobriety
Early Recovery Is Brave
Whether you are considering recovery, newly sober, or transitioning from treatment, you may feel uncertain about what comes next. Navigating early stages of recovery may make you feel exposed, on edge or like walking without a brace. Even with a sense of pride in how far you have come, fear of relapse may still exist
Relapse Prevention and Maintenance therapy may supports you in this phase to move beyond simply “maintaining sobriety” and into integrating your recovery with stability, meaning, and authenticity
Does this sound familiar?
“Who am I without substances?
“ The cravings, exhaustion, and sleepless nights make me worry I’m failing”
“There’s still some shame from my past”
“Old triggers, loneliness, and even the way my family watches me make life feel unstable and isolating.”
“My motivation goes up and down.”
“Without the structure of treatment, emotions hit harder, routines slip, and sometimes I’m scared I’m just not built for sobriety.”
You don’t have to navigate this transition alone.
Let’s steady this next chapter together.
Meet Sabeen Bhimani, LCSW
Addiction Therapist In Brookhaven, GA
Hi, I am Sabeen Bhimani. My work centers around empowering individuals particularly adults aged 25–60 and families navigating the complexities of recovery to rediscover their potential and build meaningful, balanced lives.
My work is deeply shaped by my own journey of growth and self-discovery. I know what it feels like to be stuck in your own mind to overthink, feel overwhelmed, and wonder if things will ever feel manageable again. My journey through anxiety, depression, and personal loss has shaped not only who I am, but how I show up for my clients. In my own healing, I learned how to set boundaries, let go of codependent patterns, and accept emotions rather than fight them. I discovered that sensitivity can be a strength, and that peace comes from learning to live in the present and not in constant worry or pressure.
Grounded in a mission to help clients uncover their inner strengths. In therapy, we’ll reduce stress that fuels cravings by creating a trigger‑prevention plan. We will gently address the emotional wounds that substances once covered by exploring rejected parts of self, building self‑acceptance, and revisiting painful experiences with new safety and support.
Finally, we’ll explore what gives your life meaning so sobriety feels purposeful and personally worth it.
Relapse Prevention and Substance Abuse Therapy Services
Virtual therapy available throughout Georgia.
In-person therapy available in Atlanta & Brookhaven GA.
Nura Self‑Discovery Therapy specializes in the early and maintenance stages of recovery, supporting clients in stabilizing the nervous system, rebuilding identity, strengthening emotional capacity, and navigating the complexities of life after treatment. Through a blend of clinical expertise, mindfulness, spirituality, and trauma informed care, clients gain the tools to feel grounded, capable, and deeply connected to their authentic self.
🏡Therapy After Treatment
Completing treatment is a major accomplishment, but recovery doesn't end when rehab, IOP, or PHP ends. We'll work on managing triggers, preventing relapse, building confidence outside of treatment, and creating a life that supports long-term sobriety and emotional well-being
💔 Grief & Loss Therapy After Addiction
Addiction can leave behind many kinds of grief, including the loss of loved ones, relationships, time, trust, and opportunities. We'll work on processing grief without judgment, coping with difficult emotions, finding meaning after loss, and staying grounded in recovery.
🌱 Recovery Maintenance & Emotional Sobriety Counseling
You've stayed sober, but you may still struggle with stress, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or difficult emotions. We'll focus on emotional sobriety, healthy coping skills, self-awareness, and creating a recovery that feels meaningful, sustainable, and fulfilling.
👨👩👧 Family Therapy for Loved Ones of Someone Struggling with Addiction
Loving someone with addiction can leave you exhausted, anxious, and unsure how to help. We'll work on setting healthy boundaries, reducing guilt and overwhelm, understanding enabling patterns, and helping you reconnect with your own life while supporting your loved one.
🧠 OCD Therapy for Individuals in Recovery
Obsessive thoughts, constant reassurance-seeking, checking behaviors, and anxiety can make recovery feel even more overwhelming. We'll work on reducing OCD symptoms, tolerating uncertainty, breaking obsessive-compulsive cycles, and helping you focus more on living than managing fear.
Life Skills & Long-Term Sobriety Support
Recovery often involves a deeper existential question: who am I without substances? We will focus on daily structure, supportive relationships, identifying purpose, interests, and goals and stability in your finances, time, and environment
Recovery is about more than staying sober.
Sobriety involves learning how to:
Tolerate difficult emotions
Respond instead of react
Build healthy relationships
Navigate uncertainty
Develop self-trust
Create meaning and purpose
Stay connected to yourself
The goal is not perfection. The goal is learning how to remain present with life as it is.
Many people enter recovery believing life will immediately feel better once substances are removed.
Sometimes it does, but often, deeper challenges emerge
Common Questions About Starting Therapy In Atlanta, GA
Whether you're newly sober, navigating life after treatment, or seeking deeper healing in recovery, reaching out for support can feel like a big step.
Here's what working together looks like
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You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many clients seek support because they want to strengthen their recovery, improve relationships, better manage stress, process difficult emotions, or create a life that feels more meaningful and balanced. Therapy can provide guidance, support, and practical tools at any stage of the recovery journey.
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Therapy helps individuals identify warning signs, improve emotional regulation, strengthen coping skills, and create healthier support systems.
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Yes. OCD and addiction often interact in complex ways, and treatment addresses both simultaneously.
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Absolutely. Family members can benefit greatly from support regardless of whether their loved one seeks help.
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Therapy is a collaborative process tailored to your unique recovery journey. We begin by understanding your goals, current challenges, strengths, and areas where you feel stuck. Together, we'll develop a plan that supports both your immediate needs and your long-term vision for recovery. As therapy progresses, we'll focus on building practical skills, increasing self-awareness, and creating lasting changes that support emotional well-being and sustainable sobriety.
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My approach to relapse prevention goes beyond simply avoiding substances. Together, we'll identify triggers, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and recognize early warning signs before they develop into relapse patterns. Therapy focuses on building the internal foundation necessary for long-term recovery, including self-awareness, resilience, accountability, and healthier ways of responding to life's challenges.
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This is more common than many people realize. Recovery is about more than abstinence. Many individuals find themselves struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, grief, perfectionism, or questions about identity long after substance use has ended. Therapy provides a space to explore these challenges and develop the emotional skills needed to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life in recovery.
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.Nura Self-Discovery Therapy is a private-pay practice and does not accept insurance directly.
Many clients initially have questions about private-pay therapy, which is completely understandable. While insurance can be helpful, it often comes with limitations that may affect the therapeutic process, including required diagnoses, restrictions on the type or length of treatment, and limitations on the issues that can be addressed in sessions.
As a private-pay practice, therapy can be tailored to your individual needs rather than insurance requirements. This allows us to focus on your goals, recovery journey, emotional well-being, personal growth, relationships, and long-term healing without the constraints of a treatment plan dictated by an insurance company.
Private pay also offers a greater level of privacy and confidentiality since information about your treatment is not routinely shared with an insurance provider.
Many clients view therapy as an investment in their long-term recovery, emotional health, relationships, and overall quality of life. My goal is to provide personalized, high-quality care that supports meaningful and sustainable change.
To help make therapy more accessible, a limited number of sliding-scale spots may be available based on financial need. Payment plans may also be available in certain circumstances. In addition, upon request, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and varies based on your individual insurance plan.
If cost is a concern, I encourage you to reach out. We can discuss current rates, sliding-scale availability, payment options, and whether working together feels like the right fit for your needs.
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Therapy and recovery groups serve different but often complementary roles in the recovery process.
Therapy provides individualized support focused on emotional healing, relapse prevention, self-awareness, relationship patterns, anxiety, grief, OCD, and the deeper challenges that often emerge in recovery. Recovery groups offer peer connection, accountability, shared experience, and a sense of community.
Many people find that combining therapy with recovery support groups strengthens long-term recovery. Others choose alternative recovery pathways that align more closely with their values, beliefs, and personal needs.
My role is not to tell you which recovery path you should follow. Together, we'll explore what supports your recovery, strengthens emotional sobriety, and helps you build a life that feels sustainable and meaningful over time.
What People Are Saying...
“Sabeen is one of the most genuine and compassionate people I’ve met in the treatment field. She is professional, empathetic, and has a natural ability to make people feel comfortable, heard, and understood. ”
“Sabeen is a passionate therapist who takes clients to the next level by joining them on a journey of self-integration. I love her patience, compassion and willingness to offer extended guidance to those going through recovery.”
“Sabeen is a warm yet direct therapist who has expertise in treating addiction. She helps clients rebuild their sense of self in order to live a life filled with value and meaning. She is understanding, compassionate and collaborative in her work.”
— Former Customer
“Sabeen is an exceptional therapist who treats every patient with the dignity and respect they deserve. In the field of addiction, where shame can often be a barrier to healing, her non-judgmental & empathetic nature creates a truly safe space for recovery.”
“Addiction is a real challenge in today’s world, and Sabeen’s work is exactly what’s needed. She’s compassionate, insightful, and creates a safe space for recovery. Her guidance helps clients heal, regain control, and build meaningful, sober lives.””
“Sabeen is highly skilled at helping individuals recovering from addition. She helps clients get on the right track with structure for lasting stability after treatment. I strongly recommend her for any addition recovery needs in the Atlanta area!”