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Therapy and assessments for adults, teens (18+) and couples.

Therapy and assessments for adults, teens (18+) and couples.

Our experienced team provides assessments, outpatient treatment, individual and group counseling, and recovery support for individuals facing substance use, mental health, or behavioral health challenges. We offer personalized care, including psychiatric evaluations and medication management, to help you build the skills and support needed for lasting wellness.

We tailor care to fit your unique needs – and help make sure you feel safe, accepted and supported along the way.

Need assistance? Call us at (984) 383-0098 or click to schedule online.

What we offer

By no means all-inclusive, the following list represents just a sample of the treatment options available:

Individual therapy

Helps individuals explore personal challenges and life transitions, process emotions, set goals, and build coping skills and resilience.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Uses structured exercises and strategies to help individuals better understand and manage unhelpful thoughts and emotions.

Couples therapy

Helps partners examine their relationship and work to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen trust and connection.

Psychiatric care and medication management

Provide diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions that benefit from or require medical intervention and medication management.

Group therapy

Provides a supportive setting for individuals facing similar challenges to share experiences, participate in guided discussions and activities, develop coping skills, and nurture healing and personal growth.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Provide several therapy sessions per week for individuals who need structured mental health support but don’t require residential care or hospitalization.

Meet the team

Andrain Horton

Andrain Horton

CADC-R
Angela Hill

Angela Hill

LCMHCALCASA
Anthony Rose

Anthony Rose

MALCMHCLCASNCC
Antoinette Burch

Antoinette Burch

LCSW-ALCAS-A
Bryson Gibbs

Bryson Gibbs

BSCADC
Dennis Fryer

Dennis Fryer

CADC
Gwen Glatthorn

Gwen Glatthorn

LCMHCLCAS
Jessica Campbell

Jessica Campbell

LCSW
Jillian Van Wagenan

Jillian Van Wagenan

LCMHCALCAS
Julie Freeman

Julie Freeman

BSCADC
Katherine “Katie” Doyle

Katherine “Katie” Doyle

MSLCMHCALCAS
Kristy Harlan

Kristy Harlan

PMHNP-BC
Richard Rivera

Richard Rivera

MSNAPRNPMHNP-BC

About us

About us
First Step Services provides compassionate, evidence-based addiction and mental health care in Raleigh, Cary and across North Carolina. Our licensed team offers intensive outpatient programs (IOP), individual and group counseling, family therapy, psychiatric evaluation, DWI assessments and aftercare. We specialize in substance use recovery using techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement and the stages-of-change model. Services are available in person and through telehealth visits.

We are committed to creating a respectful, supportive space to help you take your next step. Our team works with you to understand your unique needs and create a treatment plan.
First Step Services of North Carolina

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away. If you are a current patient and in crisis or suicidal outside of business hours, call the National Suicide and Crisis lifeline at 988.

Contact

First Step Services of North Carolina

211 E. Six Forks Road, Suite 117
Raleigh, NC, 27609
Phone: (984) 383-0098
Fax: (833) 449-5207
128 Quade Drive
Cary, NC, 27513
Phone: (984) 383-0098
Fax: (833) 449-5206