Adrianne Clinton

I am a behavioral health clinician specializing in addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, and identity reconstruction after life-altering experiences.

For over almost 2 decade,s I have worked with adults navigating substance use recovery, anxiety, depression, and complex life transitions. My work integrates clinical expertise with a deep understanding of how trauma, identity, and personal history shape mental health and recovery.

In addition to my clinical practice, I am the founder of Rise2Queendom, an empowerment platform and authorship initiative that explores recovery, leadership, and identity reclamation through lived experience.

My approach to therapy focuses on helping individuals move beyond survival patterns and develop the emotional insight, self-trust, and internal stability needed to build meaningful lives.

I believe therapy is not only about symptom relief—it is about reclaiming agency, voice, and direction.

Areas of Focus

• Substance Use & Addiction Recovery
• Trauma and Complex Trauma
• Anxiety and Chronic Stress
• Depression
• Life Transitions
• Identity Development and Self-Esteem
• Burnout and Emotional Exhaustion
• Professionals in high-responsibility roles

My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches while remaining deeply individualized to each client.

I often integrate:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-informed care
• Motivational Interviewing
• Recovery-oriented treatment models
• Strength-based approaches

Together we work to understand patterns that keep you stuck, build healthier coping strategies, and develop a stronger sense of self and direction.

Clients often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or uncertain about how to move forward.

In our work together, you can expect:

• A structured but supportive therapeutic environment
• Practical tools to manage anxiety and emotional distress
• Exploration of underlying patterns related to trauma and identity
• Space to rebuild confidence, self-trust, and clarity

My goal is to help clients move from feeling stuck to developing the insight and skills needed to create sustainable change.

Session Style

My style is thoughtful, direct, and collaborative.

Therapy is a process where we work together to better understand your experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and support meaningful growth.

Who I Work With

I primarily work with adults navigating recovery, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions.

Many of my clients are individuals who are:

• rebuilding after addiction or recovery challenges
• navigating identity shifts later in life
• experiencing burnout or emotional exhaustion
• working through long-standing trauma patterns

“Many of my clients come to therapy after years of holding everything together for everyone else and are finally ready to focus on their own healing.”

Special Population Experience

• Addiction recovery
• Trauma survivors
• Professionals experiencing burnout
• Individuals navigating major life reinvention