Alcohol Use Counseling in Baltimore, MD
For the high-functioning student or professional who's ready for a change
At LifeSpring Counseling Services, many of our clients come to therapy feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in difficult relationship dynamics. They don’t usually come to us because of alcohol use, but over time, as the layers peel back, we begin to see the role alcohol is quietly playing.
If you're a college student or working professional in Baltimore, your drinking habits might not seem “serious.” Maybe you identify as a social drinker, or maybe it’s just how you unwind after a long day. But you’re starting to wonder:
“Why do I always go overboard?”
“Why can't I remember what happened last night?”
“Why do I feel so much shame the next morning?”
If any of this sounds familiar, know that we’ve helped many others in similar situations, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
We Make Scheduling Easy!
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1. Call Us
Give us a call at 443-726-1318, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm and speak with our office admin who will help you get scheduled!
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2. Schedule With One of Our Therapists
Click on the “Make an Appointment” button with the therapist of your choice here (make sure they’re accepting new clients). Follow the prompts to create your account, schedule an appointment, and complete the biography section. You got this!
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3. Send Us a Message to Get Started!
Need help deciding which therapist is the best fit for you? Send us a message to get started.
We Accept Insurance!
We Work with College Students & Professionals in the Greater Baltimore Area
We serve clients from across the city and beyond, including college students from:
We also support working professionals who seem to have it all together—except for this one area.
Whether it’s the pressure of school, work, or social life, our clients are often doing well in most areas of life, but their alcohol use is starting to raise some red flags:
They’ve received a DUI or DWI, and their attorney referred them for counseling
They’re feeling embarrassed or ashamed about their behavior after drinking
Friends or family are growing tired of having to take care of them on nights out
They’ve experienced blackouts, with no memory of how they got from point A to point B
They're using alcohol to unwind, but are drinking far more than they realized
Even when they describe themselves as “just social drinkers,” it becomes clear that many are binge drinking or consistently drinking beyond moderate levels.
Common Reasons People Give for Drinking Too Much
“I’m just a social drinker.”
“There’s nothing else to do in Baltimore.”
“All of my friends hang out at the bars.”
We get it. Drinking culture can be hard to step away from, and when you’re surrounded by other people who are engaging in similar behaviors, it’s easy to begin thinking that this level of alcohol consumption is “normal.”
But here’s the truth:
👉 There are countless ways to enjoy Baltimore that don’t revolve around alcohol.
👉 There are plenty of people your age who are choosing healthier habits.
👉 If you keep hanging out at the bar, you’ll keep finding people who hang out at the bar.
How We Help
At LifeSpring Counseling Services, our goal isn’t to lecture you. It’s to understand you. We offer in-person and online therapy for alcohol use in Baltimore, MD, with services tailored to your unique goals, values, and lifestyle.
Our approach includes:
✅ Screening to ensure you're in the appropriate level of care
✅ Screening for diagnostic clarity
✅ Individualized treatment planning to identify your personal goals
✅ Referrals to higher-level care when needed
✅ Therapists trained in Motivational Interviewing to support change in a non-judgmental, collaborative way
Who Is a Good Fit for Alcohol Counseling at LifeSpring Counseling Services?
You’re likely a good fit for our outpatient counseling services if you:
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✅ Are highly motivated to make meaningful change
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✅ Are able to attend and commit to weekly counseling appointments
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✅ Have a positive support system (friends, family, community)
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✅ Have daily structure through work, school, or caregiving responsibilities
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✅ Are functioning relatively well in life, but want to feel more in control
Who May Need a Higher Level of Care?
We may not be the right fit if you are:
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✘ Drinking daily or multiple times per day
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✘ Experiencing physical withdrawal symptoms when not drinking
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✘ Blacking out multiple times per week
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✘ Shaky or disoriented without alcohol
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✘ Struggling with a lack of stability or routine in day-to-day life
In these cases, a higher level of care is often the most effective and safest route. If that’s you, we’ll gladly help connect you to trusted resources that are better equipped to help.
Get Started with Alcohol Use Counseling in Maryland, Online (Telehealth) or In-Person
How to Sign Up for Individual Therapy Services at Our Office!
Scheduling your first session is simple:
Click Here to book online 24/7 with the therapist of your choice or give us a call at 443-726-1318 Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm.
Complete your intake paperwork.
Attend your first session and start feeling better with professional support!
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. We’re here to help. Schedule your first session today!
Other Mental Health Services at LifeSpring
Counseling for LGBTQ+ individuals isn’t the only counseling service offered at our office. Our Greater Baltimore mental health counseling office also offers individual counseling services for adults and college students dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal violence, and trauma. We also offer specialized counseling services including online therapy, Brainspotting, faith-based counseling, and mindfulness-based counseling.