Mental Health, Dual Diagnosis and Addiction Treatment In Marietta, Georgia

Dr. James Craig is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and has served the Atlanta area recovery community for a number of years. He is the founder and managing partner of Craig Wellness and Recovery Dr. Craig has served on numerous boards across the state and is an associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia.

Dr. Craig graduated from Emory University with honors in biology and went on to receive his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. After getting board certified in Family Medicine, he then went on to receive another board certification in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Craig is one of the few physicians in Georgia who is certified by both the American Board of Addiction Medicine and The American Board of Family Medicine.

He is also the author of two books:

• Being a Drug Addict and Other Secrets of Life
• Push Down and Turn: Under and Above the Influence

Dr. Craig is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate medical professionals you will find in the field and Thoroughbred Wellness and Recovery is honored to have him overseeing the care that we provide.

My education consists of both a Master’s (MSW) and Bachelor’s (BSW) in social work from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. I have been fully licensed (LCSW) in both Florida and Georgia and an NASW and GSCW approved supervisor.

Throughout the various settings I’ve worked in, populations I have worked with, and roles I had, my approach remains the same- meet every person where they are at while encouraging change, “be firm in what you do and kind in how you do it.” I wholeheartedly believe in taking a non-shaming and non-judgmental approach, encouraging self-worth and self-empowerment, paving the path rediscovering your true and best self. Prior to joining the herd at Thoroughbred Wellness and Recovery, I served as the Clinical Director for multiple facilities that treated primary substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and eating disorders. I have several years of experience creating evidenced-based curriculums, providing individual and group clinical supervision, and program development in the field of substance abuse, mental health, eating disorders, and trauma. I also have direct experience and teaching Master’s level courses in the field of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. I have served as trained facilitator for the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) by providing support and monitoring to nurses and medical professionals with impairing conditions such as substance use disorders, psychiatric and physical conditions to protect the health, safety and welfare of patients while assisting each to maintain professional licensure. I am certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), Psychodrama, Military Sexual Trauma (MST). I also serve as an Adjunct Professor for the Master of Social Work Program at Kennesaw State University and have served as a Supervisor for Master’s level Social Work Interns with various Accredited Universities. Prior to my professional journey in Georgia, I had the distinct honor to worked at Wayside House in Delray Beach, FL, which has been providing a safe and supportive haven for women grappling with alcohol and drug addiction since 1974. During my time at Wayside house, I served as a lead primary therapist in their residential, IOP, and Outpatient Programs. Working with mothers in recovery fueled my passion to help parents who struggle with addiction to resolve the shame, guilt, and stigma so many parents experience due to their addictions that they often keep hidden and stay silent about. My lifelong connection with horses and devotion in healing trauma fueled my passion for Equine Therapy, developing therapy programs and continued service work with rescue horses. As I often say, “I entered this arena,” over 16 years ago, not knowing what it would bring or where I would go. I say, “the arena,” rather than this field or profession, it is to reference the “Man In The Arena,” speech and the stable arena’s because there, what matters most is not how much you know but rather how much you care.

In all the journeys we take in our lives we must choose to either sit idle in the stands or act and enter the arena. It takes real courage to be the person who’s in the arena… who spends themselves in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if they fail, at least they fail while daring greatly.”

“A Ship in Harbor is Safe, But That’s Not What Ships Are Built For.”

– John A. Shedd

Rebuild. Reconnect. Recover.

I hold a Master’s of Family Therapy, a Bachelor’s in Human Services and an Associate of Business Management. I am a certified Master ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) Practitioner, Trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Certified Experiential Specialist, Certified in Crisis Intervention & De-escalation and an Understanding of ASAM Level of Care and Medical Necessity.
I have had the pleasure of serving as Intern, Primary Counselor, Assistant Clinical Director and Clinical Director in a dual diagnosis facility with a primary focus on Substance Abuse. I am committed to providing a meaningful, solution-focused, and supportive environment geared to solving each person unique concerns. Each session is designed to unearth faulty core beliefs, negative perceptions, and long-standing behavior patterns that are preventing a more fulfilling and meaningful existence. I am exceptionally talented at relating to my clients on a deeper level, allowing for a more intricate viewpoint into the dynamics of each relationship to clearly identify specific target areas for growth. Not a stranger to relationship woes, I draw on my own experiences from the past to relate to my clients. My superpowers consist of being delicately straight-forward, knowing when to incorporate humor to create a safe and relaxed environment, and working in union to create a worth-while solution-focused experience. Your journey to your best life begins the moment you take a seat.

Caroline grew up in Texas and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi in 2008. After a decade-long career in business and sales, she felt called to pursue a more meaningful path in helping families and individuals facing trauma and addiction.

Caroline earned her Master of Social Work degree from Kennesaw State University in 2024, gaining two years of experience in an outpatient addiction treatment setting during her field practicum. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, being a mom, spending time with her family, reading, and exercising.