Our Services

Current group offerings as of September 30th 2008:

Wednesday Night Men's Continuing Care Therapy Group 4:00pm to 6:00pm with one opening (limit is six).

Thursday Night Men's Treatment Group 4:00pm to 5:30pm with six openings (limit is six).

Thursday Night Women's Continuing Care Recovery Group 5:30am to 7:00pm with one opening (limit is six).

Assessments

The assessment is multi-dimensional to allow me to make the most appropriate recommendations and help identify individual and personal goals. Assessments are carefully conducted and take up to two and a half hours. Assessments for a legal proceeding are state approved and include a urinalysis and required background check. In several cases, you will be required to obtain and bring to the assessment a copy of your driving record. You may obtain information on how to obtain your record at the Department of Licensing.

For those requiring alcohol withdrawal treatment or drug detoxification treatment, a referral will be made to a local inpatient hospital or physician if that course is determined to be in your best interest. Alcohol and drug withdrawal and detoxification treatment is a process carefully monitored by trained staff and lasts an average of three to five days. In instances where total detoxification from all medication is not possible, we will work closely with primary care physicians to ensure the most comprehensive medical treatment plan.

Chemical Dependency Counseling

Several issues are addressed in counseling including education of the disease, relapse triggers and warning signs and exploring patterns and feelings in relationships that contribute to substance abuse.

Mental Health Counseling

A preliminary diagnosis is determined to assist in developing a comprehensive treatment plan. Psychotherapy is a critical element in regaining mental health, balance and a sense of well being. Referrals to psychiatrists will be made upon request if it is determined that medical assistance would be advantageous.

Group Therapy

Both treatment groups and continuing care groups are offered. Treatment groups follow a curriculum designed to provide education about addiction and recovery.  Continuing care groups typically follow a course of inpatient treatment or phase one of intensive outpatient treatment and are designed to support the gains made in the intial learning phase of treatment.

Group therapy provides an opportunity to learn about addiction and recovery, uncover elements of your personality that are difficult, if not impossible, to see on your own that are contributing to your substance abuse and assist in gaining a more meaningful and deeper understanding of yourself and your growing edges.

This group meets the requirements for phase two of intensive outpatient treatment. Groups are relaxed and small with other motivated individuals who are committed to improving their life. If you have relapsed, group therapy provides a caring and compassionate place to examine what happened by gaining awareness and insight into personal triggers and warning signs preceding relapse.

Teens

I work with teens to assess their current use in a non-reactive environment with the expectation of stopping their use, finding healthy outlets and developing a plan to prevent further use. Progression of substance abuse is serious in young people and can occur quickly, however, I work to encourage a calm approach with a careful assessment and a plan for stopping while learning refusal skills.

Family and Couples Counseling

I provide counseling that includes the spouse and family to bring balance to the family. It is a compassionate and collaborative environment for difficult issues to be explored. We sort out the conflicting and competing emotions that accompany the chaos of living with an alcoholic-addict. I educate the family member to understand the addictive process. The evaluative-educational process helps the family member determine the steps to take to stop the chaos and begin self-care.

Adult Children of Alcoholics

For those who grew up in the chaos of addiction there is often difficulty in relationships both personally and professionally. In a relaxed environment we work together to assess personal needs and develop an effective plan for change. Education is an essential part of overcoming the emotional pain and isolation of poor boundaries.

Intervention

Please see the intervention page for more information.

While many clients do not need detoxification, a referral can be made to a local inpatient hospital or physician if that course is determined to be in your best interest. Detoxification is a process carefully monitored by trained staff and lasts an average of three to five days. In instances where total detoxification from all medication is not possible, we will work closely with primary care physicians to ensure the most comprehensive medical treatment plan.

Payment Policy and Fee Schedule (PDF File)

Psychotherapy Intake Form (PDF File)

Disclosure Statement (PDF File)