The treatment philosophy of Courage 2 Change Counseling focuses on treating individuals with addictive disorders and re connecting them to themselves, their families, a sober social network, and a new way of living. Courage 2 Change Counseling believes that addiction is a multi-faceted ailment that requires a stringent assessment process to correctly determine the needs of each patient individually. We believe it is critical to treat the underlying causes of each patient’s addiction whether those causes are trauma related, mental health symptoms, medical difficulties, or environmental stressors each person deserves a chance at a better life. We at Courage 2 Change Counseling want to help each patient to understand that “you don’t know your suffering, until you suffer less.”

It is our goal to work with other professionals to ensure maximum results for all issues surrounding a patient’s needs.

Courage 2 Change Counseling specializes in the following areas:

●      Substance Abuse/Alcoholism

●      Anger Management

●      Relapse Prevention

●      Individual and/or group therapy

●      Trauma-Focused Therapy

●      Grief Therapy

●      Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

●      Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

●      Family Systems Therapy

●      12-Step Studies

●      Consultations with Medical Doctor specializing in addiction

 The purpose of this treatment model is to serve a population that has historically been underserved and or untreated. This will provide those who suffer from all the above an opportunity to experience a treatment process that assures a smooth transition with an emphasis on continuum of care. This model focuses on the utilization of bio-psychosocial evaluations and continued comprehensive assessment to improve the quality of life while increasing role performance and the interpersonal relationship capacity of each patient. 

 A.    POPULATION TREATED

The population treated at Courage 2 Change Counseling is made up of individuals seeking help to get their life back from the grasp of addiction. Courage 2 Change Counseling focuses on treating adult males and females ages 18 and older with addiction, alcoholism, and other mental health difficulties. Courage 2 Change Counseling treats ambulatory patients in need of Substance use disorder treatment.

 B.     EVIDENCED BASED TREATMENT APPROACHES

 Courage 2 Change Counseling focuses on evidenced based treatment approaches.

 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

- Motivational Interviewing

- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

- Group Psychotherapy (Primary Process Groups & Psycho-Education Groups)

- Relapse Prevention

- Trauma-Focused Therapy

●      Positive Peer Culture

●      Grief Therapy

●      Family Systems Therapy

●      12-Step Studies

●      Consultations with Medical Doctor specializing in addiction if needed.

●      Co-occurring disorders