New Directions Counseling/Shelton

At New Directions Counseling/Shelton, we help people stop using drugs and alcohol by guiding them through a 12-step program. This program is a kind of help called 12-step facilitation therapy. It's a way to change behavior by encouraging people to join and stay active in the program. The idea is that addiction is a long-term sickness that affects a person's body, mind, and spirit. By following the 12 steps, someone can deal with all these parts of the illness.

In Shelton, Washington, joining a 12-step program means you get to meet others who are also working hard to stay away from drugs and alcohol. Together, everyone supports each other to stay on the path to staying sober. At New Directions Counseling/Shelton, we believe this support is an important part of getting better.

Contingency management, sometimes called motivational incentives or the prize method, is a way to help people in addiction treatment by giving them real rewards when they stay away from drugs (like when they pass a drug test). It's about getting a prize when you reach a goal in treatment. New Directions Counseling/Shelton in Shelton, Washington uses this approach to help people feel good about reaching their goals.

At New Directions Counseling/Shelton in Shelton, Washington, group therapy is a way for people to get help from a therapist while sharing the experience with others. In these groups, which usually have 5 to 20 people, members often have similar issues they are working through. This could be a certain problem they all face or a tough event they have all gone through. Group therapy happens both where people stay for treatment and where they visit just for the therapy session.

In group therapy here in Shelton, Washington, everyone talks together about a topic or a challenge they're dealing with. A trained therapist leads these talks. Sometimes the therapist will guide the conversation in a certain direction, and they might have a plan or topic ready for each time the group meets. This helps everyone in the group learn from each other and get better together.

At New Directions Counseling/Shelton in Shelton, Washington, we provide addiction treatment services that include health education. This is to make sure that everyone gets a complete treatment experience with the right mix of support and learning about health. Our goal in teaching about health in Shelton, Washington is to help people stay healthy and prevent illness as they work on getting better from addiction.

Individual therapy is a kind of counseling where one person talks with a therapist by themselves. At New Directions Counseling/Shelton in Shelton, Washington, this kind of therapy uses different ways to help people who are trying to get better from addiction. When people go to individual therapy at New Directions Counseling/Shelton, they get to know their therapist well and work together to handle tough situations, understand their feelings, and learn good ways to deal with problems. This therapy in Shelton, Washington is also good for treating many mental health issues like addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, PTSD, and others.

At New Directions Counseling/Shelton in Shelton, Washington, we work with families and friends to plan a meeting, called an intervention, for someone who has a serious problem with drugs or alcohol. The plan is to help the person see how their addiction is not only hurting them but also the people they care about.

A professional who knows how to help with these situations guides everyone through the process. Together, they choose a comfortable spot where they can talk to the person struggling with addiction. During this talk, everyone shares how they feel and shows their worry about the person's fight with drugs or alcohol.

The main aim is to get the person to understand that their addiction is causing a lot of harm. It's important for them to agree to get help from experts who can support them in getting better.

The team at New Directions Counseling/Shelton in Shelton, Washington is really good at helping with these important talks. They know how to make sure the message of concern and love reaches the person in need. Getting help through an intervention in Shelton, Washington can truly save a life, especially for someone who is dealing with addiction and other health issues at the same time.

Motivational interviewing is a helpful way to encourage people to stop harmful habits. At New Directions Counseling/Shelton in Shelton, Washington, we use motivational interviewing along with another method called motivational enhancement therapy. This combination helps those dealing with drug or alcohol problems to feel more sure of themselves as they work to get better.

Going back to using drugs or alcohol after you've finished treatment for addiction is called a relapse. Many people who are working to overcome addictions might relapse at some time. If this happens, it doesn't mean you've failed. It just means you might need more help to stay on the path to staying clean for your whole life. Here at New Directions Counseling/Shelton in Shelton, Washington, we have relapse prevention therapy. This will teach you about why relapse happens, what makes you want to use again, and how to keep it from happening.

Substance abuse counseling, also known as addiction counseling, is a key part of getting better for people who have problems with drugs or alcohol. It's a chance to talk about what's behind their addiction and find ways to solve it. At New Directions Counseling/Shelton in Shelton, Washington, they mix different types of help and care to help people beat their addictions.

When someone goes to counseling for substance use disorders at New Directions Counseling/Shelton, they meet with expert counselors in a place where they can get medical help in Shelton, Washington. They work together to understand things like mental health issues, habits that can cause harm, and what they want to achieve in treatment.

Learning about substance use disorder is really helpful for people dealing with addiction and their families too. At New Directions Counseling/Shelton in Shelton, Washington, this kind of learning helps everyone understand more about the problems with using drugs and alcohol. It teaches how these substances can hurt our minds and bodies. It also shows how to be there for someone when they are trying to stop using drugs or alcohol, during their time in rehab, and when they are working to stay drug-free.

In Shelton, Washington, when we talk about learning regarding substance use, it includes lessons for people who are using drugs or alcohol. It also helps their family and friends know how to support them. This education might even include how to talk and listen in ways that can help the person with their addiction.

At New Directions Counseling/Shelton, we offer telemedicine or telehealth therapy. This means you can talk to a therapist over the phone or online. It's private and you don't have to go anywhere to get help. People who choose our telehealth services get support right from home. We want to help lots of people in Shelton, Washington and other places too. This way, everyone can get the care they need easily.