Addiction Counseling

There are many definitions people use for addiction.  Basically if a substance or repetitive behavior is causing you or a loved one a problem, then there is a problem that needs to be dealt with.  It's as simple as that.  Going one step further, here is a definition I have developed over many years in the addiction counseling field -- If you cannot predict with great reliability what will or will not occur after you begin using, then you likely have an addiction. 

You see, many folks have the ability to control their substance use, food intake, gambling etc. at times, but those times when they are out of control it causes problems severe enough that it's painful for them and/or anyone who is close to them.

Every member on our staff have worked in the addictions field for a substantial portion of our career.  A couple of us have been on the leading edge, training with addiction greats such as Claudia Black and Terri Gorski and have written treatment programs that have helped thousands.  In fact, we have an online treatment program for those interested.  You may inquire by calling our office at 317-865-1674 USA.

Addiction counseling can also be very helpful for family or loved ones.  In fact, in our polls, many who visit these web pages are the loved ones who are connected to those struggling with an addiction, or at least you wonder if that is so and need help either to know for certain or how to proceed.  You're in the right place.  The help is here.  All you have do is make a decision, click a couple of times and you will be working with one of our caring, expert staff very quickly.

Addiction counseling occurs in stages.  First, we work towards stabilization.  If you or your loved one is currently out of control our online counseling service likely isn't what you need.  What do we mean?  If you are currently unable to stop using and are not functional in most of the roles you play in your life, you likely need a more structured treatment such as an Intensive Outpatient Program, Day-Treatment or even inpatient hospitalization.  If you feel you can succeed without those more intensive form of therapy we would be happy to formally evaluate you and give you honest feedback about where you're at along the addiction spectrum.

We counsel all forms of addiction from alcoholism to the process addictions such as porn, gambling, food, online addiction etc.  Frequenlty individuals have more than one addiction goinig at one time.  Once in a while we're wrong on that one.

There are times when individuals have approached us to ask if we'd work with your probation officer or someone at your work who expects you obtain treatment.  The answer to this is a bit complicated.  It depends on how severe your addiction is first.  Then, if you qualify for treatment with us, it has to be acceptable to your probation officer or work person.

We begin with a full hour intake session costing $100.  All needed follow up sessions are 45-minutes long, costing $85 per session.

1 Addiction Counseling Phone Intake Session

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** Online counseling is not for you if you are seriously considering hurting yourself (suicide) or hurting someone else. If you are currently suicidal or afraid you may hurt someone else you need to immediately get yourself to a local mental health hospital or facility.  In an absolute emergency call 911 for help or dial 211 for a national help line.