Anderson Counseling Services - Mental Health Skill Building
Anderson Counseling Services, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, focuses on comprehensive community-based counseling services. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Mike Anderson, it offers both in-person and telehealth sessions. Their recent expansion includes Propel Counseling in downtown Lynchburg.
Their mission is to deliver high-quality mental health support, utilizing a strength-based clinical approach. They aim to promote resilience and dignity in a safe environment, adhering to the American Counseling Association's professional values.
- Specializes in trauma-informed care promoting cultural humility and protective factors.
- Offers services for a broad range of mental health issues including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
- Provides a variety of treatment approaches like mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and family systems therapy.
- Serves Lynchburg and neighboring counties with in-person and telehealth sessions.
Anderson Counseling Services treats various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. They cater to individuals (ages 8 and up), couples, and families, benefitting diverse demographics.
- 6 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 14 Therapies & Programs
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Recovering from any type of substance abuse is a long process, but it is one of the most worthwhile and life changing events any addicted person will ever go through. This is a combination of detoxing the body, rehabilitation, and recovery. There is also therapy, aftercare, and support during the entire process.
While substance abuse can take over a person’s life, it is something that can also be overcame by professionals at Anderson Counseling Services - Mental Health Skill Building in Lynchburg, VA
Dual-Diagnosis
An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by Anderson Counseling Services - Mental Health Skill Building helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in Virginia.
Outpatient therapy provided by Anderson Counseling Services - Mental Health Skill Building is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.
Therapies & Programs
Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.
Another benefit of individual therapy at Anderson Counseling Services - Mental Health Skill Building in Lynchburg, VA is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.
Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.
Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Anderson Counseling Services - Mental Health Skill Building in Lynchburg, VA involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at Anderson Counseling Services - Mental Health Skill Building reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Anderson Counseling Services - Mental Health Skill Building addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.
Nutrition therapy involves providing healthy diet and improving the eating habits of the patient. Expert dieticians provide individualized meal plan, that addresses the specific nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition therapy also teaches the associated life skills such as cooking healthy food and grocery shopping. It helps to overcome the food cravings that are seen in certain addictions.
NRT, also known as nicotine replacement therapy, allows someone to get the effects of nicotine without chewing or smoking. It is often done with a patch, allowing those who want to quit relying on nicotine to better manage their cravings. As the cravings get easier to manage, the doses of nicotine get reduced until nicotine is no longer needed.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Anderson Counseling Services - Mental Health Skill Building
Experiential therapy can involve acting, props, arts and crafts, animal care or other tools. It can help revisit and heal from past traumas. Trust between the therapist at Anderson Counseling Services - Mental Health Skill Building and individual is important for success and grown over the stay.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
434 Graves Mill Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Phone Number
(434) 239-2004
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Location
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434 Graves Mill Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502 -
(434) 239-2004
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Listed June 25, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Lynchburg, Virginia Addiction and Treatment
The state of Virginia has been struggling with substance use and abuse like the rest of the United States. A little over 10% of the entire Virginia population uses drugs and almost 5% abuse alcohol every given year. This has led to almost 6.5% of all deaths in Virginia being somehow related to alcohol and/or drugs.
3.8% of Lynchburg residents aged 12 or older reported illicit drug use, with 1.3% of those individuals reporting abuse of prescription drugs. The most common drugs - are marijuana/cannabis and alcohol. There has been a 110% increase in the number of people going to treatment facilities for opioid abuse in Lynchburg from 2007-to 2017. The common type of drug rehab is an outpatient treatment program, but there are also inpatient options.
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