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Guiding Light Counseling

Guiding Light Counseling

Drug Rehab Center in Woodridge, Illinois

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Guiding Light Counseling is a holistic addiction treatment center that provides evidence-driven therapies, personalized treatment plans, and comprehensive services for those dealing with addiction to drugs, alcohol, and other substances, as well as co-occuring mental health disorders.

About This Illinois Facility

Guiding Light Counseling in Woodridge, Illinois is a holistic addiction treatment center that specializes in helping those dealing with substance abuse and addiction. Their evidence-driven therapies and personalized treatment plans are designed to promote lifelong recovery for their clients. Guiding Light Counseling provides comprehensive services for those dealing with addiction to drugs, alcohol, and other substances, as well as co-occuring mental health disorders. These services include individual and group counseling, Mindfulness therapies, relapse prevention skills, 12-Step recovery planning, family therapy, medication management, and holistic services like yoga and meditation.

Guiding Light Counseling has a variety of specialized programs designed to help those struggling with addiction, such as the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Individualized Care Program. They also offer Telehealth services for virtual or remote counseling, as well as court- and DMH-ordered programs. Guiding Light Counseling is committed to helping their clients with physical, mental, and spiritual healing and takes a holistic approach to addiction treatment.

Guiding Light Counseling is accredited by the Joint Commission and is licensed by the Illinois Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services through both their residential and outpatient services. They also have awards from the state of Illinois for their excellence in providing treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. Guiding Light Counseling also provides education and training courses for professionals and communities who are looking to better understand addiction and substance use disorders. This includes Alcohol and Other Drug Education classes, Prevention Education classes, and a wide range of online courses.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Accreditations

    State License

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Opioid addiction for Illinois residents refers to the compulsive seeking of opioids, even when they are not required medically. Treatment involves medication-assisted therapy in which medicines, counseling, and behavioral therapies are all utilized at Guiding Light Counseling.

    Levels of Care Offered at Guiding Light Counseling

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Guiding Light Counseling offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the Illinois facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Guiding Light Counseling‘s program is complete.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Guiding Light Counseling therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    Therapy for couples decreases unhealthy behavior in a relationship that can trigger addiction. Either, or both, members of the couple will be improved by this. This treatment administered by Guiding Light Counseling still targets addiction and can also make a relationship healthier through a variety of methods.

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Woodridge, Illinois, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Guiding Light Counseling also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.

    This therapy modality at Guiding Light Counseling in Woodridge, IL strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. REBT at Guiding Light Counseling in Woodridge, IL deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.

    When it comes to maintaining sobriety, people who quit recovery without developing life skills are disadvantaged. While teaching life skills at Guiding Light Counseling is difficult, support with aftercare helps patients learn these skills over time. Life skills include getting a career, living in a good environment, self-care, and finance management, all in Woodridge, IL.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Guiding Light Counseling Location and Directions
    Address Information1051 Internationale Pkwy
    Woodridge, Illinois 60517 Phone Number(630) 739-7500 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Woodridge, Illinois Addiction Information

    In 2016, more than 2,350 Illinoisans died from drug overdoses. More than 5,500 deaths annually occur in Illinois due to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. 7.17% of Illinois residents reported using illicit drugs in the past month (2018). Substance abuse costs the state approximately $3.5 billion every year.

    Woodridge, IL has an addiction rate of 5% (higher than the national average). Drug-related crimes are also more common in Woodridge than they are across America as a whole. 14% of those taken into custody are teenagers or younger children. There are over 1,100 admissions to drug treatment facilities in 2016. Some common treatments in Woodridge include inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation.

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