Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones
Drug Rehab Center in Portland, Oregon
Founded in 1986, Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones offers specialized treatment for mental and emotional health, substance abuse, and eating disorders, with a variety of evidenced-based and individualized options for care including dual-diagnosis and aftercare programs, as well as both individual and group therapies, and accept private health insurance.
About This Oregon Facility
Specializing in the treatment of mental and emotional health, substance abuse, and eating disorders, Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones is a long-standing business in Portland, Oregon which was founded in 1986. With a variety of specialized services available, they provide both credentialed treatment and peer support. Whether a client seeks help with addiction, mental health issues, or managing a dual diagnosis, the compassionate treatment team is at the ready to provide support and guidance.
The treatment well-rounded and individualized for each client, utilizing effective and evidence-based methodology. Options for care include dual-diagnosis and aftercare programs, as well as both individual and group therapies. They also offer evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Experiential Therapy, and more. In addition, Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones accepts private health insurance. Every experience is tailored to the individual's needs, allowing for a successful journey towards recovery and improved overall health.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
The inappropriate use of any drug in Portland, OR is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.
Opioid Addiction Treatment supports people recovering from addiction to prescription drugs as well as illegal opioids. This is a hospital-based or residential treatment. Depending upon one’s age, detox without the appropriate medication may be unpleasant or even dangerous–some get body aches, fever, chills, while others may even have seizures.
Opioid treatment involves medically assisted detox, physical and mental support. Most rehabilitations use an array of treatments to ensure overall wellbeing, such as Medication-assisted therapy (MAT) in which one gets behavioral therapy, medicines, and counseling. A client-centered approach can reduce one’s chances of relapse. Therapists at work with the client to figure out environmental and behavioral triggers, giving them the power to change the patterns.
Levels of Care Offered at Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Outpatient rehabilitation is a treatment that exists if a patient is not checking into Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones long term. In addition to helping them recover, the patient attends regular therapy sessions and detox and participates in other therapies. However, this is all primarily done from home. As a follow-up to inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment is usually recommended.
After rehabilitation, it helps people return to their everyday lives. It may also be an alternative to inpatient care in some situations. If they cannot leave their jobs, children, or don’t have the money for inpatient care, people can choose this method. Inpatient therapy, however, is the best method and most suggested level of treatment offered by Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones in recovering from addiction.
Treatment for substance abuse does not cease after an individual successfully completes a detox or rehabilitation program. A vital follow-up treatment service is aftercare support provided to individuals at Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones in Oregon after they attain initial sobriety.
Aftercare support often takes the following forms: 12-Step Programs, Outpatient Treatment Programs, and Support Groups. The most effective aftercare programs are tailored to meet an individual’s specific needs and circumstances.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy involves one on one sessions between the patient and the therapist at Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones. Individual therapy provides patients with a safe environment where they can openly discuss their problems with the therapist. The patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group setting.
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. The therapist can develop patient-specific customized solutions through individual therapy, which aids speedier recovery.
Addiction and alcoholism always harm an addict’s relationships with others and none more than relationships with a spouse or partner. Couples therapy is an essential part of restoring trust and good communication to intimate relationships harmed by addiction. Couples therapy by Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones helps repair the damage done to these important relationships.
Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.
Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is designed for those who are prone to self-harm and suicidal behaviors. Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones aims to help patients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feeling and behaviors and it gives them the tools to make a change. It is effective for those whose addictions and behaviors stem from extreme mental health issues.
Self-defeating thoughts and habits can limit your possible successes. Some examples of this are procrastination, unhealthy eating and angry outbursts. REBT is a method of specific counseling offered by Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones that replaces negative and self-limiting thoughts.
Rehabilitation is not just limited to bringing an individual out of addiction and achieving sobriety. It is considered complete only when an individual starts leading a normal and balanced life. Life skill therapy focuses on the various skills that helps an individual to lead a normal life. Patients often do not take care of themselves, struggle professionally and withdraw from social interaction due to the physical and emotional disturbances caused by addiction.
Life skills therapy helps them to improve various personal, professional and social skills such as cooking healthy meals, maintaining proper hygiene, budgeting, decision making, time management, regulation of emotions and resolving the interpersonal conflicts effectively.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people and the staff at Western Psychological and Counseling Services - Conexiones are trained to assist in 12-step management.
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3500 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 327-8205
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Portland, Oregon Addiction Information
Oregon’s drug abuse rates are higher when compared to other states in the country, and currently ranks 5th in the nation for drug-related health issues. Marijuana and prescription opioids are among the top drugs most often abused by teenagers in Oregon. Alcohol abuse in the state is also higher than average; over 6.25% of residents abuse alcohol every year.
The drug addiction problem in Portland, OR, is relatively inadequate. Over 124,000 people in Portland reported using illicit drugs in the past month of 2014. Additionally, over 2,200 people in Portland died from drug overdoses in 2016. Drug addicts often turn to crime to get money to buy drugs, which can negatively impact the community. There are many types of treatment available in Portland including inpatient and outpatient care and 12-step programs.
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