Alternative Counseling
Alternative Counseling in Priest River, Idaho is a comprehensive outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment facility. This facility provides individuals in the community with comprehensive and individualized clinical care. The services offered by Alternative Counseling include individual therapy, group therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and family therapy for adults, adolescents, and children. In addition, treatment for substance abuse and addiction is available including dual diagnosis, medication management, and other addiction services.
Alternative Counseling offers individuals a safe, supportive, and respectful environment to identify and address the underlying causes of addiction and other mental health issues. For those suffering from addiction, the staff at Alternative Counseling works to help people make changes in their lifestyle to lead a healthy, sober life. In addition to providing education and support to individuals in recovery, the staff at Alternative Counseling also tackle underlying issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns that can contribute to addiction.
Alternative Counseling is committed to delivering quality care and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. This facility is also a member of the Idaho Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and is a proud recipient of the 2020 National Quality Improvement Award from the National Council for Behavioral Health. Alternative Counseling also offers a variety of support groups and community-based services to help individuals struggling with addiction and other mental health disorders.
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 9 Therapies & Programs
Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis
When addiction and psychiatric issues co-occur, the addict’s recovery is more successful when both conditions are treated. A dual diagnosis refers to a condition in which the patient is diagnosed with two health issues: addiction and bipolar disorder. The most common therapies are psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, spiritual counseling, 12-step programs, and medication management.
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.
An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the facility for their therapy and other programs but can return home each night.
The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Alternative Counseling‘s program is complete.
Outpatient treatment is a recovery approach that allows recovering addicts to live at home while getting rehab for addiction
An outpatient can include day treatments which include attending group sessions one hour per week. A person living in an outpatient environment may be allowed the opportunity to work full time if they choose to and continue studies without interruption from drugs/alcohol.
Outpatient treatment is an option for people who want to maintain their careers and families. Outpatients live at home but attend treatment such as individual counseling, group counseling, or twelve-step meetings during the day.
Therapies & Programs
At Alternative Counseling , to learn from past mistakes and improve one’s situation, the recovering person meets individually with a therapist. The counselor or therapist will address addiction causes, triggers, mental issues, dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans during this time. This is a very intense and challenging process. Some clients find it easier to open up to someone other than family or friends who understand their struggles with addiction.
Couples therapy sessions are typically used to help couples in recovery from drug addiction work through their issues. These types of sessions can be beneficial for many reasons, including the fact that they add a layer of accountability when both partners in a couple are recovering from addiction.
Therapy can also provide addicts with another effective way to cope with stress and avoid relapse during difficult situations. This type of therapy can help improve communication with their partners, which can strengthen the relationship and prevent future problems that might lead to relapse.
Family therapy is a crucial part of drug treatment and getting sober. It is one of the most effective ways to help addicts stay on the path to long-term sobriety. An addict’s family can play a vital part in helping them to avoid relapse. They can spot the warning signs and help them get back on track.
In group therapy, recovering addicts meet with a therapist and other people in recovery. Some groups are closed, meaning only people who share the same addiction or problem can attend. Others are open to anyone who wants to stop using drugs or drinking alcohol. Group therapy sessions typically focus on one topic each week or month so that recovering addicts can discuss issues they face daily.
Trauma therapy allows people to face and learn from past traumas.
Many people suffer childhood traumas that lead to adult addiction. During treatment at Alternative Counseling [/type], you can move forward in your recovery and reclaim your sober future! Trauma is a common cause of psychological disorders like Addiction Disorder. It’s common in Addictive Disorders patients because traumatized people have strong emotions or thoughts that lead to addictive behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that how we feel, think and act all interact together. It helps people explore their thoughts for problems (or false beliefs) that influence their mood and actions. CBT is very goal-oriented, which means that the therapist and patient work together on a specific problem. In addition to helping a client focus on thoughts that can be changed, CBT also allows them to take an active role in their treatment. Our thoughts determine our feelings and behaviors; our feelings affect our thoughts, and our behaviors change our thoughts and feelings.
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Location & Contact
37 Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
Phone Number
(208) 448-4855
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Location
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37 Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856 -
(208) 448-4855
Accepts
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Listed July 30, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Priest River, Idaho Addiction and Treatment
In 2010, Idaho ranked amongst the top ten states of substance abuse in several categories. Alcohol dependence and abuse pose a major problem throughout the state, especially among minors between the ages of 12 and 17 years old. Opioids, like everywhere else in the nation, are also responsible for many substance abuse problems in the Gem State.
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