Direct Counseling - Woodstock, located in Woodstock, Illinois, has been providing outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment for over 40 years. They specialize in DUI evaluations and treatment, also offering services like Domestic Battery and Anger Management evaluations and treatment programs for court-mandated clients and individuals.
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- Over 40 years of professional service: Extensive experience in addiction treatment and evaluations.
- Specialized DUI programs: Tailored evaluations and treatment for Driving Under the Influence cases.
- Court-mandated services: Includes Domestic Battery and Anger Management evaluations and treatment.
- Multi-location: Provides services in Woodstock and Crystal Lake locations.
Direct Counseling treats substance abuse issues and behavioral issues related to anger and domestic violence. They primarily serve individuals involved with the courts, such as those mandated to get evaluations or treatment.
- 5 Conditions Treated
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 16 Therapies & Programs
Staff
- Dave KellerhalsClinical Services Director, Rosecrance Central IllinoisDave has a master's degree in clinical counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois.
- Joseph KreulDirector of Mental Health Youth ServicesJoseph has over 17 years' experience as a counselor working with adults and youth in various settings.
- Meghan CookDirector of AccessMeghan has been at Rosecrance over a decade and has experience in access, admissions, and utilization review.
- Elizabeth EllisonClinical Director of Rosecrance ChicagolandElizabeth has over a decade of experience with Rosecrance, advancing from an addiction counselor to her current role.
- Denita LyndeAdministrator of Residential ServicesDenita oversees Rosecrance's recovery homes, serving patients who have completed primary treatment.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
The inappropriate use of any drug in Woodstock, IL is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at Direct Counseling - Woodstock. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at Direct Counseling - Woodstock
Opioid addiction is known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use. It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox, Direct Counseling - Woodstock in Woodstock, IL offers treatment for opioids.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) comprise regular visits to the Illinois facility that provides the therapy. IOP is suitable for patients who have been treated in residential treatment programs. Direct Counseling - Woodstock‘s patients gradually get back to their routine life.
In outpatient programs at Direct Counseling - Woodstock, the Woodstock resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.
Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at Direct Counseling - Woodstock helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Woodstock, IL, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy involves one on one sessions between the patient and the therapist at Direct Counseling - Woodstock. 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.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is designed for those who are prone to self-harm and suicidal behaviors. Direct Counseling - Woodstock 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 Direct Counseling - Woodstock that replaces negative and self-limiting thoughts.
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 Direct Counseling - Woodstock are trained to assist in 12-step management.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact

666 Russel Court Suite 200
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone Number
(815) 337-9030
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Woodstock, Illinois Addiction and Treatment
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.
McHenry County, Illinois, a vibrant community known for its natural beauty and tight-knit neighborhoods, faces a growing substance abuse crisis. From 2020 to 2024, opioid-related deaths surged by a staggering 35%, with fentanyl playing a significant role in the escalating fatalities. Overdose deaths have also risen by an alarming 40%, while methamphetamine use remains higher compared to other Illinois counties.
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