Pennsylvania Counseling Services - Lancaster City, located in Lancaster, PA, primarily focuses on outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment. This busy facility, housed in a former public school, is known for its comprehensive mental health services and dedicated team of therapists, making it accessible for the local community.
The mission of Pennsylvania Counseling Services is centered around valuing people and helping individuals and families discover their greatness. The Lancaster City location is accredited by The Joint Commission and is licensed by the state substance abuse and mental health agencies.
- Specializes in various outpatient treatments, including intensive outpatient and care management.
- Utilizes diverse therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.
- Offers dual diagnosis treatment and services for domestic violence issues.
- Provides services in Spanish and engages in school-based and truancy prevention programs.
At Pennsylvania Counseling Services - Lancaster City, they treat substance use disorders and provide support for individuals with co-occurring mental health issues, benefiting children, adolescents, and adults from diverse demographic backgrounds.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 6 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 20 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
SAMHSA
Staff
- Cathy DavidTherapistProvides focused care to individuals at PA Counseling Services
- Roy SmithFounderFounder of Pennsylvania Counseling Services
- Ruthie DavisChief Executive OfficerCEO of Pennsylvania Counseling Services
- Becki HagerChief Financial OfficerCFO of Pennsylvania Counseling Services
- Kimberly ErnestPresidentPresident of Pennsylvania Counseling Services
- Tim NicklasVice President of Treatment ServicesVP of Treatment Services at PCS
- Patricia BarriosVice President of Financial OperationsVP of Financial Operations at PCS
- Don HagerVice President of Information TechnologyVP of IT at PCS
- Leah HannahVice President of Marketing & DevelopmentVP of Marketing & Development at PCS
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Rehab centers exist in Lancaster, PA to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like Pennsylvania Counseling Services - Lancaster City provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.
Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.
Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.
It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Pennsylvania Counseling Services - Lancaster City in Lancaster, PA, PA, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment in Lancaster, PA
People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to Pennsylvania residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Intensive outpatient programs mostly conduct meetings on weekdays. Group therapy is the main element in most intensive outpatient programs. Most IOPs last for about 90 days and include drug use monitoring and testing. A Pennsylvania IOP, like what’s offerd at Pennsylvania Counseling Services - Lancaster City, take much more time than a standard outpatient program. Some programs offer other services as well, such as employment assistance and medication management.
Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Lancaster, PA. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Pennsylvania Counseling Services - Lancaster City peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.
After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by Pennsylvania Counseling Services - Lancaster City is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Pennsylvania, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.
Pennsylvania Counseling Services - Lancaster City‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. 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.
Couples therapy is an approach wherein the patients and their partners are engaged together as a part of the treatment process. When a person becomes a victim of substance abuse, it affects the patient and the people around him, particularly his partner. Their relationship can become strained due to lack of communication, financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse in more severe cases.
Couples therapy addresses these issues and tries to rebuild the trust between the partners. The partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success and sustained recovery.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
Group therapy happens at Pennsylvania Counseling Services - Lancaster City in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Lancaster, PA patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.
Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.
This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at Pennsylvania Counseling Services - Lancaster City can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.
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Location & Contact

40 Pearl St
Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone Number
(717) 397-8081
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania Addiction and Treatment
Pennsylvania ranks 14th in the nation for drug-related deaths. More than 10% of all deaths in Pennsylvania have been related to drugs and alcohol. 30% of Pennsylvania youth reportedly drink alcohol monthly, with more than 20,000 teenagers having an alcohol problem. The rate of opioid misuse in Pennsylvania is double the national average.
Lancaster, a historic city in south-central Pennsylvania, offers a serene environment for drug rehab and recovery with its peaceful scenery, outdoor recreation, and community support groups. The city boasts a vibrant arts district, galleries, and the country's oldest continuously operating farmers market. From 2020 to 2024, Lancaster County saw a 40% increase in opioid-related deaths and a significant rise in fentanyl seizures, indicating a concerning trend in substance abuse.
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