Substance Abuse Therapy Near Belmont, MI
If drinking or using drugs has shifted from "once in a while" into something that gets in the way of your life and relationships, we will work with the situations as they come up. Maybe thoughts about using or drinking come up near Vestal Inn, or driving along Jupiter, that make it harder to hold the boundaries you set.
I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with more than 15 years of experience in the Grand Rapids area. We will work to establish goals that align with what matters to you, whether that means completely giving up substances, or a harm reduction approach. The work remains grounded and free of judgment, with clear, measurable steps you can maintain during typical Belmont weeks.
How I Help With Substance Use in Belmont
Identify triggers around drives, daily tasks, and evenings so urges feel less unpredictable.
Develop a straightforward strategy you can apply before entering a store, attending an event, or sitting down at a restaurant.
Design alternatives for end-of-day routines so tension does not carry into the evening.
Support sleep quality and foundational habits that reduce vulnerability to setbacks.
Uncover root causes of addictive patterns and substance use that often go unnoticed.
My Approach
Substance use usually starts as a way to cope with something beneath the surface—unprocessed trauma, persistent anxiety, painful relationships, or a system that never found its off switch. While we address the immediate triggers and cravings showing up in your Rockford routines, we also work to identify and treat the deeper reasons substances became necessary. I use motivational interviewing to uncover your personal motivations for change and relapse prevention techniques to manage current risk. As stability builds, we may look at long-standing patterns, apply Brainspotting to resolve trauma that's still active in your body, or shift the thoughts and emotional wounds that drive continued use. If medication assisted treatment is part of your care, I collaborate with your prescriber to keep everything aligned. The goal is not only to stop substance use, but to address what made it feel essential so recovery holds without constant effort.
For fuller details, see Substance Abuse Therapy in Grand Rapids.
FAQ
Do I have to commit to total abstinence?
No. We define goals together. Some people choose sobriety. Others use a harm reduction plan with clear limits and safety steps.
What if I have a slip?
We treat it as data. We look at what led up to it, adjust the plan, and strengthen supports so you can move forward without shame.
Can you coordinate with doctors or programs?
Yes, with your consent. I can collaborate with prescribers or outpatient programs so your care stays aligned.
My Office
4829 E Beltline Ave NE #303, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
(by appointment only)
Driving Directions from Belmont, MI
Head south on Jupiter Ave NE toward Rogue River Rd NE. You’ll pass River Grove Retirement Community on your right and continue driving.
Turn left onto W River Dr NE. You’ll pass Archival Brewing on your right and continue driving.
Turn right onto M-44 W (East Beltline Ave.). You’ll pass The Law Offices of David L. Carrier, P.C. on your right before your turn.
Turn right into The Pines Office Park and drive up the hill and around back of the building
Destination will be on your left (suite #303)