Substance Abuse Therapy near East Grand Rapids
Change is easier when it fits the shape of your actual life. If evenings after the commute home along Wealthy Street have started ending with a default drink, or passing through Gaslight Village cues a craving you weren't expecting, we'll plan for those exact moments — so progress doesn't rely on willpower alone.
I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and we will choose goals that reflect your values and what you're genuinely ready for, whether that means sobriety or a harm reduction approach that meets you where you are. I use plain language, no shame, and small trackable steps that hold up during full, demanding weeks in East Grand Rapids. The aim is steadier days, clearer choices, and fewer moments where urges catch you off guard.
How I Help With Substance Abuse in East Grand Rapids
Create a cravings plan you can use before or after commutes on Fulton Street.
Map triggers tied to errands at Ada Village
Build short replacements for after work habits so stress does not spill into the night.
Practice simple skills for sleep, nutrition, and stress so your body is less primed for urges.
Look for and work on the underlying causes of the substance use and addiction patterns in the first place
My Approach
Substance use often develops as a way to manage something deeper—unresolved trauma, chronic anxiety, relational pain, or a nervous system that never learned to settle. While we address immediate cravings and triggers, we also work to uncover and heal the underlying causes that made substances feel necessary in the first place. As we build stability, we may explore patterns from your past, process stored stress with Brainspotting, or work on the beliefs and emotional gaps that fuel the cycle. If medication assisted treatment is part of your plan, I coordinate with your prescriber. The goal is not just to stop using, but to resolve what drove you there so recovery feels sustainable rather than white-knuckled.
For fuller details, see Addiction and Substance Abuse Therapy in Grand Rapids.
FAQ
Do I have to commit to total abstinence to work with you? No. We will define goals together. Some clients choose sobriety. Others choose a harm reduction plan with specific limits and safety steps.
What does harm reduction look like in practice? It might mean tracking use patterns, setting drink limits for specific situations, switching to lower-risk substances, or creating safety protocols. We build the approach around reducing consequences while respecting where you are.
Do you coordinate with doctors or programs if I am in treatment? Yes, with your consent. I collaborate with prescribers and outpatient programs so your plan is consistent and you are not pulling in different directions.
Can therapy help if I've relapsed before? Absolutely. Relapse is common and does not mean failure. We use what happened to strengthen your plan and identify gaps we missed the first time.
Our Office
4829 E Beltline Ave NE #303, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
(by appointment only)
Getting here from East Grand Rapids, MI
Head south on Breton Rd SE toward Hall St SE
Continue on Hall St SE to Grand Rapids Township
Follow M-44 W/E Beltline Ave NE to Grand River Dr NE in Northview
Use any lane to turn right onto M-44 E/E Beltline Ave NE
Make a U-turn
Continue on M-44 E/E Beltline Ave NE North . You’ll pass the Corewell Health Care Center on your right and the Vineyard Church of North Grand Rapids on your right.
Turn left into The Pines Office Park and drive up the hill and around back to the left
Your destination will be on your left (suite #303)