Substance Abuse Therapy Near
Forest Hills, MI
If nights following the Central Avenue commute have become an automatic pattern with alcohol, or passing familiar spots near East Grand River triggers urges, we will plan for those exact moments so progress does not depend on willpower alone.
I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and we will choose goals that fit your values and what you’re ready for, whether that is sobriety or a harm reduction plan. I use plain language, no shame, and small, trackable steps you can keep during busy weeks around around Woodward Avenue and downtown. The aim is steadier days, clearer choices, and fewer surprises from urges.
How I Help With Substance Use in Forest Hills
Create a cravings plan you can use before or after you drive along the expressway.
Map triggers connected to routine stops near local businesses
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.
Explore and address the root factors behind the substance use in the first place.
My Approach
Substance abuse 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.
My Office
4829 E Beltline Ave NE #303, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
(by appointment only)
Driving Directions from Forest Hills, MI
Head northwest on Buttrick Ave SE toward Thornapple River Dr SE
Turn right onto Thornapple River Dr SE. You’ll pass Ada Railroad Bridge.
Continue onto Headley St SE
Use the left lane to turn slightly right toward M-21 W/Fulton St
Turn left onto M-21 W/Fulton St. You’ll pass Collins Elementary on your left before your turn.
Use the right lane to merge onto I-96 W via the ramp to M-37 N/Grand Rapids/Muskegon
Take exit 38 for M-44 S/E Beltline Ave toward M-37 S/M-21 S
Use any lane to turn right onto M-44 E/E Beltline Ave NE
Drive to your destination. 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
Your destination will be on your left (suite #303)