Substance Abuse Therapy in Northview, Grand Rapids
Change is easier when it matches real life in Northview. If evenings after the East Beltline drive have turned into a default drink, or errands near Knapp’s Corner cue cravings, 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, 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 4 Mile and 5 Mile. The aim is steadier days, clearer choices, and fewer surprises from urges.
How I Help With Substance Use in Northview
Create a cravings plan you can use before or after commutes on East Beltline.
Map triggers tied to errands at Knapp’s Corner and evening routines near 4 Mile and 5 Mile.
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.
Review your history to discover underlying causes for addiction and substance abuse
My Approach
Substance use typically emerges as a solution to something harder to name—past trauma, ongoing anxiety, disconnection in relationships, or a body that struggles to find calm. While we handle present-day cravings and high-risk moments, we also dig into the root causes that made substances feel like the answer. I use motivational interviewing to help you identify what matters most and relapse prevention strategies to reduce immediate vulnerability. Once you feel more grounded, we may examine old patterns, use Brainspotting to work through unprocessed experiences, or address the core beliefs and unmet needs that keep the cycle going. If medication assisted treatment fits your goals, I work alongside your prescriber. The aim is not simply to quit, but to heal what created the need so long-term recovery feels natural instead of forced.
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.
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.
Our Office
4829 E Beltline Ave NE #303, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
(by appointment only)
Getting Here From Common Northview Spots
From Knapp’s Corner: head north on East Beltline Ave NE toward 4 Mile Rd NE. Continue a short distance and turn into 4829 E Beltline Ave NE. Surface parking is on site. Go to Suite 303.
From 4 Mile Rd NE and Plainfield Ave NE: drive east on 4 Mile Rd NE to East Beltline Ave NE. Use the light to enter East Beltline, then make the next safe turn to access the entrance for 4829 E Beltline Ave NE. Proceed to Suite 303.
From 5 Mile Rd NE: take 5 Mile Rd NE to East Beltline Ave NE, then go south to 4829 E Beltline Ave NE. Park and come up to Suite 303.