Substance Abuse Therapy Near Rockford, MI
If drinking or use has slipped from “only sometimes” into something that shapes your week, we will work with the moments it shows up in Rockford. Maybe urges rise on the drive between Wolverine Boulevard and Northland Drive, or plans downtown by the river make it harder to stick to limits.
I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with more than 15 years in the Grand Rapids area. We choose goals that fit your values, whether sobriety or a harm reduction plan. The work stays practical and shame free, with small, trackable steps you can keep on ordinary Rockford weeks.
How I Help With Substance Use in Rockford
Spot patterns around commutes, errands, and evenings so cravings are less surprising.
Build a simple plan you can use before walking into a store, a gathering, or a restaurant.
Create replacements for end of day habits so stress does not spill into the night.
Strengthen sleep and daily basics that lower risk for slips.
Discover underlying causes of addiction patterns and substance abuse that may be overlooked.
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.
Our Office
4829 E Beltline Ave NE #303, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
(by appointment only)
Getting Here From Common Rockford Spots
From Downtown Rockford: take Northland Dr south to 5 Mile Rd NE. Go east to East Beltline Ave NE, then south to 4829 E Beltline Ave NE. Surface parking is on site. Go to Suite 303.
Via US-131: take US-131 S to 10 Mile Rd NE. Go east to East Beltline Ave NE, then south to 4829 E Beltline Ave NE. Proceed to Suite 303.