Changes Counseling

Sandy, Utah

8221 S 700 East
Sandy UT, 84070

About Changes Counseling

Changes Counseling and Consultation is a private addiction treatment center that provides addiction therapy to individuals facing substance abuse problems. This rehab center can be found in Sandy, Utah, and also provides treatment for mental health illnesses and co-occurring disorders arising from drug and alcohol use.

Changes Counseling and Consultation is a rehab center focused on helping individuals find and achieve long-term sobriety through therapy. At this addiction treatment center, individuals can enroll in a general outpatient program, intensive outpatient program (IOP), and the driving under the influence PRIME for LIFE DUI program.

A specialized program that this rehab center offers is called Thinking Errors. This program focuses on helping offenders relearn positive thinking habits that don’t involve drug and alcohol misuse. Those attending Changes Counseling and Consultation can also expect drug and alcohol education workshops.

Changes Counseling and Consultation accepts Medicaid and other private insurances that aren’t disclosed. To learn more about the insurance carriers this rehab center accepts and to determine out-of-network coverage, it’s best to speak with your insurer and the facility. In addition, as far as accreditation goes, this rehab center is not yet certified or accredited by major addiction institutions.

Payment Options

Private insurance
Self-pay options
Financial aid
Medicaid
Medicare
Military Insurance

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Aftercare

Clients receiving services in a rehab aftercare program have generally been stable and sober for a period of weeks and months and no longer require high intensity treatment. Many have stepped down from inpatient rehab to outpatient treatment. Others have been discharged from formal treatment but need support in maintaining their sobriety. Clients typically work with their case manager and care team to develop a long-term care plan that aligns with their unique needs and goals.

Intervention Services

If your friend or family member is suffering physically or psychologically from substance use but denies there is a problem, it might be time for a drug intervention in Utah. This process involves meeting with an intervention specialist from a facility's intervention services program. This specialist will interview family members to gain an understanding of the situation, then facilitate the intervention. Their expertise can prove invaluable in navigating this complex confrontation.

Medically Assisted Detox

Medical detox is the safest way to remove addictive substances from your body under the care of medical professionals. In an inpatient environment, you'll be monitored 24/7 by doctors, nurses, and clinical experts, who will help keep you as safe and comfortable as possible and administer medication if needed to treat any withdrawal symptoms. The process may take up to a week or longer depending on your needs, and is often at least partially covered by insurance.

Programs

Adolescence program

Adult program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Children program

Elderly program

Settings & Amenities

Day school

Insurance

Our Policy: Changes Counseling works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

ComPsych

NGS Coresource

Oxford Health Plans

UnitedHealth Group

Treatment

Alcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug Addiction

When you enter a drug rehab in Utah, the process usually involves four stages: treatment initiation, early abstinence, maintaining abstinence, and advanced recovery. Treatment methods can rely on medications, counseling, or both, in either an outpatient or inpatient setting.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Individual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Trauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Couples Therapy

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Family Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Life Skills

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Nutrition Therapy

Active addiction can quickly lead to malnutrition. This makes recovery even harder because your body doesn't have the nutrients it needs to function. During nutrition therapy, you'll learn about the effects of substance use on the body, how food can help your mental health, and how to maintain a nutritious diet.

Contact

(801) 542-7060

Website

8221 S 700 East
Sandy UT, 84070

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Reviews

3.72 (45 reviews)

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Google Rating

3.7 (44 reviews)

Travis Jordan

5 months ago

Hello my name is Travis Jordan I didn't catch the front desk ladies name but the blonde one was very nice professional and courteous in my distressed situation. She went out of her way and made Thourough examination on my test.

The director Chris is a very respectful caring man. This man values his clients sobriety he's not just there for the money he will sit and talk to you about life and you really genuinely cares. I met this man and he touched my heart to be a better person like him.

Response from the owner5 months ago

Thank you kindly for your review! We try to make clients' lives easier as they strive to become who they want to be. Best wishes! Chris

Jeff Steiner

6 months ago

Cris did a standing job helping me out! I am very happy about that!

Response from the owner6 months ago

Thank you so much for your review! Best Wishes! Chris

C.A. Massaro

Changes Counseling is the second therapy center in Salt Lake valley that I attended. I liked changes counseling. They were awesome to me. The office staff, management and therapists were friendly experienced. They helped me get onto positive life changes in my life and then push me to being responsible and happy. The classes worked around both my jobs and I graduated recently. I recommend them highly; especially if you need to get things done and be a better person. They'll be patient with you and they'll help you in any way they can.Thanks again,CAM

Thank you so much for your review!

Cassidy Calhoun

7 months ago

Thank you to changes counseling for having the most affordable prices around town! Your classes have helped me grow into the person I have always wanted to be. they have been so patient and understanding with me throughout my good days and bad ones, helping me learn and change for the better! I appreciate this establishment more than words can explain. THANK YOU!!!

Response from the owner7 months ago

We can't say anything that would indicate whether you are a client, but if you are, thank you for your kind comments, and we're so glad we could help! Best wishes, Chris, Dir. : )

Kayson

the receptionist wasn t very friendly I got really bad anxiety and went somewhere else

Hello reviewer, this is the director, Chris, and I've printed this review to use for immediate staff training. We can't say anything that would indicate whether you were a client or not, but if you were, employees can be stressed or rushed, rather than cheerful and friendly. I try my best as a supervisor to make sure they get breaks from the busyness and can chill, so they can be upbeat with every person. We even constantly remind each other to be cheerful and kind ESPECIALLY when we have a bunch of phone calls coming in, we're checking clients in for their groups, appointments, Prime for Life, Thinking Error Recognition, or Anger Management Techniques seminars, and also answering questions. If you look at some of our many 5-star reviews, we're usually "Friendly & Affordable" as we claim on our sign. Thanks so much for your feedback sir. We look forward to being better! I'd love it if you called again anonymously just to test how we do. We hope you find a great clinic in any case. Sincerely, Chris Smalley, LCMHC, Director.

Valerie Mills

8 months ago

As a medical paralegal I spent hours searching for the best possible provider to help a family in need. These providers are caring, thorough, transparent. Top recommendation.

Thank you very much for your review! We can't say anything that would indicate whether you were a client or not, but if you were, we're so glad we could help! Chris, Director

Carlos Yair

9 months ago

We can't say anything that would indicate whether this reviewer was a client or not, but if they were, we invite them to please call us so we can resolve their concerns. We urgently strive to take calls, be affordable, professional, friendly, and extend courtesy to each of our clients. We wish the reviewer well regardless. :) Chris, Director

Haden Mower

Do not come here they re money hungry and rip people off and will use whatever they can against you in your courts if you don t do what they say.Between the director and the ladie who does the evaluations are unprofessional and would advise anyone trying to get on the right path to stay away from this place.Even lawyers know about this place and what they do.Look at the other bad reviews all pretty much saying the same thing about this company and the owner. weird when the same thing keeps reoccurring and all the owner does is make excuses unprofessional

Hi Reader. This is Chris, Director at Changes. We can't say anything that would indicate whether this person was a client. Yes, lawyers know about Changes, and have been using us since 2005. (no exaggeration) The State of Utah Legal Mandate requires different levels of treatment, depending on the seriousness of the current event, a client's history of harming others, and several other factors, including mental health and substance abuse. You can see it for yourself. We put this info in evaluations so clients can see we're not lying to or scamming them: "*For more information on revised treatment mandates per Utah law R501-21-7, please see https://justice.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/DVOMG-Final-Report.pdf (pages 17-19, 24-28)." But we also remind each client that THEY can reduce treatment by their own diligence: "*A reduction of these treatment requirements is possible, as demonstration of the client s progress and understanding in counseling is shown." Just show us in therapy that you're learning, participating, and understanding! To help clients financially, we also offer to help them apply for insurance through Medicaid or the Insurance Marketplace. Even though insurance usually reimburses lower than self-pay and is a hassle, reducing the stress on the client and on his/her entire family is a HUGE therapeutic relief for them, and helps the client focus on learning, improving their progress. BTW, Workforce Services will walk you through the application by calling their phone: 801-526-0950. Or, you can apply online at https://jobs.utah.gov/assistance/index.html It takes about 15-20 minutes online and isn t very frustrating. The R501-21-7 mandate was made law in 2018 to save lives, as murder/suicides escalated nationwide. And it has helped! Even with these tougher requirements, terrible tragedies still happen. (Remember the 8 family member murders/suicide in a central Utah city in January 2023?) That's why we must recommend the professional, ethical, and legal treatment required. Even if court plea-deals dismiss multiple crimes that actually occurred, the State holds us to the actual facts, which determine treatment. As therapists and clinic licensed by the State, we're required to protect children, partners, and the general public by providing the appropriate treatment. We would do it for free if we could. Thank you for reading this. Please feel free to call with any questions. Respectfully, Chris, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Director

Jordan Foutz

These guys are absolutely the best option for court ordered treatment services. These guys are a great help when you find yourself in trouble! I don't know how they do it but their services are inexpensive compared to the same services offered from other companies, but the quality of service is just so much better than places of the same price. They have a clean office, caring staff, and experienced therapists. As long as you participate and take the treatment seriously, they'll work with you the best they can to keep you moving through treatment and avoiding court troubles. I've been through court ordered treatment before, and it just felt like a scam and I wasn't getting the help I needed. The other companies had dirty and disorganized offices, employees and staff that were just clocking in for a paycheck without any care for the work or people they were supposed to be helping. These guys just aren't the same, and are worlds better than any of the other options that offer the same services. Thank you Changes for helping me get my life straight when it seemed like chaos was going to take over!!!!

Thank you for taking the time to review us - It means the world to us! We can't say anything that would indicate whether you were a client or not, but if you were, when you need to see a friendly face, please pop in or online for the free aftercare. We'd love to see you and wish you the best! Chris and staff. :)

Sadee Reynolds

Takes advantage of people who need help and charges you as much money as they can get out of you even if you don t need the treatment they recommend. DO NOT GO HERE. there are much better places like ARS. I hope this place goes out of business.

Hello Reader. I'm Chris, director at Changes Counseling. For clarification about this person's review, ARS (Assessment Referral Services) is an "Evaluation Only" company, and does not provide substance use, mental health, or domestic violence therapy. To avoid the greed factor of some bad clinics, who were over-prescribing treatment to line their pockets, ARS was created in Utah many years ago to help prevent such exploitation. Clients take their evaluations from ARS to full-service clinics for the actual treatment. We get clients with ARS evals regularly. This particular reviewer was or was not a client, (we're not allowed to say which), but if they were, we invite them to please call us so we can resolve their concerns. We urgently strive to be affordable, professional, friendly, and extend courtesy to each of our clients. We're actually quite affordable, kind, and honest! We even post our prices on our website for everyone to see. No surprises! We ALWAYS send evaluation copies to you, as required, so YOU know exactly what info we're writing to POs or courts about you, and about what treatment was determined and why. Some clinics don't want you to see your evaluation because you might find their mistakes or glaring omissions. Occasionally, some people feel exploited when the State's treatment requirements, which are reducing the rising murder/suicides rates, (especially for domestic violence), require more therapy than they think they need, and so, they cuss out the clinic. (In all fairness, a few clinics ARE greedy and dishonest. We can't blame people for assuming we could be too.) We encourage potential clients to get other opinions so they can see for themselves. Even with these life-saving regulations, recommended therapy "can be reduced with excellent progress", such as by showing understanding and willingness to improve, good participation, attendance, and when prescribed by your doctor, meds compliance. We're basically good guys who care about you and your struggles. Many 5-Star review clients agree. (Some trolls don't!) In any case friend, we hope you find the help you seek! Chris :)

Taniela Otukolo

1 year ago

Response from the owner1 year ago

Thank you for the review 'Ela. We're so glad we were able to help you. If you need a friendly face, please join us anytime for the free aftercare :) Best wishes for the future buddy! Chris and all of us.

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