Heron Ridge Associates

About Heron Ridge Associates

Heron Ridge provides a full service outpatient counseling for mental health and substance use disorders in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Among many other counseling services, this location offers anger management, addiction and dual diagnosis counseling. Dual diagnosis is when someone is dealing with both addictive behavior and mental health issues. They offer services for adults, adolescents and even children and families. They’re also CARF accredited which may indicate a commitment to quality care.

The facility provides a private, conducive and supportive environment where you can receive the insight necessary to resolve your behavioral challenges. Their staff comprises licensed, experienced and knowledgeable professionals in behavioral health and psychotherapy. These experts are committed to providing individualized treatment that fosters lasting recovery.

Their recovery approach for addiction and dual diagnosis is grounded in clinically proven psychotherapeutic methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). This is provided via group and individual counseling. Counseling groups help you address the root of your behavioral issues and develop solid coping mechanisms. You’ll learn to communicate better, manage anger/stress and build healthy relationships. Emphasis is on preventing relapse and promoting lasting sobriety.

Family counseling may be provided to help you mend relationships, improve communication and rebuild trust with loved ones. A healthy family dynamic strengthens your support network which in turn reinforces your coping mechanisms. You can even access optional Christian or faith based counseling for guidance and encouragement aligned with your spiritual beliefs.

Integrating your faith into the healing process this way can foster a more profound sense of purpose that helps your recovery. The facility also offers psychiatric care, including psychiatric assessments and medication management to support clients with dual diagnosis.

Payment Options

Private insurance
Self-pay options
Sliding scale payment assistance
Medicare
Military insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Per session
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.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

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.

Programs

Adult program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Settings & Amenities

Residential setting
Private setting
Meditation room

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

Drug rehab in Michigan provides personalized treatment to help individuals break this cycle and regain control of their lives. Treatment methods are used in various levels of care, including inpatient rehab, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and standard outpatient treatment.

Dual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

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.

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.

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.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

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.

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.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy (aka guided hypnosis) can be used as a therapeutic modality to treat substance use, especially in terms of quitting smoking cigarettes (nicotine). Clinical hypnotherapists help clients turn their attention inward, accessing unconscious or subconscious material, and then make suggestions that are healthier for the individual. The process can help clients make deep, positive, and lasting changes, including ceasing addictive habits.

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.

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.

Accreditations

CARF

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 208491

Contact

(734) 913-1093

Website

1785 West stadium Boulevard
Suite 203-C
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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Get Help Now - 313-566-4683

Reviews

2.6 (26 reviews)

Google Rating

Amanda Arnold

5 months ago

After a year and half with the same therapist, I cant seem to find anything good to say about the him or the office. Thats a shame! I wouldnt recommend the Ann Arbor office to anyone who is seeking help. You shouldnt be wondering if you did the right thing week after week.

6 months ago

J. Peake

I have loved my experiences here so far the staff seem to be flexible and attentive, which is something that helps me a lot!

Lita Ray

8 months ago

Jorge Cisneros

9 months ago

Cheri Albertson is a nightmare to be avoided at all costs! I have never experienced anything like it before. She is extremely emotionally manipulative, and will gaslight you hard. I really have no idea what this lady is up to, but she is scary, dangerous, and extremely unprofessional. When I brought up her poor reviews online, she tried to gaslight me by telling me that was just parents that couldn't intimidate her and so they went online and posted it. That was a easy lie to debunk as the reviews are from people who saw her for therapy themselves.

Lyss Schultz

11 months ago

I think it's safe to assume they've changed hands based on some of the older reviews. Everyone I've spoken to has been incredibly kind and helpful. The office manager, Leigh, has always gotten back to me very quickly whenever I've had to leave a message (same day or next day) and is very personable. I do agree that the intake form is almost egregiously long (took me a little over 2hrs) and many of the questions are redundant, so it does need to be revised. However, it was worth it for the care I am receiving. My therapist is really good fit for me and is incredibly knowledgeable. I really like that I was given a bit of time to grow comfortable and develop trust and coping skills before getting into trauma work. I hope everyone seeking help can find as good of a fit :)

Adam Kasper

1 year ago

Found a therapist that I seemingly would have liked to connect with and confirmed they did take insurance. Then when it came time to pair me for a future visit apparently accepted insurances is just advertisement to get you in the door and in actuality there like a therapist who may or may not take it and they may or may not have availability.Felt like I was getting scrapes at the start. Seek mental health elsewhere.

Casey Dolen14

I ve been treated with extreme care and can say nothing but positives about this place! Everyone is understating and the staff is amazing!

John Madeiros

Let me start by saying that this place is a complete joke. If I could give them no stars, I would. My therapist who I recently saw here ended up leaving after I had been seeing her for a year. During her absence, she told me she understood if I needed to find a new therapist. I called the receptionist and they said they would call me back in a few days. I didn't end up hearing back for a week. The receptionist has absolutely no idea what she is doing and is extremely rude. They set me up with a new therapist which is the head therapist. Derrick didn't show up to my initial appointment as he was never notified by anybody. When I did end up meeting with Derrick, he didn't seem to want to help me at all. They also set me up with a appointment with Alison Badger, one of the psychiatrists. She didn't understand why I was seeing her even though I e-mailed her in advance and met with her before. Both Derrick and Alison both refused to fill out the paperwork that I requested. Derrick specifically told me, "there's no point in filling out the needed paperwork if you might not have a job tomorrow." Not really something you should say to a client that's experiencing PTSD, anxiety, and overwhelming stress. He then sent me to Alison and she didn't even notify me that she was refusing to fill the paperwork out. I had to call the receptionist to get a answer. Pretty sad you can't even reply to your clients. Once my therapist ended up leaving the company, I decided I wasn't going to waste my time here anymore. I filed a complaint with my insurance company. I would steer clear of this place. They only care about your money and don't care about helping you. You're better off somewhere else that actually takes the time to listen to you.

Response from the owner1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention. Here at Heron Ridge Associates - Ann Arbor, we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service and quality for our clients. We always welcome feedback. Please feel free to reach out to our main office and ask for Candy Gilbert to provide any further comments or suggestions.

Josh Rudd

2 years ago

Sandra helped me with my intake and was very kind and professional. I think some of these reviews are quick to pass blame. Thank you Sandra, and the rest at Heron Ridge!

Natalie

3 years ago

This place is awful. I was matched with a new counselor who was leaving a completely different kind of counseling. She laughed at my career goals because she thought it was weird that I would want to pursue a career in education when I hated being in school (I'm not kidding, she literally laughed). Now I'm trying to pay my bill for the 2 sessions I had with her and its not accurate online and I can't get ahold of anyone on the phone. Long story short save yourself even more emotional strain and go somewhere else.

Response from the owner3 years ago

M. Paul McAllister

Great Service!

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are grateful that you had an exceptional experience with Heron Ridge Associates - Ann Arbor. We appreciate the feedback and strive to continue developing to help our clients and serve our community.

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