New Directions Counseling

5541 U.S. Highway 10 East
Suite B
Stevens Point, WI 54482

About New Directions Counseling

New Directions Counseling, located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment.

Specialty rehab programs at New Directions Counseling include age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues, inclusive treatment respecting diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and age-sensitive addiction treatment considering health and life-stage issues of older adults.

Latest Reviews

Britny
6 months ago on Google
5
I have been coming here for almost 4 years now. The ladies at the front desk are always kind and helpful. I can only speak for my therapist and not the others, but my therapist is pretty awesome.
Response from the owner2 years ago
Our exceptional therapists appreciate your kind words
Danielle Wroblewski
3 years ago on Google
1
Be Aware of the Center and Billing Company! My husband ended up in the emergency room with severe chest pains. I was not able to contact to cancel my session because of being over an hour away from Stevens Point with my husband in the ER. I was charged for a No Call No Show - even though this was a serious situation involving multiple days out of town. I then called to cancel all following appointments, and now many months (9 to be exact) afterwards we are being charged for No Call No Show after canceling ALL remaining appointments because of more testing my husband went through to determine a possible heart attack or blood clot to the heart. I have tried disputing my charges with the billing company, and NO ONE has followed through to help me. So, I would consider a place that is more mindful when it comes to family emergencies and a place that is more understanding in a scary situation.
Lisa Shirek
3 years ago on Google
5
I searched for a long time for a therapist I connected with, felt comfortable being vulnerable to, and really listened with compassion.Highly recommend!!

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New Directions Counseling works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

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.

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 (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.

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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 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.

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.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

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.

Contact Information

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5541 U.S. Highway 10 East
Suite B
Stevens Point, WI 54482

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I always knew about this place, but up until now, I had the guts to come over and ask for help. They changed my life! I have never been happier and is all because of the therapies I found here.

Reviewed on 2/22/2019
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Britny
6 months ago
5

I have been coming here for almost 4 years now. The ladies at the front desk are always kind and helpful. I can only speak for my therapist and not the others, but my therapist is pretty awesome.

Response from the owner3 years ago
Our exceptional therapists appreciate your kind words
Danielle Wroblewski
3 years ago
1

Be Aware of the Center and Billing Company! My husband ended up in the emergency room with severe chest pains. I was not able to contact to cancel my session because of being over an hour away from Stevens Point with my husband in the ER. I was charged for a No Call No Show - even though this was a serious situation involving multiple days out of town. I then called to cancel all following appointments, and now many months (9 to be exact) afterwards we are being charged for No Call No Show after canceling ALL remaining appointments because of more testing my husband went through to determine a possible heart attack or blood clot to the heart. I have tried disputing my charges with the billing company, and NO ONE has followed through to help me. So, I would consider a place that is more mindful when it comes to family emergencies and a place that is more understanding in a scary situation.

Lisa Shirek
3 years ago
5

I searched for a long time for a therapist I connected with, felt comfortable being vulnerable to, and really listened with compassion.Highly recommend!!

Xerxes Okray
3 years ago
1

The therapists themselves are perfectly fine. The company policy regarding missed appointments and not allowing a reschedule except for day of afterwards is extremely frustrating. I would not recommend this place at all until they change that policy.

Danica Harrison
4 years ago
5

This place is awesome and the people who work here are super kind and helpful.

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