Synergy Counseling Center

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 Missouri usually involves several phases: detox, rehab, and aftercare. The rehab phase may include a combination of inpatient and outpatient treatments, as the individual moves through a continuum of care on their recovery journey.

Dual Diagnosis

This class addresses how addiction and mental illness interact. Clients will gain knowledge about co-occurring disorders and begin to understand how mental illness can contribute to addiction or how addiction can contribute to mental illness. Clients will also learn how drugs and alcohol change brain chemistry and what to expect during their time in recovery. Clients can expect to learn about common co-occurring disorders including eating disorders and diet pill addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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.

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

DBT skills class utilizes a combination of psychoeducation, personal reflection, discussion, open sharing, and feedback to provide clients with opportunities to learn and explore the four key skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. These skills can help manage overwhelming emotions by strengthening clients’ ability to handle distress without losing control or acting destructively and to better regulate their emotional responses.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). Therapeutic interaction among Therapist and up to 10 women designed to promote healthy client functioning and recovery through personal disclosure and interpersonal interaction within the group.

Individual Therapy

Goal-oriented therapeutic process guided by individualized treatment plans to resolve problems related to Substance Abuse which interferes with everyday functioning. Strong emphasis on developing motivation for change and gaining the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to live a substance-free 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

Therapeutic process directed at exploring the interrelationship between substance use and trauma and the impact of the trauma on an individual’s life and recovery. The process is directed at making sense of the traumatic experience and the feelings associated with it, and developing healthy coping skills to begin the healing process.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy in Missouri deals with the problems each partner has within themselves and with each other. Sessions may be held jointly and others individually to address these issues and help each partner learn how to manage challenges in healthy ways.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Specialized psychological method that combines elements from several well established theoretical orientations combined with bilateral stimulation to treat emotional difficulties caused by disturbing life experiences and traumatic events. Primary goal is to eliminate distress and change related negative beliefs and behaviors associated with the trauma.

Family Therapy

This group is open to family members of active clients in the program at Synergy Counseling Center and is free of charge. The group provides education on addiction and how to set healthy boundaries with loved ones in recovery. The group will provide valuable information on helping families cope with addiction and offers support and open discussion among the group members.

Life Skills

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. The Budgeting and Life Skills class addresses current habits and introduces healthy changes in the areas of money management, time management, basic problem solving, self-awareness and personal growth.

Nutritional Therapy

Creative Arts Therapy

Therapeutic use of the creative process of art making to explore feelings, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, increase self esteem, and improve and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Evidenced based use of music interventions to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of an individual. Utilizing music in a therapeutic context to provide an avenue for communication, self-expression, and motivation for change.

Experiential Therapy

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.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Nicotine replacement therapy in Missouri addresses physical dependence on nicotine, while support systems and behavioral therapy address the psychological aspects of addiction. Formats include inhalers, nasal sprays, lozenges, patches, and gum.