Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota

Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota provides culturally focused outpatient therapy. They help folks affected by substance misuse and co-occurring disorders in Saint Peter, Minnesota. They’re LGBTQ+ friendly. I also like that they accept Medicare and major private insurance like Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Their clinical team comprises experts in behavioral health and psychotherapy. These experts offer personalized care that delivers the best recovery outcomes.

The facility primarily provides intensive outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents aged 12 to 18. This program involves comprehensive assessment, personalized treatment plans and outpatient therapy. They offer individual and group therapy that uses evidence based models to help you handle substance misuse.

Models like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy equip you with practical tools to manage stress, anger and other negative emotions. They promote positive emotions and behavioral changes that help you break your cycle of unhealthy habits like substance misuse. It’s all about building sound coping skills that prevent relapse and encourage sober lifestyles.

Group therapy lets you connect and share experiences with peers facing similar behavioral challenges in a supportive setting. This promotes community support, engagement and social interaction that may spark healthy friendships. This is all while helping you learn valuable interpersonal skills like effective communication, solving problems and making better decisions. These are essential ingredients for sober living.

Individual therapy involves one on one sessions with your primary therapist. This allows you to explore feelings, thoughts and emotions that influence your substance use and may interfere with your recovery. Your primary counselor will help you set realistic recovery goals, monitor progress and provide support as necessary.

The program also includes family education that grants your loved ones insight into the disease of addiction, recovery process, relapse triggers and support resources. Through this workshop your loved ones will understand how to better assist you in your recovery journey.

Folks with co-occurring conditions may receive general psychiatric assistance including medication management alongside addiction therapy. They provide referrals to high-intensity treatment providers when necessary. Aftercare services may involve connections to community resources that support your recovery. This may include stable housing, vocational training/education and medical care.