Substance Use Therapy for North Dakota and Minnesota Residents

After Hours and Weekend Appointments Available. Sanford and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Insurance are accepted.

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Individual Therapy

In my individual therapy sessions, I work with clients to explore the multifaceted aspects of their substance use. They learn to release negative thought patterns, cultivate self-awareness, and align their energy towards healing and recovery.

These one-on-one sessions provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to process their experiences, set intentions for recovery, and develop a personalized toolkit of holistic coping and healing strategies.

Group Therapy

In group therapy, I offer a supportive environment where clients can connect with others on a similar path of healing from substance abuse. I facilitate the sessions, which may incorporate guided meditations and discussions on topics such as self-care, emotional regulation, and the mind-body-spirit connection.

By sharing their stories and holding space for one another, group members foster a sense of belonging, build social support networks, and learn from each other's insights and experiences.

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Family Therapy

In family therapy, loved ones come together to explore the dynamics of substance abuse from a holistic perspective. Through guided dialogues, energy healing exercises, and family-centered meditations, participants learn to communicate authentically, set healthy boundaries, and create a harmonious home environment that supports their loved one’s recovery. These sessions aim to promote understanding, forgiveness, and collective healing within the family unit.

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Evaluations

My evaluations provide a comprehensive assessment of each client's physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Through a combination of in-depth interviews, I gain insight into the unique factors contributing to the individual's substance use.

This information is used to develop a personalized treatment plan and level of care recommendation that addresses the client's specific needs, strengths, and goals, ensuring a whole-person approach to recovery.

Whether you’re ready to get help now or have a court ordered eval that needs done ASAP, I am available to support you.

For court ordered/DUI Evals: $250 Evaluation fee is expected at time of scheduling.

Schedule your evaluation as soon as tomorrow!

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16-Hour DUI Seminar

The 16-Hour DUI Seminar is a psychoeducation class that is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the North Dakota courts and Department of Transportation requirements for a person with a DUI from alcohol or other substances.

This class is specifically for those who have no/very little other problem areas with substances and alcohol and an evaluation is required to determine that this level of services is the best for the individual. Evaluations/recommendations are accepted from other agencies as well.

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Level 2.1 Treatment

For those with a higher intensity need for services, the level 2.1 program utilizes a combination of group, individual, and family sessions to support the individual in gaining the whole life shift necessary to maintain a life of recovery that feels aligned, balanced, and workable for them in their life.

*Classes are dependent on interest and sign up

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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Services

Holistic Recovery Services works with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to provide all of these services to its members free of charge due to federal grant dollars aimed at supporting tribal communities with substance use and prevention services in order to heal and reduce substance and alcohol abuse within the community.

Holistic Recovery Services is honored to provide these services to indigenous populations and is passionate about cultural humility and remaining grounded in a mindset of learning when providing services to its members.

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My Theoretical Approach

These are some short explanations of the approaches I use when I work with clients. Each theory is based on accepted practices in the field of psychology while complementary practices are integrated into and support the widely accepted theories in order to provide a transformative experience in all aspects of whole person centered care.

Holistic Recovery Treatment

My approach integrates traditional therapy with holistic healing methods, understanding that recovery involves healing on multiple levels:

Mind

  • Processing trauma and emotions

  • Understanding thought patterns

  • Developing new coping skills

  • Building emotional resilience

Body

  • Energy system regulation

  • Nervous system healing

  • Somatic awareness

  • Physical well-being

Spirit

  • Finding deeper meaning

  • Connecting to purpose

  • Exploring spirituality

  • Building authentic identity

Energy

  • Clearing blocked energy

  • Restoring natural flow

  • Balancing energy systems

  • Strengthening boundaries

Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model

This comprehensive approach recognizes that substance abuse affects and is affected by multiple dimensions of life:

  • Biological: Physical health, brain chemistry, and genetic factors

  • Psychological: Mental health, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors

  • Social: Relationships, environment, and cultural factors

  • Spiritual: Meaning, purpose, values, and connection to something greater than self

Transpersonal/Existential Approach:

This approach explores:

  • Questions of meaning and purpose in recovery

  • Connection to transcendent experiences and states of consciousness

  • Personal transformation and growth

  • Integration of spiritual or mystical experiences

  • Development of authentic identity

Psychodynamic Theory:

This Approach explores the subconscious and hidden aspects of the psyche:

·         Focus on early life experiences and relationships

·         Exploration of unconscious patterns

·         Discussion of dreams and fantasies

·         Examination of therapeutic relationship

·         Long-term treatment orientation

·         Regular session attendance importance

·         Open-ended discussion format

·         Work with defense mechanisms

·         Processing of emotions and memories

·         Analysis of current relationship patterns

Harm Reduction:

This approach focuses on providing services in order to build rapport, even when a client is not ready or willing to abstain from substances:

  • Meets you where you are in your journey

  • Supports any positive change

  • Prioritizes safety and risk reduction

  • Respects your right to set your own goals

  • Does not require complete abstinence

Positive Psychology Theory:

This approach focuses on building resilience and mental fitness for recovery:

  • Focus on strengths rather than pathology

  • Building resilience and positive traits

  • Enhancing well-being and life satisfaction

  • Cultivating positive emotions and experiences

  • Developing character strengths

  • Finding meaning and purpose

  • Fostering growth and flourishing

  • Building optimism and hope

Energy Psychology Theory:

Energy psychology explores the various energy systems within the body based on eastern medicine practices and understanding and clears and moves healthy energy through these energy systems to support healing and wellness. These energy tracks influence and are connected to our thoughts, mind, body, and emotions thus these systems are the key to healing the often challenging and difficult task of transforming patterns of substance use.

·         Integration of energy systems and psychological principles

·         Work with body's energy fields and meridians

·         Connection between energy disruption and symptoms

·         Mind-body-energy relationship in healing

·         Influence of energy patterns on behavior and emotions

·         Role of energy systems in recovery

Complementary and Alternative Healing

May Include:

·         Meridian tapping techniques

·         Reiki

·         Chakra balancing work

·         Biofield interventions

·         Somatic energy practices

·         Energy system regulation