New Directions Counseling Shelton

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Spirituality connects patients to a higher power and helps strengthen their recovery, hope, and compliance with other treatment modalities.

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Providers using a strengths-based philosophy focus on the positive traits of their patients, creating a positive feedback loop that grows confidence.

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Patients can connect with a therapist via videochat, messaging, email, or phone. Remote therapy makes treatment more accessible.

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.