Substance Use Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO
Connor Scroggins
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
For those in substance use recovery, we'll focus on building resilience and developing coping strategies.
Are you struggling with substance use recovery, navigating life as a veteran or family member of one, or seeking to understand your authentic self better? I'm Connor Scroggins (he/him), and I'm here to support you on your journey toward personal growth, self-acceptance, and empowerment. My unique approach combines existential-humanistic principles with a feminist perspective, creating a safe and nurturing space for you to explore your individuality, purpose, and search for meaning in life.
For those in substance use recovery, we'll focus on building resilience and developing coping strategies.
Are you struggling with substance use recovery, navigating life as a veteran or family member of one, or seeking to understand your authentic self better? I'm Connor Scroggins (he/him), and I'm here to support you on your journey toward personal growth, self-acceptance, and empowerment. My unique approach combines existential-humanistic principles with a feminist perspective, creating a safe and nurturing space for you to explore your individuality, purpose, and search for meaning in life.
Gabrielle Engelmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Whether you're dealing with bipolar disorder, substance use issues, or the effects of interpersonal violence, I'm here to join you on your courageous journey.
Are you feeling like you can't be your true self, weighed down by addiction, mental health, or past traumas? I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, understanding your unique experiences, and walking alongside you on your journey towards healing and growth. Taking that step into vulnerability can feel scary and unsettling, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to join you in this journey towards discovering and accepting yourself. I can't wait to empower you with the tools you need to make the changes you want in your life - you know yourself best, and I'd be honored to be along for the ride!
Whether you're dealing with bipolar disorder, substance use issues, or the effects of interpersonal violence, I'm here to join you on your courageous journey.
Are you feeling like you can't be your true self, weighed down by addiction, mental health, or past traumas? I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, understanding your unique experiences, and walking alongside you on your journey towards healing and growth. Taking that step into vulnerability can feel scary and unsettling, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to join you in this journey towards discovering and accepting yourself. I can't wait to empower you with the tools you need to make the changes you want in your life - you know yourself best, and I'd be honored to be along for the ride!
Clear Choice Counseling & Consultation, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, LAC, SAP, SAE, CEAP
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
We're in the business of helping meet the challenges of life, employment, and organizational success. You can count on confidential counseling services to assist you and your family members with adult living problems, mental health concerns, and substance use issues. Employers may call on us to provide workplace interventions addressing matters of workplace stress, conflict, morale, productivity, and change management. Finally, organizations can turn to us for assistance with relationship management and organizational improvement and effectiveness.
We're in the business of helping meet the challenges of life, employment, and organizational success. You can count on confidential counseling services to assist you and your family members with adult living problems, mental health concerns, and substance use issues. Employers may call on us to provide workplace interventions addressing matters of workplace stress, conflict, morale, productivity, and change management. Finally, organizations can turn to us for assistance with relationship management and organizational improvement and effectiveness.
Elyse Jacobson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
My clinical experience and training involves helping those with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, mood instability, conflict, behavior/legal struggles, grief and loss, and adjustment issues.
Glennon Melton, an author I admire, has described life as “brutiful.” Brutiful blends the two words, “Beautiful” & “Brutal”, which summarizes how we often experience our journeys in life. Life has its beautiful moments, it also has some difficult, hard times. When life feels painful and you need someone to talk to, I am someone who can provide a safe place to feel supported & heard. My goal is to provide a place for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and coping strategies in order to find clarity, to better understand yourself, and to strengthen healthy emotion management and interpersonal skills.
My clinical experience and training involves helping those with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, mood instability, conflict, behavior/legal struggles, grief and loss, and adjustment issues.
Glennon Melton, an author I admire, has described life as “brutiful.” Brutiful blends the two words, “Beautiful” & “Brutal”, which summarizes how we often experience our journeys in life. Life has its beautiful moments, it also has some difficult, hard times. When life feels painful and you need someone to talk to, I am someone who can provide a safe place to feel supported & heard. My goal is to provide a place for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and coping strategies in order to find clarity, to better understand yourself, and to strengthen healthy emotion management and interpersonal skills.
Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
We utilize evidence-based practices and take an integrated approach to care that is customized for the needs of each individual, addressing not only the substance use or addiction issues but also any underlying mental health conditions (co-occurring disorders).
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
We utilize evidence-based practices and take an integrated approach to care that is customized for the needs of each individual, addressing not only the substance use or addiction issues but also any underlying mental health conditions (co-occurring disorders).
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Katie Zambrotta
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, CAC 1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Katie (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Candidate working towards her clinical licensure. She has experience in substance use treatment, trauma informed care and LGBTQIA + informed care. Katie works with adolescents and adults alike, and takes on a strengths based approach in order to best support her clients. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Katie strives to create a safe space for any and everyone who is on their healing journey.
Katie (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Candidate working towards her clinical licensure. She has experience in substance use treatment, trauma informed care and LGBTQIA + informed care. Katie works with adolescents and adults alike, and takes on a strengths based approach in order to best support her clients. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Katie strives to create a safe space for any and everyone who is on their healing journey.
Susanna Huffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, CSAT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
I specialize in treating the following: Infidelity and Betrayal Trauma, Divorce, compulsive sexual behaviors, substance use disorders, adolescents, and Trauma/Family trauma.
I am passionate about working with those who are experiencing a substance use disorder, sex addiction, problematic porn, and trauma. This includes partners and family members experiencing the betrayal of what it means to love a person who has an attachment and addiction disorder. I am fiercely committed to supporting you in a recovery journey and have years of experience to pull from. My style is direct, yet curious as I recognize each person has a different set of traits. I am comfortable holding space for all, including those who are culturally diverse & the LGBTQ+ community. I truly love getting to learn from each of my clients.
I specialize in treating the following: Infidelity and Betrayal Trauma, Divorce, compulsive sexual behaviors, substance use disorders, adolescents, and Trauma/Family trauma.
I am passionate about working with those who are experiencing a substance use disorder, sex addiction, problematic porn, and trauma. This includes partners and family members experiencing the betrayal of what it means to love a person who has an attachment and addiction disorder. I am fiercely committed to supporting you in a recovery journey and have years of experience to pull from. My style is direct, yet curious as I recognize each person has a different set of traits. I am comfortable holding space for all, including those who are culturally diverse & the LGBTQ+ community. I truly love getting to learn from each of my clients.
Cindy Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
The primary emphasis of my master’s level studies was trauma and substance use disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 12 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and groups. Since 2010, my studies and career have focused on identifying underlying problems that contribute to relationship problems, substance use, and other problematic behaviors that limit the quality of life.
The primary emphasis of my master’s level studies was trauma and substance use disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 12 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and groups. Since 2010, my studies and career have focused on identifying underlying problems that contribute to relationship problems, substance use, and other problematic behaviors that limit the quality of life.
Dr. Brett Bartruff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (Online Only)
If you need an evaluation to help you determine mental health or substance use conditions, please reach out to me and let me help.
I am a proud LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist and advocate providing full diagnostic assessment and individualized treatment recommendations. I aim to help clients discover and engage in a meaningful and purposeful life. T. I focus on understanding people holistically, with particular attention on a person’s strengths, attachments, stressful/traumatic events, and cultural environment. I integrate aspects of cognitive therapy, psycho-dynamic principles, adaptive processing theory, and motivational interviewing as part of my therapeutic practice.
If you need an evaluation to help you determine mental health or substance use conditions, please reach out to me and let me help.
I am a proud LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist and advocate providing full diagnostic assessment and individualized treatment recommendations. I aim to help clients discover and engage in a meaningful and purposeful life. T. I focus on understanding people holistically, with particular attention on a person’s strengths, attachments, stressful/traumatic events, and cultural environment. I integrate aspects of cognitive therapy, psycho-dynamic principles, adaptive processing theory, and motivational interviewing as part of my therapeutic practice.
Seeking counseling services can be nerve-wracking, but even the fact that you are reading this is a start. Julia’s passion is supporting those who feel like their voice needs to be heard. She uses open questions to help clients develop coping skills to construct a healthier mindset and reduce substance use. She is kindhearted, supportive, and empathetic. She is here for you if you are ready to process trauma or just need someone to hear you when you talk. Remember, every day is a second chance.
Seeking counseling services can be nerve-wracking, but even the fact that you are reading this is a start. Julia’s passion is supporting those who feel like their voice needs to be heard. She uses open questions to help clients develop coping skills to construct a healthier mindset and reduce substance use. She is kindhearted, supportive, and empathetic. She is here for you if you are ready to process trauma or just need someone to hear you when you talk. Remember, every day is a second chance.
Kelley Harrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Please reach out if you are in need of support surrounding addiction, substance use, and/or mental health challenges that impede your happiness or ability to live your life.
By providing a caring, compassionate, and free space to express past traumas, disruptive thought patterns, and confusing life circumstances, I create a meaningful and tailored healing experience for each client. Through counseling, clients can begin to experience the power behind their own convictions and step into a position of power over their own internal landscape. I believe in dismantling oppressive systems and harmful patterns within individual's lives through meaningful and powerful therapeutic intervention.
Please reach out if you are in need of support surrounding addiction, substance use, and/or mental health challenges that impede your happiness or ability to live your life.
By providing a caring, compassionate, and free space to express past traumas, disruptive thought patterns, and confusing life circumstances, I create a meaningful and tailored healing experience for each client. Through counseling, clients can begin to experience the power behind their own convictions and step into a position of power over their own internal landscape. I believe in dismantling oppressive systems and harmful patterns within individual's lives through meaningful and powerful therapeutic intervention.
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Anna (she/her) is working towards her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). She is beginning her clinical internship journey and has experience working with adults impacted by trauma, mental health, incarceration, and substance use issues. She is also a Certified Addiction Technician and has worked within a residential treatment setting. Anna approaches counseling from a person-centered perspective and also uses attachment theory to help her clients understand their relationship patterns.
Anna (she/her) is working towards her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). She is beginning her clinical internship journey and has experience working with adults impacted by trauma, mental health, incarceration, and substance use issues. She is also a Certified Addiction Technician and has worked within a residential treatment setting. Anna approaches counseling from a person-centered perspective and also uses attachment theory to help her clients understand their relationship patterns.
Nicole Kealoha Loría
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC, MSCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (Online Only)
Nicole's mental health counseling experience includes working with indigenous populations, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use disorders, trauma, DV, at-risk youth, pre and postpartum depression.
As a native Spanish speaker, Nicole is 100% bilingual in English and Spanish and passionate about working with Hispanic / Latinx populations given her shared experience as a Latina living in North America. Nicole believes healing is unique to each individual and utilizes an eclectic approach to collaborate with clients on their journey toward well-being. Nicole is also a certified yoga instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience with diverse populations such as male inmates in maximum security prisons and women struggling with addiction and domestic violence.
Nicole's mental health counseling experience includes working with indigenous populations, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use disorders, trauma, DV, at-risk youth, pre and postpartum depression.
As a native Spanish speaker, Nicole is 100% bilingual in English and Spanish and passionate about working with Hispanic / Latinx populations given her shared experience as a Latina living in North America. Nicole believes healing is unique to each individual and utilizes an eclectic approach to collaborate with clients on their journey toward well-being. Nicole is also a certified yoga instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience with diverse populations such as male inmates in maximum security prisons and women struggling with addiction and domestic violence.
I am a therapist licensed in Virginia and Colorado. I have worked with children, teens, and adults to treat a variety of concerns. I will partner with you using a person-centered approach to help create the change you want in your life. I help you integrate tools that feel authentic to your needs using a multicultural, trauma-informed lens. work collaboratively with clients who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, parenting issues, stress management, relationship issues, attachment concerns, and substance use.
I am a therapist licensed in Virginia and Colorado. I have worked with children, teens, and adults to treat a variety of concerns. I will partner with you using a person-centered approach to help create the change you want in your life. I help you integrate tools that feel authentic to your needs using a multicultural, trauma-informed lens. work collaboratively with clients who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, parenting issues, stress management, relationship issues, attachment concerns, and substance use.
Elinah Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (Online Only)
I am a trauma-focused therapist who strongly believes that the negative cognitions we have about ourselves start with the trauma we have experienced in the past. I provide psychotherapy and EMDR therapy to those looking to resolve issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, and emotional dysregulation. I believe for one to connect with others, one should connect with themselves internally. Through a healthy therapeutic alliance, I believe we can collaborate and work together to heal and gain coping strategies that will provide relief from symptoms of concern.
I am a trauma-focused therapist who strongly believes that the negative cognitions we have about ourselves start with the trauma we have experienced in the past. I provide psychotherapy and EMDR therapy to those looking to resolve issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, and emotional dysregulation. I believe for one to connect with others, one should connect with themselves internally. Through a healthy therapeutic alliance, I believe we can collaborate and work together to heal and gain coping strategies that will provide relief from symptoms of concern.
Ronnyah Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, EMDR, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
Are you looking for a highly skilled and compassionate Therapist with extensive experience in treating individuals and couples affected by substance use disorders, trauma, and co-occurring mental health issues such as trauma and anxiety? As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of trauma and addiction recovery, guiding them toward healing, resilience, and long-term growth.
Are you looking for a highly skilled and compassionate Therapist with extensive experience in treating individuals and couples affected by substance use disorders, trauma, and co-occurring mental health issues such as trauma and anxiety? As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of trauma and addiction recovery, guiding them toward healing, resilience, and long-term growth.
Christina Allard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80911 (Online Only)
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I specialize in providing support to individuals navigating depression, anxiety, borderline personality, substance use disorders and relationship concerns.
Our shared aspiration is to find happiness and freedom from suffering. Life often leads us astray from our envisioned path, leaving us uncertain about what our ideal existence entails. At times, overpowering emotions like fear, anger, sadness, or shame dictate our actions and choices, causing us to lose sight of our authentic selves. Yet, within this pain lies the potential for profound transformation, as we discover awareness, insight, compassion and hope. Through the therapeutic process, we will embark on a journey to explore your unique experiences, unearth your truth, and initiate the healing of both past and present wounds.
I specialize in providing support to individuals navigating depression, anxiety, borderline personality, substance use disorders and relationship concerns.
Our shared aspiration is to find happiness and freedom from suffering. Life often leads us astray from our envisioned path, leaving us uncertain about what our ideal existence entails. At times, overpowering emotions like fear, anger, sadness, or shame dictate our actions and choices, causing us to lose sight of our authentic selves. Yet, within this pain lies the potential for profound transformation, as we discover awareness, insight, compassion and hope. Through the therapeutic process, we will embark on a journey to explore your unique experiences, unearth your truth, and initiate the healing of both past and present wounds.
Patricia (Trish) Kottaridis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
While open to a range of issues, I feel I connect particularly well with adolescents or adults who have experienced trauma, different types of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and are struggling with behavioral issues, substance use, self-harm, depression, anxiety, or PTSD. I want to help clients explore the parts of themself they try to hide away, address the pain they carry, and in working towards healing, gain back those pieces of who they are.
While open to a range of issues, I feel I connect particularly well with adolescents or adults who have experienced trauma, different types of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and are struggling with behavioral issues, substance use, self-harm, depression, anxiety, or PTSD. I want to help clients explore the parts of themself they try to hide away, address the pain they carry, and in working towards healing, gain back those pieces of who they are.
Struggling alone is an isolating and upsetting experience. Choosing to pursue therapy and finding a clinician right for you adds an extra level of stress. Yet, we have all been there before, and you are here now. I chose to become a therapist to help people overcome life challenges, whether that be recovering from trauma, loss, mental health symptoms, or substance use. I will be there for you in your time of need. I believe in you and will help you meet your goals. This is your first step, and I would love to help you reach all of your goals.
Struggling alone is an isolating and upsetting experience. Choosing to pursue therapy and finding a clinician right for you adds an extra level of stress. Yet, we have all been there before, and you are here now. I chose to become a therapist to help people overcome life challenges, whether that be recovering from trauma, loss, mental health symptoms, or substance use. I will be there for you in your time of need. I believe in you and will help you meet your goals. This is your first step, and I would love to help you reach all of your goals.
Sofie Camp
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
I enjoy working with dual diagnoses (both mental health and substance use), substance use and recovery, mood disorders, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidality, LGBTQIA+, religious trauma, identity, depression and anxiety.
Counseling can be an uncomfortable process, involving deep exploration past painful emotions into unmet needs, core beliefs, and unprocessed trauma. It is my goal to help you through this journey in a safe, judgment-free, and accepting space centered around you. I believe the counseling relationship to be the core of therapy, which relies on unconditional positive regard, authenticity, and empathy. Human connection is key, and I strive to create an environment without judgment or shame with my clients.
I enjoy working with dual diagnoses (both mental health and substance use), substance use and recovery, mood disorders, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidality, LGBTQIA+, religious trauma, identity, depression and anxiety.
Counseling can be an uncomfortable process, involving deep exploration past painful emotions into unmet needs, core beliefs, and unprocessed trauma. It is my goal to help you through this journey in a safe, judgment-free, and accepting space centered around you. I believe the counseling relationship to be the core of therapy, which relies on unconditional positive regard, authenticity, and empathy. Human connection is key, and I strive to create an environment without judgment or shame with my clients.
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.