Addiction Counselors in Hays, Kansas

About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

8 Addiction Counselors found in Hays

female counselor

Jennifer Colby, LMSW

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
208 E 7th St, Hays, KS - 67601
785-628-2871 785-628-0330

female counselor

Jaylea Black

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
4320 Vine Street, Unit 80 - Pmb 191, Hays, KS - 67601
785-734-0292

male counselor

Mr. Matthew Brous, LCPC, LCAC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2703 Hall St Ste 5, Hays, KS - 67601
785-269-1011 785-329-4512

female counselor

Mrs. Alisha Kay Hammerschmidt, LMSW, LMAC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2501 Vine St Ste 3a, Hays, KS - 67601
316-217-6785

female counselor

Teresea L Bennett, LMSW, LCAC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
2501 E 13th, Building 3 Suite 10, Hays, KS - 67601
785-628-3573 785-621-2257

female counselor

Kaye Lynn Scott-roy, LCPC, LCAC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1301 Oak St, Hays, KS - 67601
785-628-3575 785-621-2257

female counselor

Mrs. Joyce Ann Kinderknecht, LAC, SAP

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
205 E. 7th St, Ste 126, Hays, KS - 67601
785-639-1081 785-628-0677

male counselor

Scott P. Anstadt, LSCSW

Counselor
114 E 15th St, Hays, KS - 67601
785-408-9611

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About Addiction Counselors: Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions. Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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