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For over three decades, Choices Counseling Center has been dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment programs for individuals and families affected by addiction, mental health issues, and relationship challenges. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve long-term recovery and personal growth by offering a supportive and non-judgmental environment where individuals can confront their struggles and develop the skills necessary to overcome them.
Our Philosophy
At Choices Counseling Center, we believe that addiction is a multifaceted condition that affects every aspect of an individual's life. Our approach is centered on the therapeutic community model, which emphasizes the importance of long-term support and community involvement in the recovery process. Our experienced clinicians work closely with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of therapeutic services, including:
- Psychodrama: A powerful therapeutic modality that uses role-playing and enactments to explore emotions, behaviors, and relationships.
- Extended Care: A comprehensive program designed to provide ongoing support and guidance after intensive treatment.
- Intensive Weekend and Five-Day Programs: Intensive, structured programs that provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to confront their struggles and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
- Addiction Recovery: Programs designed to help individuals overcome addiction and develop healthy habits and relationships.
- HIMS Program for Pilots: A specialized program designed to address the unique challenges and stressors faced by pilots struggling with addiction.
- After Addiction and Recovery: Programs that focus on helping individuals transition from active addiction to a healthy, fulfilling life.
- Depression, Grief, and Loss: Support groups and therapy sessions designed to help individuals cope with the emotional challenges of depression, grief, and loss.
- Relationships: Programs that focus on improving communication, intimacy, and conflict resolution in personal and professional relationships.
- Eating Disorders: Comprehensive programs designed to help individuals overcome the emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of eating disorders.
- Men's Weekend: A specialized program designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for men to explore their emotions, behaviors, and relationships.
Meet Our Clinician
Elizabeth Traynor, LMHC, LMFT, NCC, has 25 years of training and experience in the addictions and mental health fields. With over ten years of psychodrama training, Beth is well-versed in a range of therapeutic modalities and has worked with individuals, couples, and families struggling with addiction, mental health issues, and relationship challenges.
Staff Treatment
Choices Counseling Center focuses on providing a holistic and comprehensive treatment program for individuals struggling with addiction. The center has a long-term approach to recovery, which includes providing ongoing support and guidance to help individuals maintain sobriety and live a happy and productive life.
Reviews
Many reviewers have shared their positive experiences with Choices Counseling Center. Several reviewers have noted that the center's program has been highly effective in helping them overcome their addiction. Some reviewers have praised the center's staff, particularly Beth Traynor, who they credit with facilitating their recovery. Others have appreciated the center's holistic approach to treatment, which includes physical, emotional, and spiritual support.
On the other hand, a few reviewers have shared negative experiences with the center. Some have accused the center of being a cult, while others have expressed concerns about the center's safety and the potential risks of sending a child to the program. One reviewer specifically mentioned that their mother sent them to the center at a young age and that they were kept there for almost nine months, which they believe was unsafe. Another reviewer shared a similar experience, stating that they were kept at the center for almost a year and a half, which they believe was traumatic.
Concerns
Several reviewers have raised concerns about the center's recruitment tactics. One reviewer suggested that the center's staff may be contacting individuals who have posted negative reviews and directing them to post positive reviews. Another reviewer mentioned that they saw several positive reviews posted shortly after they posted their negative review.
Safety Concerns
Some reviewers have expressed concerns about the center's safety. One reviewer specifically mentioned that they were kept at the center for almost nine months without their parents' consent, which they believe was unsafe. Another reviewer mentioned that they were treated like a prisoner at the center and that they were forced to participate in group therapy against their will.