Addiction Counseling in Palm Beach Gardens
IN-PERSON & ONLINE ADDICTION COUNSELING IN FLORIDA
Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to walk it alone.
Free 15-minute phone consultation — no obligation.
Positive change is possible
We’ve worked with people in all stages of substance use recovery, from just beginning to explore how drinking is impacting their life, to those who have been in and out of treatment.
We’ve seen first-hand that positive change is possible. With non-judgmental support from an experienced addiction therapist, you can explore and understand what substance use is doing to you and develop the tools you need to build a fulfilling life.
Whether you’re at rock-bottom or just starting to notice something isn’t right, we welcome you.
We Can Help You With:
Problem drinking
Problem drug use
Diagnosed substance use disorders
Preparing for detox or rehab
Post-treatment maintenance
Relapse prevention
Support during relapse
Codependency and relationship challenges
Co-occurring mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, BPD, and more
We have extensive experience supporting patients in all stages of substance use and we welcome you to contact us to see how St John Counseling can help you heal.
Addiction therapy with experienced counselors
At St John Counseling, we have decades of experience in addiction counseling. Mark’s career began in 1999 when he took a role as a substance use therapist at a residential treatment center, eventually becoming the program’s clinical director. Nicole’s career is nearly as long, beginning with similar roots as an addiction therapist in a residential setting.
While we won’t claim we’ve seen it all, we’ve seen a lot. This experience gives us a wealth of knowledge of how therapy actually works for people throughout the continuum of active addiction and recovery
Through our career-long, active study of techniques and their applications, we’re equipped to help you tap into your ability to problem-solve. You’re stronger than you realize, and we have the expertise needed to help you see what’s possible in your life!
No matter how lost, defeated, or powerless you feel right now, we can help you find a path to recovery.
As therapists, we don’t judge; that doesn’t help anyone! We see ourselves as guides, showing you where to start and how to do the needful work of taking back your life from substances. It’s a process of ups and downs, and we will be right there at your side for all of them.
You are so much more than your problem drinking or drug use. You matter, as you are, and we know that you’re worthy of care and support.
Everyone's path through addiction and recovery is unique
Therapy is all about creating a trustworthy space where you can share what you’re going through. By looking at your whole life, not just substance use, we can craft an individual treatment approach that actually works for you.
Addiction and recovery is a long and winding journey, and as your trusted therapist and guide, we consider it a privilege to come along with you on that journey.
Your individual therapy plan may include:
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
Relapse prevention planning
Gestalt therapy
Interpersonal psychodynamics
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
Jungian analysis
Biopsychosocial modeling
Humanist and person-centered approach
We take a flexible approach to therapy, getting to know you as an individual to determine which skills will help most.
Personalized mental health treatment for adults, couples, and families in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Addiction counseling that embraces faith
We know that faith and spirituality are part of many people’s lives (including our own). and we find that it’s helpful to welcome spirituality into the therapy process for people struggling with problem drinking or drug use.
We find that addiction counseling is more successful when we remain true to faith-based values and principles, especially those that underlie the 12 Steps.
Addiction often has its roots in deeply entrenched beliefs and behaviors. By exploring foundational faith principles as part of the therapy process, our patients are able to let go of these strongholds and turn toward their personal truth.
Therapy that supports all of your mental health needs
Our years of experience in addiction counseling have shown us that patients dealing with problem drinking are also often dealing with co-occurring mental health conditions.
To fully uncover your ability to create positive change in your life, we feel that comprehensive addiction counseling must include mental health support.
As experienced addiction therapists, we have the training and experience needed to support patients managing most mental health disorders, and we are confident we can help you too.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most common questions we receive about addiction counseling at St John Counseling.
If you don’t see your question here, we invite you to contact us so we can provide you with the answers you need.
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We currently accept Medicare, UHC, Cigna, Aetna & Humana.
We also provide therapy for patients on a self-pay basis.
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We have had many patients come to us after finding little success with other counselors. We have found that many therapists don’t have the experience needed to really understand addiction, and have not walked with enough patients through its depths to the other side.
We have years of experience in the field, working with people at all stages of substance use and abuse, and that gives us a specialized set of skills that can help you, even when prior treatment has fallen short.
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Being in recovery is not a requirement for addiction and mental health therapy at St John Counseling.
We do encourage patients to work toward recovery, and we provide addiction counseling with the goal of reducing the influence of substances on your quality of life.
But we also understand that support when you’re struggling is crucial to healing. We meet you where you are, and we’re here to give you hope. Our goal is to use our experience and expertise to help you improve your life, and sobriety is not a requirement to access that help.
We do require that patients not be functionally impaired in the therapy room, and will reschedule with you if you are intoxicated at the time of your therapy session.
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In your first session, you’ll have a chance to share what you’re going through, and what you’d like help with.
You’ll be asked thoughtful questions during the session to get a better idea of:
Who you are
Your life history and family background
Your current circumstances
Your goals for therapy
Your therapist will use the information you provide to put together a comprehensive treatment plan that is tailored specifically to you.
That plan will guide you and your therapist in future sessions, with the goal of providing you the best therapy possible.
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It is not an issue! We recognize that everyone has their own relationship with spirituality and we don’t insist on any belief structures for our patients.
We find that faith shows us the value of connection, helping others, honesty and accountability, and being open to positive change, and that these values are supportive in tackling addiction.
Regardless of a patient’s personal beliefs, we’ve found that each of our patients have found something meaningful and helpful in this approach.
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Yes! We have worked as part of an extended care team for many patients throughout our careers.
We can coordinate information sharing between practitioners, using secure, confidential pathways. We will always ensure any information disclosure follows HIPAA guidelines and protects your safety and security first.
We believe in a collaborative approach to addiction and mental health, and we welcome the opportunity to be a part of your care team.