Substance Use Counseling for Opioid Addiction

How Addiction Therapy Supports MAT

Counseling gives context to what you’re feeling and doing day to day. In sessions, your counselor helps you sort through:

Why cravings seem to appear out of nowhere

Which people, places, or emotions tend to push you toward using

How opioid addiction affects your body, thinking, mood, and relationships

Medication can calm withdrawal and cravings, but it doesn’t untangle everything else. Therapy adds space to slow down, notice patterns, practice new responses, and start repairing parts of your life that have been affected by opioid use.

Counseling for Addiction at BAART Programs

Individual Therapy

In individual counseling, it’s just you and your counselor. You can talk honestly about how opioid use started, what keeps it going, and what you’d like to see change. Over time, you’ll:

  • Heal in a private, judgment-free space where you can talk about trauma, loss, or other issues
  • Get clear, plain-language explanations of addiction and what tends to prevent or trigger relapse
  • Look at the thoughts and feelings that accompany use, then practice different responses
  • Build personalized and realistic coping strategies you can implement on stressful days
  • Get support and ideas as you work on reconnecting with family, friends, or other loved ones

Group Therapy

Group counseling brings you together with others who also live with opioid addiction. Sometimes, just hearing someone else say something you’ve felt can be powerful. Group work can:

  • Take some of the shame and stigma out of the process
  • Offer a safe, structured place to speak honestly and be heard
  • Give you practice solving real problems that happen in recovery
  • Help you keep going when you feel stuck, tired, or discouraged
  • Create a small community that notices your effort and checks in on your goals

Family Counseling

When addiction occurs, families are affected, too. Targeted counseling gives you and your loved ones a chance to sit down together with a neutral person in the room. These sessions can:

  • Help rebuild trust and open up useful conversations
  • Bring more stability and calm to your home and family routines
  • Teach family members what “helping” looks like versus enabling
  • Make it easier to see how your choices affect people around you
  • Give loved ones a safe space to talk about anger, fear, or hurt

Added Personalized Care and Addiction Services

Help with planning your treatment 

Specialized help for pregnant women 

Learning about addiction and how to avoid relapsing 

Medical check-ups

Connecting you to resources 

Support for life after treatment 

Guest medication services 

Insurance and Payment Options

We accept most private insurance. Veterans are eligible through the VA Community Care Network (Optum and TriWest) with prior authorization.

Why Choose Opioid Addiction Counseling at BAART?

Supportive Therapeutic Environment

We keep our centers relaxed and approachable. When you come in, our aim is that you feel safe enough to tell the truth about what’s been happening so we can actually help.

Patient-Focused Therapy

Your counselor gets to know your history, responsibilities, and goals, then builds a therapy plan around that. We check in often and adjust as your needs change.

Insurance Accepted

We work with a variety of insurance plans and payment options so that people in Brighton, CO, Sioux Falls, SD, and nearby areas have a real chance to get therapy.

Testimonials and Success Stories

“Hi my name is Nancy, I am Sixty year old lady. I want to thank the BAART PROGRAM So Very Much !!! Mainly because All of the staff were Very professional sweet people. That place is very clean. There is absolutely no judgement of people at BAART !!! Any race or sexual preference ,or any faith is Welcome here. In fact one gentleman goes to my church , Flatirons Church . This Church is Amazing as far as everybody is Welcome and you learn truly how much Jesus loves you. Thanks for All your help BAART. You are the best !!!!”

-Nancy Lewis

Verified Patient

“It sure is a relief that there are people in this world who actually understand addiction and the mechanisms that fuel it. My wife and I owe Trish, Tj, Ms. Sharon, Becky, and everyone there our lives! They have all gone to bat for us to help us get our child home. And for once it’s looking like we will have him home soon! We couldn’t have made a better decision than to walk through that door and ask for help. These people are not only great at what they do… they are genuinely good people, with integrity, and are really there to actually help with the recovery process. I hate to think where our lives would be if we never walked into BAART That day. We thank all of you guys for what you do! You guys don’t receive enough credit!!! Thank you”

-Hamster Cottage

Verified Patient

“This is an amazing clinic ran by compassionate, caring and goal oriented people. There is no judgment here and clients are not looked down upon. It is also a harm reduction clinic. I highly recommend this place and can never thank Baart and the loving staff they employ enough!”

-Mark Popejoy

Verified Patient

This is by far the best clinic I have entered. I have been to 3 clinics total now and this is by far the best. Definitely the most professional and caring group of staff I have encountered. They truly care about our sobriety and well being. They are truly here to help us. Thank you so much Bart clinic for letting my recovery be apart of yall

-Michael Bannick

Verified Patient

Professional Treatment Team

Patrice Trisvan

Group President | Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP)

Evelyn Sosa

Senior Vice President of Operations | OTP

Dan Greer

Senior Vice President of Operations | OTP

Patrice Oliver, RN

Vice President of Nursing Services | NSC

Emily Cole, LPC S

Vice President of Counseling Services | NSC

Sergio Huerta, M.D.

Chief Medical Officer | OTP Division Western Region

Peter Kassis, MD, FASAM

Medical Reviewer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling

Is counseling required if I’m receiving medication-assisted treatment?

Counseling is strongly recommended with medication-assisted treatment because it addresses the emotional and social aspects of opioid addiction. At many BAART locations, therapy is built into your overall treatment plan.

How often will I attend counseling sessions?

It depends on what you need and what you agree on with your treatment team. Many people start with weekly (or more frequent) sessions and then adjust the schedule as they feel steadier in recovery.

Do you offer individual, group, and family counseling at every BAART location?

All BAART centers provide individual counseling. Group and family counseling are offered at select locations. Your local clinic can explain what’s available and help you find additional support if you need it.

Can my family participate even if they are unsure how to help?

Yes. Family counseling is a good place for questions and honest conversations. Your counselor will keep things on track and help everyone understand addiction a bit better, along with ways to support recovery without losing themselves.

What if I relapse during counseling?

A relapse is a setback, not the end of the road. If it happens, your counselor will help you look at what led to it, adjust your plan, and focus on what might help you stay safer and more supported going forward.

Can I start counseling if I’m still using opioids?

Yes. You don’t have to wait to be “ready” or completely off opioids. We can start where you are, set realistic goals, and coordinate with medical providers so you can move toward reduced use and recovery at a pace that makes sense for you.