Addiction Counseling Services
for Individuals and Families
At A Time to Heal: Family Interventions, our addiction counseling services provide compassionate, professional support for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
We understand that recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey.
Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, our goal is to offer personalized counseling that addresses the emotional, psychological, and behavioral roots of addiction, empowering long-term healing and meaningful change.
What Is Addiction Counseling?
Addiction counseling is a professional, therapeutic service designed to help individuals explore the emotional, psychological, and behavioral aspects of substance use and develop healthier coping mechanisms for lasting recovery.
While counseling is often part of a broader recovery journey, it’s distinct from intervention or case management:
Addiction Counseling
A certified addiction counselor works one-on-one with a client to uncover the underlying causes of addiction, such as trauma, stress, or co-occurring mental health issues. Counseling sessions provide a safe, confidential space to process emotions, develop coping skills, and build a foundation for long-term sobriety. It can continue before, during, and after formal treatment.
Intervention Services
An intervention is a structured process that helps families encourage a loved one to seek help for substance use or mental health challenges. It’s often the first step when someone is unwilling or unable to recognize the need for treatment. Interventions involve planning, education, and in-the-moment support from a trained interventionist.
Case Management
Case management ensures continuity of care throughout the recovery process. A behavioral health case manager helps coordinate treatment plans, facilitate communication between providers, track progress, and connect clients with additional resources. This role is especially important for maintaining momentum and addressing gaps in care after treatment begins.
In short:
- Counseling helps the individual heal and grow.
- Intervention gets them into care.
- Case management keeps everything aligned and supported.
At A Time to Heal, we offer all three services, working together to guide families through every stage of recovery.
Who Benefits from Addiction Counseling and Recovery Support
At A Time to Heal, we support individuals and families across the entire spectrum of the recovery journey. Whether you’re just beginning to recognize a problem, navigating early sobriety, or supporting a loved one in treatment, we’re here to help.
✓ Individuals Struggling with Addiction or Mental Health
We provide compassionate, nonjudgmental addiction counseling and support for those facing substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, or co-occurring disorders. Whether you’re considering treatment or already in recovery, we’ll meet you where you are and walk with you toward lasting change.
✓ Family Members Seeking Support
Addiction and mental health disorders impact the entire family. We work closely with parents, spouses, siblings, and adult children to offer education, guidance, and coaching- because healing is a family process. You don’t have to do this alone.
✓ Those in Early Recovery
The transition from treatment back into daily life can be one of the most vulnerable phases of recovery. Our addiction counseling and sober companionship services offer structure, emotional support, and accountability during this critical time.
✓ Pre-Treatment Individuals or Families in Crisis
If your loved one is resisting help or in denial, we offer intervention services that prioritize safety, dignity, and trust. We’ll help you create a compassionate, strategic plan to get them the help they need, without confrontation or blame.
✓ High-Profile Clients & Professionals
We specialize in working discreetly with executives, entertainers, and other high-profile individuals who require confidential care coordination, sober support, or coaching services tailored to their lifestyle and career.
Meet Our Addiction Counselor
Brad Langenberg, CADC
Certified Addiction Counselor | Interventionist | Sober Coach | Equine-Assisted Therapy Facilitator
Brad Langenberg brings over 35 years of experience in behavioral health and addiction recovery to his role as a certified addiction counselor at A Time to Heal. Certified as a Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Brad is also a member of the Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS). He is known for his compassionate, individualized approach to helping clients navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
His work is grounded in trauma-informed care, recognizing that unresolved trauma often lies at the heart of addiction. Through personalized counseling sessions, Brad helps clients build insight, develop emotional resilience, and create sustainable change.
A lifelong horseman, Brad also integrates equine-assisted therapy into his practice, offering clients a unique opportunity to heal through non-verbal connection, presence, and experiential learning. His equine programs have served youth, adults, and high-profile clients in both residential and outpatient settings.
Brad has worked with respected organizations including the Clare Foundation, Beit T’Shuvah, Refuge Recovery, Breathe Life Healing Center, and Polaris Teen Center. He also served as Program Director at Harmony Hollow Run Farm, leading a farm-based recovery initiative that combined group work, equine therapy, and long-term support.
Whether guiding a family through crisis or supporting an individual in early recovery, Brad’s mission is simple: to meet each person where they are, walk beside them with empathy, and help them reclaim a life of clarity, connection, and purpose.
How Counseling Fits Into the Recovery Process
Addiction counseling plays a vital role at every stage of the recovery journey- from the first step toward seeking help to long-term maintenance of sobriety. While interventions and treatment placement help initiate the recovery process, ongoing counseling provides the emotional and psychological foundation needed for lasting change.
✓ Supports Emotional Healing
Addiction often stems from unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, or other co-occurring mental health conditions. Counseling creates a safe, supportive space to process these challenges, build self-awareness, and begin healing from the inside out.
✓ Strengthens Coping Skills and Resilience
Through one-on-one sessions, clients learn tools to manage stress, cravings, and triggers. This reduces the risk of relapse and empowers individuals to respond to life’s challenges in healthier ways.
✓ Integrates with Treatment Plans
Addiction counseling complements residential or outpatient treatment programs by reinforcing therapeutic goals and helping clients apply insights from treatment in real-world settings. It also serves as a bridge for those transitioning out of formal care.
✓ Guides Aftercare and Ongoing Growth
Recovery doesn’t end when treatment does. Ongoing counseling supports individuals in rebuilding relationships, returning to work or school, and developing a meaningful, purpose-driven life. It also plays a key role in relapse prevention.
✓ Supports the Whole Family
Counseling can also include family sessions or coordination with family support services to repair relationships, improve communication, and create a healthier home environment.
Addiction counseling is not just about staying sober – it’s about becoming whole.
At A Time to Heal, we’re here to guide that transformation with clinical expertise, compassion, and care that evolves with your journey.
Why Choose A Time to Heal for Addiction Counseling?
Choosing the right support team can make all the difference in recovery. At A Time to Heal, we offer more than just addiction counseling — we provide a personalized, integrative approach rooted in compassion, clinical expertise, and real-world experience.
✓ Personalized, Compassionate Care
We know that no two recovery journeys are alike. Our team takes the time to understand your unique needs, challenges, and goals, offering guidance that is grounded in empathy and tailored to you and your family.
✓ Licensed, Trauma-Informed Professionals
Our addiction counseling services are led by experienced, certified professionals. Brad Langenberg, SUDCC, brings decades of experience in trauma-informed care, behavioral health, and equine-assisted therapy to every session.
✓ National Network of Trusted Providers
Whether you’re seeking detox, residential treatment, outpatient therapy, or sober living options, we leverage our nationwide network of top-tier treatment centers and providers to help you find the right fit- fast.
✓ Integrated, Ongoing Support
Recovery isn’t linear, and neither is our approach. We offer more than just a one-time solution. From intervention and treatment placement to counseling, case management, and sober companionship, we guide you through every step of the process.
✓ Family-Focused Approach
Addiction affects the entire family. That’s why we offer family support services alongside individual care, creating a stronger foundation for long-term healing.
At A Time to Heal, you’re not just a case file: you’re a person, and we’re here to walk beside you every step of the way.
Let’s take the next step together.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
