Substance Abuse

Break Free from Substance Abuse: Compassionate Support

Struggling with drugs or alcohol? Our counseling offers practical strategies, emotional guidance, and personalized support for lasting recovery.

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Substance Abuse Counseling in Colorado

Whatever substance has taken hold of your life — whether it's something you're just starting to question or something you've struggled with for years — you shouldn't have to face it alone. Overcomers Counseling offers confidential substance abuse counseling across Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, and Pueblo, plus statewide teletherapy.

You Don't Have to Face This Alone

Substance use often develops as a way to cope with pain, stress, or trauma, and shame tends to keep people from reaching out until things feel unmanageable. You don't have to wait for a crisis to get support, and you don't have to face withdrawal from shame and isolation while you work through this.

Recognizing When Support Is Needed

Common signs include using more than intended, difficulty cutting back despite wanting to, cravings that feel hard to manage, strained relationships or missed responsibilities, and using substances to cope with stress or emotions. Wherever you are on this spectrum, support is available.

How Our Therapists Help

Our providers use evidence-based approaches like motivational interviewing and CBT to help you understand your relationship with substances, build coping tools, and work toward the goals you set for yourself, whether that's reducing use, quitting, or exploring your options. We coordinate closely with our psychiatry team when medication support or higher levels of care are needed. For clients who want it, we also offer faith-integrated counseling.

Support Near You

Find substance abuse counseling in Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, or Pueblo, or connect through secure teletherapy anywhere in Colorado. We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Kaiser, Anthem BCBS, and Tricare.

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FAQs about Substance Abuse

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What is the goal of substance abuse counseling?

Overcoming substance abuse can feel like trying to climb a mountain in a thick fog, but the goal of counseling is to give you a guide and a clear path forward. We work together to help you understand the root of your reliance on substances, develop new coping skills, and find a sense of purpose that doesn’t depend on them. We believe in your capacity for change and are here to help you not just get sober, but to build a new life that is more rewarding than you can imagine.

Can counseling help me stay sober long-term?

Staying sober is not a one-time thing; it’s a long-term commitment. Counseling helps you build a strong foundation for your recovery, like reinforcing the base of a house. We’ll help you develop skills to manage cravings, avoid relapse triggers, and navigate the daily stresses of life without turning to substances. We’ll also help you create a network of support so you can continue to feel seen and heard on your journey. We believe in your capacity to lead a life of lasting recovery.

What's the difference between substance abuse and addiction?

Think of substance abuse like playing with fire and addiction as getting burned. Substance abuse is the behavior of using substances in a way that’s harmful, such as missing work or engaging in risky behavior. Addiction is a disease that causes a powerful, uncontrollable craving for substances. It's a progressive, chronic condition that can have a devastating impact on your life. We can work together to help you understand your unique experience and develop a plan to take control.

What are the most effective treatments for substance abuse?

The most effective treatment for substance abuse is a comprehensive approach that addresses both your physical and emotional needs. It's not a one-size-fits-all solution; it's a personalized plan that helps you get to the root of your challenges. We'll provide a safe and supportive space to work through your mental health challenges while also giving you the tools to manage your substance use. You can get your life back, and we're here to help you every step of the way.

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Across hundreds of client reviews, one theme comes through again and again: people feel truly heard here. Clients describe finally finding a therapist who understood them, gaining real tools for anxiety, trauma, and anger management, and walking away from sessions feeling lighter and more hopeful. Many say Overcomers was the first place therapy actually felt like the right fit — a space to be met with warmth, patience, and genuine care on the path to becoming who they're meant to be.
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Kaitlyn Chiasson, LPCC, NCC
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Kaitlyn made my intake very comfortable. She was very nice and personable.
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Alondra is truly amazing and I’m so grateful to have found her, she is a genuine person who listens and makes me feel heard. Her skills and knowledge have helped me greatly. I have always been apprehensive towards therapy but she has change my mind completely and I even tell others to try therapy now.
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Catrina Chatfield, MSW, LSW, SWC
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She is very good at active listening. She demonstrated empathy and was highly motivating!
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Rahel Girma, MA. LPCC, NCC
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Rahel has been a joy to work with so far. She's very pleasant and seems excited to help me with my mental health journey. She's very welcoming and easy to warm up. She listens intently, asks meaningful questions, gives helpful advice and affirmations, and is very responsive. She's prompt to our appointments and is very diligent in recalling and addressing things from our last session to help keep the flow and the conversation going. She's also very skilled in facilitating natural transitions in the conversation and topics. I'm very happy and grateful for her professional help!
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I can just say the confidence I have today I didn't have before I met Jennifer. She taught me amazing tools for me to be the best mother I have ever been. Trauma is a thing that takes time to heal but I have this.
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I loved the flexibility of doing it virtually.