Substance Use Therapists in Williams County, ND
The love of people and the passion of working with others so they can heal from past experiences is what drew me into the field of counseling. What an amazing opportunity to watch people discover their full potential! I have experience working in multiple areas including working with college students as they move forward with their future, overcoming obstacles as they attain their goals. I have experience working at The Meadows in Arizona, trained under Pia Mellody. I have worked extensively with tauma and those committed to sexual recovery. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, trained under Dr. Patrick Carnes.
The love of people and the passion of working with others so they can heal from past experiences is what drew me into the field of counseling. What an amazing opportunity to watch people discover their full potential! I have experience working in multiple areas including working with college students as they move forward with their future, overcoming obstacles as they attain their goals. I have experience working at The Meadows in Arizona, trained under Pia Mellody. I have worked extensively with tauma and those committed to sexual recovery. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, trained under Dr. Patrick Carnes.
Summit Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC, Pastor
Williston, ND 58801
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Brenda Owen. I am the Executive Director and a Therapist at Summit Counseling Services. Summit Counseling Services has offices in 3 cities in Western ND. Summit Counseling is a Not for Profit Agency. We provide both Mental Health and Addiction Services. We have therapists that specialize in many areas not limited to the following, Trauma, Children's Issues, Relationship Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Domestic Violence, and more.
Hello, my name is Brenda Owen. I am the Executive Director and a Therapist at Summit Counseling Services. Summit Counseling Services has offices in 3 cities in Western ND. Summit Counseling is a Not for Profit Agency. We provide both Mental Health and Addiction Services. We have therapists that specialize in many areas not limited to the following, Trauma, Children's Issues, Relationship Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Domestic Violence, and more.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, and recovery-related concerns.
I partner with adults ages 18 through older adulthood as they navigate their unique journeys of healing and growth. I believe healing is not a linear process, but a personal journey shaped by both internal experiences and external life challenges. My role is to walk alongside clients with compassion, curiosity, and respect as they work toward greater clarity, resilience, and wholeness.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, and recovery-related concerns.
I partner with adults ages 18 through older adulthood as they navigate their unique journeys of healing and growth. I believe healing is not a linear process, but a personal journey shaped by both internal experiences and external life challenges. My role is to walk alongside clients with compassion, curiosity, and respect as they work toward greater clarity, resilience, and wholeness.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of anxiety and shame, despite trying to 'do all the right things?' I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience helping people break free from cycles of anxiety, depression, harsh self-criticism, and disordered eating. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you define what a well-lived life means for you-then addressing the barriers keeping you from living it.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of anxiety and shame, despite trying to 'do all the right things?' I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience helping people break free from cycles of anxiety, depression, harsh self-criticism, and disordered eating. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you define what a well-lived life means for you-then addressing the barriers keeping you from living it.
Let’s be honest: life can throw a lot at us. Sometimes it’s the big, painful things that leave a mark… and sometimes it’s the quiet, everyday stuff that slowly builds up until we realize we’ve been carrying more than we thought. Therapy is a space to finally set some of that down for a while — to breathe, make sense of what’s been happening, and start feeling a little more like yourself again.
Together, we’ll explore how your experiences have shaped your emotions, the patterns that may be holding you back, and the parts of you that long to be seen and understood.
Let’s be honest: life can throw a lot at us. Sometimes it’s the big, painful things that leave a mark… and sometimes it’s the quiet, everyday stuff that slowly builds up until we realize we’ve been carrying more than we thought. Therapy is a space to finally set some of that down for a while — to breathe, make sense of what’s been happening, and start feeling a little more like yourself again.
Together, we’ll explore how your experiences have shaped your emotions, the patterns that may be holding you back, and the parts of you that long to be seen and understood.
Are you the "fixer" or the "peacekeeper" who's secretly drowning in anxiety or trauma? On the outside, you have it all together and you are the one everyone leans on. But on the inside, you're exhausted from chronic worry, disrupted sleep, or using a drink or gummy to finally "turn off" your brain. That relentless inner critic whispers you are never good enough, your "fawn" response makes saying "no" feel impossible, and guilt piles up from burdens that aren't yours. These aren't just symptoms. They're the hidden costs of over-functioning for others while neglecting yourself, often rooted in trauma or Complex PTSD.
Are you the "fixer" or the "peacekeeper" who's secretly drowning in anxiety or trauma? On the outside, you have it all together and you are the one everyone leans on. But on the inside, you're exhausted from chronic worry, disrupted sleep, or using a drink or gummy to finally "turn off" your brain. That relentless inner critic whispers you are never good enough, your "fawn" response makes saying "no" feel impossible, and guilt piles up from burdens that aren't yours. These aren't just symptoms. They're the hidden costs of over-functioning for others while neglecting yourself, often rooted in trauma or Complex PTSD.
Online Therapists
If you are feeling stuck in unhappiness, overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life, or have been carrying a burden for too long, you are not alone. Therapy can help you heal from the past, feel more connected to the people around you, stop unwanted thoughts and find more enjoyment in your life. I help people overcome their past to be able to build better relationships, find their drive and live a more satisfied life.
If you are feeling stuck in unhappiness, overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life, or have been carrying a burden for too long, you are not alone. Therapy can help you heal from the past, feel more connected to the people around you, stop unwanted thoughts and find more enjoyment in your life. I help people overcome their past to be able to build better relationships, find their drive and live a more satisfied life.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.