Substance Use Therapists in Eau Claire, WI

If you're needing support, skills, or a safe place to talk about mental health, substance use, or trauma please call and get scheduled with Katie today.
Counseling is a collaborative process. I strive to meet each client where they are at, validate their experience, and assist them in making healthy lifestyle changes. My approach is client centered and strength based.
If you're needing support, skills, or a safe place to talk about mental health, substance use, or trauma please call and get scheduled with Katie today.
Counseling is a collaborative process. I strive to meet each client where they are at, validate their experience, and assist them in making healthy lifestyle changes. My approach is client centered and strength based.

I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, substance use, and trauma-related experiences that may be negatively impacting current well-being.
I use an integrative therapeutic approach individualized to your aspirations and goals, often incorporating various techniques to be most impactful on personal growth. My treatment modalities often include: ACT, CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mutimodal Treatments.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, substance use, and trauma-related experiences that may be negatively impacting current well-being.
I use an integrative therapeutic approach individualized to your aspirations and goals, often incorporating various techniques to be most impactful on personal growth. My treatment modalities often include: ACT, CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mutimodal Treatments.

I have 5 years of experience in both Mental Health and Substance Use Counseling.
Your child’s transition into adolescence has been more difficult than expected and you’re not sure where to go from here. Whether you’re noticing they just aren’t motivated anymore, being asked to do chores is a complete battle, or they’re too anxious to engage in activities, I can help. Whether you’re seeing the rebellious, oppositional behaviors, or the internalized, shut down response, we know that your adolescent is struggling to work through something and their behavior gives us clues on how we can help them.
I have 5 years of experience in both Mental Health and Substance Use Counseling.
Your child’s transition into adolescence has been more difficult than expected and you’re not sure where to go from here. Whether you’re noticing they just aren’t motivated anymore, being asked to do chores is a complete battle, or they’re too anxious to engage in activities, I can help. Whether you’re seeing the rebellious, oppositional behaviors, or the internalized, shut down response, we know that your adolescent is struggling to work through something and their behavior gives us clues on how we can help them.

Trained in various treatment modalities, I offer treatment options for those suffering from trauma-related issues, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and various personality disorders.
Passionate about helping others, I offer a space that is safe and genuine to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and offer services to adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience and a desire to work with individuals who have experienced the impacts of trauma in their lives. Trauma looks different for everyone and working through those memories, emotions, and body sensations can be both scary and painful. Meeting you where you are at in your journey to create personalized goals with intention is my highest priority.
Trained in various treatment modalities, I offer treatment options for those suffering from trauma-related issues, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and various personality disorders.
Passionate about helping others, I offer a space that is safe and genuine to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and offer services to adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience and a desire to work with individuals who have experienced the impacts of trauma in their lives. Trauma looks different for everyone and working through those memories, emotions, and body sensations can be both scary and painful. Meeting you where you are at in your journey to create personalized goals with intention is my highest priority.

An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.

Amber Greuel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in marriage and family therapy, parenting/co-parenting, blended families, trauma-informed care, schema-focused therapy, and treating behavioral and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach that prioritizes respect, autonomy, and empowerment for every individual. My goal is to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. I support adults, adolescents, couples, and families of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including LGBTQIA+ and kink communities. With a strong commitment to diversity, I offer a nonjudgmental, accepting perspective that affirms each person’s unique journey. I specialize in holistic wellness, integrating mind, body, and spirit to foster overall well-being.
I specialize in marriage and family therapy, parenting/co-parenting, blended families, trauma-informed care, schema-focused therapy, and treating behavioral and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach that prioritizes respect, autonomy, and empowerment for every individual. My goal is to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. I support adults, adolescents, couples, and families of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including LGBTQIA+ and kink communities. With a strong commitment to diversity, I offer a nonjudgmental, accepting perspective that affirms each person’s unique journey. I specialize in holistic wellness, integrating mind, body, and spirit to foster overall well-being.

I believe each person comes to counseling with their own unique story. I am a genuine person who wants to help people achieve their goals in a healing environment that is free of judgment. I want to build a trusting relationship where we work together to make positive changes and achieve personal growth.
I believe each person comes to counseling with their own unique story. I am a genuine person who wants to help people achieve their goals in a healing environment that is free of judgment. I want to build a trusting relationship where we work together to make positive changes and achieve personal growth.

Welcome! I've been working with adults and couples for the past 15 years. Let's be honest, real life and relationships can be messy...let me walk into the mess and hard stuff with you and together we'll figure out a way through with the use of practical tools to help bring relief and healing to your relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, etc... I have a great deal of experience working with emergency service families and professionals as well as para military and military families. I specialize in dual diagnosis treatment should you be interested in addressing emotional wellness and substance abuse/addiction.
Welcome! I've been working with adults and couples for the past 15 years. Let's be honest, real life and relationships can be messy...let me walk into the mess and hard stuff with you and together we'll figure out a way through with the use of practical tools to help bring relief and healing to your relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, etc... I have a great deal of experience working with emergency service families and professionals as well as para military and military families. I specialize in dual diagnosis treatment should you be interested in addressing emotional wellness and substance abuse/addiction.

I have a passion for working with adults of all ages struggling with life transitions, grief, loss, aging, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe we experience grief and pain in all situations in life. Whether you are struggling with a recent death of loved one, experiencing a life change, or have experienced trauma, we learn to adapt and cope with our pain. Often, the way we learned to cope with our pain no longer works for us, and we may feel struck, not knowing how to help ourselves change. I strive to offer clients a person-centered approach toward healing and their desired change.
I have a passion for working with adults of all ages struggling with life transitions, grief, loss, aging, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe we experience grief and pain in all situations in life. Whether you are struggling with a recent death of loved one, experiencing a life change, or have experienced trauma, we learn to adapt and cope with our pain. Often, the way we learned to cope with our pain no longer works for us, and we may feel struck, not knowing how to help ourselves change. I strive to offer clients a person-centered approach toward healing and their desired change.

Navigating the added pressures of life can give rise to a range of emotional challenges, often manifesting as anxiety and depression. These feelings can sometimes feel isolating, burdensome, and relentless. Acknowledging the complex emotions accompanying these changes is essential. These experiences can affect you and those around you, altering relationships and dynamics. Counseling can be a vital and transformative step in your healthcare journey, providing the support and tools needed to cope with overwhelming feelings and forge a path toward healing.
Navigating the added pressures of life can give rise to a range of emotional challenges, often manifesting as anxiety and depression. These feelings can sometimes feel isolating, burdensome, and relentless. Acknowledging the complex emotions accompanying these changes is essential. These experiences can affect you and those around you, altering relationships and dynamics. Counseling can be a vital and transformative step in your healthcare journey, providing the support and tools needed to cope with overwhelming feelings and forge a path toward healing.

Imagine waking up not just to get by, but to fully engage with life - to feel present, connected, and aligned with who you truly are. Life shouldn’t feel like a constant battle with worries, fears, and self-doubt - just making it through each day. I help women move beyond survival mode and into a life of purpose, clarity, and confidence. Through practical, evidence-based tools, you’ll learn to face anxiety, self-judgment, and fear with greater ease and self-compassion. You deserve a life that is rich and meaningful, and aligned with what truly matters to you. It all begins with self-awareness and willingness, the rest will unfold.
Imagine waking up not just to get by, but to fully engage with life - to feel present, connected, and aligned with who you truly are. Life shouldn’t feel like a constant battle with worries, fears, and self-doubt - just making it through each day. I help women move beyond survival mode and into a life of purpose, clarity, and confidence. Through practical, evidence-based tools, you’ll learn to face anxiety, self-judgment, and fear with greater ease and self-compassion. You deserve a life that is rich and meaningful, and aligned with what truly matters to you. It all begins with self-awareness and willingness, the rest will unfold.

At 69 years of age, I recognize how difficult life can be. As humans, we all struggle from time to time and need someone who can help us navigate our journey through life. As a therapist, I offer my clients a chance to enter into a caring, respectful, non-judgmental relationship that offers hope for healing. I utilize research based science, philosophy and real world experience to help clients examine their life, create strategies for change and ultimately, move forward in their life.
At 69 years of age, I recognize how difficult life can be. As humans, we all struggle from time to time and need someone who can help us navigate our journey through life. As a therapist, I offer my clients a chance to enter into a caring, respectful, non-judgmental relationship that offers hope for healing. I utilize research based science, philosophy and real world experience to help clients examine their life, create strategies for change and ultimately, move forward in their life.

Hello! My name is Leah, my therapeutic approach is authentic, honest, curious, and empathic. Providing a safe and supportive space is offered to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Hello! My name is Leah, my therapeutic approach is authentic, honest, curious, and empathic. Providing a safe and supportive space is offered to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Do you feel stuck looking for a deeper connection with yourself or others? Feeling overwhelmed by life, or can't seem to move forward? As a counselor dedicated to fostering self-connection and inner wisdom, I specialize in helping individuals navigate these complexities with realness and compassion. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, look at the bigger picture, and develop strategies to reclaim balance and well-being. I use a client-centered approach to guide treatment, focusing on your strengths and goals.
Do you feel stuck looking for a deeper connection with yourself or others? Feeling overwhelmed by life, or can't seem to move forward? As a counselor dedicated to fostering self-connection and inner wisdom, I specialize in helping individuals navigate these complexities with realness and compassion. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, look at the bigger picture, and develop strategies to reclaim balance and well-being. I use a client-centered approach to guide treatment, focusing on your strengths and goals.

My ideal clients are individuals seeking relief from past traumas, whether personal or intergenerational, wanting help with anxiety, depression or substance abuse and need a more holistic, compassionate, intuitive approach to therapy. Their goal is to break free from maladaptive patterns, heal deep-seated wounds, and cultivate self-love and resilience. They seek a therapist who integrates evidence-based practices with holistic modalities to guide them towards balanced mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, ultimately desiring a fulfilling and empowered life.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking relief from past traumas, whether personal or intergenerational, wanting help with anxiety, depression or substance abuse and need a more holistic, compassionate, intuitive approach to therapy. Their goal is to break free from maladaptive patterns, heal deep-seated wounds, and cultivate self-love and resilience. They seek a therapist who integrates evidence-based practices with holistic modalities to guide them towards balanced mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, ultimately desiring a fulfilling and empowered life.

Connection is healing. In my work with clients, I focus heavily on the therapeutic relationship. This is integral because therapy is HARD work, but I believe it’s a collaborative effort that we can fight together. There is something inexplicably powerful that happens when we share our stories in safe places with people who care.
Connection is healing. In my work with clients, I focus heavily on the therapeutic relationship. This is integral because therapy is HARD work, but I believe it’s a collaborative effort that we can fight together. There is something inexplicably powerful that happens when we share our stories in safe places with people who care.

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.

Over the course of my career, I have provided counseling services for people struggling with a variety of issues and have worked in the public and private sector. I focus on the relationship between thoughts and feelings and guiding my clients to find solutions for challenging life issues. I enjoy assisting my clients in learning and practicing healthy and effective coping strategies to improve their overall well-being.
Over the course of my career, I have provided counseling services for people struggling with a variety of issues and have worked in the public and private sector. I focus on the relationship between thoughts and feelings and guiding my clients to find solutions for challenging life issues. I enjoy assisting my clients in learning and practicing healthy and effective coping strategies to improve their overall well-being.

I am passionate about what I do. Helping people take control of their lives, especially their emotions, is what I do best. I like to help people learn to be “un-upset about upsetting things!” I work best with problems of anxiety, depression, relationship issues but I'm also quite experience and capable of helping clients reduce stress both personal and work related, and have significant experience helping client with PTSD.
I am passionate about what I do. Helping people take control of their lives, especially their emotions, is what I do best. I like to help people learn to be “un-upset about upsetting things!” I work best with problems of anxiety, depression, relationship issues but I'm also quite experience and capable of helping clients reduce stress both personal and work related, and have significant experience helping client with PTSD.

I am a provider of professional counseling services, utilizing EMDR therapy and traditional psychotherapy to help with whatever you choose to work on (trauma, PTSD, divorce, relationship issues, substance abuse/dependency, life changes/transitions, depression, anxiety, childhood issues, etc.). I began my clinical work at Austin Recovery, working with individuals facing addiction and the many issues underlying addictive behaviors. During this work, I developed a strong interest in helping individuals deal with past traumatic experiences and negative life events.
I am a provider of professional counseling services, utilizing EMDR therapy and traditional psychotherapy to help with whatever you choose to work on (trauma, PTSD, divorce, relationship issues, substance abuse/dependency, life changes/transitions, depression, anxiety, childhood issues, etc.). I began my clinical work at Austin Recovery, working with individuals facing addiction and the many issues underlying addictive behaviors. During this work, I developed a strong interest in helping individuals deal with past traumatic experiences and negative life events.
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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.