Integrative Counseling Services

If January feels heavy instead of hopeful, you’re not alone.

The pressure to “reset” or become a better version of yourself can make struggle feel like failure, especially in recovery. But healing isn’t a race, and there’s no wrong time to begin.
Wherever you are right now is a valid place to start.

If you or someone you love needs support, we’re here.📞 206-216-5000

Over the weekend, several of our team members attended the annual NAADAC conference, connecting with other professionals and gaining fresh insights into substance use treatment and mental health care.

We’re committed to staying current with best practices and continuing education, so we can show up better for our clients, our community, and each other. 💙

Proud of our team and their dedication!

Looking for substance use disorder (SUD) recovery in Seattle, Washington? We've got you covered! At ICS, we specialize in intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) individual and group therapy. Discover what we're all about at www.icswa.com.

Today on the blog, we are diving into the topic of having fun throughout your recovery for substance use disorder (SUD) and if we think it is possible. Take a look: https://www.icswa.com/blog/fun-in-recovery

There are many reasons why group therapy is such a successful option for tackling various mental health disorders and challenges. Here's just 5 of those reasons. Read on in this helpful article: https://www.icswa.com/blog/benefits-of-group-therapy

From our relaxed Fremont office, we proudly support the diverse and vibrant LGBTQIA+ population of Seattle and the surrounding area. 🌈 If you're an LGBTQIA+-identified individual looking for affirming and competent substance use disorder treatment and therapists, we'd love to meet you. https://www.icswa.com/lgbtq-counseling

Can you have fun in recovery? 🤩 Don't hesitate to find out right here: https://www.icswa.com/blog/fun-in-recovery

Both support groups and group therapy have their own pros and cons, so it’s crucial to think about what you need and how you want to structure your recovery. Group therapy is good for those interested in a 3-to-5 year investment in their recovery, with numerous touchpoints from a clinical team over that time period. If you'd like to learn more about our group therapy approach to substance use disorder (SUD) recovery, start here: https://www.icswa.com/blog/benefits-of-group-therapy

Let's cover the differences between group therapy and one-on-one therapy to help assist you during the process of deciding which is best for you! Start here: https://www.icswa.com/blog/one-on-one-therapy

You may believe you'd rather talk in one-on-one therapy... Many individuals have the typical vision of a licensed professional sitting in a chair with a client sitting on a couch in front of them in this one-on-one format, but that’s not the only kind of effective therapy! Group therapy is a wonderful complementary resource that can further enhance an individual’s therapy experience, or may be a better solution overall for certain individuals. Learn more in our latest blog post: https://www.icswa.com/blog/one-on-one-therapy

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) can be benefitted by both support groups such as AA/NA as well as professional-led therapy services. Take a look at the differences between these two treatment avenues and how they intertwine: https://www.icswa.com/blog/alternatives-to-aa-addiction-recovery

Therapy can support traditional addiction recovery programs like AA! If you're curious how these two compliment each other when it comes to substance use disorder (SUD), take a look at our most recent blog post: https://www.icswa.com/blog/alternatives-to-aa-addiction-recovery