Our Therapy

No one starts out with a plan to become dependent on a substance that will disorder or even destroy their life. Most people have used substances as maladaptive coping for emotional or physical pain, or both. This triad (pain, trauma, and substances) is seen very often in treatment. We provide outpatient care for those in mild to moderate use & without withdrawal. HATS is here to assist those who are questioning if they may be misusing any substance, including food, their relationships, social media, video games, or other media as an avoidance of pain, social interaction, etc.

If you are under 18 years of age, you may not be legally able to consent to treatment, and consent must be obtained from a parent or guardian. Minors under the age of 18 must understand that parents' may have access to records based on law. In general, we ask parents that they agree to give up access to your records. If they agree, we will provide them only with general information about our work together, unless there is a high risk of harm to yourself or someone else. In this case, HATS Counseling will discuss their concerns about your safety with your parents. If possible, counseling staff will discuss the matter with you before giving your parents any information and do our best to handle any objections you may have about this conversation.  I hereby agree to counseling/treatment/assessment/consultation at HATS Counseling. I have read the information contained in the above "Counseling Services: Rights, Privacy, Responsibilities and Consent to Treatment" and understand these provisions and policies. I understand I may address any questions regarding this consent with a counselor. I also understand that this consent will remain in effect until I am no longer a client, and that I have the right to later revoke my consent. If I do not sign this consent, or later revoke it, HATS Counseling may decline to provide services to me.