Progress is Progress provides recovery coaching and licensed clinical substance use counseling. Our recovery coaches and CSAC combine lived experience with clinical expertise to help individuals build coping skills, address co-occurring mental health conditions, and develop personalized treatment plans through evidence-based therapies. Serving northern Wisconsin and beyond, we offer a judgment-free space where every step toward recovery is supported and celebrated.
Reaching out for help with addiction is one of the bravest things a person can do. At Progress is Progress, your first step does not need to be perfect. It just needs to be real. Our addiction counseling services meet you exactly where you are, whether you are navigating early recovery or returning to treatment after years of struggle.
We provide both counseling and licensed clinical substance use counseling in northern Wisconsin and beyond. Our team combines lived experience with clinical expertise to offer therapies and services in a space where healing happens without judgment. Every millimeter of progress matters here, and we celebrate each one.
At Progress is Progress we offer licensed clinical substance use disorder counseling for SUD and specialized recovery coaching for behavioral addictions and mental health. Coaching is practical, forward-focused support that helps you build real-life skills and accountability.
Our recovery coaches and licensed CSAC create personalized recovery plans, build coping skills, and create foundations for lasting recovery through structured sessions. counseling may include individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and other therapies depending on what each person needs. This is not about fixing anyone. It is about empowering them to reclaim their life through compassionate, evidence-based therapies and genuine connection.
Effective addiction counseling combines evidence-based behavioral therapies, individualized treatment planning, and support services to modify attitudes regarding drug use, build coping skills, and address underlying issues. At Progress is Progress, our therapists use a range of therapies grounded in research and designed around the whole person.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is a widely used evidence-based therapy that helps individuals reshape negative thought patterns and develop coping mechanisms, making it effective for treating both addiction and mental disorders. Our therapists use cognitive behavioral therapy sessions to help patients identify the thoughts and behaviors contributing to substance use and replace them with healthier patterns through structured, skills-based therapies.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on developing skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and handle stress, and has shown effectiveness in treating addiction. These combined therapies address anxiety, trauma, and the emotional symptoms that accompany use disorders. When combined with other therapies, patients gain the security and coping skills they need to manage even the most difficult moments in recovery.
Motivational interviewing is a counseling method that encourages individuals to change their behavior by enhancing their motivation to do so, making it particularly effective for those who are ambivalent about recovery. Our addiction counselors use motivational interviewing in sessions to help patients explore their own reasons for change rather than imposing pressure. This approach honors autonomy and readiness.
Motivational enhancement therapy builds on motivational interviewing principles and is among the therapies most effective in early recovery. These therapies help a person who feels uncertain about treatment find internal motivation through acceptance, active involvement, and structured sessions. Our therapists create the security of a consistent, affirming space where ambivalence is met with compassion, not confrontation.
Behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful behaviors through structured, research-backed therapies. Contingency Management uses positive reinforcement to incentivize abstinence and participation in treatment. Research shows that combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted treatment leads to the highest recovery success rates.
Our therapists incorporate contingency management alongside other therapies to encourage patients through positive reinforcement and measurable goals. These sessions provide the structure and security individuals need while developing coping skills that support long-term recovery. Combined with additional therapies, behavioral therapy helps patients build sustainable behaviors and address the patterns that drive addiction.
Group therapy provides peer support and decreases isolation; studies show it is generally as effective as individual therapy for substance use disorders. At Progress is Progress, group therapy sessions offer a safe, affirming community where patients share experiences, practice skill building, and hold one another accountable through facilitated therapies.
For most people navigating addiction, finding belonging is critical to recovery. Group therapies address loneliness, build trust, and offer genuine connection that treatment programs sometimes overlook. Our group sessions reflect our value of community connection, providing the relational security and peer-driven therapies that help recovery thrive.
Family therapy aims to repair relationships and address enabling behaviors within the family unit. Addiction affects every person in a family, and family therapy sessions help loved ones understand substance use disorder, set healthy boundaries, and improve relationships damaged by drug abuse and addictive behaviors.
Our family therapy services create space for honest conversation and mutual healing. Therapists work with families to break cycles of dysfunction through structured therapies that address relational trauma. These sessions are among the most powerful therapies we offer for rebuilding the trust and security that addiction erodes over time.
Experiential therapy engages patients in hands-on learning activities, such as role-playing and guided imagery, to help them process emotions and trauma, making it a valuable tool in addiction treatment. Holistic therapies, such as yoga and mindfulness, support traditional evidence-based treatments by addressing the whole person, including mind, body, and spirit, and can enhance recovery outcomes.
Our therapists integrate experiential and holistic therapies into treatment because recovery is not just about abstinence. These combined therapies help patients manage stress, process trauma, and develop the emotional security needed for sustained healing. Guided imagery, mindfulness, and other therapies like these give individuals tools that work in real life, not just in sessions.
Addiction treatment is not a cure but a way of managing the condition, enabling individuals to regain control of their lives. Effective addiction treatment must address the whole person, including medical, mental, social, occupational, family, and legal needs. Our treatment services and therapies are designed for individuals facing substance use disorders across the full spectrum of care.
Treatment programs at Progress is Progress may include individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, medications, and referrals to specialized facilities. Our addiction counselors coordinate therapies and services to ensure every aspect of a person’s health is supported. Whether someone is navigating alcohol dependency, opioid use disorders, or other drug-related challenges, our combined therapies address their unique circumstances.
About half of people with a substance use disorder also experience serious mental illness, highlighting the prevalence of co-occurring disorders. That is why our therapies always consider the intersection of addiction and mental health from the first session.
Effective treatment for addiction must address co-occurring mental health issues, as these can significantly impact recovery outcomes. Our addiction counselors are trained to recognize and address mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders alongside substance use through integrated therapies.
Individuals with co-occurring disorders require tailored treatment plans that address both their mental health and substance use issues to improve recovery success. Our therapists use a combination of therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based therapies, to provide integrated care. Sessions focus on managing symptoms, building coping skills, and creating a personalized path toward stability and mental health.
Mental health is not separate from addiction recovery. It is woven into every part of the journey. Our services and therapies ensure that no person has to navigate these challenges in isolation, and that both mental health and substance use are treated with equal clinical attention.
We are not a traditional substance abuse treatment facility. Progress is Progress was built on the belief that recovery is a continuous, deeply personal journey and that every person deserves access to compassionate, effective therapies and services. Our addiction counselors bring both clinical excellence and real-life recovery wisdom to every session.
We create a radically affirming, judgment-free space designed for rural communities, Native perspectives, LGBTQ+ individuals, and anyone who has felt unseen by traditional systems. Our therapies and services address the full spectrum of addiction and mental health needs through a combination of licensed clinical counseling, counseling, and evidence-based therapies.
Your recovery does not have to look like anyone else’s. Whether this is your first step or one of many, we celebrate every millimeter of progress. Reach out today to schedule a session and discover what compassionate, whole-person addiction counseling and therapies can look like for you and your family.
Research shows that combining therapy with medication-assisted treatment leads to the highest recovery success rates, with treatment success increasing by 50 to 70 percent when medications are used alongside behavioral therapy. Medications used in MAT help manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms, while therapy teaches coping skills and supports behavior change, addressing the biological, psychological, and social aspects of addiction.
For opioid use disorder, medications such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone are commonly used in MAT, which can significantly enhance treatment outcomes when combined with behavioral therapies. Our services include coordination with prescribing providers to ensure medications and therapies work together. This combined approach addresses both the brain-based and behavioral dimensions of addiction.
Twelve step facilitation and other therapies may also be combined with medication-assisted treatment for comprehensive recovery support. Twelve step facilitation sessions complement clinical therapies by connecting individuals to ongoing peer support and community. These combined therapies, alongside medications, provide the medical security, therapeutic structure, and relational support patients need for lasting recovery and preventing relapse.
Relapse is a common part of the recovery process and does not indicate treatment failure; it suggests that the treatment plan may need adjustment. At Progress is Progress, we approach relapse prevention with compassion, not shame. Relapse prevention strategies involve identifying triggers and developing coping skills to manage high-risk situations.
Effective relapse prevention includes a skills-based, cognitive-behavioral approach that helps individuals recognize and respond to potential triggers. Our sessions emphasize practical skill building, stress management, and preventing relapse through therapies rooted in research. Patients learn to identify early warning signs and take active involvement in their own recovery through structured prevention therapies.
Research shows that the combination of therapies, community support, and structured relapse prevention planning leads to significantly better outcomes. Our addiction counselors help each person develop a personalized prevention plan that addresses their real-life triggers, relationships, and mental health needs. These combined therapies create the security of knowing you have tools that actually work when it matters most.
Our addiction counselors use evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and family therapy. Each treatment plan is individualized to address substance use patterns, mental health needs, and personal circumstances for lasting recovery.
Yes. Many individuals with substance use disorders also experience anxiety, depression, or trauma-related conditions. Our therapists provide integrated treatment that addresses both addiction and mental health simultaneously, ensuring neither condition is overlooked during the recovery process.
Relapse does not mean treatment has failed. It signals that your treatment plan may need adjustment. Our addiction counselors help you identify triggers, rebuild coping skills, and develop a stronger relapse prevention strategy through compassionate, skills-based therapies without shame or judgment.
Yes. Group therapy sessions provide peer support, reduce isolation, and build accountability in a safe, facilitated environment. Research shows group therapy is as effective as individual therapy for substance use disorders, and it strengthens the community connection essential to recovery.
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