GMS Counseling LLC

GMS Counseling LLC provides outpatient substance abuse treatment at two levels of care: a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP is particularly relevant for people in early recovery or those stepping down from a residential treatment setting who still need consistent clinical support. Both options allow clients to live at home and remain engaged in daily responsibilities while working through a structured recovery program.

Located in Ogden's Weber County, the center is positioned to serve individuals throughout the northern Utah area who are looking for an outpatient recovery center that treats the full picture — including co-occurring mental health conditions like trauma and PTSD that often accompany substance use disorders. For families supporting a loved one, the outpatient format also makes it easier to stay involved in the recovery process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the primary therapeutic method used at GMS Counseling. CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors — helping clients in recovery recognize triggers and build practical skills to respond differently. For people managing both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, this approach targets both concerns within the same treatment framework.

The program explicitly treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, as well as trauma and PTSD. This matters in a long-term recovery context because unaddressed trauma is a frequent driver of relapse. By integrating mental health treatment into the substance abuse treatment program, GMS Counseling addresses the underlying factors that can otherwise undermine sustained recovery.

GMS Counseling serves adolescents, young adults (ages 18 to 25), men, and women across its outpatient programs. The center also works with court-ordered individuals, providing the clinical structure and documentation that legal referrals typically require. This breadth means the program is equipped to work with people coming from a variety of circumstances and entry points into treatment.

For younger clients and their families, having an outpatient program that serves adolescents alongside young adults creates a more continuous care option as someone grows through the recovery process. The extended evening schedule — running until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday — makes it realistic for clients to attend sessions consistently without sacrificing school or employment, both of which are important anchors in long-term recovery.

GMS Counseling accepts Medicaid and self-pay, which significantly expands who can access outpatient addiction treatment at this center. For individuals and families navigating the cost of recovery care, Medicaid coverage for IOP and outpatient services removes a barrier that prevents many people from starting or continuing treatment.

The center's hours reflect an awareness that recovery happens alongside real life. Monday through Thursday, GMS Counseling is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday hours run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. That schedule gives clients meaningful flexibility to build a consistent treatment routine around work, family, and other commitments — a practical consideration for anyone committing to a longer-term outpatient recovery program.