Smith Counseling Centers

Smith Counseling Centers distinguishes itself through its specialized focus on family-based addiction treatment within an outpatient setting. The recovery center recognizes that substance abuse impacts entire family systems, particularly when children and teens are involved. Their treatment model addresses both drug addiction and alcohol addiction while simultaneously treating co-occurring anxiety and trauma disorders that often complicate recovery.

The center's therapeutic framework combines individual counseling with comprehensive family therapy sessions. This dual approach allows family members to work on personal recovery goals while rebuilding healthy family dynamics. The outpatient structure enables families to maintain their daily routines and community connections while receiving intensive addiction treatment support.

The recovery center employs specialized therapeutic techniques particularly effective for younger populations affected by substance abuse. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy addresses trauma that often underlies addiction, while Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) helps repair relationships damaged by substance abuse within families.

Play therapy techniques create age-appropriate treatment environments for children under thirteen, allowing them to process complex emotions related to family addiction. These specialized methods recognize that traditional talk therapy approaches may not be effective for all age groups, particularly when treating the ripple effects of substance abuse throughout family systems.

Located in Berkley with service extending to Southfield, Smith Counseling Centers provides accessible addiction treatment for Oakland County families. The center operates Monday through Friday with extended evening hours until 8 PM on most weekdays, accommodating working parents and school schedules.

Under Katie Smith's leadership as both owner and primary therapist, the center maintains a personalized approach to family recovery. Her MSW and LMSW credentials, combined with specialized training in family systems and trauma treatment, provide families with expert guidance through complex addiction recovery processes. The intimate scale of the practice ensures continuity of care and deep therapeutic relationships that support long-term recovery success.