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Our therapists offer addiction counseling in Colorado Springs, CO

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Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance. Scheduling is easy — call our team and they’ll help you find your perfect match.

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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting addiction therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Our Colorado Springs providers are currently booked, however we have 13 online providers available right now in Colorado.
Littleton
JP Farley Corporation, Medicare CO, Multi Plan PHCS, +4 more
Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, +12 more

Growing up in America as an Egyptian with expertise in CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, I provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach to... Growing up in America as an Egyptian with expertise in CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, I provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach to support your healing and growth. Read more

Aurora
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado | GHI BMP, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado Medicare Advantage, +24 more
Domestic Abuse, Coping Skills, Stress, Addiction, OCD / Obsessive-Compulsive, +4 more

As a bi-racial woman and former athlete, I understand the complexities around identity and changing narratives.

Centennial
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado | GHI BMP, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado Medicare Advantage, +23 more
Military / Veteran, Medical / Health Issues, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +14 more

I have, through decades of personal and professional experience, gained the necessary, diverse and effective therapeutic skills that enables me to eff... I have, through decades of personal and professional experience, gained the necessary, diverse and effective therapeutic skills that enables me to effectively help individuals work through and overcome a wide variety of personal and mental health issues. Read more

Littleton
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado | GHI BMP, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado Medicare Advantage, +24 more
Military / Veteran, Chronic Illness, Medical / Health Issues, Self Harm, Domestic Abuse, +20 more

Colorado Springs
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado | GHI BMP, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado Medicare Advantage, +22 more
Military / Veteran, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, +6 more

"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." -Mewtwo

Starting Addiction

What is addiction counseling?

Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Colorado Springs, CO can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.

How does addiction counseling work?

Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Colorado Springs, CO works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.

Is addiction counseling conducted in person or online?

Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does addiction counseling last?

The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.

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Addiction Counseling in Colorado Springs, CO—Addiction Counselors, Therapists

The counselors at Thriveworks Colorado Springs know there is a lot of hope! Many people have come to us and left with renewed control over their lives. It’ll be difficult, nothing can change that. But hard and impossible are very different thing. Hard just means it’ll take a little more perseverance and support to overcome it. But it is fully possible.

The Addictions Counselors at Thriveworks Colorado Springs are here to walk with you as you battle your addiction, providing support, encouragement, and guidance when you need it.

What Are the Effects of Addiction and Substance Abuse?

The Dopamine cycle is why addictions are formed. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter (a brain messenger) that alerts the brain when it is being rewarded. It is usually a very precise system. When a drug or alcohol enters the system, it produces its own separate surge of dopamine.

That surge is what makes drugs feel so good. In response, the brain will lower its own production of dopamine. The problem occurs when the drug leaves, taking its dopamine high with it. Now you’re left with a system that isn’t producing enough dopamine. The deficit is what creates a drug craving, and eventually drug dependence.

Addictions can make it feel like you have no control. This is a frightening predicament! Thriveworks Colorado Springs Addiction and Substance Abuse has years of training and experience that can guide you back to the path of control. Struggling with an addiction doesn’t make you “weak” or “bad”. Many factors of addictions are out of our control, like genetic predisposition. Recovery, however, is always a choice you can choose.

When Should I Get Help for My Addictions?

Because of the many various factors, it’s best to seek help as soon as you or a loved one has concern. The quicker steps are taken to stop an addiction, the easier the recovery process will be. Even if we decide Thriveworks Colorado Springs isn’t right for you, we can help you make an educated next step.

If you have hesitations, look for these signs that might point towards an addiction:

  • Cravings for the drug/alcohol continue throughout day
  • Use becomes regular and chronic
  • Unsustainable or reckless spending patterns
  • Painful physical reactions to withdrawal (headache, anxiety, inability to sleep or oversleeping, muscle aches)
  • Changes in social patterns or groups
  • Lying or being secretive
  • Unable to feel happy or controlled without the drug
  • Mood changes

Symptoms come in many different varieties, so this list is far from complete. Thriveworks Colorado Springs understands how isolating and terrifying an addiction can be. But there is always hope. With some support and professional guidance alongside your own determination and perseverance, recovery is more than possible.

What Does Addiction Counseling Look Like?

You are much more than your addiction. All of your passions, goals, and outside struggles are just as important. Thriveworks Colorado Springs believes in a counseling process that will draw on all aspects of yourself to help guide us towards a more complete you, one without addiction.

Addiction hardly strikes alone. Depression, anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem, and many other mental and physical health problems can rise with addiction. These are called co-morbid issues and is something we can address in a session.

The main focus of a counseling session with Thriveworks Colorado Springs is to break the habit of addiction and remold your brain back to its healthy state. Of course, this process will always be unique to who you are and what your goals are.

Scheduling Addiction Counseling at Thriveworks Colorado Springs

Addiction can make us believe that it is the center of everything, and that we’ll fall apart without it. That’s a lie. And you deserve the chance to explore the truth beyond it. Who you are and the life you want to live are compatible, we just have to find the right path to start journeying there.

Reach out to Thriveworks Colorado Springs today to schedule your appointment. We offer evening and weekend sessions, provide in-person and online care options, accept most major insurances, and provide additional benefits. We look forward to hearing from you.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Colorado Springs therapists and counselors accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado | GHI BMP

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado | PPO - HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Colorado Springs
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Good organizing structure through Thriveworks , thank you ! I love working with this therapist , Dr Mark Stonger
Sreedevi Apr 2025
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I appreciated the experience and the advice, also thought is well laid out and furnished
Peter Apr 2025
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I appreciate Renee's kindness and support. She is kind caring and genuine. I can always count on her to make me feel better and put a smile on my face even when I'm feeling down. I look forward to every session.
Vivian Mar 2025
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Our clinician "deleted" our 2 pm appointment at 7:15 pm the night prior with no explanation and we were not notified. So we arrived and after waiting 15 minutes with no one acknowledging us at the office, we called and were informed our appointment has been deleted. This is entirely unacceptable. We would be penalized if we did this to the clinician, and instead we're still penalized with our waste of time and gas.
Read more Our clinician "deleted" our 2 pm appointment at 7:15 pm the night prior with no explanation and we were not notified. So we arrived and after waiting 15 minutes with no one acknowledging us at the office, we called and were informed our appointment has been deleted. This is entirely unacceptable. We would be penalized if we did this to the clinician, and instead we're still penalized with our waste of time and gas.
Rebecca Jan 2025
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★★★★
Excellent therapist who listens deeply and engages in thoughtful caring dialogue . With helpful analysis and suggestions .
Sreedevi Feb 2024
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I feel heard, and understood. I have trust in my therapist that she is guiding me into take the right path and actions towards me healing old wounds and trauma from the past
Sharon Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Marie Beltran is such a wonderful therapist. She’s patient very caring and understanding. She truly a joy to talk to ? Thankful to have such a great therapist in my life ❤️
Colorado Springs Oct 2021
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Jerry was amazing! Jerry uses choice theory in order to help his patients grow and work through their problems. Choice theory was helpful through my relationship counseling but also could be used individually to helps each person grow themselves. Jerry used real scenarios in order to water down the theory, making it less scientific and more geared toward individual use. Jerry was patient, helpful, and very understanding.
Read more Jerry was amazing! Jerry uses choice theory in order to help his patients grow and work through their problems. Choice theory was helpful through my relationship counseling but also could be used individually to helps each person grow themselves. Jerry used real scenarios in order to water down the theory, making it less scientific and more geared toward individual use. Jerry was patient, helpful, and very understanding.
Colorado Springs Sep 2019
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Colorado Springs is located at the corner of Chancellor and Channel Drive. Our building is across from Sassy Tan, next to Pikes Peak Dental, and slightly north of Fairfax Ridge Park. We share a building with Brothers Dental, and have parking available directly outside our main entrance.

Phone number

(719) 259-4585

Languages spoken by CO providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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