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Recovering from Addiction
Persons with addiction are often confused by their inability to stop using alcohol or drugs or to stop engaging in an addictive behavior like gambling. When their cravings are low, it feels like they might be able to stop on their own or moderate their use. But inevitably, the addictive cycle repeats itself causing frustration and shame. Family members and friends become increasingly frustrated and saddened by the changes they witness in their loved one. Sometimes it seems like the person suffering from addiction has lost sight of his or her most important priorities. The good news is that, while addiction can cause drastic changes in a person's behavior and relationships, the changes it causes are not permanent. As a person heals from addiction, his or her true self returns. At Plan Your Recovery , we are committed to helping patients and families recover from addiction using a thoughtful, evidence-based, compassionate approach.
Professional Men's Program
Executives, business owners, and professionals are problem solvers and often believe that they can overcome alcohol problems on their own. If those efforts fail, the time demands of traditional treatment programs can feel overwhelming. Not every program to overcome alcohol problems requires a massive investment of time. We combine individualized counseling, pharmacotherapy, and a weekly group for professional men to support them in achieving and maintaining sobriety without the investment of time required by typical programs. Getting support from other professionals who have achieved recovery also makes it easier to achieve and maintain sobriety. If you are interested in the Professional Men's program, call 314-222-5896.
Suboxone Treatment
Plan Your Recovery offers low-cost ($99/visit) Suboxone treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Call or text 314-222-5830 to schedule or click here to read more.
Testimonials
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the observation that our emotions and behaviors are shaped by the thoughts running through our mind each day. This automatic stream of thoughts is like a radio that stays on in the background of our daily life. People with untreated depression hear a broadcast that is pessimistic and hopeless, those with anxiety a broadcast about everything that could go wrong, and those with addiction are tuned to a station that exaggerates the importance of drugs and alcohol and minimizes their consequences. Our thoughts shape our behavior and so the person with addiction protects his or her addiction, even if that means doing things that they would not normally do, like lying or shirking their obligations. Breaking the cycle of addiction can seem impossible to the person trapped in the illness, but there are proven strategies that help people break the cycle and become accustomed to life without drugs or alcohol.
Medical Detoxification
In order to safely stabilize, persons with alcohol or drug addiction often need medical detoxification. When you sign up for our program we will assess your need for medical detoxification and, if necessary, arrange for you to see a physician. Medical detoxification is typically available Monday throgh Friday. Medical detoxification can help you to separate from your drug of choice with minimal discomfort and risk. The vast majority of detoxification can take place safely on an outpatient basis so that you can avoid a costly and disruptive inpatient stay.
Medications to reduce cravings
Medications are not only used for drug and alcohol withdrawal but also to reduce your cravings for alcohol or drugs. You can read more about FDA-approved medications for alcohol and opioid use disorders. Watch these short videos to learn more about the role of pharmacotherapy in effective treatment and to hear our executive director discuss the difference that medication can make in the lives of persons with addiction.
Ned Presnall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner and founder of Plan Your Recovery. Ned uses cognitive behavioral therapy and empathic, interpersonal support to help clients understand the sources of their emotional distress and unwanted patterns of behavior. Building on this knowledge, he helps clients draw on their strengths and capacities to plan and carry out programs of change. Ned is an adjunct professor at the Brown School of Social Work and research collaborator at Washington University and St. Louis University. His research focuses on policies and approaches to the opioid epidemic.
To schedule with Ned, call 314-222-5896 or email npresnall@planyourrecovery.com
Matthew Silva
is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked in the field of addiction for the past 18 years as a counselor, administrator, and educator. He has held the roles of President, Vice President, and Clinical Director in inpatient and outpatient programs. Matt treats adults and adolescents and provides individual, couples, and family therapy. Matt
uses person-centered counseling approaches such as motivational interviewing to help patients leverage their own wisdom and strengths in pursuit of the life and self that they desire.
To schedule with Matt, call 314-249-6922 or email him at
msilva@planyourrecovery.com
Michelle Charbonnier received her bachelor’s in business administration, management and entrepreneurship from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In 2015, she found her passion in helping people find recovery from substance use disorder and has been pursuing this work ever since. Michelle is an internationally certified reciprocal drug and alcohol counselor, certified facilitator of SMART Recovery and Seeking Safety, and registered yoga instructor who draws on yoga and mindfulness to support persons in recovery. To schedule with Michelle, call 618-979-3229 or email her at mcharbonnier@planyourrecovery.com
Sean Sudekum received her master's in social work from Washington University in St. Louis. Sean specializes in the cognitive treatment of persons with mental health problems, with special emphasis on teens and young adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and/or substance problems. Sean uses psychodynamic therapy rooted in attachment theory to help clients understand the source of their maladaptive coping and cognitive therapy to address unhealthy patterns of thinking and behavior. To schedule with Sean, call 314-624-0210 or email ssudekum@planyourrecovery.com
Kurt Schmidt, MBA, MSW, LMSW leverages his extensive 15-year background in the business, technology, and service sectors to offer expert guidance to those navigating mental health and substance use disorders. Kurt's all-encompassing approach utilizes motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems engagement, uniquely tailoring his techniques to highlight each client's personal strengths. Further supplementing his treatment strategies, Kurt holds a personal trainer certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). His journey, marked by personal experiences and a genuine longing for positive transformation, fuels his profound dedication to aiding individuals and families in reshaping their lives for the better. To schedule with Kurt call (314) 590-3814 or email him at kschmidt@planyourrecovery.com