Treating Addiction Disorders
Donna Sue Hudgins, Licensed Professional Counselor, provides specialized counseling for people in Colorado struggling with substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Services focus on alcohol, sedative, and stimulant dependence as well as compulsive behaviors and food-related addictions. Treatment options include individualized therapy, marriage and family counseling, relapse prevention planning, and coordination with medical providers when medication-assisted treatment or medical monitoring is needed. Care emphasizes evidence-informed approaches, client safety, and practical skills to support long-term recovery and healthier daily habits.
Specialized Care for Substance Use Disorders
Alcohol, Sedative, and Stimulant Dependence
Assessment and individualized treatment plans are central to addressing substance use disorders. Donna Sue Hudgins uses validated screening and intake to identify severity, co-occurring mental health concerns, and medical needs.
Therapy integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, coping skills training, and relapse-prevention strategies. When clinically appropriate, Ms. Hudgins coordinates with physicians or addiction medicine providers for medication-assisted treatment, safe tapering plans for sedative dependence, or medical monitoring during early recovery.
Addressing Behavioral and Food-Related Addictions
Compulsive Behaviors and Disordered Eating
Behavioral addictions such as gambling, compulsive internet use, shopping, or food-related compulsions are treated through structured therapy that targets triggers, behavior patterns, and unhelpful thinking. Interventions emphasize developing alternative coping strategies, recognizing unhealthy patterns and establishing healthy routines, and managing cravings.
Therapy can include skills-based work, mindful eating practices, and tools tailored to the specific behavioral pattern.
Family and Marriage Therapy to Support Recovery
Repairing Relationships
Addiction affects loved ones and household dynamics. Ms. Hudgins offers family and marriage counseling to:
- rebuild trust
- improve communication
- create supportive environments for recovery.
Sessions address boundary-setting and practical relapse-prevention plans that involve partners and family members.
Education for families (with patient permission) about substance use and ongoing support to strengthen long-term recovery outcomes can be an important long-term component of success.
Individual Counseling and Relapse Prevention
Personalized Plans for Lasting Change
Individual therapy focuses on root causes, co-occurring anxiety or depression, and building sustainable coping skills. Ms. Hudgins develops relapse-prevention plans with concrete steps for high-risk situations, early warning signs, and support mobilization. Treatment in Colorado can includes short- and long-term goals, regular progress reviews, coordination with outside providers when needed.