Shelton Addiction Therapist

Confidential Outpatient Support in Connecticut

If you or someone you care about in Shelton is struggling with addiction, help is closer than you think. TruPaths connects individuals and families with licensed, trauma‑informed Shelton addiction therapists who provide respectful, flexible outpatient treatment.

Featured Outpatient Programs in Shelton, CT

TruPaths partners with trusted providers in Shelton and the surrounding Fairfield and New Haven County regions to deliver accessible, evidence‑based outpatient addiction care.

Recovery Network of Programs Shelton Office

Provides structured outpatient addiction treatment, relapse prevention planning, and individual counseling tailored to each client’s recovery goals.

Liberation Programs Greater Bridgeport Region (Serving Shelton)

Offers trauma‑informed outpatient care, medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), and group therapy for substance use and co‑occurring disorders.

Family & Children’s Agency Shelton Area

Delivers outpatient counseling for adolescents and adults, integrating family support and evidence‑based addiction therapy.

Connecticut Counseling Centers Derby (Near Shelton)

Provides outpatient substance use treatment including CBT, MAT, and recovery planning in a flexible clinical setting.

Wellmore Behavioral Health Outpatient Services

Offers addiction counseling, peer recovery support, and integrated mental health treatment for individuals and families.

BHcare – Valley Region (Serving Shelton Residents)

Delivers comprehensive outpatient addiction and mental health services with a focus on trauma‑informed, community‑based care.

What to Expect from Addiction Therapists in Shelton

Compassionate, Evidence‑Based, and Flexible Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient addiction therapy in Shelton is designed to support recovery while allowing individuals to maintain work, school, and family responsibilities.

Licensed, trauma‑informed addiction therapists

Personalized outpatient treatment plans based on your goals and needs

Weekly individual, group, or family therapy sessions

Evidence‑based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and relapse prevention

In‑person and telehealth options for flexibility and accessibility

Integrated care for co‑occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, or trauma

Family Guidance and Support

Addiction impacts the entire family. TruPaths helps families in Shelton understand the recovery process and stay meaningfully involved without enabling harmful behaviors.

Family services include:

Counseling to strengthen communication and rebuild trust
Education on healthy boundaries and supportive behaviors
Inclusion in therapy sessions when appropriate
Guidance on aftercare planning and relapse prevention

Common family questions include:

How can we support recovery without enabling?
Can family members participate in therapy sessions?
What happens after outpatient treatment ends?

Local Resources and Nearby Support

In addition to Shelton, TruPaths supports individuals in nearby communities such as Derby, Ansonia, Stratford, and Milford. Additional resources include:

Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)

Liberation Programs Outpatient & MAT Services

Recovery Network of Programs Regional Locations

Local AA, NA, and SMART Recovery meetings