Waterford Addiction Therapist

Confidential Outpatient Support in Southeastern Connecticut

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

Featured Outpatient Programs in Waterford, CT

TruPaths partners with trusted providers in Waterford and throughout New London County to deliver accessible, high‑quality outpatient addiction care.

SCADD (Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) – New London

Provides structured outpatient substance use treatment, relapse prevention services, medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), and support for co‑occurring mental health disorders.

UCFS Healthcare New London & Norwich

Offers trauma‑informed outpatient addiction therapy, behavioral health services, family counseling, and integrated care for individuals of all ages.

Sound Community Services New London

Delivers outpatient addiction and mental health treatment with individual counseling, peer recovery support, and personalized recovery planning.

Backus Hospital Behavioral Health Norwich

Provides outpatient programs for substance use and mental health disorders with in‑person and telehealth treatment options.

Root Center for Advanced Recovery Norwich

Offers comprehensive outpatient addiction services, including MAT, group therapy, relapse prevention, and individualized treatment planning.

Shoreline Recovery & Wellness Services New London County

Focuses on flexible outpatient counseling, recovery coaching, and mental health support for individuals balancing treatment with daily responsibilities.

What to Expect from Addiction Therapists in Waterford

Flexible, Professional, and Personalized Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient addiction therapy in Waterford is designed to support recovery while allowing individuals to remain active in their everyday lives.

Licensed, trauma‑informed addiction therapists

Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual recovery goals

Weekly individual, group, or family therapy sessions

Evidence‑based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing

In‑person and telehealth options for greater accessibility

Integrated care for co‑occurring mental health conditions

Family Guidance and Support

Addiction affects the entire family, not just the individual seeking treatment. TruPaths helps families in Waterford understand outpatient care and navigate recovery together.

Family support services may include:

Counseling to strengthen communication and rebuild trust
Education on healthy boundaries and avoiding enabling behaviors
Family involvement in treatment and aftercare planning

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 Waterford, TruPaths supports nearby communities including New London, Groton, East Lyme, and Montville. Additional recovery resources include:

SCADD Outpatient and community recovery services

UCFS Healthcare Behavioral health and addiction support

Sound Community Services Mental health and substance use treatment

Local AA, NA, and SMART Recovery meetings throughout New London County