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Serving Connecticut Tribes and their Communities

Our practice provides expert culturally informed treatment services for substance use, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorder with faith-based roots.

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Provide. Empower. Succeed.

At Full of Life Counseling & Addiction Services PLLC, our team specializes in faith-based care and honors the unique experiences of all individuals, including Native clients and those living with generational trauma. Through culturally informed, holistic, and evidence-based care for individuals facing substance use, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring mental health challenges, we empower our clients to embark on a journey of healing and lasting recovery.

HIPAA-compliant Telehealth platform

HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platform

We accept most major Connecticut insurance plans.

We Accept Most Major Connecticut Insurance Plans

Group Therapists are CT Addiction Specialists

Group Therapists Are CT Addiction Specialists

98% Satisfaction Rating

98% Satisfaction Rating

Why Full of Life Counseling & Addiction Services?

Our faith-based approach empowers our clients to rediscover their strengths and purpose by addressing the root causes of trauma, addiction, and stress. We are committed to helping our clients rebuild their lives and create a lasting transformation towards a healthy lifestyle.

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Patient-Centered, Culturally Humble Care

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Our Mission

The mission of Full of Life Counseling and Addiction Services PLLC is to deliver high-quality, equitable, and culturally diverse substance abuse treatment and educational services, alongside comprehensive mental health care for individuals from all backgrounds. Our aim is to implement targeted strategies and goal-setting that enhance the quality of life, empowering individuals to achieve freedom from mood-altering substances.

Our Vision

At Full of Life Counseling and Addiction Services PLLC, our vision is to ensure that our services promote emotional well-being and foster strong social connections, enabling each individual to sustain a fulfilling and healthy lifestyle.

Our Services

Full of Life Counseling & Addiction Services is guided by Christian-based values. We are committed to providing outstanding service, empowering clients to achieve meaningful outcomes, and supporting their journey toward success. We adhere to best practice standards as set forth by SAMHSA, NAADAC, and CAAP, and offer outpatient telehealth treatment for primary diagnoses of substance use, alcohol use, select process addictions, and co-occurring disorders. Our expertise includes specialization in generational trauma, trauma-informed therapy, and alcohol addiction—particularly for individuals experiencing heavy drug use because of trauma-related experience. We work with veterans, Native American, BIPOC, and marginalized communities—emphasizing the importance of culturally responsive assessment and treatment planning.

Our offerings encompass substance abuse, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, and co-occurring psychotherapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, among others. We provide DWI Court Mandated treatment, Employee Assistance Program services, school-based therapy for high school, and college students, a culturally humble trauma therapy approach for Indigenous and Native American, Veterans, and BIPOC communities individuals, couples counseling for spousal abuse related to substance or alcohol use, family therapy, and a Brief Treatment Model. ASAM Criteria Assessment for Medicaid, as well as wellness and credit coaching, are available following six weeks of successful treatment.

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DWI/Court Mandated Treatment

Our therapists possess extensive experience in supporting clients within the criminal justice system. Our program includes eight to twelve weeks of intensive alcohol therapy and substance abuse education. Upon successful completion, a court letter may be provided upon request. We offer referrals to NA, AA, or 12-Step meetings, with optional integration of the Big Book by Bill Wilson.

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A Culturally Humble Approach for Trauma/PTSD

This specialized package supports individuals coping with generational trauma and PTSD, particularly as they relate to addiction. Services are tailored for Veterans, BIPOC, Native American, Indigenous, and marginalized communities through culturally responsive assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy. The program emphasizes education regarding the effects of drugs and alcohol on trauma symptoms, encourages storytelling and the strengthening of tribal relationships, and incorporates therapeutic journaling. Our therapists honor each client’s cultural identity, community, resilience, and traditional healing practices, while integrating evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing and others.
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Secondary and Higher Learning Student Support Therapy

This program addresses substance or alcohol use issues alongside mental health concerns affecting learning, behavior, aggression, or bullying among students. Therapists collaborate with school social workers to develop individualized behavior modification and treatment plans that foster critical thinking skills and non-violent problem solving, while directly addressing substance use. The program consists of eight-to-twelve-week sessions, and parents or guardians (with permission) are encouraged to participate in at least one session.
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Standard Treatment Model – Addiction using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/ Solution Focused Therapy

Our approach utilizes evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to support lasting client progress. Heavy focus on the primary drug of choice and mental health co-occurring with homework and intervention approaches. This model is great for individuals with addiction to alcohol, opioids, ADHD medication, internet or in-person gambling and marijuana usage. Twice weekly sessions during the first 30 days helps therapist to monitor withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Focusing on building client strengths and motivation continued to help with recovery-based education and relapse prevention. The goal is to have a weekly telephone check-in with one 60-minute session. One telephone session and one telehealth or two 60-minute sessions as determined by assessment and client expectations.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill

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Client Testimonials

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Sally Johnson

I was hesitant to seek help at first, but Dr. Graves-Worney and the team at Full of Life Counseling changed my life. Their culturally sensitive approach and telehealth options made it easy for me to access the support I needed.

Meet Our Clinical Team

Our team of LADCs meets the highest professional SAMHSA Tier V Independent Clinical Substance Use Disorder Treatment practitioner standards in the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Association of Addiction Professionals.

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Credit Coaching

Rebuilding your credit after incarceration and overcoming substance abuse is a vital step toward creating better opportunities for your future. Email support@fulloflifecounseling.org to book a virtual appointment with our expert to receive personalized guidance and strategies for improving your credit profile.