A Positive Alternative

About A Positive Alternative – Seattle, Washington

A Positive Alternative, located in Seattle, Washington, provides alcohol and drug rehab services, dual diagnosis treatment, and mental health treatment in a gender-specific format. Their levels of care include an intensive outpatient program (IOP) and traditional outpatient care. A Positive Alternative does not utilize the 12 Step model of recovery.

Seattle, Washington, the birthplace of grunge music, is also home to A Positive Alternative. Since 1990, this outpatient substance abuse and co-occurring disorder treatment center has provided personalized care for adults. You can go here to access proven and holistic approaches and reach your recovery goals.

What stands out most to me is their programs are gender specific. They understand that unique biological and environmental factors play a significant role in addiction between genders. You can participate in attachment theory, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and more.

Both programs highlight four foundational components: structure, support, accountability, and recovery tools. Still, you can access tailored methods and group sessions with peers on similar paths. You’ll benefit from a safe, respectful and accepting environment to share your story and grow in recovery.

Another cool feature is their six-week Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention Program. This independent track offers expert-backed approaches and meditation practices to recognize and address triggers and automatic responses that contribute to addiction. Along with substance abuse, you can receive treatment for eating disorders, gambling and other behavioral addictions. That way you can leave rehab with new healthy coping and self care techniques to sustain recovery.

I also think it’s great that they have small group sizes. They limit sessions to a maximum of eight participants, with an average of five to seven. Smaller groups mean you’ll benefit from a more personalized experience with more space to share your experiences and get helpful feedback. You’ll also have a tight knit environment to connect with peers and learn from their perspectives.

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Kaitlyn Braile, LMHC, SUDP

Clinical Director

Amy Condon

Program Manager

Andrea St. Clair, MA, SUDP

Client Care Coordinator

Kimberly Hamilton, LMHC, SUDP

Men’s Program Counselor

Christine Soja, ACC, RAAC

Women’s Program Counselor

Amanda Byron, SUDPT

Men’s Program Counselor

Eli Mueller, LMFTA

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Martha Layzer

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