Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Addiction Recovery Services in Sioux Falls
Since 1983, First Step Counseling Services Counseling Services has provided compassionate, evidence-based addiction recovery programs for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol dependency. Our approach treats substance abuse as a health issue rather than a moral failing, focusing on addressing the cognitive patterns that contribute to chemical dependency. With over four decades of experience, we offer personalized outpatient treatment plans designed to help clients maintain sobriety while continuing their professional and family responsibilities. Our certified addiction counselors utilize 12-step philosophy and comprehensive evaluation tools to create tailored recovery strategies.We provide diagnostic assessments, intervention programs, and aftercare support, including flexible evening and weekend classes to accommodate diverse schedules. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in reasonable fee structures and customized payment plans, ensuring treatment remains available to all who seek help. The locally owned and operated practice was founded by Licensed Addiction Professionals Lou Ann Solem-Tietjen and the late Kent Solem, establishing a legacy of community-focused care.
Services
Alcohol Recovery
Drug Recovery
Diagnostic Evaluations
Individualized Counseling
Outpatient Treatment
Aftercare Programs
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized addiction treatment experience
- Our certified counselors use evidence-based 12-step methodology
- Personalized outpatient programs accommodate work and family life
- Flexible evening and weekend class availability
- Financial accessibility through customized payment plans
Services
Alcohol Recovery
Our alcohol recovery programs address dependency through comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans. Certified counselors use evidence-based methodologies to help clients understand addiction patterns and develop sobriety strategies while maintaining daily responsibilities.
Drug Recovery
Specialized drug recovery services combine diagnostic assessments with outpatient treatment programs. Our approach focuses on cognitive behavioral patterns and 12-step philosophy to help clients achieve long-term recovery from substance dependencies.
Diagnostic Evaluations
Thorough diagnostic evaluations use standardized tools to determine appropriate treatment paths. Our professionals conduct personalized assessments through interviews and questionnaires to create targeted recovery plans for each client's specific needs.
Individualized Counseling
One-on-one counseling sessions address underlying issues contributing to addiction. Our certified professionals provide tailored guidance through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, focusing on cognitive restructuring and behavioral modification techniques.
Outpatient Treatment
Flexible outpatient programs allow clients to maintain home life while receiving treatment. Services include educational sessions, skill development workshops, and self-evaluation exercises delivered through convenient daytime and evening scheduling options.
People
Lou Ann Solem-Tietjen
Founder & Licensed Addiction Professional
Co-founder of First Step Counseling Services Counseling Services with over 40 years of experience in addiction treatment. Specializes in implementing 12-step recovery methodologies and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches for substance abuse disorders.
Kent Solem
Co-Founder (Deceased)
Pioneering addiction professional who established First Step Counseling Services Counseling Services in 1983. Instrumental in developing the practice's health-focused approach to chemical dependency treatment before his passing.
Questions
What types of addiction treatment do you offer?
We provide outpatient treatment programs for alcohol and drug addiction, including diagnostic evaluations, individualized counseling, and aftercare support using 12-step philosophy.
Are your counselors certified professionals?
Yes, our team includes certified addiction counselors with decades of combined experience in substance abuse treatment and recovery program development.
Do you offer flexible scheduling options?
We provide evening and weekend classes to accommodate clients' work and family commitments during their recovery process.
How are treatment plans determined?
Treatment plans follow comprehensive diagnostic evaluations using standardized assessment tools and personalized interviews to address each client's specific needs.
What payment options are available?
We offer reasonable fees based on care requirements and customized payment plans to ensure treatment accessibility for all clients seeking recovery services.
