A Walk to Freedom Counseling

A Walk to Freedom Counseling LLC offers two distinct outpatient levels of care for people in recovery from addiction and substance use disorders: a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Both tracks are designed for individuals who are ready to engage in structured treatment while continuing to live at home — a model that supports recovery without requiring a person to step away entirely from their family, work, or community.

The Intensive Outpatient Program provides a higher frequency of clinical contact, making it a practical option for those transitioning from residential treatment or who need more support than a once-weekly appointment can offer. The standard outpatient level is well-suited for clients in a maintenance or aftercare phase of their recovery journey. Together, these two tracks give Auburn-area residents meaningful flexibility as their recovery needs evolve over time.

Many people seeking addiction treatment are also managing mental health conditions — and A Walk to Freedom Counseling is structured to address both. The clinic treats trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders alongside substance abuse, recognizing that lasting recovery often depends on treating the whole picture rather than one condition in isolation. On-site psychiatric evaluations are available, providing an additional layer of clinical assessment for clients whose recovery is complicated by undiagnosed or undertreated mental health needs.

This dual diagnosis focus is particularly meaningful for people who have cycled through treatment programs that addressed substance use without fully accounting for underlying trauma or psychiatric conditions. By integrating CBT, mindfulness, and psychiatric evaluation services within a single outpatient setting, the clinic offers a more complete foundation for sustained sobriety and mental wellness.

The clinic's outpatient and IOP services are open to a wide range of people at different life stages and circumstances. Adolescents, young adults (18–25), and seniors are all explicitly served, alongside men, women, and pregnant women — a population with specialized needs that not every outpatient program is equipped to support. The clinic also accepts court-ordered clients, making structured treatment accessible to individuals whose path into recovery came through the legal system.

Payment options include Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay, which significantly broadens access for Auburn-area residents who might otherwise face financial barriers to consistent outpatient care. For those paying out of pocket, psychiatric evaluations are available on a cash-pay basis, with clearly stated pricing for both standard and court-ordered evaluations.

Recovery doesn't end when a program concludes — and A Walk to Freedom Counseling builds relapse prevention planning directly into its clinical work. This aftercare-oriented approach helps clients develop concrete skills and strategies before they transition out of active treatment, reducing the gap between structured programming and independent long-term recovery.

The integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness into the treatment model gives clients practical tools for managing triggers, cravings, and high-risk situations. These skills carry forward beyond the clinical setting, forming the foundation of a durable recovery lifestyle rather than a short-term fix.