Changes Counseling and Consultation LLC

Changes Counseling operates as an outpatient clinic in Sandy, Utah, offering two distinct levels of care for adults working through addiction and substance abuse treatment: a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP is particularly well-suited for people who have completed a residential or inpatient phase and are transitioning into the longer arc of recovery, or for those who need more consistent clinical contact than a once-weekly appointment provides.

Both program tracks treat co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis conditions, meaning clients dealing with trauma, PTSD, or other mental health concerns alongside substance use will find integrated care rather than separate referrals. This approach keeps the recovery community intact and the treatment process coherent — a meaningful advantage for people building sustained, long-term sobriety.

The clinical work at Changes Counseling is grounded in several structured therapeutic methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Moral Reconation Therapy, and Thought-Field Therapy. CBT targets the thinking patterns that drive addictive behavior, while Motivational Interviewing helps clients build internal motivation for change — a skill that carries into every stage of the recovery journey beyond formal treatment.

Moral Reconation Therapy is particularly relevant for the court-ordered population the clinic serves, as it was originally developed for justice-involved individuals working to shift their decision-making patterns. Thought-Field Therapy adds a trauma-informed dimension to the work, which aligns with the clinic's focus on PTSD and trauma as conditions treated alongside substance abuse. Together, these methods address multiple layers of the recovery process rather than a single symptom.

Changes Counseling works with a notably broad range of populations: men, women, seniors and older adults, veterans, and individuals involved in the court system. The clinic accepts court-ordered referrals directly, providing a formal pathway for people who enter treatment through legal channels to access quality substance abuse and mental health care in Sandy, Utah.

For veterans specifically, the clinic's acceptance of TRICARE removes a significant financial barrier to ongoing outpatient care. Seniors and older adults — a population sometimes underserved by recovery centers oriented toward younger clients — are also explicitly within the clinic's scope. Services are provided in both English and Spanish, ensuring that language is not an obstacle for members of the Salt Lake County recovery community seeking sustained support.

Changes Counseling accepts a wide range of payment methods, including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay or cash. This breadth of accepted coverage means that financial circumstances are less likely to interrupt someone's path through an outpatient or intensive outpatient program.

The clinic can be reached by phone at (801) 542-7060 or by email at [email protected]. Located at 8221 South 700 East in Sandy, Utah, Changes Counseling is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and closed on Sundays. The extended weekday evening hours make it feasible for working adults to maintain a consistent treatment schedule without sacrificing employment or caregiving responsibilities.