Odyssey Counseling

Odyssey Counseling's outpatient program in Wheat Ridge is designed for people who are serious about recovery but need a treatment structure that works alongside their existing lives. Rather than requiring residential placement, the clinic provides consistent therapeutic contact through individual counseling, group sessions, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — all within a schedule that includes evening hours and Saturday availability.

The outpatient format is well-suited for people in ongoing recovery who have already moved past acute crisis and are focused on building long-term stability. Urinalysis monitoring adds an accountability layer that supports sustained sobriety, while the group counseling component connects participants with peers working through similar challenges — an essential element of durable, community-rooted recovery.

One of the distinguishing features of Odyssey Counseling's approach is the inclusion of relapse prevention groups as an explicit part of the aftercare structure. For people in recovery, the period after primary treatment is one of the most critical — and having a standing group focused on preventing relapse provides continuity of care that many outpatient programs do not formalize.

These groups create a peer support environment grounded in practical skills rather than general encouragement. Combined with the CBT foundation built during individual and group counseling, participants leave with both a framework for understanding their recovery and an ongoing community to return to as part of their aftercare plan.

Odyssey Counseling works with a wide range of adults, including young adults ages 18 to 25, seniors and older adults, men, and women. The clinic also serves court-ordered clients — including those completing DUI education and therapy requirements — making it one of the few outpatient settings in Wheat Ridge equipped to handle both voluntary and court-referred participants within the same program structure.

The conditions treated span substance use disorder, trauma and PTSD, and DUI-related counseling, reflecting the reality that recovery rarely involves a single, isolated issue. By addressing these overlapping concerns together, Odyssey Counseling functions as a more complete recovery partner for individuals and the families supporting them through longer-term treatment.

Odyssey Counseling accepts Medicaid and self-pay, making the outpatient program accessible to a broad cross-section of the Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County community. For individuals who have been navigating financial uncertainty alongside their recovery, Medicaid coverage removes a significant barrier to consistent treatment participation.

The clinic's hours — running into evening on multiple weekdays and open on Saturday mornings — reflect a practical understanding of what accessibility actually means for people in recovery who are balancing jobs, family obligations, and treatment at the same time. Reaching the clinic is straightforward: call (303) 420-7898 or email [email protected] to learn more about the outpatient program.