Chemical Health Counseling in Maple Grove, MN

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About Dagaz Therapy

Dagaz Therapy, led by Britta Svihel, provides specialized Chemical Health Counseling services in Maple Grove, MN, designed to help clients of all ages develop realistic, self-identified recovery goals and foster lasting change. Located in WEAVER LAKE OFFICE PARK, at 10900 89th Ave N, Suite 2, Maple Grove, MN 55369, our practice serves clients throughout Maple Grove, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Rogers, Minnetonka, Osseo, Champlin, Crystal, New Hope, Brooklyn Center, and surrounding communities in Hennepin County.

At Dagaz Therapy, we believe chemical health is an integral component of overall well-being. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your teenager, or your child, our goal is to guide you through an individualized process—combining assessment, psychoeducation, and evidence-based counseling modalities—to help you make informed decisions about your relationship with substances. We honor each client’s autonomy and tailor our approach to your unique circumstances, whether your goal is abstinence, moderation, or reducing harm.

What Is Chemical Health Counseling?

Chemical Health Counseling focuses on helping clients understand the current and potential consequences of substance use—whether that involves alcohol, nicotine, prescription medications, or illicit drugs—and assisting them in creating personalized recovery goals. The central objectives include:

Developing Realistic Understanding
- Explore how substance use affects physical health, mental health, relationships, academics, and legal standing.
- Clarify short-term and long-term risks based on frequency, quantity, and type of substance used.
Self-Identified Recovery Goals
- Empower clients—adolescents or adults—to define what “recovery” means for them, recognizing that abstinence may or may not be the chosen path.
- Collaborate on sustainable, realistic goals (e.g., reducing weekly alcohol intake from five to two drinks, delaying first use of vaping products, or working toward complete sobriety).
Holistic Change Strategies
- Identify changes necessary to sustain recovery goals, such as modifying peer groups, altering routine activities, or exploring alternative coping strategies.
- Integrate lifestyle modifications—nutrition, sleep hygiene, exercise, mindfulness practices—to support overall wellness.
Evidence-Based Counseling Approaches
- Utilize Motivational Interviewing (MI) to elicit intrinsic motivation and resolve ambivalence around change.
- Incorporate the Stages of Change Model (Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance) to tailor interventions based on readiness to change.
- Apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify thought patterns that contribute to substance use and replace them with adaptive alternatives.
- Offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to process underlying trauma that may drive substance use behaviors.
- Teach Mindfulness exercises to reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and promote emotional regulation.
- Integrate 12-Step Principles (e.g., accountability, community support, sponsorship) into counseling sessions when requested by clients who wish to blend traditional peer-support frameworks with clinical therapy.

Chemical Health Counseling can be provided in person at our Maple Grove office or via telehealth for clients across Minnesota. Sessions are structured, confidential, and tailored to meet individual or family needs at every stage of the recovery process.

Why Choose Dagaz Therapy for Chemical Health Counseling?

Location & Accessibility
- Conveniently located in WEAVER LAKE OFFICE PARK, Maple Grove, near major routes such as Highway 169 and County Road 30.
- Easy access from Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Rogers, Minnetonka, and Osseo.
- Free on-site parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Experienced, Compassionate Clinicians
- Led by Britta Svihel, who has extensive experience in chemical health counseling, adolescent therapy, and trauma-informed care.
- Team of licensed therapists specializing in substance use, co-occurring mental health disorders, and adolescent development.
- Emphasis on empathy, cultural sensitivity, and genuine collaboration with each client.
Individualized, Strengths-Based Approach
- Recognize that each client’s relationship with substances is unique.
- Focus on building upon client strengths—resilience, social supports, personal values—rather than viewing substance use as a moral failing.
- Customize every aspect of counseling—from intake assessment to goal setting to therapeutic modalities—based on age, background, presenting concerns, and readiness for change.
Comprehensive Range of Services
- Chemical Health Counseling for clients seeking to create and sustain recovery goals.
- Chemical Health/Rule 25 Assessments for court referrals, school requirements, or family-initiated evaluations.
- Family Involvement through Parent Support sessions, ensuring caregivers understand how to support lasting change in their children.
- Telehealth & In-Person Options to accommodate clients’ schedules, transportation needs, or geographic location anywhere in Minnesota.
Collaboration with Local Providers & Agencies
- Established relationships with Hennepin County agencies, schools, and medical providers to streamline referrals for more intensive services (e.g., inpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment).
- Coordinate care with school counselors in Maple Grove, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, and Rogers when adolescents require academic accommodations due to substance-related concerns.

Our Chemical Health Counseling Services

Dagaz Therapy’s Chemical Health Counseling program includes multiple interconnected services to meet clients wherever they are on their recovery journey:

1. Comprehensive Intake & Assessment

Free Phone Consultation
- Call (763) 200-1071 to briefly review your concerns, insurance coverage, and scheduling preferences.
- Determine whether in-person or telehealth is most feasible.
Initial 60-Minute Assessment
- Gather detailed history: substance use patterns (frequency, types, context), family history of addiction, mental health concerns, medical background, academic or work functioning.
- Administer standardized screening tools (e.g., AUDIT, DAST-10, PHQ-9, GAD-7) to quantify risk and symptom severity.
- Complete a Rule 25 Screening when requested for court, school suspension, or DWI-related requirements.
Collateral Contacts (With Consent)
- Connect with family members, school personnel, or medical providers as needed to obtain collateral information—e.g., verifying academic performance, understanding legal mandates, or monitoring medication adherence.
- Ensure a holistic understanding of the client’s social, educational, and legal context.
Collaborative Goal Setting
- Collaborate with clients (and families, when applicable) to create 2–3 self-identified recovery goals (e.g., “Reduce vaping use from daily to twice weekly,” “Complete Rule 25 Assessment and follow recommended treatment plan,” “Establish sober social supports and attend weekly 12-step meetings”).
- Identify readiness stage—Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, or Maintenance—and align counseling strategies accordingly.

2. Individual Chemical Health Counseling

Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Employ MI techniques—open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, summarizing—to resolve ambivalence and strengthen intrinsic motivation.
- Especially helpful for adolescents (ages 10–17) who may feel resistance or external pressure to change.
Stages of Change Model
- Customize interventions based on readiness:
  - Precontemplation: Raise awareness of consequences, gently challenge denial.
  - Contemplation: Explore pros and cons of use, weigh risks and benefits.
  - Preparation: Develop concrete action plans (e.g., scheduling sober activities, identifying triggers).
  - Action: Provide coping skills—urge surfing, thought-stopping, alternative behaviors.
  - Maintenance: Solidify relapse prevention plan, build a supportive network, develop emergency coping strategies.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Identify and reframe cognitive distortions (e.g., “I need alcohol to relax,” “Trying drugs once won’t hurt”).
- Develop healthier coping skills—stress management, problem-solving, and assertiveness training—to replace substance-reliant behaviors.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
- For clients whose substance use is linked to unresolved trauma—such as early childhood abuse, sexual assault, or witnessing violence—EMDR helps reprocess distressing memories, reducing triggers and emotional reactivity that contribute to substance cravings.
Mindfulness-Based Techniques
- Teach breathing exercises, body scans, and guided imagery to increase present-moment awareness and reduce physiological arousal associated with cravings or stress.
- Use short, daily mindfulness practices to decrease rumination and improve emotional regulation.
12-Step Principles Integration
- If requested, integrate concepts from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or other 12-step fellowships.
- Discuss concepts such as accepting powerlessness, relying on a Higher Power (broadly defined), making amends, and offering service.
- Provide referrals to local 12-step meetings in Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Rogers, and Plymouth.

3. Chemical Health/Rule 25 Assessments

Purpose & Legal Context
- A Rule 25 Assessment is required by Hennepin County in circumstances such as DWI arrests, drug possession charges, school suspensions, or divorce proceedings where substance use is pertinent.
- Determines the level of care recommended—ranging from weekly outpatient counseling to inpatient treatment programs—and identifies potential public funding sources when insurance is unavailable.
Assessment Components
1. One-Hour Intake Assessment
  - Review client history: substance use chronology, legal circumstances, prior treatment experiences, mental health status, and family/social factors.
2. Collateral Interview
  - Conduct a 15–20 minute conversation with a family member, guardian, or other significant individual to obtain additional context—academic performance, work behavior, living conditions, or legal compliance.
3. Follow-Up Consult (30 Minutes)
  - Review assessment results with the client (and guardian, if minor), outlining recommended level of care (e.g., outpatient counseling, detox referral, residential treatment).
  - Provide written Rule 25 documentation required by courts, schools, or legal entities.
Outcomes & Referrals
- If public funding is warranted, assist clients in applying for Hennepin County chemical dependency grants.
- Coordinate with local treatment programs in Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, and Minnetonka for more intensive care if indicated (e.g., partial hospitalization, inpatient detox).
- Create a transition plan for clients who require higher levels of care or more specialized services (e.g., medication-assisted treatment referral through a psychiatrist in Rogers).

4. Parent Support & Family Involvement (Complementary)

Why Include Parents?
- For adolescents (ages 10–17) experiencing substance use concerns, parental involvement significantly increases engagement and adherence to treatment goals.
- Equip parents with psychoeducation—understanding adolescent brain development, recognizing early warning signs of relapse, and establishing supportive boundaries.
Psychoeducational Sessions for Caregivers
- Offer 45-minute Parent Support sessions to discuss:
  - Effective communication strategies (active listening, “I-statements,” avoiding blame).
  - Setting consistent, reasonable consequences for substance-related behaviors.
  - Modeling healthy coping skills (stress management, emotional regulation).
- Provide resource packets—“Navigating Teen Substance Use in Maple Grove,” “Community Supports for Parent-Caregivers in Plymouth and Brooklyn Park.”
Family Contracting & Relapse Prevention
- Assist families in developing a “Family Contract”—a written agreement outlining expectations, consequences, and rewards related to adolescent substance use goals.
- Collaboratively create a Relapse Prevention Plan with clear steps:
  - Identifying triggers (social events, peer pressure, academic stress).
  - Specifying coping strategies (calling a trusted adult, attending an AA/NA meeting, using mindfulness app).
  - Listing emergency contacts—Dagaz Therapy crisis line, local emergency departments (North Memorial Health Hospital Maple Grove, Mercy Hospital Minneapolis).

5. Telehealth & In-Person Flexibility

In-Person Sessions
- Conducted at 10900 89th Ave N, Suite 2, Maple Grove, MN 55369.
- Private counseling rooms designed to provide a confidential, comfortable environment for clients and families.
- Free on-site parking and wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Telehealth Sessions
- Secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform available for clients anywhere in Minnesota, including New Hope, Brooklyn Center, Maple Plain, Champlin, and beyond.
- Ideal for busy families, working professionals, or clients in rural areas without reliable transportation.
- The same evidence-based approaches are offered virtually—Motivational Interviewing, CBT, EMDR, and Parent Support sessions.
- Telehealth sessions are billed at the same rate as in-person and accepted by most major insurance plans.

Who Can Benefit from Chemical Health Counseling?

Dagaz Therapy’s Chemical Health Counseling services are designed for:

Adolescents (Ages 10–17) & Teenagers
- Early experimentation with substances—alcohol, vaping, marijuana—leading to academic decline, legal issues, or family conflict.
- Teens referred by schools (Maple Grove High School, Osseo Middle School) for substance-related suspensions or disciplinary action.
- Youth requiring Rule 25 Assessments for juvenile court appearances related to DUIs or possession charges.
Young Adults (18–25)
- College students at Anoka-Ramsey Community College or University of Minnesota Twin Cities dealing with binge drinking, stimulant use during exam periods, or prescription drug misuse.
- Young adults in transition—entering the workforce, living independently—struggling to balance social pressures with responsible decision-making.
Adults (26–65+)
- Individuals experiencing moderate to heavy alcohol use (e.g., frequent weekend binge drinking), prescription medication misuse (painkillers), or recreational drug use.
- Clients referred by employers for Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) in Minnetonka or Plymouth seeking help before disciplinary actions escalate.
- Professionals concerned about substance use impacting work performance or interpersonal relationships.
Parents & Caregivers
- Caregivers wanting to understand the implications of adolescent substance use and learn how to support realistic, safe recovery goals.
- Families experiencing distress due to a child’s substance-related behaviors—missing curfews, lying about whereabouts, academic failure, or legal entanglements.
Court-Mandated Clients
- Individuals ordered by juvenile or adult courts to complete a Rule 25 Assessment in Hennepin County for DWI, drug possession, or domestic issues involving substance use.
- Clients seeking to avoid more intensive consequences by proactively completing assessments and recommended treatment plans.

Locations We Serve

Dagaz Therapy proudly provides Chemical Health Counseling and Rule 25 Assessments to residents across the Twin Cities North Metro area, including:

Maple Grove, MN
Plymouth, MN
Brooklyn Park, MN
Rogers, MN
Minnetonka, MN
Osseo, MN
Champlin, MN
Crystal, MN
New Hope, MN
Brooklyn Center, MN
Maple Plain, MN

Whether you live near Weaver Lake, Elm Creek Park Reserve, or closer to the Medicine Lake corridor, Dagaz Therapy’s Chemical Health Counseling services are available to help you or your loved one make informed, healthy changes.

Insurance & Payment Options

Dagaz Therapy accepts most major insurance plans for Chemical Health Counseling, including:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
HealthPartners
Medica
UCare
UnitedHealthcare
MN Medicaid (in-network providers)
Sliding Scale & Private Pay: We offer sliding scale fees based on household income and family size. Payment plans can be arranged for clients without sufficient insurance coverage.

Note: Both telehealth and in-person sessions are billed at the same rate. To verify coverage, call (763) 200-1071 and provide your insurance details. We’ll help you understand co-pays, deductibles, and any potential out-of-pocket costs before you schedule your first appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is a Rule 25 Assessment, and why might I need one?
A: A Rule 25 Assessment is a chemical health screening mandated by Hennepin County when there is a legal or educational requirement—such as a DWI arrest, drug possession charge, public intoxication, or certain school suspensions and court cases. The assessment determines the recommended level of care (e.g., outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient program, residential treatment) and can help identify public funding resources if insurance is not an option.

Q: Can I attend Chemical Health Counseling if I’m not seeking full abstinence?
A: Absolutely. At Dagaz Therapy, we respect that clients may have different goals—abstinence, moderation, or harm reduction. Our priority is to help you define safe, realistic goals, develop strategies to achieve them, and monitor progress in a nonjudgmental, supportive environment.

Q: Do you work with minors without parental consent?
A: For clients under the age of 18, parental or guardian consent is required for initial intake and Rule 25 Assessments. However, once a minor (ages 16–17) initiates treatment with parental knowledge, confidentiality protocols allow discussion of certain topics—such as substance use—privately during sessions, unless the therapist believes there is imminent risk of harm.

Q: How long does Chemical Health Counseling typically last?
A: Treatment length varies based on individual needs, level of motivation, and severity of substance use. Some clients benefit from 6–8 weekly sessions, while others may engage in counseling 3–6 months or longer, especially if co-occurring mental health issues or underlying trauma are present.

Q: Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?
A: Yes. Dagaz Therapy offers limited evening sessions (after 5 PM) and occasional Saturday morning slots to accommodate busy schedules, school commitments, and working professionals. Call (763) 200-1071 to inquire about current availability.

Q: What should I expect during my first Chemical Health Counseling session?
A: Your first session typically involves completing intake paperwork, discussing your substance use history, and exploring the reasons you’re seeking help. The therapist will administer standardized screening tools and collaborate with you to set initial goals. You’ll leave with a clear plan for next steps and scheduling future appointments.

Q: If I need a higher level of care (e.g., inpatient detox), can Dagaz Therapy help with referrals?
A: Absolutely. If your assessment indicates the need for detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, or a residential program, we’ll coordinate referrals with reputable providers in Minneapolis, Rogers, or Brooklyn Park, ensuring a seamless transition. We also assist with insurance authorizations and public funding applications when applicable.

Take the Next Step Toward Healthier Choices

Schedule Your Free Phone Consultation
- Call (763) 200-1071 to discuss your concerns, review insurance benefits, and determine whether in-person or telehealth is best for you or your child.
Complete the Intake & Rule 25 Assessment (If Required)
- Attend a 60-minute assessment in-person at 10900 89th Ave N, Suite 2, Maple Grove, MN, or engage via secure telehealth.
- For Rule 25 Assessments, plan for an additional collateral interview and a follow-up consult to review results.
Begin Individual Chemical Health Counseling Sessions
- Work one-on-one with a licensed therapist using Motivational Interviewing, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and optional 12-step integration.
- Collaborate on self-identified recovery goals and begin making sustainable changes.
Involve Family & Caregivers (When Appropriate)
- Parents of adolescents can attend Parent Support sessions for psychoeducation and coaching on effective, supportive boundaries.
- Families collaborate on relapse prevention plans, coping strategies, and emergency protocols.
Monitor Progress & Adjust as Needed
- Every 4–6 sessions, review progress using symptom measures (e.g., AUDIT, DAST-10) and client feedback.
- If a higher level of care is indicated, we’ll facilitate a timely referral to local programs in Maple Grove, Minnetonka, or Brooklyn Park.
Transition to Maintenance & Relapse Prevention
- As you achieve recovery goals—reduced use, improved coping skills, stable family support—taper sessions to monthly check-ins or as-needed booster appointments.
- Access ongoing resources—local 12-step meetings, support groups, or telehealth check-ins—to reinforce sustainable change.

Call Dagaz Therapy Today

Business Owner: Britta Svihel
Address: 10900 89th Ave N, Suite 2, Maple Grove, MN 55369 (WEAVER LAKE OFFICE PARK)
Phone: (763) 200-1071

Serving clients from Maple Grove, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Rogers, Minnetonka, Osseo, Champlin, Crystal, New Hope, Brooklyn Center, Maple Plain, and other Minnesota communities, Dagaz Therapy is your partner in creating healthier relationships with substances. Take the first step toward informed recovery and lasting well-being—contact us today.

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