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Dr. Danny E Blanchard
1920 Sparkman Dr. NW Suite 6
Huntsville AL,
: 256-895-6617

I am Danny E. Blanchard Ph.D., M.F.T. Professional Mental Health Services. I have been in practice for 19 years. I am structured to meet both individual and family needs in therapy. All marriage and family issues, are dwelt with in a confidential manner, and with maximum support and concern. To assist with each marital and personal issue at hand. Your needs are our most important concerns.

Our success with marital counseling, is very positive and easily understood, especially with individuals who are contemplating separation and/or divorce. Most Insurance accepted. Please call for an appointment, emergency services are avaliable.

Sincerely,

Danny E. Blanchard Ph.D., M.F.T. "

Dr. Danny E Blanchard

Primary Focus: Depression, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Fear, Addiction and Substance Abuse, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Life Coaching, Parenting, Loss and Grief
Services Provided: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Elders, Couples, Family
Type of Care: Out-patient
Special Programs/Groups:
Forms of Payment Accepted: Self-pay, Private Insurances
Payment Assistance:
Special Language Services: French, German, Spanish

Therapy and Residential Treatment Services Offered

Substance abuse treatment services Mental health services Mix of mental health and substance abuse services Substance abuse treatment Detoxification Outpatient Adolescents Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders Gay and Lesbian Seniors/older adults Women Men Criminal justice clients Spanish Private health insurance Self payment Marriage Counseling Family Counseling

Definitions of Treatment Services

Criminal justice clients- Clients within the criminal justice system sometimes need substance abuse treatment. There are specific steps and guidelines that need to be followed to have a criminal justice client admitted into a substance abuse treatment program. The first step is to determine eligibility. This requires that a panel decide which criminal justice clients need substance abuse treatment, and how much and what type of treatment is needed.

Detoxification- The general definition of detoxification is to remove poison or the effects of poison from a system. In substance abuse treatment the term is used in a similar manner; drugs or the effect of drugs are removed from the body. There are numerous detoxification programs, and each has a slightly different approach, but most follow a similar procedure.

Gay and Lesbian- It’s difficult to be gay in a straight world, so it’s no wonder that so many individuals who deem themselves to be gay or are uncertain about their sexuality search for counselors that offer gay and lesbian therapy.

Men- Research shows that men are given more opportunity than women to use drugs, but equal numbers of men and women are likely to begin drug use. Men use different types of drugs than women. Men are more likely to abuse alcohol, and marijuana.

Mental health services- The surgeon general definition of mental health is: “The successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to adapt to change and to cope with adversity; from early childhood until late life, mental health is the springboard of thinking and communication skills, learning, emotional growth, resilience, and self esteem.” Mental health services are any service that helps a person obtain these abilities.

Mix of mental health and substance abuse services- A study done in 2002 found that there were five million adults who had a serious mental illness, and had substance abuse problems. Almost 30 percent of all adults with serious mental health illnesses also use drugs. Other statistics show that 53 percent of substance abusers also have at least one mental illness.

Outpatient- Outpatient drug rehabilitation means that a person does not live in the facility for treatment, but come to the facility for classes, visits with specialists or group meetings. Outpatient drug rehabilitation centers are more long-term and patients can attend programs for as long as needed. A variety of techniques and program intensity levels are used to achieve this goal.

Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders- Quite often, individuals suffering from substance abuse are also afflicted with some type of mental illness. In the mental health community, these simultaneously occurring illnesses have come to be known as co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders.

Private health insurance- Securing private health insurance can be confusing, especially if you’re not covered by your employer or if the employer offers a number of options from which to choose. Determining which plans are best for you and/or your family is difficult.

Seniors/older adults- The senior population is the fastest growing in the country, thanks to the baby boom of the post-World War II era and modern technology which allows us to enjoy longer and more fulfilling lives. Still, facts show that a large portion of seniors or older adults suffer from various mental health disorders that should be treated through the use of professional counseling or therapy. However, many view the use of professional therapy as a crutch or weakness, so mental health problems continue to grow in great numbers.

Substance abuse treatment- Substance abuse treatment is often individualized to each patient, but there are a few steps that each patient needs to take to become drug free. The first of these steps in recognizing the problem. Denial used to be mistakenly believed to be part of the drug addiction symptoms, but recent research is showing it is not. People trying to help a person accept that they have a substance abuse problem need to show empathy, and respect.

Substance abuse treatment services- Substance abuse is seen by most physicians and mental health professionals as a long-term illness and so many substance abuse treatment services are designed to try and find the best way to help someone cope. The people that are considered to have substance use disorder are those who can not stop and whose use is compulsive. A person’s genetics, mental health, and stress levels all have a role in determining if a person has substance use disorder. Substance abuse actually changes the brain, and these changes remain in effect for a long time.

Women- Substance abuse among women is different than in men, and most often has multiple contributing factors, such as poverty, psychosocial, mental health, history of abuse and trauma, and involvement in abusive relationships. Because of these numerous factors that need to be addressed to help a woman become drug free, substance abuse centers specifically for women are becoming more prevalent, and existing substance abuse centers are changing their treatment approaches to better help women get rid of their addictions.

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Hello There, My name is Jane smith, 42 years old...I Got married to one Mr James Smith six years back...The marriage to James was one of the best and we had good time together...But,things changed along the line. James allowed the pleasure of flesh to control him and began to have extra-marital affairs(even to the extent of bringing Prostitutes into our matrimonial homes)Just because i dont have a child for him our marriage gone sour and i dont know why he keeps on distrusting me...So i am contacting you for your services since we are about moving to your area.....I will like to know how much it will cost us for the counseling and your procedure....I love my husband so much..So please i want you to help us.You can get back to me through my email address (jainbrain2000@gmail.com) Thanks

By:Jane Posted: Oct 09 2008 09:03:39 AM

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This man is a crook. Don't give him any insurance information, as he will totally abuse it. He doesn't listen and hears what he wants to hear. He may have a 'certificate' in substance abuse counseling, but he is in no way qualified AT ALL to deal with counseling of this nature. He will have you come in for 'therapy' a bunch of times, tell you to take coral calcium, then refer you to a really expensive in-patient facility. This man thrives on taking advantage of people and should be should not be in business.

By:dissatisfied Posted: Nov 06 2008 05:57:33 AM