Bechtel Gray Smith Counseling Center

About Bechtel Gray Smith Counseling Center

Bechtel Gray Smith Counseling Center is an outpatient counseling and addiction treatment provider serving individuals and families affected by substance in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The center offers therapy for people managing alcoholism, opiate addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns.

Their approach brings addiction counseling and mental health support together in one welcoming setting, helping clients heal in a calm, supportive environment.

Dual Diagnosis and Addiction Counseling

The center’s core emphasis is dual diagnosis care that addresses substance use and underlying mental health concerns at the same time.

With services spanning drug rehab, alcoholism recovery and opiate addiction support, the team provides individualized counseling tailored to each person’s needs.

In treatment clients may take part in individual therapy, group sessions and family counseling designed to build coping skills and repair relationships strained by addiction.

Family and Group Therapy Support

In addition to individual care the center emphasizes family and group therapy as vital parts of the recovery process.

Family sessions help loved ones understand addiction and rebuild trust, while group therapy fosters connection and shared accountability.

This layered approach supports lasting change alongside gender-specific programming for women and men.

Edited by: Patti Croft, MBA

Addiction Treatment Programs

Dual Diagnosis
It’s common to have both a mental health disorder and substance use problems. The right rehab in Tennessee can treat both issues. In dual diagnosis programs, the activities, peer support, and counseling are tailored to the unique needs of those with mental health concerns. This may include additional therapy, medication, or peer support.
Drug Rehab
A drug rehab in Tennessee helps people gain the skills they need to overcome addiction and maintain long-term sobriety. The rehab program may use multiple approaches, including nutrition, psychology, holistic methods, and support groups. These tools help you build a substance-free lifestyle and move into long-term recovery.

Therapies

Family Therapy
Talking about what we’re going through is an important way to heal, and family therapy in Tennessee gives you that opportunity. You have a safe environment to address challenging relationships, trauma, and other issues. Family therapy is a common part of both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, and may be used to help address trauma, build better relationships, and help loved ones become part of your support network.
Group Therapy
Talking about what we’re going through is an important way to heal, and group therapy in Tennessee gives you that opportunity. In rehab, group therapy is only one of the elements of treatment, along with activities, peer support, individual counseling, relapse prevention, and more. Together, all these methods support you in establishing long-term recovery.
Individual Therapy
If you struggle with addiction in Tennessee, it’s common to feel like no one understands you. Individual therapy can help you find professional support. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and individual therapy may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients address the roots of addiction, develop motivation to change, and create new habits for a substance-free life.