History
Founded in 1985 by the late Maureen Traynor, M.A., LMHC, MFT, Choices was borne of a deep compassion for alcoholics and drug addicts, and a strong belief in an addict's active participation in a recovery community. Maureen believed addiction is a multi-faceted condition that impacts every area of the individual's life. Utilizing the therapeutic community model, she created programming that provides long term support for addicts in a caring recovery community. Most of the clients of Choices have little to no experience of the commitment and discipline necessary to communicate their thoughts and feelings. Long term recovery is dependent on personal growth in relationships with others, work, managing a home and establishing financial stability. Thirty years later, Maureen's philosophy and vision remains the guiding force of Choices. Her daughter, Elizabeth Traynor, M.A., LMHC, LMFT, now serves as Director and is committed to these same core values.
Specialties
Since 1985, Choices Counseling Center has been helping individuals and families recover from the devastating effects of addiction and compulsive behaviors, as well as depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. Treatment begins with an examination of the behaviors and physical nature of the addiction, and the development of the skills necessary to live a sober life.