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.
Our counselors have over 30 years of combined experience in providing alcohol and drug treatment, as well as treatment for eating disorders, sex addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and marital and family counseling. Founded by the late Maureen Traynor, M.A., LMHC, LMFT, Choices was born of deep compassion for alcoholics and drug addicts, and a strong belief in active participation in a recovery community.
Our counselors have over 30 years of combined experience in providing alcohol and drug treatment, as well as treatment for eating disorders, sex addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and marital and family counseling. Founded by the late Maureen Traynor, M.A., LMHC, LMFT, Choices was born of deep compassion for alcoholics and drug addicts, and a strong belief in active participation in a recovery community.
Services
Our Extended Care Program is an intensive outpatient program focused on a structured, monitored approach to treatment. This program is beneficial for people who have suffered consequences as a result of their addiction or mental health issues; for example, the loss of relationships, jobs, and opportunities.
Each month Choices Counseling Center provides intensive therapy programs that include a weekend and 5-day program. These programs provide clients with a safe environment to deal with and change negative patterns of behavior, learn and practice new ways of coping, and experience a sense of connection with other people.
Addiction is a disease of the mind and body that destroys individuals, family systems, and communities at large. Addiction can be in the form of alcohol and drugs, but we also recognize addiction compulsive behaviors including Internet addiction, sexual compulsivity, and disordered eating habits. Recovery from addiction means to become integrated spiritually, emotionally, and relationally with other people.
We offer therapeutic services for pilots who require treatment for alcoholism or drug abuse. If a pilot loses his or her license to fly as a result of a substance use disorder, he or she is required to comply with standards set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and admitted into the HIMS program.
Depression is a mental health disorder that causes an individual to lose his or her ability to experience positive emotions. It affects all aspects of a person's life, causing emotional, spiritual, and even physical pain for the sufferer. Some signs and symptoms of depression include social isolation, use of addictive behaviors or substances, increased agitation and anger, and loss of interest.
Reviews (9)
Capt America
Nov 06, 2018
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This CULT is alive and well. Search for "Choices Counseling Center" and "cult" and hear directly from DOZENS of others who were victimized by this very dangerous organization. I was accosted by a Choices cult member recently within seconds (not minutes) of the close of an O.A. meeting in Baltimore, where they have been known to recruit from within the self-help group. This Choices cult member could not have cared less about my emotional or mental health reasons for being at an O.A. meeting, but instead began debating bad online reviews and how they have been a Choices cult devotee for 20 years
Mary Ann Huscher
Oct 30, 2018
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My husband just came back from a 5 day program and it had been more effective then any of the counseling that he had gone to prior to this. He has tried other therapist and nothing has worked better then this. This is worth the time and investment to do- I highly recommend it. It’s like having months of therapy put into 5 days. They also help you follow up with contacts after you are home- which is a tremendous help as well.
Tony Oh
Oct 21, 2018
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Anyone who sends a child to this cult should be charged with child abuse. NOTE: SEVERAL POSITIVE REVIEWS (from Kathy Stone, Sam B., Christy Metzler) WERE ALL POSTED WITHIN A WEEK AFTER I POSTED MY EXPERIENCE, WHICH OBVIOUSLY WAS A NEGATIVE REVIEW. (The date of THIS updated review is different because it changed to the date of the update.) Two of the reviews were by people in Baltimore, where Choices has a "satellite" office to recruit and monitor those locally, and three from Florida. It was likely cult leader Beth Traynor contacting each one and directing them to put a 5-star review. Knowing what
Matthew Peters
Jun 17, 2018
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My mother put me in this place when I was 16. She was naive enough to let them keep me for almost 9 months. This place is UNSAFE for a young man or woman to be. It's been almost 15 years since I was an impatient at choices. Please do not send your child to this place. I would like to stress that this place is unsafe and I mean unsafe.
Gonza
Jun 12, 2018
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Sam B.
Nov 23, 2017
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By far the best treatment center of its type in the country, and we looked around. It’s not like a re-hab, but an outpatient center. You live in the real world. If you are from out of town, they find places to live in the area. It was a lifesaver for me and my family. We’re all sober and living fulfilling lives after ending treatment. The long-term approach gave us really strong recovery and we grew emotionally and spiritually as well. Plus, because we were all involved, we now have great relationships as a family.
It gave us our lives back.
It gave us our lives back.
Kathy Stone Team
Oct 29, 2017
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Beth Traynor is an incredibly gifted therapist and there is no place like Choices. If you are ready to change your life or help someone you love change theirs this is the place to go. I have known Beth for many years and have seen miracles of healing and transformation in so many lives including mine and others who are very close to me for which I am forever grateful. Choices is progressive in treating all types of addictions and has a very strong recovery based community that supports and gives back to newcomers. I received so much guidance and hope from the women who had long term recovery. I
Laurie Savely
Oct 18, 2017
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I have attended weekend therapy sessions at Choices in Winter Park, FL a few times since 2014 and found them to be very eye-opening and life-changing. Beth Traynor is an expert therapist with keen insights, and she uses psychodrama to achieve amazing results. I also attended a four-day retreat/workshop for women in June 2017 that was led by Beth Traynor in Towson, MD. We focused on issues with food, and most of us were inspired to make significant changes in the way we eat. One of Beth's many strengths is that she fosters strong bonds among the group members so we have continued to be a source
Laura Adler
Sep 04, 2017
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This program saved my daughter's life. Treatment is holistic and comprehensive. As a Certified Addictions Nurse, I am well aware of the need for long-term support if one hopes to stay clean and sober and retain the skills necessary to live a happy and producive life. Choices provides this on-going support in a structured recovery community.
