American Alt Court Services (AACS)IOP Program in Marietta, GA
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AACS Counseling is a provider specializing in alternative sentencing solutions and diversionary programs for individuals dealing with criminal justice and substance use issues. For 25 years, AACS has focused on handling cases involving addiction, aggression, violence, DUI, drug possession, shoplifting, and similar offenses. The practice offers evaluations including alcohol and drug assessments, DUI clinical evaluations, anger management assessments, and mental health evaluations. Treatment programs include Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), outpatient rehab, anger management classes, DUI school, substance abuse awareness classes, family violence intervention programs, and DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) services. AACS utilizes cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches and emphasizes diversion, restorative, and accountability court programs as alternatives to criminal conviction. The practice offers same-day access to evaluation paperwork and operates a DOT-qualified SAP program with 24-hour Clearinghouse reporting for drivers in all 50 states. Services are available in English and Spanish.
Role
IOP Program
Specialties & focus areas
Recovery focus
Evidence-based approaches
Anger management
A therapeutic approach included in this provider’s plan of care. Contact for specifics on how it shows up in their work.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Spots the thought-feeling-action loops that fuel urges, then rewires them with practical skills you take into the moment.
Motivational interviewing
Motivational Interviewing. A collaborative conversation that strengthens your own reasons for change rather than arguing you into it.
Relapse prevention
Relapse Prevention. Identifies your specific high-risk situations, warning signs, and choice points. Then builds a written, rehearsed plan for each so the moment is not the first time you decide.
Substance use disorder counseling
A therapeutic approach included in this provider’s plan of care. Contact for specifics on how it shows up in their work.
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Telehealth Therapy. Real clinical sessions delivered over video. Same evidence base as in-person care for most conditions; meets you where you actually are instead of where the office is.
Trauma-related counseling
A therapeutic approach included in this provider’s plan of care. Contact for specifics on how it shows up in their work.
What this facility offers
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