Lou Ann Solem-TietjenIOP Program in Sioux Falls, SD
Licensed Addiction Professional
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First Step Counseling Services, Inc, located in Sioux Falls, SD, has been treating alcoholism and drug addiction since 1983. The practice was established by Lou Ann Solem-Tietjen and the late Kent Solem, both Licensed Addiction Professionals. First Step offers personalized outpatient treatment programs and diagnostic evaluations for drug and alcohol dependency. Their approach treats addiction as a health issue rather than a moral issue, addressing the thinking errors associated with chemical dependency. Programs are designed to allow clients to remain in their homes, continue employment, and maintain family life while receiving treatment. Services include individualized counseling and aftercare support.
Credentials
Licensed Addiction Professional
Role
IOP Program
Specialties & focus areas
Recovery focus
Evidence-based approaches
12-step facilitation
Twelve-Step Facilitation. Helps you engage with mutual-aid fellowships (GA, AA, SMART) as a recovery community rather than a solo grind.
What this facility offers
Care offered
Treatment type
- Substance use treatment
Setting
- Outpatient
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
How care is delivered
Ancillary services
- Case management service
- Social skills development
Education & counseling
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
- Substance use disorder education
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
Who this is for
Age groups served
- Young Adults
- Adults
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