New Directions Counseling

New Directions Counseling is a licensed behavioral health agency in Washington serving individuals in Chehalis and Shelton. Founded in 1998 by Scott Dickinson and his family, the practice provides outpatient treatment for substance use disorder and mental health. In 2023, the organization expanded its services to offer dedicated mental health treatment in response to client needs. They take an integrative and personalized approach, focusing on identifying client strengths and building skills for emotional identification, labeling, and expression. Services help clients develop self-esteem, frustration tolerance, and effective communication while processing past and current stressors. Available in-person and via telehealth at two locations.