Blue Sky Counseling

About Blue Sky Counseling

Blue Sky Counseling Skowhegan provides outpatient addiction and mental health counseling services for adults, adolescents and families across central Maine.

The practice offers evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to treat substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma and behavioral health concerns.

Blue Sky’s integrated model combines therapy with medication assisted treatment and recovery support, meeting clients where they are to build lasting and personalized recovery.

Treatment with Medication Support

Blue Sky Counseling specializes in outpatient treatment for alcohol and drug use, including opioid use disorder. Clinicians provide medication assisted treatment using buprenorphine alongside counseling, creating an integrated approach that addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction.

Treatment includes individual therapy, group counseling and relapse prevention strategies tailored to each client’s goals. Sessions focus on uncovering patterns that sustain substance use, building practical coping skills and developing tools for long term recovery. The practice also offers specialized services including DUI counseling, anger management and recovery coaching.

Mental Health Care

Blue Sky treats co-occurring conditions alongside substance use including depression, anxiety and trauma, PTSD and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. Counselors use evidence based modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients address both mental health symptoms and addiction, recognizing that integrated care leads to better outcomes for clients managing multiple concerns.

Getting Started with Care

Blue Sky Counseling serves clients in person at their Waterville location and through secure telehealth across Maine. The practice offers individual and couples, family and group counseling plus intensive outpatient programming for those needing more structured support.

Contact information for payment options and insurance acceptance is available through their website.

Operation Hours

Monday 8AM - 5PM
Tuesday 8AM - 5PM
Wednesday 8AM - 5PM
Thursday 8AM - 5PM
Friday 8AM - 5PM

Levels of Care

Dual Diagnosis

Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.

Detox Service Setting

MAT

Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey.

Programs

Adult (18+)

Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Alcohol Detox

Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.

Opioid Detox

Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
Drug Detox

Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.