800-671-4304Richardson Counseling Center LLC
About Richardson Counseling Center LLC
Richardson Counseling Center LLC is a state licensed, SUPR approved outpatient treatment center in Pekin, Illinois. They focus on substance use disorder treatment for adolescents, young adults, and adults. The center provides individual and group counseling, DUI classes, DOT assessments, anger management services and domestic violence counseling, along with substance use evaluations.
With more than 20 years of experience, Richardson Counseling Center delivers solution focused care designed to support long term recovery and help clients meet legal requirements with knowledgeable, compassionate guidance.
Specialized Services for Court Ordered and Forensic Clients
Richardson Counseling Center has broad experience working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system, including DUI offenders, court ordered clients, and participants in Project SAVE. The center is led by Charisa Richardson, a State and Nationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who also holds specialized credentials in anger management and domestic violence counseling.
Under her leadership, the center provides substance use evaluations, DOT assessments, and evidence based programs that address both clinical needs and legal obligations.
A Mix of Methods Helps You Recognize Triggers and Reduce Relapse Risk
Sessions may include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and 12 step approaches. These methods help clients recognize triggers, strengthen coping strategies, and reduce the risk of relapse. Clients also benefit from structured programming that supports accountability, personal growth, and successful reintegration into the community. Public reviews reflect positive client experiences.
Charisa Richardson brings a unique professional background as a former law enforcement officer who later became a board certified coach and substance abuse counselor. The center primarily works with cash and self payment arrangements, with possible insurance coverage available for referred mental health and substance use services.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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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. |
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. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
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.
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.
Contact
Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN, received her bachelor’s from the University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center and her first master’s from the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. She practiced nursing for over two decades with a focus on pediatric physical rehabilitation, which required mental health skills to help children, and their parents work through new challenges after a head injury or spinal cord injury. She has been a freelance writer in health, wellness, and mental health for over 15 years. She loves exercise, her dogs and guinea pigs, and gardening.
