About Oakland Recovery

Oakland Recovery is a new venture that seeks to bring help, health and wholeness to people on their journey away from substance abuse. Leveraging the effectiveness of Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Oakland Recovery offers IOP groups at our comfortable facility in Highland, Michigan. IOP groups are great for those who require less intervention than a residential program but more than a once-a-week therapy session.

Groups are forming for January 2025! For up to date information on current groups and schedules, please reach out! Call, email or complete our connect form. We will respond and work with you for a future free of addiction!

FAQs

What are my payment options?

We work with a variety of insurance providers! We can help you find out if your insurance coverage applies to IOP group therapy. We also accept private pay.

Will IOP group therapy really work for me?

Because every person is unique, there is no way to guarantee IOP will result in 100 percent recovery. However, numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of IOPs in treating substance use disorders. IOP effectiveness is comparable to inpatient or residential treatment. IOP retention and completion rates are high, important factors is successful recovery. And IOP rates high in cost-effectiveness, flexibility with work and home life, and long-term outcomes. There are many solid, data supported reasons an IOP group will work for you!

I’m concerned I won’t have the time to complete IOP therapy.

It’s true that IOP therapy is a significant time commitment. However, IOP therapy is much more flexible than inpatient or residential programs. IOP allows you to maintain work and family commitments during treatment. Also consider- how important is it to you to live substance free? What positive changes would you get to experience in your life? Most positive changes in life require significant time to develop, but are worth the journey because the outcomes are so beneficial and far-reaching. Carving out time for IOP may be one of the most important decisions you make.

I’m worried my life will be empty or boring without substances.

It is common for people with substance abuse issues to worry that a life without their substance of choice will be dull, empty, or boring. While it is common to think such things, it is not true. Life without substance abuse is actually more fulfilling and rewarding as you are able to turn your focus on the people and activities that are most important and healthy for you. New opportunities arise and you can put your time and energy into them.

Meet the Team

  • Mitchelle Marshbanks

    Clinical Therapist

    Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor and Advances Counseling Supervisor with 10 years of experience in the field. She specializes in Substance use, Process Addiction, PTSD, Institutionalization, and Co-occurring disorders. Michelle aims to establish self awareness of triggers and empowerment to utilize tools to recovery programs. Michelle utilizes Humanistic and CBT tools to assist clients in constructing strong relapse prevention strategies that work in their recovery plan.

    Michelle believes in the power of the person to achieve their goals and is excited about meeting with you to establish a treatment plan that meets your needs for today’s obstacles and tomorrow's growth.

  • Annette Richards

    Clinical Therapist

    Annette is experienced with both children and adults.  She is AAMET Certified Advanced EFT Practitioner since 2015; practicing EFT Practitioner since 2007.  Annette is skilled in domestic violence, trauma, smoking cessation and much more, including restorative justice and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Memberships include National Association of Social Workers, Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Techniques, and The Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology. Clients seeking Emotional Freedom Techniques treatment must pay cash and plan for a two hour session.

  • Kathy Cramer

    Clinical Therapist

    When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. That’s why I am passionate about helping them heal and recover to live safe, happy,and productive lives. I empower individuals, couples, and families to overcome personal pain, suffering, and  obstacles to improve their relationships because seeing people whole and healed matters to me. 

    I am passionate about helping people heal and recover to live safe, happy, and productive lives through child, individual, and couples counseling. Using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, I have worked with hundreds of individuals, couples, and families since 1997 in various settings, i.e. schools (K-12 and Special ed) in-patient and outpatient psychiatric hospitals, therapy centers and in-home therapy and case management.

    I have presented to local organizations on the pressing needs of their communities. I am a licensed professional counselor, with a specialty in marriage and family therapy and addictions in the state of Michigan. I have a Masters degree in Christian Counseling and close to a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, all from Oral Roberts University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Michigan-Flint.

Midwest Behavioral Clinic

Midwest Behavioral Clinic is our sister company, offering individual therapy at three locations in Highland, Fenton and Grand Blanc. Engaging with Oakland Recovery gives you access to the professional and caring licensed therapists at MBC, should supplemental one on one counseling become part of your recovery journey.

Founded in 2018, MBC is recognized in the area for providing highly effective individualized counseling with well-matched therapists. A family owned business, MBC is not part of a large chain, which allows for a personal touch and responsive, helpful service one valued client at a time.