Families and Addiction

By Janet Fluker, MEd, MA

Licensed Professional Counselor



What happens to a family when addiction enters the picture? Research and experience show us that predictable symptoms evolve in a family over time in response to the addicted individual. What begins as a loving effort to help a family member in trouble becomes a set of behaviors that negatively impact the entire family.

Caroline Buttrey, MSW

Staff Associate Therapist

As a counselor, Caroline is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgemental environment where individuals can freely express themselves and explore their emotions and experiences. Whether it's addressing behavioral challenges, emotional struggles, or trauma, Caroline is dedicated to creating a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship with her clients and their caregivers.

Bailey Little, MEd

Licensed Professional Counselor

Bailey’s therapy style is relaxed and collaborative, with a high value placed on humor and hope. She is primarily informed by person-centered theory, which emphasizes authenticity and empathy as essential parts of the therapeutic relationship. Bailey works with clients to identify their goals, their strengths, and their values and uses these to help guide the therapeutic process.

Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is a compassionate, evidence-based approach for families of those with substance abuse problems. The skills taught through CRAFT improve the quality of the families life, while making sobriety a more rewarding option for their loved ones.

Summer groups at the Summit Counseling Center are a fantastic opportunity for your child to work on essential social and emotional skills in a supportive group setting. Help them build connections, communicate effectively, and refine their social abilities this summer! Space is limited. Groups are FREE for students that attend a Summit OnSite school.

National Alcohol Screening Month! Take a moment to do an online screening on our website. Let's prioritize our health and well-being together. Cheers to making positive choices for ourselves! 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the April 25^th event has been canceled! We will be taking a break for the summer and look forward to seeing everyone when school starts back up! Did you miss any of our previous events? They are available for viewing on our website.