About Our Care
Our Treatment Approach
Our approach to care is holistic, focusing on the unique needs of each patient to support long-term recovery and overall well-being.
Our services include:
**Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Therapy Programs.** We utilize FDA-approved medications such as Suboxone, Buprenorphine, Sublocade, Vivitrol, Naltrexone, and other evidence-based medications to effectively treat Opioid Use Disorder. These medications help reduce cravings, prevent relapse, and support long-term recovery. Additionally, we manage medications for co-occurring mental health issues, ensuring comprehensive care.
Medication is only one part of recovery.
Our MAT programs are complemented by **Comprehensive Recovery Support,** which includes:
- Individual counseling
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Group therapy and peer support
- Hypnosis: we believe that each person's needs are different; evidence shows hypnosis can aid individuals who struggle with tobacco use and other addictions.
Our goal is to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment that supports each patient’s path toward lasting recovery.
**Conditions We Treat**
Our clinic provides comprehensive outpatient care for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. We focus on evidence-based treatment tailored to each patient’s individual needs.
**Substance Use Disorders**
We provide treatment for a wide range of substance use conditions, including:
- Opioid Use Disorder, including fentanyl and prescription opioids
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Methamphetamine Use Disorder
- Cocaine Use Disorder
- Benzodiazepine Use Disorder, including medications such as Xanax
- Tobacco/Nicotine Use Disorder
- Polysubstance Use Disorder
- Other substance-related and addictive disorders
**Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions**
Many individuals struggling with addiction also experience mental health challenges. Our team provides integrated mental health services for these co-occurring conditions, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Trauma-related disorders
- Stress and adjustment disorders
- Other behavioral health conditions
**Integrated Dual-Diagnosis Care**
We address both substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. By treating the whole person, we help patients build healthier coping strategies, stabilize their mental health, and achieve long-term recovery.
Meet Our Team
We believe that effective addiction and mental health treatment requires a compassionate, personalized, and comprehensive approach. Our team works collaboratively to address the unique needs of each individual, focusing on both immediate concerns and long-term wellness. We offer Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and therapy to support recovery from various conditions, including opioid use disorder treatment.
Asefa “Sef” Gebre, DMSc, Psych CAQ, PA-Asefa “Sef” Gebre is passionate about helping individuals struggling with addiction and mental health conditions. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 yrs in the area. Before transitioning fully into addiction medicine and psychiatry, he built an extensive background in primary care serving underserved population in Southwest MO. His passion to help people struggling in addiction and mental health deepened while treating patients with substance use disorders and menal health problems. This experience inspired him to further specialize in behavioral health and addiction medicine . Given his dual cetification in both medical and psychiatry, his approach to treatment is holistic that reovery and healing should include both mental and physical.
He went to MSSU and Ozark Christian College for his undergraduate and MSU for PA school. He earned his Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) with a psychiatry focus from the University of Lynchburg. In addition, he obtained a graduate certificate in Addiction Medicine, which includes training in MAT, recovery and relapse prevention. He is a board-certified Physician Assistant and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry.
Sue Matthews, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Sue Matthews, LPC, is an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience providing counseling across a wide range of areas, including addiction counseling, trauma therapy, and family and group therapy.
Sue is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges by providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health services. She works with clients struggling with substance use disorders, trauma, and other mental health concerns, helping them develop healthier coping skills and achieve lasting recovery through tailored mental health services.
Her therapeutic approach focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.
Winsley Dombroski, MSW (coming...)
Winsley has a deep passion for people struggling with mental health conditions and addictions. She does both individual and group therapy to address various mental health and addiction issues.
Shannon Feather, Hypnotherapist
Ms. Shannon is our hypnotist with several years of experience helping people in the four-state area to overcome challenges related to addiction and mental health.
Janette Leal, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Janette Leal is a psychiatrist with extensive experience treating psychiatric and addiction-related disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She provides comprehensive psychiatric care tailored to each patient’s needs, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) options.
Dr. Leal has a special interest in holistic psychiatry, focusing on the connection between mental, physical, and emotional health when developing treatment plans. She is available only via Telehealth.