Providing treatment for substance use disorders through all stages of recovery.

Reflections from a Mental Health Therapist at Orenda:

Orenda

Comprehensive Support for Substance Use & Mental Health

As a mental health therapist at Orenda, I have the privilege of witnessing something truly unique—an integrated, compassionate team equipped to support individuals navigating the complexities of co-occurring diagnoses. Whether clients are seeking mental health services, support with substance use disorders, or a combination of both, they are met with a multidisciplinary approach that is both adaptable and expansive. 

Meeting You Where You Are: A Non-Linear Path to Change

We work with individuals across all ages, recognizing that healing looks different for everyone. What grounds our work is the shared understanding that no journey is linear—and that real change happens when people are met where they are. Through evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and many other modalities, we tailor care to meet individual needs while remaining deeply rooted in clinical integrity. 

Beyond Treatment: Empowering Lasting Change and Connection

What I love most is the depth of support available at every level. From the first point of contact to ongoing therapeutic work, clients are surrounded by a network of professionals dedicated to fostering growth, connection, and recovery. Our goal isn’t just to treat symptoms—it’s to help clients rediscover a healthy sense of self, cultivate meaningful community, and build lives grounded in purpose and wellness. Being part of this work is not just a job—it’s a calling. And being part of a team like Orenda’s reminds me daily of the power of holistic, collaborative care. 

Written by,

Silvana Fogelbach, LMSW

Orenda Outpatient

Share This Post

More To Explore

Orenda

The Power of Peer Support: A CPRS Journey at Orenda

Becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) at Orenda In 2024, I was hired to work at The Orenda Center of Wellness as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). I am a person in recovery who has decided to commit to a career pathway that includes helping other people in

Read More »
Orenda

My View from the Other Side: Growing Up with Addiction

The Unsteady Ground: Life with a Parent’s Alcohol Addiction Growing up with a parent battling alcohol addiction felt like living in a world that was constantly shifting beneath my feet. What seemed normal to other families — the stability, the predictability — was a distant dream for me. While other

Read More »