Substance Abuse & Addiction Treatment
There is strength in seeking help. If you or a loved one is living with drug or alcohol addiction, compassionate, evidence-based care is right here in Fredericksburg, Virginia. At Godaelli Psychiatry & Mental Health Center, we combine Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), individual therapy, and integrated psychiatric care so mind and body heal together. Whether you’re ready to begin recovery yourself or searching for a family member, our door—and our hearts—are open.
What Is Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment?
How Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Helps Recovery
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) uses FDA-approved medications—Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone), monthly injections to ease withdrawal, reduce cravings, and stabilize brain chemistry. Combined with therapy, MAT:
- Cuts relapse risk and overdose danger
- Improves mood, sleep, and cognitive clarity
- Creates breathing room to rebuild relationships and life skills
After a thorough evaluation, we start with the right medication, adjust your dose for comfort, and meet weekly (in-office or via video) to track progress.
Why Choose Our Fredericksburg Outpatient Addiction Program?
- Stay connected to life. Keep your job, classes, and family routine while getting structured support.
- Whole-person approach. We pair FDA-approved medicines with therapy, mindfulness, and lifestyle coaching.
- Integrated psychiatric expertise. Board-certified psychiatric-mental-health providers treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and other co-occurring conditions.
- Proven results. Long-term MAT can reduce overdose mortality when paired with counseling.
- Flexible & private. Evening appointments, telehealth options, and discrete entryways respect your schedule and your privacy.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment – Mental Health and Substance Use Support
Nearly half of people living with a substance use disorder also experience a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. When both issues are present, treating them together—not separately—leads to the best outcomes.
At Godaelli Psychiatry, our substance abuse clinicians work as one coordinated team from your very first visit. Together, we:
- Conduct a full evaluation to understand how mental health and substance use symptoms overlap
- Create a personalized plan that combines medication management and therapy tailored to your needs
- Track your progress over time, adjusting both addiction and mental health care as you heal
This integrated approach saves you from juggling separate providers or disconnected care. Instead, you get cohesive, convenient treatment in one place, from a team that understands the full picture.
Why it matters: Integrated care reduces symptoms like anxiety, depression, and trauma, lowers the risk of relapse, and ensures your medications and therapy work together safely. At Godaelli, you don’t need to shuffle between clinics or repeat your story—care for both mind and body happens in one place, with one team focused on your full recovery.
Addiction Treatment Coverage and Service Areas
- Insurance we take: most major commercial plans, Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, and clear self-pay bundles if you’re uninsured.
- No surprise bills: our care team checks your benefits before your first visit and walks you through every cost.
- Where we see patients: in-office here in Fredericksburg and—through secure video—across Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, Caroline, Culpeper, and the rest of Virginia.
Have questions about coverage? Call (703) 870-0738 and we’ll sort it out together.
What makes Medication-Assisted Treatment different from regular rehab?
MAT pairs FDA-approved medicines with counseling. The medication calms cravings and balances brain chemistry, so you can focus on therapy instead of withdrawal, giving you both physical and mental support.
How long will I stay on MAT?
There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline. Some people stabilize in a few months; others need longer maintenance. Our medical team reviews progress regularly and adjusts the plan to match your goals and comfort.
Am I just swapping one drug for another with MAT?
No. Medication-Assisted Treatment doesn’t trade one addiction for another. FDA-approved medicines such as buprenorphine (Suboxone), Sublocade, Brixadi, naltrexone, and Vivitrol are given under medical supervision to ease withdrawal and curb cravings without producing a “high.” By stabilizing brain chemistry, these medications let you focus on counseling and lifestyle changes—the parts of treatment that build lasting recovery.
Substance abuse treatment in Fredericksburg VA
Get Started in Three Simple Steps
- Call (703) 870-0738 or request an appointment online.
- Complete a confidential intake screening—online or in person.
- Begin your personalized recovery plan the same day.
You’ve already taken the hardest step by looking for help. Let’s take the next one together.
Recovery is possible—and it starts here.