First Step Counseling

4320 South Louise Avenue, Suite 105, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57106

Levels of care: Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) +2 more
Accreditation: State Licensed
Languages: English

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

First Step Counseling is a state-licensed treatment provider in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, founded before 1990. It is one of a smaller number of nearby providers offering intervention services, and it uses a 12-Step approach as part of its programming. The center addresses alcohol use as well as gambling addiction, offering a setting for people whose recovery needs extend beyond substance use alone.

Care includes trauma-focused therapy, which may suit individuals whose addiction is connected to past traumatic experiences. The facility permits vaping on its premises, a detail worth noting for anyone considering their options. Together, these features describe a long-standing local counseling practice built around structured, community-based recovery methods for adults facing alcohol or gambling-related concerns.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

Gambling Addiction

Substances Treated

Alcohol

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyTrauma-Focused

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-Based12-StepTrauma-Informed

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenYoung AdultsAdults

Age Groups

Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

English

Levels of care

✕Detox
✕Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✓Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✕Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✕Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✓Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Payment options

Self-Pay / Cash

Accreditation and licensing

State Licensed

The facility

Before 1990

Admissions and policies

Smoking PermittedVaping Permitted

How this compares nearby

Among the 18 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Sioux Falls, this is one of:

4that offer Interventions
6that use 12-Step

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does First Step Counseling offer?

First Step Counseling offers Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Aftercare / Continuing Care and Interventions.

What conditions does First Step Counseling treat?

First Step Counseling treats Gambling Addiction.

What therapies does First Step Counseling use?

First Step Counseling offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is First Step Counseling accredited?

First Step Counseling lists accreditation from State Licensed.

Who does First Step Counseling serve?

First Step Counseling lists programmes for Men, Women, Young Adults and Adults.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for First Step Counseling are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov and the facility's own website.