David Kolker grew up in St. Louis, MO later relocating to South Florida to pursue his interest in Mental Health. David holds a Master Degree in Social Work, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Juris Doctorate (Law Degree). He is the Clinical Director/CEO and a primary therapist that thrives on working closely with clients and watching them grow as individuals. David is published in the area of evidenced-based therapy and specializes in family dynamics and relationships as they relate to recovery. It was his dream to start an Outpatient program that focuses on underlying core issues, healthy attachments, childhood trauma and family of origin issues. He believes that historically, typical treatment, has avoided these issues; thus, creating a 95% failure rate of inpatient treatment for the past 30-40 years.
Sober Living Recovery
4.9 (6 reviews) ADD YOUR REVIEWPaying for Treatment
- Insurance is Accepted
- Financing is not Available
- Medicare is not Accepted
- Medicaid is not Accepted
Treatment Insights
The primary difference between Sober Living Outpatient and other inpatient and outpatient treatment centers is focusing on the core issues. Our groups are primary process groups. We do not focus on psycho-educational materials, although they are addressed within the context of the group. Group therapy at Sober Living Outpatient uses a variety of modalities such as art therapy, psychodrama, sculpting, and many more. We believe in developing a strong, positive relationship with our clients. It is imperative that they trust us, as well as the process involved. We treat each client as if they were our own family. We create an environment in which the client feels safe and loved which enables them to authentically and vulnerably address their issues. Quality treatment first…Finances second…we have never and will never throw someone out because their insurance runs out. If a person wants to be at Sober Living Outpatient and is willing to do the work, we will find a way to make it happen. Our business is not built on repeat business. We help people get well the first time.
Sober Living Recovery Reviews and Ratings Details
The following is based on a combination of Surveys of Alumni, Staff, Loved Ones, and Reviews and Ratings from around the web.
Reviews at a Glance
- Client & Family Support Groups
Group therapy is a vital component of addiction recovery treatment, considered as important and effective (sometimes even more so) than individual therapy. Benefits include reducing isolation and loneliness and providing the opportunity to learn from others in recovery. In the addiction setting, group therapy is run by trained professionals who guide participants toward a shared goal of recovery.
- Equine Therapy
A form of animal therapy, equine therapy involves visiting, working with and sometimes riding horses as a way to create a metaphoric relationship that leads to life-altering insights.
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David Kolker, JD, LCSW - CEO/Clinical Director -
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Maria Merritt, BS - Director of OperationsMaria is from Southampton, MA and relocated to South Florida in January of 2012. She obtained her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from American International College and is in school working on her Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University and working toward her Certified Addiction Professional’s certification. Maria began at Sober Living Outpatient as the Utilization Review Specialist and was promoted to the Director of Operations. She is responsible for all operations functions, including oversight of non-clinical functions, including Finance, Human Resources, Quality Assurance and Accreditations. Maria enjoys watching sports, fishing, kayaking and hanging out with friends.
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This Center is Known For...
- Higher than industry-average success rates.
- Focus on underlying and core issues.
- Individualized treatment plans which focus on what led to the addiction.
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Center Details
- No Detox Services
- Yes Behavioral Disorder Treatment
- Yes Dual-Diagnosis Treatment
- Yes Outpatient Services
- Yes Sober Living Home
- No Day School
- Yes Private Rooms
- No Pet Friendly
- No Exceptionally LGBT Friendly
- No Men Only
- No Women Only
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Setting
- Private/Secluded
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I was one of the first patients and before that I had been to many rehabs outpatients and all that. But like it stated above they actually work on core issues in a small setting that makes you feel co...