Substance Abuse Evaluation

Court Ordered Substance Abuse Evaluations (SAE) and OWI Evaluations Alcohol and Drug Evaluation (aka, Substance Abuse Evaluation) includes a clinical component using standardized psychosocial assessment tools, and a detailed written report describing the results. The results of the assessment are used to suggest what is likely to be the most appropriate type of treatment when tobacco, alcohol... Read More

Court Ordered Substance Abuse Evaluations (SAE) and OWI Evaluations
Alcohol and Drug Evaluation (aka, Substance Abuse Evaluation) includes a clinical component using standardized psychosocial assessment tools, and a detailed written report describing the results. The results of the assessment are used to suggest what is likely to be the most appropriate type of treatment when tobacco, alcohol, or drug abuse in an individual is evident. During the in-depth substance abuse assessment, which will assist you in understanding your relationship with drugs and alcohol, as well as the necessary steps to treat it. Upon completion of your evaluation, you will have a clearer understanding of the scope and depth of your problem, and your assessor will provide individualized treatment recommendations that will assist you in making healthy changes in the specific problem areas identified during the assessment.

The Alcohol and Drug Evaluation counselor provides a preliminary diagnosis of an individual’s chemical dependency and recommendations for treatment to address specific needs. This service is often used as a referral or disposition resource by the courts, Family Protective Child Protective Services (CPS), companies, schools and other third parties. Recommendations may include addiction treatment or referrals to physical and mental health practitioners, family counselors, or other helping professionals. Our evaluation is widely accepted by local adult and/or juvenile probation offices, Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), CPS, & others.


Behavioral Health Counseling

Dr. Jim Thorpe is an Iowa licensed psychologist and health services provider with diverse clinical and administrative experience within the Behavioral Healthcare industry. He obtained his Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in addictions and Master degree in Counseling Psychology at Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. In addition he received a Masters degree in Sport Psychology from Florida State University. His theoretical orientation is within the cognitive-behavioral paradigm. Dr. Thorpe’s clinical focus is upon the mood and anxiety spectrum disorders with adult populations and he works with individuals to establish healthy and effective lifestyles.

In addition to his clinical work he is licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health to conduct substance abuse evaluations and OWI evaluations and he teaches the court ordered Children in the Middle parenting program in Ankeny, Altoona, Johnston and Newton each month. Dr. Thorpe is a member of the American Psychological Association, Iowa Psychological Association and serves as board president of the Iowa Psychological Foundation.Dr. Thorpe works out of our Ankeny and Newton offices.

Dr. Jim Thorpe is an Iowa licensed psychologist and health services provider with diverse clinica... Read More

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