Nycole Thomas

An Interview with Nycole Thomas, BSN, RN, EVP of Patient Services at Northpoint Recovery

Nycole Thomas, BSN, RN, Director of Patient Services at Northpoint Recovery, played a vital role in the planning and implementation of the Northpoint Recovery residential treatment center in 2015. She was also heavily involved in growing and developing medical teams in Boise and at Northpoint Washington in Edmonds, Wash. A member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of …

Patrick Wilder

An Interview An Interview with Patrick Wilder, MSW, LCSW, Vice President, Washington Market

An executive with more than 20 years’ experience in behavioral health and substance use recovery service operations, Patrick Wilder, MSW, LCSW, has an impressive record of assisting organizations in achieving operational success, maintaining regulatory compliance, and improving patient care. With a background in hospital operations, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and risk management, Mr. Wilder has participated in the development of …

Dr. Trevor Bixler

An Interview with Dr. Trevor Bixler, VP of Clinical Services at Northpoint Recovery and Imagine by Northpoint

Trevor Bixler, Ph.D., serves as Vice President, Clinical Services for Northpoint Recovery and Imagine by Northpoint. A licensed psychologist with a background in a variety of research and clinical settings, Dr. Bixler oversees the clinical work performed across Northpoint and Imagine by Northpoint facilities. Dr. Bixler was kind enough to take time out of his schedule to sit down with …

Build a solid relapse prevention plan

How to Build a Solid Relapse Prevention Plan

Relapse risks are everywhere due to addiction’s complex nature. Coping with daily triggers is challenging, as any can lead to relapse. This is why aftercare planning for addiction is an essential part of recovery. Medical experts and addiction treatment specialists know this. Contact Northpoint Recovery today to learn more about solid relapse prevention plans. What Is Addiction Relapse? A relapse …

Dr. Kelly Brey

An Interview with Dr. Kelly Brey, Executive Director of Northpoint Colorado

Dr. Kelly A. Brey was named the Executive Director for the Adult Residential and Outpatient programs of Northpoint Colorado in late 2023. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Brey earned her Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2007. In grad school, she completed a dissertation regarding the negative psychological effects of bullying on bystanders. Completing her post-doctoral internship at McLean Psychiatric …

benefits of individual therapy

3 Benefits of Individual Therapy

Whether the substance abuse problem affects you or your loved one, psychotherapy will help you recover. Often, that therapy takes place with other people in group treatment sessions. But it can also take place on a one-on-one basis. Group therapy and individual therapy each come with their particular advantages. Knowledge of these advantages can help you better understand how the …

co-occurring disorders

Five Signs of Co-Occurring Disorders

Serious drug and alcohol problems co-occur with other issues that harm your mental health. In other words, they often affect you simultaneously as depression or another diagnosable mental health issue. As a rule, the combined effects of two overlapping conditions will seriously impair your everyday function. To overcome them, you need formal co-occurring disorders treatment. Do you or your loved …