You're Not Alone.
I've lived through addiction myself, and I've been in recovery since 1996 helping individuals and families find their way back to health. Below are the areas I focus on most. If your situation looks a little different, reach out anyway.
Individual and Family Counseling
With over 30 years of experience in addiction and mental health, I offer virtual individual, couples, and family counseling sessions. Using an invitational, respectful, and non-punitive approach, I help you identify substance use as a symptom of what's really going on underneath, whether that's depression, anxiety, or another co-occurring issue.
Intervention for Addiction and Mental Health
When a loved one needs help but isn't ready to ask for it, I step in with a gentle, invitational approach rather than confrontation. As a Board-Certified Interventionist, I work closely with families to plan a respectful, structured conversation that opens the door to treatment.
Family Matters Group
Addiction affects the whole family, not just the person struggling. Every other Monday evening, I host a virtual Family Matters group where relatives gather to share their experiences, learn practical tools, and receive guidance for supporting a loved one in a space built on honesty and mutual support.
DUI Evaluation
Facing a first DUI offense can feel overwhelming and isolating. Drawing on decades of experience in addiction assessment, I provide thorough, judgment-free evaluations that help you understand what happened and what steps come next, guiding you through the process with clarity and care
DUI Evaluation
Facing a first DUI offense can feel overwhelming and isolating. Drawing on decades of experience in addiction assessment, I provide thorough, judgment-free evaluations that help you understand what happened and what steps come next, guiding you through the process with clarity and care
Jack Lynch
LADC-2, Certified Recovery Coach
I am pleased to introduce Jack Lynch, who has joined our team at Woody Giessmann Counseling, LLC.
Jack is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC-2) and a Certified Recovery Coach with deep roots in the recovery community since 1984. Since 2007, he has specialized in co-occurring disorder programs within residential and community-based settings. A former member of the Right Turn team, Jack continues his private practice while offering his expertise to our team as an independent collaborator.
Rooted in a harm reduction model, Jack's approach views substance use through the lens of healthy versus unhealthy behavior. We have worked together many times over the years, sharing a compassionate and respectful approach to providing the structure and solutions necessary for long-term recovery.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Jack has been a performing stand-up comedian for over 30 years and founded Comics For Recovery, which produces fundraisers and sober shows for the recovery community.
We are excited to bring his diverse expertise and unique perspective.
Client Testimonials
"Woody doesn't just share his story, he opens a door for every family struggling in silence. His journey to becoming a respected interventionist is raw, human, and deeply valuable."
Reader, A Life of Recovery
"Woody changed our lives and our son's. After years of isolation and addiction, his firm but loving care and knowledge of residential programs helped our son find the right one. He's improving every day."
Family client
"This book helped save our family. Woody gave us the tools, language, and courage to stop enabling and start healing, something we didn't know we needed until we found it."
Reader, A Life of Recovery