Michael Pollak, PCC-S, LICDC
A Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, Michael Pollak provides Intensive programming individual and family therapy to chemically dependent adolescents and adults. Additionally, he provides mental health therapy for young adults. Prior to forming The Behavioral Wellness Group, he worked with Psychological & Behavioral Consultants and Laurelwood Counseling Center for 17 years.
He earned his Master of Education degree from Cleveland State University, where he specialized in community agency counseling, and his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University. He pioneered a Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for both Laurelwood Counseling Center and Psychological & Behavioral Consultants. This unique approach combines evidence-based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with a traditional 12-step treatment model. Therefore, clients learn to utilize both DBT and 12-step tools in a supportive environment while receiving ongoing feedback regarding their progress.
Position:
Dual Diagnosis IOP Director
Address:
8224 Mentor Ave, Suite 208
Mentor, Ohio 44060
Email:
mpollak@behavioralwellnessgroup.com
Phone:
440-392-2222 EXT 301
Fax:
440-565-2349
Favorite Quote
"I take great pride in seeing my clients succeed on this journey. My focus is to encourage each client to find the desire and courage to get well. In my experience, I have found that when we combine our efforts, this challenging journey gets easier." -Unknown
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Testimonial Disclosure Statement: Testimonials herein are unsolicited, anonymous and are received after care has been received in an attempt to assure healthy therapy relationships and confidentiality.
(Michael Pollak, Dual Diagnosis IOP) “The program & the skills I learned were key to my recovery and sobriety. Once I started believing in the program, I started seeing progress. This program and Mike saved my life & my marriage. “
(Michael Pollak, Dual Diagnosis IOP)“Provided structure. Helped me to get reacquainted with my own abilities to handle stress, which in turn empowered me to stay sober, which again, in turn, further reduced my stress. The format seems so simple, just exercises and talking, yet it is so effective. Thank you for helping me get back to myself.”
(Michael Pollak, Dual Diagnosis IOP)“You’re very caring and understanding everyone’s needs in group. I feel that this IOP was the best for my sobriety and understanding myself. The paperwork and homework really helped, and I can always look back at it if I need to. I don’t feel that there’s any need for improvement. I got so much out of IOP and group. I always looked forward to group. I didn’t want to leave. I’m so very thankful and grateful for my IOP and group experience. It was the best thing for my sobriety & continued sobriety. I’ve learned life skills and coping skills as well as understanding myself better. I’d definitely recommend BWG to any of my family, friends or anyone who is struggling with addiction of any kind.”
(Michael Pollak, Dual Diagnosis IOP) “It was overall a good experience. I am a changed person from when I started. Between this program and NA (which I never would have to without IOP). I feel like I have the ability to have a good life off of drugs. I never would have considered this possible a few months ago.”
(Michael Pollak, Dual Diagnosis IOP) “I felt that no matter the topic or issue, there was always an answer and explanation. My feelings were always validated, and I felt understood. On days where I wasn’t acting myself, I was brought out of it and Michael knew right away. I felt very comfortable sharing my history and receiving feedback. If a subject was touchy, he would make sure to verbalize it was okay to shut it down and made me feel very safe in this environment.”
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