Reaching out about substance use takes real courage, and it's one of the most important steps a person can take. Addiction is a treatable medical condition, and recovery is far more possible than it can feel from the inside.
Substance use disorder is a medical condition in which using alcohol or other substances becomes difficult to control despite the harm it causes. It changes brain circuits involved in reward, motivation, and self-control, which is why willpower alone so often isn't enough, and why treatment works.
Care is most effective when it's compassionate and comprehensive. That can mean therapy, medication to reduce cravings, and structured support, along with treatment for any underlying depression, anxiety, or trauma. Our psychiatrist-led approach treats the person, not just the substance.
If several of these fit, compassionate help is available.
Treatment is tailored to you and addresses any co-occurring conditions.
Evidence-based talk therapy to build skills and process what you're carrying.
Explore Therapy →A careful, systematic medication strategy overseen by a board-certified psychiatrist.
Explore Medication Management →Several-times-weekly support for when weekly sessions aren't enough, without stepping away from daily life.
Explore IOP →Your treatment plan is directed by a board-certified psychiatrist, so your care is grounded in medical training, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
The region voted us Best Psychiatrist in 2023, a reflection of the trust patients and families place in our team.
Therapy, medication, and advanced treatments under one roof in St. George and Cedar City, plus telehealth across Utah.
Dr. Hendleman founded Better Balance Psychiatry to bring advanced, evidence-based care to southern Utah. He specializes in treatment-resistant depression, trauma in uniformed service members, and advanced treatments including TMS, Spravato, and IV ketamine.
Learn MoreYes. Substance use disorder involves changes in brain circuits for reward and self-control. That's why it's treated medically, and why treatment, not willpower alone, is what helps.
No. Our care is compassionate and non-judgmental. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and we treat it that way.
It may include therapy, medication to reduce cravings, and structured support, along with treatment for any co-occurring depression, anxiety, or trauma.
Relapse is common and doesn't mean failure. It's part of many people's recovery journeys, and it informs a stronger plan going forward.
No. You can contact us directly for an evaluation in St. George, Cedar City, or by telehealth across Utah.
Reach out for a confidential, judgment-free consultation. We'll meet you where you are and build a path forward. No referral required.
In-person care in St. George and Cedar City · Telehealth across Utah
