Adults 18+ • By appointment only • Not an emergency service

Individual substance use counseling · Wyoming

Outpatient Counseling (ASAM Level 1.5)

Damon Laird provides individual outpatient substance use counseling for adults when ASAM Level 1.5 is clinically appropriate.

By secure video telehealth (online) statewide in Wyoming, or in person in Casper by appointment.

Call Damon(307) 315-8655Email & contact details

Individual care based on your needs.

Placement is based on the comprehensive substance use evaluation and The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition. This service is provided individually; OpenGate does not offer group counseling.

Already have an ASAM Level 1.5 recommendation?

OpenGate can provide Outpatient Counseling (ASAM Level 1.5) when another provider completed your substance use evaluation. Damon reviews that evaluation and recommendation against your current needs. If the evaluation remains clinically sufficient and ASAM Level 1.5 remains clinically appropriate, you can begin the recommended counseling without repeating the full evaluation.

Counseling, progress & next steps

Individual counseling may incorporate Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when clinically appropriate.

  1. Assessment and placement review

    OpenGate reviews the current or prior evaluation and confirms that Outpatient Counseling (ASAM Level 1.5) remains clinically appropriate.

  2. Intake and treatment planning

    You and Damon develop your individualized treatment plan.

  3. Individual outpatient counseling

    Attend individual counseling sessions at the frequency appropriate for your clinical needs.

  4. Progress and level-of-care review

    OpenGate reviews your progress, treatment needs and appropriate level of care.

  5. Completion, transition, or referral

    OpenGate plans for completion, continuing care, transition or referral based on your needs.

Authorized progress or completion documentation is provided when applicable.

Intake, payment & eligibility

Appointment options, Colorado eligibility & telehealth

Appointments are available by secure video telehealth (online) to adults physically located anywhere in Wyoming. In-person appointments are available at the Casper office by appointment only. No walk-ins.

OpenGate provides eligible Wyoming services by secure video telehealth (online) to adults physically located in Colorado when the requested service falls within Damon’s Colorado LCSW scope. Eligible Wyoming matters include a requested evaluation, service, or documentation connected to a Wyoming court, attorney, probation/parole office, WYDOT, or another Wyoming referral source. OpenGate does not provide Colorado-approved DUI Level I or Level II education or treatment.

For appointments by secure video telehealth (online), identity and physical location are verified at each session.

Audio-only telephone may be used for any service or portion of a service when Damon determines it is clinically appropriate and consistent with applicable law, WDH rules and requirements, licensure, professional standards, and the client's circumstances.

Learn about telehealth · Colorado: eligible Wyoming matters

Common questions

What is Outpatient Counseling (ASAM Level 1.5)?
It is an adult outpatient level of substance use disorder care under The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition. Placement is based on the client's comprehensive evaluation and clinical needs.
How long will I attend counseling?
The length of counseling depends on your assessed needs, treatment plan, progress and continuing review of the level of care you need.
How often are sessions?
Your treatment plan and clinical needs determine how often you meet.
Will progress be reported to a court or probation?
When appropriately authorized or otherwise permitted or required by law, OpenGate may provide relevant information to an authorized recipient. Additional federal restrictions may apply to records received from a program subject to 42 CFR Part 2.
What if another level of care is needed?
OpenGate provides an appropriate referral when a service or level of care is needed that OpenGate does not provide.
Can I receive Outpatient Counseling (ASAM Level 1.5) from OpenGate if another provider did my evaluation?
Yes. OpenGate can review an evaluation completed by another provider and provide Outpatient Counseling (ASAM Level 1.5) when the recommendation remains clinically appropriate. You do not have to receive the original evaluation from OpenGate in order to receive counseling from OpenGate.
Can sessions be completed by telephone?
Appointments are normally conducted by secure video telehealth (online) or in person at the Casper office. Audio-only telephone may be used for any service or portion of a service when Damon determines it is clinically appropriate and consistent with applicable law, WDH rules and requirements, licensure, professional standards, and the client's circumstances.
Does OpenGate provide group counseling?
No. OpenGate provides individual services only.
Related services, resources & confidentiality

OpenGate protects confidential client information under applicable law. Additional federal protections are applied when they govern a particular record or circumstance.

Have a counseling recommendation?

Contact Damon to discuss your evaluation and treatment recommendation. He will review whether this level of care fits your current needs.

Call Damon(307) 315-8655Email & contact details