ABOUT US
ABC/Advanced Behavioral Counseling (formerly Addictive
Behavioral Counseling) was originally formed in 2002 in response to a need for
smoking cessation programs for substance abusers in treatment. A grant
was received through the Salt Lake County Health Department, which was
re-awarded the second year due to the success of the program. Groups were
taught in various outpatient and residential treatment programs throughout the
Salt Lake Area Valley.
In 2009 the name was changed to Advanced Behavioral
Counseling. In that we also treat various other maladies including
depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, a new name was needed. The new name also
reflected a more positive outlook, with more focus on the solution, and less
focus on the problem(s).
ABC focuses primarily on a behavioral form of
treatment. Various modalities of treatment are utilized, including
Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Existential, Gestalt and some
aspects of the Japanese Therapies Morita and Naikan, and well as techniques
from Motivational Enhancement Techniques (MET) or Motivational
Interviewing. Change is viewed as a process, and not a destination.
Mr. Lewis Galway, then founder and Executive Director of
ABC, graduated from the University of Utah, with Bachelors in Psychology, in
1987. He then went on for his Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Counseling in 1988. After working in the field, for about ten years,
primarily in substance abuse, and domestic violence counseling, he returned to
school and received his Master’s in Education/Counseling in 2002. Mr.
Galway received his Licensure as a Professional Counselor in 2005. He
specializes in working with addictions, both chemical dependency, and process
addictions including sex, shopping, work, etc. He also works, primarily
with men, but also with women on anger issues. Mr. Galway is an adjunct
faculty member and had taught several courses including basic (psychology 1010)
and developmental psychology (1100), personal growth (2010, and counseling
methods (psychology 460). He is also an approved Clinical Supervisor, and
has worked with several substance abuse counselors. Mr. Galway has
received specialized training in the areas of addiction, trauma, and abuse
(link). He has participated in several research studies and presented at
several professional conferences, workshops and trainings (link).
He has specifically studied the Japanese styles of therapy, Morita and
Naikan. He utilizes techniques from Gestalt, and has training in
psychodrama techniques. He also uses a lot of behavioral therapy
techniques. He has been trained in dream interpretation. He has over
20 years of experience as a counselor and therapist. He is also the
founder of Existential Behavioral Therapy (EBT).