Counselor and Executive Consultant
Executive Consulting
STRONGER TEAMS. LONGER STAYS. BETTER OUTCOMES.
With over 20 years of executive and clinical experience, Beth Durling, MS, CADCII, ICADC, helps treatment centers build sustainable programs where clients feel safe to stay and staff feel empowered to lead. Her consulting approach blends strategic insight with emotional intelligence, guiding teams to reduce ACA discharges, strengthen client engagement, and transform resistance into long-term participation. Beth’s work equips organizations with the tools, training, and alignment needed to elevate outcomes across every level of care.

We Start Here:
Step 1
On Site
Step 1: On-Site or Virtual Assessment
I begin with a comprehensive review of your program, including staff interaction, ACA risk points, client flow, curriculum structure, and internal communication.
Step 2
The Report
Step 2: Executive Debrief & Strategic Report
You receive a clear, actionable summary of strengths, gaps, and opportunities—focused on improving retention, staff cohesion, and client experience.
Step 3
The Plan
Step 3: Customized Consulting Plan
We launch a tailored support plan to train your team, enhance your program, and reduce discharges—designed specifically for your center’s unique structure and goals. Each plan includes targeted goals and tangible metrics to reflect overall success and measurable progress.
Our Services

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Front Line Staff Development
Your 24/7 team is your most direct line to client stability. ​
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Practical training for BHTs and non-clinical staff
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Tools for emotional regulation, de-escalation, and rapport building
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Increased confidence, clarity, and cohesion across all shifts
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Trauma-informed language for sensitive moments
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Retention and ACA Support
Client Retention & ACA Risk Support Retention is the most overlooked metric of success.
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Proactive strategies to prevent early discharges
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Real-time support for ACA-prone cases
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Grounding interventions and reframing techniques for resistant clients
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Family engagement strategies that support retention
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Program Structure & Curriculum Alignment
Strong programs create consistency and connection.
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Identify curriculum gaps that create disengagement
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Integrate spiritual and nervous system tools
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Align clinical messaging and tone across your team
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Make your program more experiential, consistent, and client-centered
The Structure
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Assessment Phase: Full program review + executive report
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Ongoing Support:
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16 hours/month of hands-on consulting/training
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Staff training sessions
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ACA intervention strategy
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Curriculum refinement
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Executive advisement
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