In April 2025, I joined a harm reduction psychotherapy clinic in Madison, Wisconsin.
CAYA Clinic — an acronym for “Come As You Are” — has earned a reputation for its nonjudgmental approach to mental health and addiction services. The clinical team at CAYA is composed of some of the most compassionate individuals dedicated to supporting those struggling with substance use disorders.
This commitment to meeting clients where they are, without judgment, immediately distinguished CAYA from other organizations in the field.
Letting People Define Their Own Recovery
One aspect of CAYA that immediately resonated with me, especially as I transitioned from a strict abstinence-based model, was the empowerment of individuals to define their own recovery…