James Koshel is an experienced professional in counseling, mentorship, and crisis management with a comprehensive background in substance abuse and pastoral care. Currently serving as a Residential Counselor at Community Assessment & Treatment Services, Inc. since April 2015 and as Executive Director of Brighter Focus Counseling and Consulting LLC since March 2024, James also provides independent counseling services and serves as a coach and chaplain at CareCorp Chaplain and Wellness Enrichment Service and Steps to Grace Step Ministry. With a diverse educational background including a Master's degree in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from Capella University and extensive training in emergency services, James Koshel has dedicated over two decades to supporting individuals through personal and relational challenges within various settings, including law enforcement and non-profit organizations.
Community Assessment & Treatment Services (CATS), Inc.
CATS - An Overview CATS manages numerous programs targeted to a variety of specific populations. We offer multiple levels of care ranging from outpatient to residential services. At present CATS has three sites with the capacity to serve: 151 men in the Men's Residential Treatment Program, which provides treatment from 30 to 90 days. 60 women in the Women's Residential Treatment Program, which provides treatment from 30 to 90 days. 16 men in our Wadsworth Residential Program in Medina County. CATS has a total of 227 residential beds. The CATS' Outpatient Program serves up to 90 individuals a day, providing assessments, individual and group counseling, and case management services. We also have 60 Sober Housing beds at our Cleveland location, available to both men & women. To date, CATS has served over 45,000 individuals and their families. CATS experiences a 72% success rate, defined as individuals who enter treatment and complete their assigned level of care.