Addiction Therapists in San Antonio, TX
Chesney Hunter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCs, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78230
As a client-centered therapist I am committed to helping the therapeutic process feel natural. Clients with additions/substance abuse and relationship issues generally experience anxiety and/or depression. For some, it may be situational and in other's may cause clinically significant stress or impairment in daily living. It can be beneficial for clients to explore and discover underlying issues that may exacerbate the way they feel and behave.My promise to clients is that If I am unable to help you, I will assist you to find the necessary resources.
As a client-centered therapist I am committed to helping the therapeutic process feel natural. Clients with additions/substance abuse and relationship issues generally experience anxiety and/or depression. For some, it may be situational and in other's may cause clinically significant stress or impairment in daily living. It can be beneficial for clients to explore and discover underlying issues that may exacerbate the way they feel and behave.My promise to clients is that If I am unable to help you, I will assist you to find the necessary resources.
Dr. Steven Gonzalez Bcba-D
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
Ever feel like your stuck in a behavior pattern? Have you ever wanted to change a behavior you have and cant seem to do it? Drug and alcohol addiction therapist and DWI court ordered drug and alcohol assessments in person and virtually. Let's work together to uncover the root causes of your behavior patterns, and develop effective strategies for managing them. Whether it's related to relationships, stress, anxiety, work, drugs, or alcohol, my goal is to help you cultivate healthier habits and achieve a more fulfilling life.
Ever feel like your stuck in a behavior pattern? Have you ever wanted to change a behavior you have and cant seem to do it? Drug and alcohol addiction therapist and DWI court ordered drug and alcohol assessments in person and virtually. Let's work together to uncover the root causes of your behavior patterns, and develop effective strategies for managing them. Whether it's related to relationships, stress, anxiety, work, drugs, or alcohol, my goal is to help you cultivate healthier habits and achieve a more fulfilling life.
David Cortez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78251 (Online Only)
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
Clayton Sponhaltz, LCDC, NCAC I, SAP
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC, NCAC I, SAP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229
If you are in need of help for you or a loved one with substance abuse concerns, reach out to schedule a visit!.
If you or someone you love are having problems related to alcohol or drug use, there is hope and a way out. It is most useful to meet with someone who truly understands addiction and can provide a true assessment. I will work with you, your family and any other healthcare providers to develop a plan of action based on your needs. Often times the road to recovery starts with meeting someone who listens to understand, meets you with genuine care and concern and can provide useful recommendations. Chemical dependency is a primary illness not a secondary mental health issue; trust a counselor who entered this specialty field.
If you are in need of help for you or a loved one with substance abuse concerns, reach out to schedule a visit!.
If you or someone you love are having problems related to alcohol or drug use, there is hope and a way out. It is most useful to meet with someone who truly understands addiction and can provide a true assessment. I will work with you, your family and any other healthcare providers to develop a plan of action based on your needs. Often times the road to recovery starts with meeting someone who listens to understand, meets you with genuine care and concern and can provide useful recommendations. Chemical dependency is a primary illness not a secondary mental health issue; trust a counselor who entered this specialty field.
Michelle Mullin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232
I have enthusiastically worked with individuals experiencing a variety of life struggles and mental health challenges such as domestic violence, grief and loss, addiction, depression, and anxiety throughout my career. I also have experience working with couples struggling with communication difficulties, infidelity, and emotional distance. Early on I chose to focus on trauma when I noticed both the prevalence of traumatic experiences in the lives of my clients, and the profound effects of untreated trauma. I am certified in EMDR to promote healing and and help clients build lives full of authenticity, purpose, and meaning.
I have enthusiastically worked with individuals experiencing a variety of life struggles and mental health challenges such as domestic violence, grief and loss, addiction, depression, and anxiety throughout my career. I also have experience working with couples struggling with communication difficulties, infidelity, and emotional distance. Early on I chose to focus on trauma when I noticed both the prevalence of traumatic experiences in the lives of my clients, and the profound effects of untreated trauma. I am certified in EMDR to promote healing and and help clients build lives full of authenticity, purpose, and meaning.
Cody McCain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78212
In my practice I see clients of all ages, for therapy and testing/evaluations. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse/dependence, behavior disorders and family systems issues. Most of my clients present with a combination of symptoms. I tailor treatment to the specific needs of the client and use research proven techniques to meet the needs of the individual, or family, in a collaborative setting. I teach healthy coping skills to address a wide range of symptoms.
In my practice I see clients of all ages, for therapy and testing/evaluations. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse/dependence, behavior disorders and family systems issues. Most of my clients present with a combination of symptoms. I tailor treatment to the specific needs of the client and use research proven techniques to meet the needs of the individual, or family, in a collaborative setting. I teach healthy coping skills to address a wide range of symptoms.
Basher M. Salem
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MAT, LPC-S, LCDC, BSFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
I have spent the Last 25 plus years serving in many settings, starting in not for profit organizations, Provide services to the Military and their family working helping individuals with Addiction and Trauma.
I believe in the power of therapy to help people escape the grip of the trauma: I work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, abusive relationships, rape and sexual violence, terrorism, and political violence. I understand that making a commitment to yourself through psychological therapy is a significant and important step for many people.
I have spent the Last 25 plus years serving in many settings, starting in not for profit organizations, Provide services to the Military and their family working helping individuals with Addiction and Trauma.
I believe in the power of therapy to help people escape the grip of the trauma: I work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, abusive relationships, rape and sexual violence, terrorism, and political violence. I understand that making a commitment to yourself through psychological therapy is a significant and important step for many people.
Brian Hindert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78260 (Online Only)
It takes courage and willingness to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are suffering from stress, anxiety, family issues, or maybe an addiction and you are ready to find a different way to live, I am here to support and empower you. Most people don't understand what is really happening within themselves so I am here to help you find the root of your troubles, take the appropriate actions to heal the issue(s), and live a better life.
It takes courage and willingness to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are suffering from stress, anxiety, family issues, or maybe an addiction and you are ready to find a different way to live, I am here to support and empower you. Most people don't understand what is really happening within themselves so I am here to help you find the root of your troubles, take the appropriate actions to heal the issue(s), and live a better life.
Alicia Acosta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
I specialize in helping clients with their Mental Health needs, Trauma, Substance Abuse, grief & loss, and relationship issues. I have found many concerns brought to therapy can be a result of unresolved pain or unhealthy copings strategies from the past. With my various therapeutic trainings I am able to assist clients in finding the best pathway for their needs.
I specialize in helping clients with their Mental Health needs, Trauma, Substance Abuse, grief & loss, and relationship issues. I have found many concerns brought to therapy can be a result of unresolved pain or unhealthy copings strategies from the past. With my various therapeutic trainings I am able to assist clients in finding the best pathway for their needs.
Kristin Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230 (Online Only)
I have significant experience in working with substance use, mood disorders, generational trauma, and personality disorders.
My goal is to provide an empathetic ear and therapeutic interventions to help you find cohesiveness and balance. Together, we can identify what’s not working in your life, enhance what is working, and explore ways to expand your life in more fulfilling ways. We will focus on the present moment – getting honest and vulnerable about your current patterns, curious about the past and how those experiences impact you now, and influence the future by incorporating new skills and goals. My role is to walk with you through your highs and lows, challenge, and encourage you.
I have significant experience in working with substance use, mood disorders, generational trauma, and personality disorders.
My goal is to provide an empathetic ear and therapeutic interventions to help you find cohesiveness and balance. Together, we can identify what’s not working in your life, enhance what is working, and explore ways to expand your life in more fulfilling ways. We will focus on the present moment – getting honest and vulnerable about your current patterns, curious about the past and how those experiences impact you now, and influence the future by incorporating new skills and goals. My role is to walk with you through your highs and lows, challenge, and encourage you.
Sloane Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78205 (Online Only)
I am a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Oregon and Texas. I have 12 experience working in the field of mental health and substance abuse addiction/recovery, as well as experience with severe and persistently mentally ill population and children with developmental disabilities.
I am a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Oregon and Texas. I have 12 experience working in the field of mental health and substance abuse addiction/recovery, as well as experience with severe and persistently mentally ill population and children with developmental disabilities.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
I have over 25 years counseling experience as both a mental health and substance abuse counselor. Some of those years were as a Psychiatric Medic in the military, including the Gulf War. I am committed to counseling those who are struggling with life adversities, trials and tribulations who are suffering from mood disorders, anxiety, grief, stress, substance abuse, relationship issues, and issues concerning parents of LGBT children, as well as other life stressors or disorders. I counsel mostly adults from ages 18 to 64. I use the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach to conduct therapy.
I have over 25 years counseling experience as both a mental health and substance abuse counselor. Some of those years were as a Psychiatric Medic in the military, including the Gulf War. I am committed to counseling those who are struggling with life adversities, trials and tribulations who are suffering from mood disorders, anxiety, grief, stress, substance abuse, relationship issues, and issues concerning parents of LGBT children, as well as other life stressors or disorders. I counsel mostly adults from ages 18 to 64. I use the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach to conduct therapy.
Wendy Ashley Paulsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78258
I love being a counselor. Watching my clients transform and grow is the most rewarding part of my job. I have specialized for over a decade in addiction and trauma, with emphasis on issues facing today's teens.. I meet my clients where they are emotionally, encouraging them to find their inner strengths and work toward goals together. We all have the innate ability to handle whatever life throws our way. However, it is often overwhelming and feels too heavy to walk through alone. My mission is to listen without judgment and help my clients find solutions that increase their overall well-being.
I love being a counselor. Watching my clients transform and grow is the most rewarding part of my job. I have specialized for over a decade in addiction and trauma, with emphasis on issues facing today's teens.. I meet my clients where they are emotionally, encouraging them to find their inner strengths and work toward goals together. We all have the innate ability to handle whatever life throws our way. However, it is often overwhelming and feels too heavy to walk through alone. My mission is to listen without judgment and help my clients find solutions that increase their overall well-being.
Brettny John
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78230
Hi, my name is Brettny (pronounced BRIT-nee). I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of clinical experience working with individuals with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Stress, and other mental health issues. My top modalities are Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Supportive, and Multicultural therapies. A little bit about myself: I enjoy gaming (PC, mobile, and board), delicious food (pizza, soup dumplings, crawfish, my mom’s chicken biryani), cooking, baking, cleaning, and snorkeling.
Hi, my name is Brettny (pronounced BRIT-nee). I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of clinical experience working with individuals with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Stress, and other mental health issues. My top modalities are Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Supportive, and Multicultural therapies. A little bit about myself: I enjoy gaming (PC, mobile, and board), delicious food (pizza, soup dumplings, crawfish, my mom’s chicken biryani), cooking, baking, cleaning, and snorkeling.
Clifford Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78251 (Online Only)
My greatest strengths are working with individuals struggling to overcome addiction, couples in conflict and adjustment disorders.
My name is Clifford Porter, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). I have been practicing since 1990 as an LCDC and 2006 as an LPC I have provided services in different formats including, outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals and detoxification services. I currently teach at a local college. My specialize in the treatment of individuals with addiction disorders, couples therapy, as well as persons experiencing behavioral health disorders.
My greatest strengths are working with individuals struggling to overcome addiction, couples in conflict and adjustment disorders.
My name is Clifford Porter, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). I have been practicing since 1990 as an LCDC and 2006 as an LPC I have provided services in different formats including, outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals and detoxification services. I currently teach at a local college. My specialize in the treatment of individuals with addiction disorders, couples therapy, as well as persons experiencing behavioral health disorders.
Dr. Claire C Loucka
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232 (Online Only)
I am also passionate about working with individuals struggling with addiction.
Therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own home, online sessions! Sometimes life gets messy, it can feel like everything is all jumbled up in knots with no way to untangle things—that’s where I come in. I am a disentanglement expert. As a solution-orientated therapist I am most interested in exploring your strengths and resources as the building blocks for therapy and change.
I am also passionate about working with individuals struggling with addiction.
Therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own home, online sessions! Sometimes life gets messy, it can feel like everything is all jumbled up in knots with no way to untangle things—that’s where I come in. I am a disentanglement expert. As a solution-orientated therapist I am most interested in exploring your strengths and resources as the building blocks for therapy and change.
Charlotte A Brauchle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209
I work with adults and adolescents, emphasis on helping individuals and families with relationship issues, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and substance dependency.
Life can be a full-contact sport. Your heart can get trampled. And your mind forgets it is your servant....and becomes the master of worry. Frustration engulfs your efforts to negotiate life and fear sets up permanent residency. I find that's when people tolerate a lot...when they get stuck. Stuck in life.
I have a Ph.D. in Counseling, licensed in the State of Texas as well as Nationally. I am a researcher in Emotional Intelligence and have taught in the counseling graduate programs at The University of Texas at San Antonio and St. Mary's University.
I work with adults and adolescents, emphasis on helping individuals and families with relationship issues, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and substance dependency.
Life can be a full-contact sport. Your heart can get trampled. And your mind forgets it is your servant....and becomes the master of worry. Frustration engulfs your efforts to negotiate life and fear sets up permanent residency. I find that's when people tolerate a lot...when they get stuck. Stuck in life.
I have a Ph.D. in Counseling, licensed in the State of Texas as well as Nationally. I am a researcher in Emotional Intelligence and have taught in the counseling graduate programs at The University of Texas at San Antonio and St. Mary's University.
Isela Vilchis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78259 (Online Only)
Having worked with clients dealing with addiction, trauma and relationship conflict for over a decade, I have developed a set of tools with proven results to identify the root of the challenges and start the healing process.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) based in San Antonio, Texas. I received my Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southwestern Assemblies of God and have been practicing for over 10 years. I help adults struggling with addictions, trauma and relationships issues.
Having worked with clients dealing with addiction, trauma and relationship conflict for over a decade, I have developed a set of tools with proven results to identify the root of the challenges and start the healing process.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) based in San Antonio, Texas. I received my Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southwestern Assemblies of God and have been practicing for over 10 years. I help adults struggling with addictions, trauma and relationships issues.
Edward (Chip) Flatow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CtH
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78230
I have been working with people experiencing PTSD, Depression/Anxiety. Drug Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, and Family issues... My general position is that our emotions serve a purpose, (like a check engine light on the dashboard of a car). After we check and repair the engine, the light goes out... If the issue remains unchecked and unrepaired, the light gets stronger and more insistent... I will work hand-in-hand with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and MD's, if needed. However, I believe that the use of meds is only one step on the road to recovery.
I have been working with people experiencing PTSD, Depression/Anxiety. Drug Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, and Family issues... My general position is that our emotions serve a purpose, (like a check engine light on the dashboard of a car). After we check and repair the engine, the light goes out... If the issue remains unchecked and unrepaired, the light gets stronger and more insistent... I will work hand-in-hand with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and MD's, if needed. However, I believe that the use of meds is only one step on the road to recovery.
Jennifer Rush
Licensed Professional Counselor, Jennifer Rush, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
Sometimes we can feel like we are settling for an unfulfilling life, yearning for freedom from the emotional pain that plagues us. We may feel that we are drowning in conflict, depression, and loneliness, as well as feeling scared and overwhelmed. Our wants and needs sound so simple, yet no matter what we do and what we try to change, it turns out to seem like it is just not that simple after all. We crave connection and intimacy, but sometimes our anxiety, sadness, fear, anger and relationships seem like obstacles to our goals, and the changes we want to make in our lives. Talking helps. There is hope, you are not alone.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
Sometimes we can feel like we are settling for an unfulfilling life, yearning for freedom from the emotional pain that plagues us. We may feel that we are drowning in conflict, depression, and loneliness, as well as feeling scared and overwhelmed. Our wants and needs sound so simple, yet no matter what we do and what we try to change, it turns out to seem like it is just not that simple after all. We crave connection and intimacy, but sometimes our anxiety, sadness, fear, anger and relationships seem like obstacles to our goals, and the changes we want to make in our lives. Talking helps. There is hope, you are not alone.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.