Alcohol Use Therapists in Angelina County, TX
Brandy Goins dba Brandy Goins, MS, LPC, LSOTP
Licensed Professional Counselor, LSOTP, MS, PhD abd, LPC, CTMH
Verified Verified
Lufkin, TX 75904
Brandy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an MS in Forensic Psychology. Offering services through Pathways Forensic & Mental Health Services, PLLC, her experience ranges from mental health therapy to group facilitation, psycho education on advocacy in domestic violence, sexual assault and outreach and education in both the private and government/military sectors, non-profit program management, grant writing. She has served as expert witness in courts throughout Louisiana and served as a consultant in multiple court cases in Texas.
Brandy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an MS in Forensic Psychology. Offering services through Pathways Forensic & Mental Health Services, PLLC, her experience ranges from mental health therapy to group facilitation, psycho education on advocacy in domestic violence, sexual assault and outreach and education in both the private and government/military sectors, non-profit program management, grant writing. She has served as expert witness in courts throughout Louisiana and served as a consultant in multiple court cases in Texas.
Tere Pamela Ortega
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lufkin, TX 75904
Maybe every day feels like a huge struggle. Maybe you're thinking you won't ever heal from how you've been hurt. Maybe you are finally recognizing the impact of everything you've been through and how it's preventing you from truly living your life. If you are ready to start healing from the things that have caused you so much pain and difficulties then I am ready to walk with you in that journey. También hablo español!
Maybe every day feels like a huge struggle. Maybe you're thinking you won't ever heal from how you've been hurt. Maybe you are finally recognizing the impact of everything you've been through and how it's preventing you from truly living your life. If you are ready to start healing from the things that have caused you so much pain and difficulties then I am ready to walk with you in that journey. También hablo español!
Levi S McClendon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, NCSC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lufkin, TX 75901 (Online Only)
Are you tired of feeling on-edge, wishing you could connect to others, but afraid to do so? Do you notice yourself avoiding places that you used to love because you feel unsafe? Perhaps you feel exhausted, wishing you could have restful, uninterrupted sleep, or maybe you feel numb and disconnected from everything. I hear you. You are not alone. Let me help. You can schedule a free 15 minute consultation on my website (located to the right of this paragraph).
Are you tired of feeling on-edge, wishing you could connect to others, but afraid to do so? Do you notice yourself avoiding places that you used to love because you feel unsafe? Perhaps you feel exhausted, wishing you could have restful, uninterrupted sleep, or maybe you feel numb and disconnected from everything. I hear you. You are not alone. Let me help. You can schedule a free 15 minute consultation on my website (located to the right of this paragraph).
Jared Wilke
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lufkin, TX 75904
Jared Wilke, Psy.D., is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. He is currently practicing at Family Counseling Center, which has served the North County community in outpatient counseling for over 25 years. Dr. Wilke enjoys working with teenagers and young adults, their families, as well individuals and people seeking marital therapy. **Please note that currently for residents of Texas, I am only able to do appointments by video/phone. These options are also available for residents of California if needed or requested.
Jared Wilke, Psy.D., is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. He is currently practicing at Family Counseling Center, which has served the North County community in outpatient counseling for over 25 years. Dr. Wilke enjoys working with teenagers and young adults, their families, as well individuals and people seeking marital therapy. **Please note that currently for residents of Texas, I am only able to do appointments by video/phone. These options are also available for residents of California if needed or requested.
Milstead & Associates Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Lufkin, TX 75901
Helping you find creative solutions to life's problems.
Helping you find creative solutions to life's problems.
Hannah Prince - Nacogdoches Counseling Services
LPC Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lufkin, TX 75901
When life feels overwhelming, we need to feel seen, heard, and cared for more than ever. If you find that you lack support in your personal life from family, friends, or even work, and you feel like you need more guidance, then I may be a good fit for you. I understand feeling lost and not knowing where to turn. As someone who found resilience in adversity, I know just how difficult it is to navigate these feelings alone. If you are currently in the “counselor hunting” stage, I have been in your shoes and I know it is daunting. It can feel intimidating to try to find the right fit.
When life feels overwhelming, we need to feel seen, heard, and cared for more than ever. If you find that you lack support in your personal life from family, friends, or even work, and you feel like you need more guidance, then I may be a good fit for you. I understand feeling lost and not knowing where to turn. As someone who found resilience in adversity, I know just how difficult it is to navigate these feelings alone. If you are currently in the “counselor hunting” stage, I have been in your shoes and I know it is daunting. It can feel intimidating to try to find the right fit.
Leah Hicks M. Ed.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSOTP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zavalla, TX 75980
I find accomplishment in being a change facilitator! I help others to see beyond the despair and see the breathtaking freedom they can achieve. Finding the right counselor is important. Want to see if I am a good fit for you? Feel free to contact me and find out.
I find accomplishment in being a change facilitator! I help others to see beyond the despair and see the breathtaking freedom they can achieve. Finding the right counselor is important. Want to see if I am a good fit for you? Feel free to contact me and find out.
Online Therapists
Clint Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75703 (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting high-functioning adults overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and drug or alcohol use.
I love helping adults from all stages and walks of life to understand the things that are holding them back in order to find ways through them. After recognizing underlying barriers, we can work towards fully realizing your strengths and adjusting certain behaviors and thoughts to see things and be yourself in a healthier way. In our first session together, we'll complete an assessment focused on exploring your past and present, current challenges and strengths, and specific problems that you hope to overcome. We'll discuss your specific goals for counseling as well as my recommendations for treatment to move towards those goals.
I specialize in supporting high-functioning adults overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and drug or alcohol use.
I love helping adults from all stages and walks of life to understand the things that are holding them back in order to find ways through them. After recognizing underlying barriers, we can work towards fully realizing your strengths and adjusting certain behaviors and thoughts to see things and be yourself in a healthier way. In our first session together, we'll complete an assessment focused on exploring your past and present, current challenges and strengths, and specific problems that you hope to overcome. We'll discuss your specific goals for counseling as well as my recommendations for treatment to move towards those goals.
Joni Villemez Comeaux
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC, NBCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montgomery, TX 77356
Joni offers a holistic approach to wellness in treating mind, body, spirit. She loves to be of service to those who wrestle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, co-dependency, unprocessed emotions/experiences, church hurt, eating disorders/disordered eating, addictions, alcohol abuse, alcohol use disorder and PTSD. Joni offers coaching and expansion work. Joni’s career, personal healing journey and life experiences allow for truly connecting & allowing space for client’s authentic nature to shine through.
Joni offers a holistic approach to wellness in treating mind, body, spirit. She loves to be of service to those who wrestle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, co-dependency, unprocessed emotions/experiences, church hurt, eating disorders/disordered eating, addictions, alcohol abuse, alcohol use disorder and PTSD. Joni offers coaching and expansion work. Joni’s career, personal healing journey and life experiences allow for truly connecting & allowing space for client’s authentic nature to shine through.
Jessica Joanne Hartsaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339
I am passionate about my work, and I particularly enjoy working with couples. Relationships shape the human experience, and I engage with couples and individuals within the context of their own personal and family histories, helping unlock their potential for intimacy and fulfillment. Additionally, I have expertise in working with adolescents, individually or within their family system, facilitating the process of developing independence, coping skills and positive sense of personal identity.
I am passionate about my work, and I particularly enjoy working with couples. Relationships shape the human experience, and I engage with couples and individuals within the context of their own personal and family histories, helping unlock their potential for intimacy and fulfillment. Additionally, I have expertise in working with adolescents, individually or within their family system, facilitating the process of developing independence, coping skills and positive sense of personal identity.
Lauren L. Brasher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77381
A counselor is a client's true ally. Someone who is actively invested in understanding your experiences, emotions, and behaviors can be a powerful tool in helping guide you toward change. The genuine connection between counselor and client can foster a better understanding of self and lead the client to take charge of their own life path. I am honored to be some small part of a client’s journey towards fulfillment. To me, each person's differences make the world a more vibrant place. I hope to celebrate what makes each client unique and also build a connection to what makes us all human.
A counselor is a client's true ally. Someone who is actively invested in understanding your experiences, emotions, and behaviors can be a powerful tool in helping guide you toward change. The genuine connection between counselor and client can foster a better understanding of self and lead the client to take charge of their own life path. I am honored to be some small part of a client’s journey towards fulfillment. To me, each person's differences make the world a more vibrant place. I hope to celebrate what makes each client unique and also build a connection to what makes us all human.
Caroline DiNoto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77380 (Online Only)
As past Chief of Allied Staff of a inpatient psychiatric hospital plus 20+ years of private practice, I provide a strong base of clinical skill and experience for all my clients. Through building improved perception, insight,and judgment supported by the accepting psychotherapeutic relationship, my goal is to enable clients to effect positive change in their lives through awareness and resolution of issues. My practice focuses on the family as well as individual behavioral/emotional problems of children, through Play Therapy, and adolescents and adults. I believe every individual has internal resources to resolve conflict with support and guidance.
As past Chief of Allied Staff of a inpatient psychiatric hospital plus 20+ years of private practice, I provide a strong base of clinical skill and experience for all my clients. Through building improved perception, insight,and judgment supported by the accepting psychotherapeutic relationship, my goal is to enable clients to effect positive change in their lives through awareness and resolution of issues. My practice focuses on the family as well as individual behavioral/emotional problems of children, through Play Therapy, and adolescents and adults. I believe every individual has internal resources to resolve conflict with support and guidance.
Mary Ann Hunt Sartori
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77380
Founder of Family & Youth Institute, I am a licensed professional counselor and counselor intern supervisor. I also hold a doctorate in educational leadership and am a certified school counselor. Dedicated to helping people live the best life possible, I believe individuals/families can resolve their own problems, make healthy choices, and build a good life with the appropriate tools and skills. My mission is to provide those tools and skills through an eclectic counseling approach, utilizing psycho-education, individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, and systems theory. offer educational consulting to help navigate 504 and Special Education placement.
Founder of Family & Youth Institute, I am a licensed professional counselor and counselor intern supervisor. I also hold a doctorate in educational leadership and am a certified school counselor. Dedicated to helping people live the best life possible, I believe individuals/families can resolve their own problems, make healthy choices, and build a good life with the appropriate tools and skills. My mission is to provide those tools and skills through an eclectic counseling approach, utilizing psycho-education, individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, and systems theory. offer educational consulting to help navigate 504 and Special Education placement.
Will E. Price
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Working through difficult emotions is a key factor in you living your best life, but sometimes fear and anxiety keeps us from accessing and processing these feelings. I can teach you not only to challenge uncomfortable emotions but to work through those deeper feelings that may get in the way of your success. I have a transtheoretical orientation and have found components of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and strengths recognition instrumental in treating my clients’ needs.
Working through difficult emotions is a key factor in you living your best life, but sometimes fear and anxiety keeps us from accessing and processing these feelings. I can teach you not only to challenge uncomfortable emotions but to work through those deeper feelings that may get in the way of your success. I have a transtheoretical orientation and have found components of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and strengths recognition instrumental in treating my clients’ needs.
Rory Carothers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77703
Therapy goals are a joint process between the client and myself, the therapist. I assist with identifying presenting problems, while we collaborate on identifying goals to address the problems according to the client. Sometimes a client may just need some guidance on life decisions, or support getting through a tough time. Whatever the journey I'm here to help the client navigate through this process. Clients may need to see a new way of doing things in order to get to the next phase of life.
Therapy goals are a joint process between the client and myself, the therapist. I assist with identifying presenting problems, while we collaborate on identifying goals to address the problems according to the client. Sometimes a client may just need some guidance on life decisions, or support getting through a tough time. Whatever the journey I'm here to help the client navigate through this process. Clients may need to see a new way of doing things in order to get to the next phase of life.
Ellie Mental Health - Kingwood, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
Ellie Mental Health in Kingwood, Texas isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Ellie Mental Health in Kingwood, Texas isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Santanna Tave
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75703 (Online Only)
I have been working in mental health for 13 years. Working with my clients and supporting my clients has been a privilege and such a joy. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree in 2008 from Southern Arkansas University. In 2012, I pursued a Masters of Science in Addiction Counseling and in 2014 I received a Masters of Science in Professional Counseling. Most recently I obtained a Post Masters Certification in Marriage and Family Counseling.
I have been working in mental health for 13 years. Working with my clients and supporting my clients has been a privilege and such a joy. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree in 2008 from Southern Arkansas University. In 2012, I pursued a Masters of Science in Addiction Counseling and in 2014 I received a Masters of Science in Professional Counseling. Most recently I obtained a Post Masters Certification in Marriage and Family Counseling.
Cynthia Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77380
My goal is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome life’s obstacles. I believe individuals possess the resiliency to discover their strengths with guidance in therapy. Through therapy one can elicit strengths to bring about hope, balance, and change in life. I utilize a more collaborative approach to therapy including Collaborative, Narrative, Solution - Focused, and Strategic Family Therapy. However, there is not one theory that fits all challenges. The client is the expert on their life; therefore, as the therapist, collaboration is key to unlocking their potential.
My goal is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome life’s obstacles. I believe individuals possess the resiliency to discover their strengths with guidance in therapy. Through therapy one can elicit strengths to bring about hope, balance, and change in life. I utilize a more collaborative approach to therapy including Collaborative, Narrative, Solution - Focused, and Strategic Family Therapy. However, there is not one theory that fits all challenges. The client is the expert on their life; therefore, as the therapist, collaboration is key to unlocking their potential.
Laura Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77346
Hello and welcome! Congratulations on making the courageous step in seeking help. Seeking help is not always easy and can be scary because it means that you are seeking a change in your life. My goal is to help you feel comfortable in seeking help and change. As your therapist, I will work with you as an individual, a couple, or a family unit on issues that are affecting your quality of life. I will work to help you develop the change needed for your unique situation. The most important role I have to my clients is to provide HOPE for situations that seem hopeless.
Hello and welcome! Congratulations on making the courageous step in seeking help. Seeking help is not always easy and can be scary because it means that you are seeking a change in your life. My goal is to help you feel comfortable in seeking help and change. As your therapist, I will work with you as an individual, a couple, or a family unit on issues that are affecting your quality of life. I will work to help you develop the change needed for your unique situation. The most important role I have to my clients is to provide HOPE for situations that seem hopeless.
Kathleen Treadway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339 (Online Only)
I view counseling as a partnership between the client and myself. I see my role as enabling people to explore ways to heal from emotional hurt, to discover pathways toward more effective and positive ways of thinking, and to adopt helpful patterns of behavior. Through counseling, I help people recognize their strengths; encourage individuals to take responsibility for their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors; and assist people in making and implementing effective decisions.
Using an integrative approach to counseling, the techniques I use are cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, solution-focused, and interpersonal. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy and family system theories.
I view counseling as a partnership between the client and myself. I see my role as enabling people to explore ways to heal from emotional hurt, to discover pathways toward more effective and positive ways of thinking, and to adopt helpful patterns of behavior. Through counseling, I help people recognize their strengths; encourage individuals to take responsibility for their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors; and assist people in making and implementing effective decisions.
Using an integrative approach to counseling, the techniques I use are cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, solution-focused, and interpersonal. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy and family system theories.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.