Alcohol Use Therapists in Richardson, TX

I specialize in working with addictions such as Alcohol Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Sexual Addiction/Problematic Sexual Behavior. I am passionate about helping my clients find recovery. My approach is collaborative, transparent, and practical. My entire professional career has been dedicated to the study of addiction and trauma recovery. I have worked as a primary therapist in private practice, IOP, and PHP settings treating addictions. In therapy I utilize REBT, a blend of motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (certified), and am EMDR certified.

Hello there! I’m Whitney and I’m the founder of Brave Haven Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Consultant, and am EMDR Trained. I am so glad you have taken some of your valuable time to find a therapist. It is such a courageous endeavor to ask for help and I am here to help you along your journey. My clinical experience has allowed me to work with people of all ages, races, genders, socioeconomic statuses, body sizes, and sexual orientations at all levels of care. Through this work I have gained immense compassion and love for the human experience.

Are you in search of a more balanced, hopeful, and peaceful life? I understand how the challenges and twists of life can lead to anxiety, unrest, and a lack of peace. I help people build their relationships and guide people dealing with anger, anxiety, and depression. You can experience peace, direction, hope, and joy in your relationships and personal life! I will use the wisdom and empathy of Christian methods to achieve deep heart change. I also counsel using therapeutic strategies to help you develop practical tools so you can better manage and resolve the challenges you are currently facing.

I believe that people inherently want to move towards healing, but life is complex and things get mixed up along the way. I work to help clients move towards their most authentic & genuine selves. Within the counseling relationship, I strive to help clients feel supported & empowered so they can explore themselves, their current circumstances, past experiences, & future aspirations. I believe that people are the experts of their own lives but sometimes need a roadmap to help get back to where they want to be. One of the most powerful gifts that you can offer the world is to heal yourself & I would love to be a part of your journey.

I love working with clients who are seeking to identify and change patterns in thought, communication, and relationships. My clients are individuals and couples who are experiencing struggles and roadblocks in how they view and interact with themselves and others. I enjoy helping people grow in awareness of what is causing their issues and learn how to effect change in their lives and relationships. I offer clients a safe place to experience and process their emotions, identify unhelpful patterns and learn healthy coping skills.

Relationships are tough, even more with depression, anxiety, trauma or neurodiversity. Maybe you’ve gotten through tough times, but now are depleted. You were accepting of differences, but now lack patience, or perhaps betrayals, drinking, even social awkwardness became too much? I help adults improve communication, and learn to repair & forgive in relationships. It’s time you are heard, understood, cared for - even if affair repair or addictions are happening. My website outlines specialization in neurodiversity (ADHD, autism ) couples counseling. Let me guide you to stop those hurtful patterns, so healing & love are a priority.

Hi, I'm Stacy, an LPC with a unique counseling style tailored to fit your individual needs. Yes You! Afterall.... we are each different but experience similar life challenges. I totally get it. In working with clients, I believe it is imperative to recognize everyone as an individual first and foremost, then we both collaboratively work together addressing concerns, conflicts, challenges, obstacles and basically anything that is impeding your opportunity at living a happy life. I am passionate about providing counseling services that are practical and reaffirm the best interest of each client. Let's do the work together!

Are you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues or other issues that are robbing you of life satisfaction and enjoyment? Your on-demand lifestyle requires an on-demand solution; get to the heart of the matter, and get on with your day. Working with a therapist and wellness coach can maximize your chances of feeling better, increase motivation and build stronger relationships. My passion is to inspire people to achieve positive personal development/change, enhance interpersonal relationships and utilize personal strengths. "You must make a choice to take a chance or nothing will ever change." -Z Zigler

My approach to therapy is based on getting to know people as individuals, and then tailoring treatment to meet their unique needs. I do not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach to treatment. I am also an avid believer in respecting the vulnerability and privacy that are key to developing a productive therapeutic alliance. I collaborate with patients to help them identify their treatment goals, then achieve those goals in the manner that is right for them.

My goals are to support clients in the challenges that they face and help them set attainable goals. I have worked in the mental health field for 12 years in a different number of roles. My specialty is working with individuals with dual-diagnosis, traumatic experience, and adoption. I have experience working with diverse populations from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs systems.

As a top honors graduate from Texas Wesleyan University, I have been trained by some of the best licensed professionals in the mental health field today. Having done my graduate practicum at Sante Center for Healing, I learned that treating clients from a holistic perspective gives them the skills they need in all areas to address their greatest concerns. As a client of mine, you will be asked to be an active participant in your therapy. The vast majority of my clients report more happiness and positive changes in their lives after only a short time as my client.

I specialize in addiction and have been a licensed chemical dependency counselor for 10 years. I have worked in every aspect when it comes to substance dependence including detox, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and private practice.

If pornography, sexual compulsion, trauma, relationship issues, or addictions are causing distress in your life, I'm here to help. I am a highly experienced addiction, trauma and relationship therapist working with adults, adolescents and couples. Using evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, you can overcome triggers, urges, and emotional obstacles. As a progressive Pastoral Psychotherapist, it is my passion to help my clients thrive--not just survive the challenges of life. I integrate psychotherapy and my own recovery journey to help you live into the gifted, authentic, wholehearted person whom you truly are.

I love helping individuals grow to their fullest potential, as they utilize tools that reside within. My experience includes working in Private Practice settings and Veteran Mental Health/Rehabilitation facility. Additional experience has been gained by working in adolescent residential treatment, and intensive outpatient. My counseling experience has given me a natural ability to work with individuals, groups, and families of any culture or background. I have the ability to meet individuals where they are in life and help implement tools to grow. My expertise includes working with Veterans adjusting back to civilian life, adults, and adolescents. I modify therapy for your specific needs.

I feel creativity, gratitude, humor, awareness and personal responsibility are important components in the therapy process. I encourage clients to be curious about their life and open to the changes that can occur. . I am committed to understanding the diverse backgrounds of my clients and consistently work to meet people where they are.

Kristina McCray is a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working as a mental health professional. She has experience with working with people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, personality disorders, substance addiction, identity problems, self-esteem problems, domestic, sexual abuse, ADHD, etc. Kristina also has helped many people who have experienced physical and emotional trauma. Moreover, Kristina is a School Psychologist.

My clients tend to be people who march to the beat of their own drum. They know what it’s like to feel misunderstood, and some might go as far as to consider themselves “black sheep” or even outcasts. My approach to counseling involves embracing your unique identity and letting go of expectations others may have put onto you. Whether you are working through depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, or uncertainty, I want to help you become your most authentic self.

Sometimes life's hardships require additional support. Struggles like anxiety, depression, as well as major life/role changes like motherhood can leave us feeling hopeless and confused. Tiffany Amerson, MA, LPC's role is to come alongside women, adolescents, & couples in order to provide a safe place for hope, healing, and restoration to take root so that you can thrive.

In life, we often find ourselves navigating and responding to challenges to the best of our abilities, utilizing the knowledge and tools we possess. There are moments when we require the support and guidance of a compassionate professional who can walk alongside us, attentively listen, and help us uncover new insights to address these challenges differently. As a dually licensed therapist, I am dedicated to providing this support. I seek to empower you to find joy and fulfillment in your life, even when it seems as though no solution is within reach.