Drug Abuse Therapists in 78745
As a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with 35 years of recovery, I enjoy working with other recovering individuals. I have a wide range of treatment therapy expertise to address co-existing issues that often complicate recovery. My professional experience started in 1988 as a substance abuse counselor intern in residential treatment, with later work in outpatient, hospital, criminal justice and military programs where I eventually became a Clinical Director. While I support 12 step recovery, I also offer alternative approaches that are individualized to more closely align with client desires and motivation.
As a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with 35 years of recovery, I enjoy working with other recovering individuals. I have a wide range of treatment therapy expertise to address co-existing issues that often complicate recovery. My professional experience started in 1988 as a substance abuse counselor intern in residential treatment, with later work in outpatient, hospital, criminal justice and military programs where I eventually became a Clinical Director. While I support 12 step recovery, I also offer alternative approaches that are individualized to more closely align with client desires and motivation.
Sulipsa Luque
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S,, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
Our resilient spirit helps us get through many difficulties and obstacles throughout our lives, but sometimes we come across something that can threaten to hurt us, hold us back or even keep us stuck. Engaging in the therapeutic process can help alleviate these feelings of overwhelmedness, hopelessness or fear.
Our resilient spirit helps us get through many difficulties and obstacles throughout our lives, but sometimes we come across something that can threaten to hurt us, hold us back or even keep us stuck. Engaging in the therapeutic process can help alleviate these feelings of overwhelmedness, hopelessness or fear.
Julie Moss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
Entering therapy can seem daunting, but it is one of the most empowering things we can do for ourselves. As a therapist, my goal is to help you gain insight that leads to positive change. I believe the self awareness you develop in therapy can be transformative and view my role as a guide to walk you through this journey of discovering your genuine self. My style is engaged and analytical, and I aim to offer a safe space that allows clients to give themselves the kindness and self compassion they deserve.
Entering therapy can seem daunting, but it is one of the most empowering things we can do for ourselves. As a therapist, my goal is to help you gain insight that leads to positive change. I believe the self awareness you develop in therapy can be transformative and view my role as a guide to walk you through this journey of discovering your genuine self. My style is engaged and analytical, and I aim to offer a safe space that allows clients to give themselves the kindness and self compassion they deserve.
I have knowledge and practice of many prominent counseling theories and will adapt my counseling approach to your needs and goals. I tend to implement a solution-focused approach in order to not only focus in on what your goals are, but also to get you to those goals as quickly as possible. While we develop solutions for your goals, I tend to think outside of the box and try to find unique solutions that are catered to you individually.
I have knowledge and practice of many prominent counseling theories and will adapt my counseling approach to your needs and goals. I tend to implement a solution-focused approach in order to not only focus in on what your goals are, but also to get you to those goals as quickly as possible. While we develop solutions for your goals, I tend to think outside of the box and try to find unique solutions that are catered to you individually.
Adrienne Rowland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, TCTSY-F, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745
Recovery can simultaneously be the most rewarding and demanding part of your life. It can leave you feeling exposed and raw at the end of the day even though your recovery has shown you are resilient. Recovery from alcohol and other substances involves daily hard work and at times can feel monotonous. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other life struggles just seem to add to an already daunting process. The fear of relapsing into old habits and behaviors can be all-consuming and can cloud your reasons for exploring sobriety in the first place.
Recovery can simultaneously be the most rewarding and demanding part of your life. It can leave you feeling exposed and raw at the end of the day even though your recovery has shown you are resilient. Recovery from alcohol and other substances involves daily hard work and at times can feel monotonous. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other life struggles just seem to add to an already daunting process. The fear of relapsing into old habits and behaviors can be all-consuming and can cloud your reasons for exploring sobriety in the first place.
Reaching out can be so hard, but it is such an important first step! We are not made to do the hard things alone. More and more research has shown that we are deeply wired for connection and support. The most fundamental human need we have is for relationships. The most overlooked relationship is the one you have with yourself. Counseling is about moving towards healing and growth as we learn to trust ourselves. Your unconscious mind determines how you relate to yourself & to others. Science has shown us how adaptive our bodies and brains are as they change to manage the stress or trauma of our lived experiences.
Reaching out can be so hard, but it is such an important first step! We are not made to do the hard things alone. More and more research has shown that we are deeply wired for connection and support. The most fundamental human need we have is for relationships. The most overlooked relationship is the one you have with yourself. Counseling is about moving towards healing and growth as we learn to trust ourselves. Your unconscious mind determines how you relate to yourself & to others. Science has shown us how adaptive our bodies and brains are as they change to manage the stress or trauma of our lived experiences.
Holly Beth Okai
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck? Unmotivated? Unheard or understood? I can assist you in personal goals, changing habits or thought patterns. A counseling relationship can help to process and get support through difficult times. Therapy is for everyone and can have a lot of goals. Some of the common issues I help with are life stressors, relationships, processing trauma, increasing self esteem, building confidence and helping you meet your goals. I can provide a non-biased supportive ear to listen, connect and encourage you. Clients that I work with say that we are able to improve stress reactions and combat negative self talk.
Are you feeling stuck? Unmotivated? Unheard or understood? I can assist you in personal goals, changing habits or thought patterns. A counseling relationship can help to process and get support through difficult times. Therapy is for everyone and can have a lot of goals. Some of the common issues I help with are life stressors, relationships, processing trauma, increasing self esteem, building confidence and helping you meet your goals. I can provide a non-biased supportive ear to listen, connect and encourage you. Clients that I work with say that we are able to improve stress reactions and combat negative self talk.
Our lives are continually evolving and changing. We carry with us tools, strategies, behaviors and ways of coping with the variety of challenges, shifts and changes we experience, feel and encounter. Some of the ways in which we think about ourselves and interpret our experiences support us and work well for us, some did for a specific time and no longer do, and some of these thoughts/behaviors didn’t support us at all, are unkind, and we find ourselves acting against ourselves.
Our lives are continually evolving and changing. We carry with us tools, strategies, behaviors and ways of coping with the variety of challenges, shifts and changes we experience, feel and encounter. Some of the ways in which we think about ourselves and interpret our experiences support us and work well for us, some did for a specific time and no longer do, and some of these thoughts/behaviors didn’t support us at all, are unkind, and we find ourselves acting against ourselves.
Seth Houdeshell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
Discomfort prompts us to seek change. This feeling may come from an old problem or from old pain that seems to follow you through the years of your life. It may also come from a new problem that has caught you by surprise or left you feeling stuck. Maybe you just feel drawn toward your potential to improve the quality of your life in some way. Together we will tailor the course of counseling to meet your needs and your goals. I strive to create an environment that provides warmth and humor in order to provide the comfort required to address life's difficult problems.
Discomfort prompts us to seek change. This feeling may come from an old problem or from old pain that seems to follow you through the years of your life. It may also come from a new problem that has caught you by surprise or left you feeling stuck. Maybe you just feel drawn toward your potential to improve the quality of your life in some way. Together we will tailor the course of counseling to meet your needs and your goals. I strive to create an environment that provides warmth and humor in order to provide the comfort required to address life's difficult problems.
Henaris Curiel-Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745
Waitlist for new clients
Congratulations on your journey towards healing and a full life. I invite you to learn a bit more about my practice and the path I have taken to join you. I strive to provide a safe environment for clients to become in touch with their agency, while experiencing difficult life situations. Most of my work is done in the context of the parent/child relationship, when working with young children and families. With individuals and couples, I allow clients to identify their inner strength and insight to foster personal growth, or develop deep meaningful relationships.
Congratulations on your journey towards healing and a full life. I invite you to learn a bit more about my practice and the path I have taken to join you. I strive to provide a safe environment for clients to become in touch with their agency, while experiencing difficult life situations. Most of my work is done in the context of the parent/child relationship, when working with young children and families. With individuals and couples, I allow clients to identify their inner strength and insight to foster personal growth, or develop deep meaningful relationships.
Mental Health Advocate with 16 years’ experience engaging adolescents, teens, and parents regarding crisis intervention, trauma informed care, trust based relational intervention, solution-oriented treatment, conflict resolution, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dedicated to implementing appropriate interventions regarding domestic violence, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, and Child Protective Service cases.
Mental Health Advocate with 16 years’ experience engaging adolescents, teens, and parents regarding crisis intervention, trauma informed care, trust based relational intervention, solution-oriented treatment, conflict resolution, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dedicated to implementing appropriate interventions regarding domestic violence, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, and Child Protective Service cases.
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Mary B Mattis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
To be fully alive in the 21st century, each of us has to make a conscious choice. Barriers can arise, challenging our ability to maintain personal values, stay mentally and emotionally stable, and live a life of our choosing. Mary works to help clients realize their version of a rich and balanced life. She provides a safe, supportive, judgment-free space to help you work through barriers that lie between where you are and where you want to be. What would you do if you knew you would not fail? Let's work together to find out. Mary B. Mattis at SoCo offers Clinical Supervision to LMSWs working toward LCSW status.
To be fully alive in the 21st century, each of us has to make a conscious choice. Barriers can arise, challenging our ability to maintain personal values, stay mentally and emotionally stable, and live a life of our choosing. Mary works to help clients realize their version of a rich and balanced life. She provides a safe, supportive, judgment-free space to help you work through barriers that lie between where you are and where you want to be. What would you do if you knew you would not fail? Let's work together to find out. Mary B. Mattis at SoCo offers Clinical Supervision to LMSWs working toward LCSW status.
Lauren Fields, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
You may feel overwhelmed or lost. You may be experiencing stress, managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or worry, or trying to navigate a difficult relationship. Whatever the issue might be, chances are therapy can help. Together we can uncover negative thinking and behaviors that aren't serving you, and work to make changes for the better!
You may feel overwhelmed or lost. You may be experiencing stress, managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or worry, or trying to navigate a difficult relationship. Whatever the issue might be, chances are therapy can help. Together we can uncover negative thinking and behaviors that aren't serving you, and work to make changes for the better!
Cyndi Collen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S, CMHIMP, CKYT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
I bring a holistic and authentic intention to work with you as a unique, whole person; one that is not defined by a label or diagnosis. I enjoy partnering with clients who are curious and open to working on improving stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues (romantic, family or work) and/or are searching for fulfillment, hope and answers to all the 'why's. Our environment will be warm, empathetic and judgement-free to explore your experiences and, if you are up to it, discuss previous trauma(s). We will collaborate on goals and the path to get you where you want to go.
I bring a holistic and authentic intention to work with you as a unique, whole person; one that is not defined by a label or diagnosis. I enjoy partnering with clients who are curious and open to working on improving stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues (romantic, family or work) and/or are searching for fulfillment, hope and answers to all the 'why's. Our environment will be warm, empathetic and judgement-free to explore your experiences and, if you are up to it, discuss previous trauma(s). We will collaborate on goals and the path to get you where you want to go.
Paige Majko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
Hi. Thank you for your interest in my therapy services. I specialize in trauma, PTSD and treating chronic pain utilizing both EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Somatic Psychotherapy. Both of these are evidence based treatment modalities with high efficacy rates. Making the decision to begin therapy is an incredibly brave act of self kindness. You can have peace, joy and happiness in your life. I would be honored to help you begin this courageous journey of transformation.
Hi. Thank you for your interest in my therapy services. I specialize in trauma, PTSD and treating chronic pain utilizing both EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Somatic Psychotherapy. Both of these are evidence based treatment modalities with high efficacy rates. Making the decision to begin therapy is an incredibly brave act of self kindness. You can have peace, joy and happiness in your life. I would be honored to help you begin this courageous journey of transformation.
Welcome all! I want to commend you on initiating the process of self-development; this can be an extremely challenging first step to greater life satisfaction! I specialize in collaboratively navigating life transitions. My approach is insight driven with genuine and respectful therapist input. I create and hold a safe space for exploration of the deeper self in order to make meaning out of painful life circumstances, experiences, and patterns; together, we can find the courage and empowerment to shift. I encourage vulnerability from a nonjudgmental stance and believe that human connection is at the root of all healing.
Welcome all! I want to commend you on initiating the process of self-development; this can be an extremely challenging first step to greater life satisfaction! I specialize in collaboratively navigating life transitions. My approach is insight driven with genuine and respectful therapist input. I create and hold a safe space for exploration of the deeper self in order to make meaning out of painful life circumstances, experiences, and patterns; together, we can find the courage and empowerment to shift. I encourage vulnerability from a nonjudgmental stance and believe that human connection is at the root of all healing.
I am experienced at helping to transform depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addictions, and other struggles through a variety of active techniques: Psychodynamic therapy with a Jungian orientation, expressive arts therapy, imago therapy for couples, action methods for groups, and mindfulness processes. With leaders and organizations, I use a dynamic set of processes that help to transform conflict and develop emotional intelligence and authenticity. I also am a licensed LPC supervisor and train facilitators to use these techniques with their clients.
I am experienced at helping to transform depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addictions, and other struggles through a variety of active techniques: Psychodynamic therapy with a Jungian orientation, expressive arts therapy, imago therapy for couples, action methods for groups, and mindfulness processes. With leaders and organizations, I use a dynamic set of processes that help to transform conflict and develop emotional intelligence and authenticity. I also am a licensed LPC supervisor and train facilitators to use these techniques with their clients.
Bethany Frye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
My ideal client would be an individual (any identification) aged 16-42 who might struggle with relationships, in the middle of a life transition, just received a diagnoses of like depression, has a mild to moderate substance use disorder, or who has been in recovery for a while or a student who has a learning disability and wants to start advocating for themselves. I work with CBT & EMDR to work on how our brain communicates to use and at times high jacks our emotions system.
My ideal client would be an individual (any identification) aged 16-42 who might struggle with relationships, in the middle of a life transition, just received a diagnoses of like depression, has a mild to moderate substance use disorder, or who has been in recovery for a while or a student who has a learning disability and wants to start advocating for themselves. I work with CBT & EMDR to work on how our brain communicates to use and at times high jacks our emotions system.
Austin Men and Couples Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745
If you are looking for a therapist chances are that you are in the midst of a significant loss, personal failure or the painful realization that your life is not what you hoped it would be-- aka the dark night of the soul. It is often these painful circumstances and events that propel us on a journey of self-discovery where we begin to live a more wholehearted and purposeful life. As your counselor, my job is provide you with support and guidance as you move beyond the pain and into your purpose.
If you are looking for a therapist chances are that you are in the midst of a significant loss, personal failure or the painful realization that your life is not what you hoped it would be-- aka the dark night of the soul. It is often these painful circumstances and events that propel us on a journey of self-discovery where we begin to live a more wholehearted and purposeful life. As your counselor, my job is provide you with support and guidance as you move beyond the pain and into your purpose.
Kimberly Goeger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I hope to help you identify experiences that may have created triggers or symptoms that are negatively affecting you and the way you function every day. I I have worked with adults suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. I also have extensive experience with the veteran population. My hope is to help you discover your inner resources and strength that will help you become a happier and healthier person. We will work together to build on your resources to help you cope with future experiences.
As a therapist, I hope to help you identify experiences that may have created triggers or symptoms that are negatively affecting you and the way you function every day. I I have worked with adults suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. I also have extensive experience with the veteran population. My hope is to help you discover your inner resources and strength that will help you become a happier and healthier person. We will work together to build on your resources to help you cope with future experiences.
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Drug Abuse Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
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 substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.