Drug Abuse Therapists in 78761
Leigh Ashley, M.A., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78761
I work with adults, couples and families who are experiencing conflict, negative or anxious thoughts, feelings of being "stuck" or hopeless, lonely or insignificant. I also work with individuals and couples seeking infidelity recovery. God has a good plan for everyone but realizing that plan can be difficult today with the myriad of distractions and demands on our time and emotions. Situations like divorce, loss, health, betrayal, and other conditions can compound the struggle. I provide a reorienting, nurturing voice of compassion to walk beside you through those times, to help you appreciate your true self and enjoy life again.
I work with adults, couples and families who are experiencing conflict, negative or anxious thoughts, feelings of being "stuck" or hopeless, lonely or insignificant. I also work with individuals and couples seeking infidelity recovery. God has a good plan for everyone but realizing that plan can be difficult today with the myriad of distractions and demands on our time and emotions. Situations like divorce, loss, health, betrayal, and other conditions can compound the struggle. I provide a reorienting, nurturing voice of compassion to walk beside you through those times, to help you appreciate your true self and enjoy life again.
Daniel Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78761
Not accepting new clients
Regardless of what you are seeking to change or improve, you do not have to be alone in the process. Through a collaborate effort with me, we can tackle life's challenges together and find solutions that benefit you in a meaningful and lasting way. I consider it a privilege to accompany my patients on their individual journeys of growth and maturation. If you are feeling unbalanced, detached, or immobilized by circumstances, we can work together and not only process these emotions, but come to the best solution.
Regardless of what you are seeking to change or improve, you do not have to be alone in the process. Through a collaborate effort with me, we can tackle life's challenges together and find solutions that benefit you in a meaningful and lasting way. I consider it a privilege to accompany my patients on their individual journeys of growth and maturation. If you are feeling unbalanced, detached, or immobilized by circumstances, we can work together and not only process these emotions, but come to the best solution.
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.