Drug Abuse Therapists in Oak Forest, Houston, TX

About the Facilitator - Doris Gardner-Wilson, LCSW, LCDC, CSAT is a professional speaker, educator, workshop facilitator, certified sex addiction therapist and trained EMDR therapist with years of experience in the field. She currently has private practices in Houston and Katy, Texas and specializes in helping reduce symptoms of panic attacks, past traumas, PTSD phobia, depression, grief, severe anxiety, substance additions, process addictions and other debilitating mental challenges. Previous experience includes Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center (PaRC), The Right Step, Fort Bend Council of Alcohol & Drug abuse,

English/Spanish services available. My experience as a therapist/counselor goes back at the school setting for 19 years, 12 as a K-12 school counselor. I also have over 3000 professional psychotherapy/counseling hours working with young adults and couples. My clients may be having difficulties with personal relationships, depression, anxiety, stresses of life, or workplace and or trauma. Psychotherapy is about helping people work through struggles and find balance in life. Christian, spiritual psychotherapy is available for clients who prefer a faith focus approach. Seeking help to resolve issues is the first step to healing.

My Focus and Specialties: I believe that the creation of a warm, supportive therapeutic relationship is at the core of healing. I strive to meet you where you are at on your life path and bring my knowledge to yours to enrich your life as fully as possible. My diverse background in the healing arts has made me highly effective with persons experiencing life transitions, crisis and trauma related concerns, stress, anxiety, and depression management, interpersonal relationships and communication problems, divorce, LGBTQ matters, and geriatrics.

I have been honored to work in the mental health field for 7 years. During my tenure I have worked with individuals suffering from Grief, Bereavement, Depression, Bi-polar disorder, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, you name it, I have most likely seen it. Although working through these illnesses with individuals has been rewarding, the greatest moments have been celebrating the small victories clients make during the process of recovery. I have had the pleasure of witnessing the growth and seeing change through providing person-centered therapy.

Starting my career in 1993, I have worked with individuals from all walks of life. I believe that at the core of every human being is the desire for growth and self-discovery. We are each born unique, and yet we spend our lives being told by others how to live and behave like everyone else. Over time, the process of forgetting the authentic self leads one to experience emotional distress that is uniquely personal. Whether dealing with life changes, relationship issues, or disabling mental illness, working with a competent psychotherapist can facilitate the process of overcoming obstacles and developing a more fulfilling life.

As an experienced LCSW and LCDC, being a therapist with an honest approach with my clients is important to me. I believe in providing good therapeutic experiences for clients. My experiences include providing services to clients with mood disorders, the LGBTQIA community, clients with gender dysphoria and those affected by addiction issues. I have clinical experience in dealing with clients with trauma history as I am EMDR Certified. I am also Certified by World Professional Assoc. of Transgender Health (WPATH) with the Standards of Care (SOC) 8. I am The Headstrong Project Clinician working with veterans.

I believe we cannot change things that are outside of our awareness, and we cannot grow without first having acceptance of where we are in our journey. The things that we seek to change about ourselves are not “weaknesses;” in fact, the very behaviors and beliefs that are no longer serving us now may have been necessary survival defenses at one point in life. My goal is to help you understand where in life you developed those behaviors/beliefs, how they have shaped you, and how they can be shifted into a more healthy, adaptive approach moving forward.

Have you noticed an increase of conflict, confusion, and chaos in your life?Well, peace of mind and a sigh of relief is just a slice of what you will experience at Goddard & Associates Counseling.

I have worked with adolescents ages 12-17 with mental health and a substance use diagnosis in a residential setting, as well as a case manager and program coordinator within foster care and adoption. I have also worked as a counselor for domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Having the skills to cope with your emotions and thoughts and having someone assist you as you work through your emotions and needs at your personal pace is imperative. I have been described as a lighthouse that safely guides others to where they need to go. Let me help you find your way.

Hi, my name is Samantha Gordon and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In my practice, I focus on helping others to manage issues related to relationships with themselves and others, family dynamics, body image, disordered eating, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and all that goes along with this. I help individuals, couples, and their families manage issues related to relationships with themselves and others, family dynamics, body image, disordered eating, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and all that goes along with this.

#REAL #AUTHENTIC #EMPATHY #LOYALTY are my core values, creating a powerful therapeutic relationship, becoming a vehicle that promotes substantial personal growth & empowerment. Psychotherapy gives us the chance to stop & look at our own lives & make the decision to live a life of purpose. While considering a multicultural perspective, I have been trained to help my clients reach their unique individual goals, guiding them along their life journey with an existential psychological perspective While it is inevitable that we suffer, we all have the freedom to choose how we face our struggles & the nature of our existence in the world.

Struggling with dealing with life on life’s terms? Need healing from emotional wound? Whatever your reason is that lead you to therapy, you have made the best investment in yourself. I am here to guide you through your personal therapeutic goal.

My mission as a counselor is to help my clients confront and address their struggles concerning substance use and other related issues. Along with that is helping them create a recovering lifestyle that they can be proud of. I serve those that struggle with an addiction and have the readiness to work through the issues addiction brings and promote self-improvement in their life of recovery.

Ready to make a change,improve your communication skills, create more balance in your life? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5+ years of experience working with: children,adolescents,adults,couples and families.

Experience across various social aspects including mental health, substance abuse, and trauma.Treatment modalities depend on patient needs from depression, to anxiety, to issues related to life changes. My goal is to provide all services compassionately with each individual's best interest at heart. Experiencia en diversos aspectos incluyendo salud mental, problemas de abusos de sustancias, control de impulsos, trauma, problemas de pareja, trastornos relacionados con la infancia y mas. Las modalidades de tratamiento varían de las necesidades del paciente. Mi objetivo es ofrecer servicios con empatía y asistir a encontrar claridad.

Corey's therapeutic approach is goal driven and works to identify where his client wishes to grow and then, through careful collaboration, determine how it can be achieved. He works primarily with Reality Therapy, which emphasizes personal control of self, the ability for one to meet their needs in a healthy manner, and the acceptance that the actions one chooses are what makes up one's behavior. He is trained in EMDR and hypnosis and applies both in working with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and for pain management from physical illness.

When life becomes overwhelming and confusing, reaching out for help takes courage but this is the first step to a happier life. I can help you sort through the confusion by working with you to achieve success and reach your goals. You do not have to go through this alone. My style of therapy is interactive and focused on helping you effectively respond to challenging situations.

There comes a point in everyone’s life where we are confronted with life’s challenges and difficulties. Navigating these challenges alone can be disorienting and frightening. However, you are not required nor expected to attempt this journey alone. As an experienced Psychotherapist, my specialty is assisting adolescents, adults, couples, and families with the tools, techniques and coping skills needed to achieve and maintain your peace of mind throughout the ordeal. I genuinely value everyone in my care. I respect your uniqueness and your experience in life.

Are you looking for relief from life’s daily stressors? How about a change from your current situation? There's no better time than now to start your new beginning. Let me assist you in your new journey. My therapeutic style is Integrated which entails blending and tailoring different but complimentary theories to best serve your unique and individual needs. Genuineness, Empathetic Understanding and Unconditional positive regard are the pillars of my therapeutic approach. Together we can implement and improve goal-setting and goal striving abilities, build and maintain healthy relationships with others and reconnect to self.