Photo of Margaret Giles, Licensed Professional Counselor in 77005, TX
Margaret Giles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
My passion resides in counseling adults struggling with substance use disorders, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
I believe in treating and facilitating the individual's psychological and emotional transformation through an integrative therapeutic approach. We all yearn for love, acceptance and the capacity to reach our utmost potential! I believe in treating the 'whole person,' as I help guide my clients towards reaching their therapeutic goals through a newfound self-awareness and confidence. With healthier actions and reactions we can move forward in life as more productive, thoughtful and self-aware beings. I believe that therapy connects us more to our authentic selves, and that you can grow, with you, in a newfound space of acceptance.
My passion resides in counseling adults struggling with substance use disorders, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
I believe in treating and facilitating the individual's psychological and emotional transformation through an integrative therapeutic approach. We all yearn for love, acceptance and the capacity to reach our utmost potential! I believe in treating the 'whole person,' as I help guide my clients towards reaching their therapeutic goals through a newfound self-awareness and confidence. With healthier actions and reactions we can move forward in life as more productive, thoughtful and self-aware beings. I believe that therapy connects us more to our authentic selves, and that you can grow, with you, in a newfound space of acceptance.
(936) 939-6230 View (936) 939-6230
The Center for PEACE, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, LSOTP, LCDCI, LBSWIPR
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to embrace change. The Center for PEACE, PLLC will assist those desiring psychotherapy processing trauma, anxiety, depression, marital discord, addiction, play therapy and gender identify support. Our approach is to aid you through the journey of healing, mindfulness, insight and more importantly, peace. Let's us know when you are ready. We are here for you.
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to embrace change. The Center for PEACE, PLLC will assist those desiring psychotherapy processing trauma, anxiety, depression, marital discord, addiction, play therapy and gender identify support. Our approach is to aid you through the journey of healing, mindfulness, insight and more importantly, peace. Let's us know when you are ready. We are here for you.
(281) 816-4219 View (281) 816-4219
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Anna Hope
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
It may be time for considering a therapeutic relationship for improving your quality of life. This type of work may include developing insight and awareness about yourself, learning new and effective coping skills, strengthening the quality of your interpersonal relationships, creating new behavioral choices, and a myriad of other creative solutions.
It may be time for considering a therapeutic relationship for improving your quality of life. This type of work may include developing insight and awareness about yourself, learning new and effective coping skills, strengthening the quality of your interpersonal relationships, creating new behavioral choices, and a myriad of other creative solutions.
(832) 957-0478 View (832) 957-0478
Photo of Wale Okerayi, Counselor in 77005, TX
Wale Okerayi
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005  (Online Only)
Everyone needs a safe space to talk about life's difficult moments. Creating that safe/non-judgemental space is my primary goal in every session. Using a supportive and collaborative approach, I aim to help you develop insight and awareness into your struggles in order to foster healing and growth. I believe in meeting you where you are and walking beside you throughout your journey of enlightenment.
Everyone needs a safe space to talk about life's difficult moments. Creating that safe/non-judgemental space is my primary goal in every session. Using a supportive and collaborative approach, I aim to help you develop insight and awareness into your struggles in order to foster healing and growth. I believe in meeting you where you are and walking beside you throughout your journey of enlightenment.
(646) 759-9658 View (646) 759-9658
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Andrew Chris Shanks
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
As of an April 1 2024, I have a few openings! Please read this all the way thru, you won't regret it!..... Have you ever sworn to yourself and others that you were never drinking/drugging again?.....And truly meant it?....only to go back on your word soon or eventually? ..........What changed?......You will come to see how it was your MIND that changed. If we don't address how the Mind Drives Relapse, it will continue. It all starts in your BRAIN & experienced as your Mind. I will provide you the tools needed as well as counseling each step of the way. I use an integrated approach blending neuroscience, spirituality and psychology.
As of an April 1 2024, I have a few openings! Please read this all the way thru, you won't regret it!..... Have you ever sworn to yourself and others that you were never drinking/drugging again?.....And truly meant it?....only to go back on your word soon or eventually? ..........What changed?......You will come to see how it was your MIND that changed. If we don't address how the Mind Drives Relapse, it will continue. It all starts in your BRAIN & experienced as your Mind. I will provide you the tools needed as well as counseling each step of the way. I use an integrated approach blending neuroscience, spirituality and psychology.
(281) 519-2065 View (281) 519-2065
Photo of Angelina H Rodriguez, Licensed Professional Counselor in 77005, TX
Angelina H Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-ATS, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
Has your life not been going the way you planned? Perhaps the Covid-19 pandemic created new problems or dragged up unresolved issues. You may have spent countless hours on social media searching for relief for your loneliness, sadness, anger, shame and anxiety only to realize how easy it is to be influenced by false profiles, false information and alternative versions of reality. Even if you are not alone, perhaps you are feeling isolated because you are struggling in your marriage or other relationships and are wishing that you had better communication, emotional connection and intimacy. There is a way out of your pain and sufferin
Has your life not been going the way you planned? Perhaps the Covid-19 pandemic created new problems or dragged up unresolved issues. You may have spent countless hours on social media searching for relief for your loneliness, sadness, anger, shame and anxiety only to realize how easy it is to be influenced by false profiles, false information and alternative versions of reality. Even if you are not alone, perhaps you are feeling isolated because you are struggling in your marriage or other relationships and are wishing that you had better communication, emotional connection and intimacy. There is a way out of your pain and sufferin
(713) 338-9047 View (713) 338-9047
Photo of Jeanie Low, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 77005, TX
Jeanie Low
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
You are here because you have an interest in making an investment in your mental health. This is the first step to help you achieve balance, confidence and the right tools to prepare for what life tosses at you. Jeanie Low, LCSW is a service-oriented counselor who provides therapeutic assistance for individuals, families, and couples in a compassionate and knowledgeable environment. She also facilities groups for women, adolescents, children and families. The participants gain insight, beneficial tools and skills that nurture physical, psychological and spiritual growth.
You are here because you have an interest in making an investment in your mental health. This is the first step to help you achieve balance, confidence and the right tools to prepare for what life tosses at you. Jeanie Low, LCSW is a service-oriented counselor who provides therapeutic assistance for individuals, families, and couples in a compassionate and knowledgeable environment. She also facilities groups for women, adolescents, children and families. The participants gain insight, beneficial tools and skills that nurture physical, psychological and spiritual growth.
(281) 609-7327 View (281) 609-7327
Photo of Lisa Wilson, Licensed Professional Counselor in 77005, TX
Lisa Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005  (Online Only)
Hello! Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, or trying to navigate life's changes? Do you need assistance with coping strategies or emotional regulation? I'm here to help, I am a bilingual clinician proficient in both English and Spanish.
Hello! Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, or trying to navigate life's changes? Do you need assistance with coping strategies or emotional regulation? I'm here to help, I am a bilingual clinician proficient in both English and Spanish.
(806) 542-3274 View (806) 542-3274
Photo of Renee Trimble, Licensed Professional Counselor in 77005, TX
Renee Trimble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
During my own personal journey in seeking a therapist, I found it difficult to connect with a counselor in whom I felt safe to tell my most personal concerns. Finding the right help didn't come easy. So, after 25 years in the medical profession, I answered a heart felt calling to provide the counseling I had long searched for. Even with all of the wonderful theories I learned and now practice, the most important element in counseling is the trust relationship between the therapist and the client. My goal is to make your therapeutic experience a meaningful connection with someone who truly cares.
During my own personal journey in seeking a therapist, I found it difficult to connect with a counselor in whom I felt safe to tell my most personal concerns. Finding the right help didn't come easy. So, after 25 years in the medical profession, I answered a heart felt calling to provide the counseling I had long searched for. Even with all of the wonderful theories I learned and now practice, the most important element in counseling is the trust relationship between the therapist and the client. My goal is to make your therapeutic experience a meaningful connection with someone who truly cares.
(713) 574-5113 View (713) 574-5113
Photo of Richard Kuehn, Licensed Professional Counselor in 77005, TX
Richard Kuehn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
I specialize in helping stressed out professionals, angry men, and marriages who need to learn the rules of healthy communication. I am also uniquely equipped to help those who have experienced severe trauma in their lives or who are struggling with addiction.
I specialize in helping stressed out professionals, angry men, and marriages who need to learn the rules of healthy communication. I am also uniquely equipped to help those who have experienced severe trauma in their lives or who are struggling with addiction.
(713) 574-6992 View (713) 574-6992
Photo of Allison Biles, Licensed Professional Counselor in 77005, TX
Allison Biles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
Feeling sad, lonely, unmotivated, stuck? Need a helping hand with transitioning through life’s many challenges? You are not alone. Consider me a compassionate and understanding ally as we work together towards reaching individualized goals and helping you learn to live a happier, more fulfilling life. In a safe and supportive environment, I will take the journey alongside you while using a person-centered, humanistic approach in addressing your unique needs. Ever since working as a Kindergarten teacher in the Texas public school system for nearly a decade,
Feeling sad, lonely, unmotivated, stuck? Need a helping hand with transitioning through life’s many challenges? You are not alone. Consider me a compassionate and understanding ally as we work together towards reaching individualized goals and helping you learn to live a happier, more fulfilling life. In a safe and supportive environment, I will take the journey alongside you while using a person-centered, humanistic approach in addressing your unique needs. Ever since working as a Kindergarten teacher in the Texas public school system for nearly a decade,
(972) 430-6407 View (972) 430-6407
Photo of Victoria Turrentine, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 77005, TX
Victoria Turrentine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005  (Online Only)
Currently Accepting new clients. I believe the mind, body, and spirit are all involved in being in a healthy place mentally. I strive for my therapy sessions with you to be a safe place where you can talk freely and feel comfortable. I focus on cognitive behavioral therapy but also draw from mindfulness, meditation, strengths perspective, DBT, and more. Our goal is to figure out any trauma (when you are ready), discover coping skills that work for you, and change your whole perspective on yourself and life - in a good way. I accept insurance from major insurance companies, and also private pay.
Currently Accepting new clients. I believe the mind, body, and spirit are all involved in being in a healthy place mentally. I strive for my therapy sessions with you to be a safe place where you can talk freely and feel comfortable. I focus on cognitive behavioral therapy but also draw from mindfulness, meditation, strengths perspective, DBT, and more. Our goal is to figure out any trauma (when you are ready), discover coping skills that work for you, and change your whole perspective on yourself and life - in a good way. I accept insurance from major insurance companies, and also private pay.
(214) 609-1743 View (214) 609-1743
Photo of Wade Christian Peterson, Licensed Professional Counselor in 77005, TX
Wade Christian Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
I specialize in the treatment of Complex Psychological Trauma including relational trauma from abusive relationships, PTSD, and all forms of addiction including sex and other process addictions (such as pornography, gambling, and food). I have a great deal of experience working with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder. I assist individuals in establishing skills to set and maintain appropriate boundaries, identify codependency, address denial, and improve conflict management tools.
I specialize in the treatment of Complex Psychological Trauma including relational trauma from abusive relationships, PTSD, and all forms of addiction including sex and other process addictions (such as pornography, gambling, and food). I have a great deal of experience working with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder. I assist individuals in establishing skills to set and maintain appropriate boundaries, identify codependency, address denial, and improve conflict management tools.
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Photo of Kallie Weaver, Licensed Professional Counselor in 77005, TX
Kallie Weaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
Accepting new clients! Our emotional health can be like a gas line. Properly maintained it provides our life with warmth. But when things go wrong, it can explode or leak into the ground causing a dead spot in the grass. Are you leaving behind charred remnants of dreams and relationships? Or feeling deadness seeping into your bone? Are you ready to feel alive again, young again, hopeful again? I want to help. I offer trauma informed, compassion and consent based therapy.
Accepting new clients! Our emotional health can be like a gas line. Properly maintained it provides our life with warmth. But when things go wrong, it can explode or leak into the ground causing a dead spot in the grass. Are you leaving behind charred remnants of dreams and relationships? Or feeling deadness seeping into your bone? Are you ready to feel alive again, young again, hopeful again? I want to help. I offer trauma informed, compassion and consent based therapy.
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Photo of Kristen Ameli Matthews, Licensed Professional Counselor in 77005, TX
Kristen Ameli Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005  (Online Only)
Do things seem overwhelming? Are you uncertain? Do you have doubts? Does your mind torment you? Are you confused or even scared? Suffering? If so, you have found the right person. Things CAN get better. I am here to help you regain a sense of control over your life, build coping skills, and assist you in making the changes you desire. I would be honored to journey with you, offering you a safe space to tell your story and sustained compassion along the way.
Do things seem overwhelming? Are you uncertain? Do you have doubts? Does your mind torment you? Are you confused or even scared? Suffering? If so, you have found the right person. Things CAN get better. I am here to help you regain a sense of control over your life, build coping skills, and assist you in making the changes you desire. I would be honored to journey with you, offering you a safe space to tell your story and sustained compassion along the way.
(346) 244-5995 View (346) 244-5995

Substance Use 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.