Substance Use Therapists in East Congress, Austin, TX
Dr. Steven Powell graduated from University of Texas and attended Rush Medical College to complete his family medicine residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. He has worked at Barrio Comprehensive Health Center in San Antonio, as Medical Director, as well as Austin Regional Clinic where he also served as a board member. Board certified in Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Medical Association, Dr. Powell has had an interest and commitment to addiction treatment in primary care since 2008, treating hundreds of patients with medication assisted therapy.
Dr. Steven Powell graduated from University of Texas and attended Rush Medical College to complete his family medicine residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. He has worked at Barrio Comprehensive Health Center in San Antonio, as Medical Director, as well as Austin Regional Clinic where he also served as a board member. Board certified in Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Medical Association, Dr. Powell has had an interest and commitment to addiction treatment in primary care since 2008, treating hundreds of patients with medication assisted therapy.
With over five years of experience in the treatment field, including three years as a Clinical Director, I specialize in substance use, acute mental health, and life transitions.
My approach is eclectic, collaborative and person-centered. Grounded in the belief that therapy should fit your needs, not the other way around. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel completely safe to explore your goals. We’ll use practical strategies to reduce symptoms, process emotions, and create meaningful change.
With over five years of experience in the treatment field, including three years as a Clinical Director, I specialize in substance use, acute mental health, and life transitions.
My approach is eclectic, collaborative and person-centered. Grounded in the belief that therapy should fit your needs, not the other way around. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel completely safe to explore your goals. We’ll use practical strategies to reduce symptoms, process emotions, and create meaningful change.
I began my therapy career in Chicago working in group therapy treatment for adults struggling with substance use disorders and addiction.
Feeling stuck in the same painful cycle with yourself or your partner? I'm a trauma-informed therapist who will help you to heal the past that's creating obstacles for you in the present. I frequently work with couples, neurodivergent people, LGBT/queer folks, self described nerds and artists. I help my clients overcome anxiety and depression, meet their goals, improve self-esteem, recover from burnout and advocate for their boundaries & needs. When working with couples, I'm passionate about creating improved communication and awareness of unhelpful patterns (so we can break them!) leading to increased intimacy and friendship.
I began my therapy career in Chicago working in group therapy treatment for adults struggling with substance use disorders and addiction.
Feeling stuck in the same painful cycle with yourself or your partner? I'm a trauma-informed therapist who will help you to heal the past that's creating obstacles for you in the present. I frequently work with couples, neurodivergent people, LGBT/queer folks, self described nerds and artists. I help my clients overcome anxiety and depression, meet their goals, improve self-esteem, recover from burnout and advocate for their boundaries & needs. When working with couples, I'm passionate about creating improved communication and awareness of unhelpful patterns (so we can break them!) leading to increased intimacy and friendship.
Every life transition pushes us to change. Nobody asks if we’re ready. It’s non negotiable. Tragedy? That happens to “them”. “We don’t know those ppl, we don’t even know people that know those people -the victims & their families.”. Then one day it comes for our loved ones; for us.
Every life transition pushes us to change. Nobody asks if we’re ready. It’s non negotiable. Tragedy? That happens to “them”. “We don’t know those ppl, we don’t even know people that know those people -the victims & their families.”. Then one day it comes for our loved ones; for us.
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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.