Addiction Therapists in Austin, TX
If alcohol, cannabis, anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout are affecting your relationships, work, or quality of life, you’re not alone.
For nearly 20 years, I have helped adults navigate addiction, dual-diagnosis concerns, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. My experience includes psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient counseling. I provide practical, evidence-based care focused on meaningful, lasting change.
If alcohol, cannabis, anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout are affecting your relationships, work, or quality of life, you’re not alone.
For nearly 20 years, I have helped adults navigate addiction, dual-diagnosis concerns, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. My experience includes psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient counseling. I provide practical, evidence-based care focused on meaningful, lasting change.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, career decisions, life transitions, and the everyday stress that comes with being human.
Life doesn't always go the way we planned, and sometimes we all need a place to sort through it. Maybe you've always been the one who keeps everything together, but lately it feels like more than you can carry alone. I don't believe you need to have the "right words" or know exactly what you need before coming to therapy. My job is to meet you where you are, help you make sense of what's going on, and work alongside you as you figure out where you want to go next. Therapy should feel like a conversation, not an interrogation.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, career decisions, life transitions, and the everyday stress that comes with being human.
Life doesn't always go the way we planned, and sometimes we all need a place to sort through it. Maybe you've always been the one who keeps everything together, but lately it feels like more than you can carry alone. I don't believe you need to have the "right words" or know exactly what you need before coming to therapy. My job is to meet you where you are, help you make sense of what's going on, and work alongside you as you figure out where you want to go next. Therapy should feel like a conversation, not an interrogation.
Whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, or a difficult life transition, therapy can help you better understand yourself, build healthier patterns, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Therapy should leave you with more than insight—it should help you make meaningful progress. I tailor each session to your goals using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and ERP. My style is collaborative, direct, and supportive, combining practical strategies with deeper exploration to create lasting change beyond the therapy office.
Whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, or a difficult life transition, therapy can help you better understand yourself, build healthier patterns, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Therapy should leave you with more than insight—it should help you make meaningful progress. I tailor each session to your goals using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and ERP. My style is collaborative, direct, and supportive, combining practical strategies with deeper exploration to create lasting change beyond the therapy office.
Welcome! I look forward to knowing you and helping.
My observation is that almost everyone is searching for two things: Peace of Mind and Personal Fulfillment.
My approach to counseling is relaxed, one person relating with another, incorporating principles that make life better.
Welcome! I look forward to knowing you and helping.
My observation is that almost everyone is searching for two things: Peace of Mind and Personal Fulfillment.
My approach to counseling is relaxed, one person relating with another, incorporating principles that make life better.
Westlakehills My approach to therapy is to work on the present to build the future. We can't change difficult situations of the past that control us, but we can work together to better understand and resolve them.
Westlakehills My approach to therapy is to work on the present to build the future. We can't change difficult situations of the past that control us, but we can work together to better understand and resolve them.
Powell has had an interest and commitment to addiction treatment in primary care since 2008, treating hundreds of patients with medication assisted therapy.
CARMAhealth provides comprehensive primary care for addiction and related behavioral and medical disorders. Our providers adopt a positive, collaborative approach and integrate primary medicine, behavioral health and care management to promote lasting recovery, encourage self-care and improve treatment outcomes.
Powell has had an interest and commitment to addiction treatment in primary care since 2008, treating hundreds of patients with medication assisted therapy.
CARMAhealth provides comprehensive primary care for addiction and related behavioral and medical disorders. Our providers adopt a positive, collaborative approach and integrate primary medicine, behavioral health and care management to promote lasting recovery, encourage self-care and improve treatment outcomes.
I work with clients who are struggling with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, disordered eating, attachment in relationships, life transitions, and identity.
Empathizing deeply with my clients and helping them navigate the psychological hardships of human life is the most intuitive and meaningful work I can offer. If you're here, then I understand that everything may feel overwhelming and isolating for you right now and you can use some unwavering support. I’m a board-licensed therapist based in Austin, Texas, and I specialize in helping individuals find ease and healing through my holistic, psychoanalytic, and relational approach. That means I view you as a whole person and not a diagnosis.
I work with clients who are struggling with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, disordered eating, attachment in relationships, life transitions, and identity.
Empathizing deeply with my clients and helping them navigate the psychological hardships of human life is the most intuitive and meaningful work I can offer. If you're here, then I understand that everything may feel overwhelming and isolating for you right now and you can use some unwavering support. I’m a board-licensed therapist based in Austin, Texas, and I specialize in helping individuals find ease and healing through my holistic, psychoanalytic, and relational approach. That means I view you as a whole person and not a diagnosis.
Are you using substances, disruptive behaviors and rumination to escape your difficulties in life?
The octopus and my practice, with its eight arms, highlights eight primary values I hold as a therapist: creative spirit; adaptability; resilience; resourcing; autonomy; meaning-making; trauma-informed care; & identity exploration and affirmation.
Are you using substances, disruptive behaviors and rumination to escape your difficulties in life?
The octopus and my practice, with its eight arms, highlights eight primary values I hold as a therapist: creative spirit; adaptability; resilience; resourcing; autonomy; meaning-making; trauma-informed care; & identity exploration and affirmation.
Are you struggling with addiction?
Counseling is a collaborative process where my goal as your therapist is to help facilitate change by building upon your strengths, talking openly and honestly about the issues you struggle with, helping you to gain self-worth, and teach you coping skills and techniques to manage your mental health symptoms and live a productive sober life with dignity.
Are you struggling with addiction?
Counseling is a collaborative process where my goal as your therapist is to help facilitate change by building upon your strengths, talking openly and honestly about the issues you struggle with, helping you to gain self-worth, and teach you coping skills and techniques to manage your mental health symptoms and live a productive sober life with dignity.
Hello! I'm Courtney, and I'm so glad you're here. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where we work together to navigate life's challenges and uncover your strengths. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a genuine desire to help you achieve your goals. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or navigating a significant life transition, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and a master's degree in School Counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC),
Hello! I'm Courtney, and I'm so glad you're here. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where we work together to navigate life's challenges and uncover your strengths. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a genuine desire to help you achieve your goals. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or navigating a significant life transition, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and a master's degree in School Counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC),
For 10+ years I've helped high-functioning adults with complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and burnout, often all at once.
Life is simply exhausting. What more is there to say? Sometimes we cope in certain ways, mostly because it works, until it no longer does. Relationships are hard, and we often repeat the same cycles unconsciously, even when we think we are being conscious. We're bombarded with information through social media and everywhere else, finding ourselves overstimulated and dysregulated. A lot of us may not have sound support or guidance from the people close to us, and even if we do...it just doesn't always hit the mark. That's where therapy comes in.
For 10+ years I've helped high-functioning adults with complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and burnout, often all at once.
Life is simply exhausting. What more is there to say? Sometimes we cope in certain ways, mostly because it works, until it no longer does. Relationships are hard, and we often repeat the same cycles unconsciously, even when we think we are being conscious. We're bombarded with information through social media and everywhere else, finding ourselves overstimulated and dysregulated. A lot of us may not have sound support or guidance from the people close to us, and even if we do...it just doesn't always hit the mark. That's where therapy comes in.
I specialize in substance use and harm reduction, which means I meet you exactly where you are without requiring abstinence or a label.
As of 08/13/26, I am accepting new clients, in person (Austin) and online.
There is nothing wrong with you. You’ve learned some patterns that made sense at the time, got reinforced by your environment and now things have gone haywire. Everything you’ve learned can be unlearned.
I’m Christie, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with over 13 years of lived recovery experience. People come to me having tried other approaches and feeling like healing just doesn’t work for them. They leave with actual tools, a lot more self compassion and sometimes even something they didn’t expect, they start to see the good in themselves.
I specialize in substance use and harm reduction, which means I meet you exactly where you are without requiring abstinence or a label.
As of 08/13/26, I am accepting new clients, in person (Austin) and online.
There is nothing wrong with you. You’ve learned some patterns that made sense at the time, got reinforced by your environment and now things have gone haywire. Everything you’ve learned can be unlearned.
I’m Christie, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with over 13 years of lived recovery experience. People come to me having tried other approaches and feeling like healing just doesn’t work for them. They leave with actual tools, a lot more self compassion and sometimes even something they didn’t expect, they start to see the good in themselves.
You're wanting to start counseling and here you are, at the first step. So how do you choose a therapist out of a sea of faces? I think the truth is pretty simple: you go with your gut. Lots of evidence shows that it is the counseling relationship-rather than theory or modality used-that is the causal factor of change. It's my firm belief that the overriding factors needed in that relationship are trust, patience, and kindness. You'll get those from me because that's what I give myself. That's what leads to change.
‘Near me’ is closer than you think.
You're wanting to start counseling and here you are, at the first step. So how do you choose a therapist out of a sea of faces? I think the truth is pretty simple: you go with your gut. Lots of evidence shows that it is the counseling relationship-rather than theory or modality used-that is the causal factor of change. It's my firm belief that the overriding factors needed in that relationship are trust, patience, and kindness. You'll get those from me because that's what I give myself. That's what leads to change.
‘Near me’ is closer than you think.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, substance use, self-harm, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles.
My approach is deeply integrative, combining insight-focused therapy with practical skills building. I am EMDR-trained and frequently utilize trauma-informed EMDR alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, assertiveness training, and self-compassion practices.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, substance use, self-harm, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles.
My approach is deeply integrative, combining insight-focused therapy with practical skills building. I am EMDR-trained and frequently utilize trauma-informed EMDR alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, assertiveness training, and self-compassion practices.
As of June 30th 2026, 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 June 30th 2026, 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.
Treading water long enough can lead to exhaustion and the waves of life can often feel unsurmountable on your own. The loudness in our cultures and in our minds bring heavy burdens that can trap you and make you forget who you really are. It takes a great deal of courage to reach for something different. You have taken a huge step considering therapy. Choosing someone you can trust and feel the freedom to be authentic with, in order to explore some of the deepest parts of life, is important. I am passionate about helping you find this freedom and live authentically while embodying your truest nature, despite the waves that come.
Treading water long enough can lead to exhaustion and the waves of life can often feel unsurmountable on your own. The loudness in our cultures and in our minds bring heavy burdens that can trap you and make you forget who you really are. It takes a great deal of courage to reach for something different. You have taken a huge step considering therapy. Choosing someone you can trust and feel the freedom to be authentic with, in order to explore some of the deepest parts of life, is important. I am passionate about helping you find this freedom and live authentically while embodying your truest nature, despite the waves that come.
Hello, I’m James, a therapist with an M.A. in Community Counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and 18 years of experience. My integrative approach blends Rogerian, CBT, SFT, and Narrative therapies to meet each client’s unique needs. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space for clients to explore challenges and develop effective strategies for a fulfilling life.
Hello, I’m James, a therapist with an M.A. in Community Counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and 18 years of experience. My integrative approach blends Rogerian, CBT, SFT, and Narrative therapies to meet each client’s unique needs. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space for clients to explore challenges and develop effective strategies for a fulfilling life.
So you’re sober, or getting sober or thinking about getting sober and now life is hitting. You're facing the more complex, uncomfortable, and sometimes embarrassing issues that were buried underneath your use. You're doing the work, but maybe you're starting to feel stuck, restless, and a little lost. Maybe you're feeling disconnected from your body, or have a nagging insecurity that keeps you from feeling like enough. Maybe sex and intimacy are overwhelming. Or maybe you're just tired of getting stuck in the same old cycles, seeing the patterns repeat again and feeling powerless to stop them. This is where I (and Susan) come in.
So you’re sober, or getting sober or thinking about getting sober and now life is hitting. You're facing the more complex, uncomfortable, and sometimes embarrassing issues that were buried underneath your use. You're doing the work, but maybe you're starting to feel stuck, restless, and a little lost. Maybe you're feeling disconnected from your body, or have a nagging insecurity that keeps you from feeling like enough. Maybe sex and intimacy are overwhelming. Or maybe you're just tired of getting stuck in the same old cycles, seeing the patterns repeat again and feeling powerless to stop them. This is where I (and Susan) come in.
With over 18 years of experience in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse fields, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their unique journeys.
I hold a Doctorate in Professional Counseling, specializing in trauma, grief, and loss, along with a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Arts with a Theology concentration. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and Masters Addictions Counselor (MAC).
With over 18 years of experience in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse fields, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their unique journeys.
I hold a Doctorate in Professional Counseling, specializing in trauma, grief, and loss, along with a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Arts with a Theology concentration. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and Masters Addictions Counselor (MAC).
I received my Masters in Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Substance Use Disorders and Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders studies.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist, my approach is client-centered in order to provide a welcoming, collaborative and empathic environment for clients to gain skills to enjoy their life. I specialize in Radically Open DBT (RODBT) and Relational Life Therapy (RLT).
RODBT is an evidenced-based treatment targeting over-control coping linked to social isolation, hyper-perfectionism, rigidity, and lack of emotional expression. RLT developed by Terry Real, helps couples identify and end problematic relational patterns in order to gain skills for greater communication, connection and intimacy.
I received my Masters in Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Substance Use Disorders and Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders studies.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist, my approach is client-centered in order to provide a welcoming, collaborative and empathic environment for clients to gain skills to enjoy their life. I specialize in Radically Open DBT (RODBT) and Relational Life Therapy (RLT).
RODBT is an evidenced-based treatment targeting over-control coping linked to social isolation, hyper-perfectionism, rigidity, and lack of emotional expression. RLT developed by Terry Real, helps couples identify and end problematic relational patterns in order to gain skills for greater communication, connection and intimacy.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.