Substance Use Therapists in Austin, TX
I have a wide repertoire, but I specialize in working with individuals and couples on topics like substance use, depression, anxiety, stress, chronic Illness/pain, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ Issues and identity exploration, grief and life transitions.
I have experience working with diverse clients with a variety of needs. The bulk of my career has been working with LGBTQ+ teens, adults with chronic illnesses, and people who use drugs in harm reduction outreach settings. A through-line in these experiences is recognizing the impact biology as well as its interactions with our social environment has on mental & physical health. As such, I apply a systems approach to understand the factors impacting a client and then leverage client strengths to achieve their goals. I welcome conversations about how structural factors impact health and how therapy can be one tool toward healing.
I have a wide repertoire, but I specialize in working with individuals and couples on topics like substance use, depression, anxiety, stress, chronic Illness/pain, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ Issues and identity exploration, grief and life transitions.
I have experience working with diverse clients with a variety of needs. The bulk of my career has been working with LGBTQ+ teens, adults with chronic illnesses, and people who use drugs in harm reduction outreach settings. A through-line in these experiences is recognizing the impact biology as well as its interactions with our social environment has on mental & physical health. As such, I apply a systems approach to understand the factors impacting a client and then leverage client strengths to achieve their goals. I welcome conversations about how structural factors impact health and how therapy can be one tool toward healing.
I specialize in serving adults living with Substance Use Disorders, trauma and/or mental illness.
My mission is to create hope where there is none and to empower the individuals I work with to find healing. Healing will be defined by YOU - I will operate as an active guide throughout the process. I offer private counseling to individuals and their family members/significant others who are struggling with alcohol and/or drug use. I am able to help craft safety plans, moderation plans or abstinence plans based on your goals. I will assist you to create balance in your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health.
I specialize in serving adults living with Substance Use Disorders, trauma and/or mental illness.
My mission is to create hope where there is none and to empower the individuals I work with to find healing. Healing will be defined by YOU - I will operate as an active guide throughout the process. I offer private counseling to individuals and their family members/significant others who are struggling with alcohol and/or drug use. I am able to help craft safety plans, moderation plans or abstinence plans based on your goals. I will assist you to create balance in your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health.
An unresolved past can often sneak up into your day-to-day life. You may find yourself reacting in ways you don’t intend to in everyday situations, followed by guilt and frustration, and then in other scenarios, it’s as though you feel nothing at all. Sometimes you are too exhausted to connect with those closest to you or feel as though you are unsure of who you are outside of your relationships. You may find yourself frequently turning to a substance, food, social media, TV, or sleep in order to feel relaxed. I am able to help you explore these experiences and find relief.
An unresolved past can often sneak up into your day-to-day life. You may find yourself reacting in ways you don’t intend to in everyday situations, followed by guilt and frustration, and then in other scenarios, it’s as though you feel nothing at all. Sometimes you are too exhausted to connect with those closest to you or feel as though you are unsure of who you are outside of your relationships. You may find yourself frequently turning to a substance, food, social media, TV, or sleep in order to feel relaxed. I am able to help you explore these experiences and find relief.
I have a passion for working with clients who identify as students, LGBTQIA+, survivors of domestic violence, struggle with substance use, and/or have a history of trauma.
Welcome and congratulations on taking a brave step towards seeking mental health care. We all find ways to cope with the stressors of life, however there may come a time where certain patterns, behaviors or ways of being are no longer serving you. Maybe you are seeking more clarity, stability or a greater sense of peace in your day-to-day life. If you’ve been living in survival mode, feeling exhausted, lonely or overwhelmed– I invite you to join me in the therapeutic space. Together we will navigate your journey of self-discovery with compassion and work towards a greater understanding of your past, present and future goals.
I have a passion for working with clients who identify as students, LGBTQIA+, survivors of domestic violence, struggle with substance use, and/or have a history of trauma.
Welcome and congratulations on taking a brave step towards seeking mental health care. We all find ways to cope with the stressors of life, however there may come a time where certain patterns, behaviors or ways of being are no longer serving you. Maybe you are seeking more clarity, stability or a greater sense of peace in your day-to-day life. If you’ve been living in survival mode, feeling exhausted, lonely or overwhelmed– I invite you to join me in the therapeutic space. Together we will navigate your journey of self-discovery with compassion and work towards a greater understanding of your past, present and future goals.
My style is interactive in helping to identify and resolve your issues. I feel that everyone has positive and negative ways of reacting to stress. I will work with you on finding healthy, creative outlets for your stress.I will help you to detach from unhealthy patterns in your relationships and your life. I believe in working with people from their strengths and starting where they are. I try to encourage my clients to improve their lives and to be happy with the choices they make.
My style is interactive in helping to identify and resolve your issues. I feel that everyone has positive and negative ways of reacting to stress. I will work with you on finding healthy, creative outlets for your stress.I will help you to detach from unhealthy patterns in your relationships and your life. I believe in working with people from their strengths and starting where they are. I try to encourage my clients to improve their lives and to be happy with the choices they make.
I also work with folks in recovery from substance use who are learning new ways to express their emotions, trust their intuition, and build meaningful relationships.
Though I often take an eclectic approach to my work, I provide Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) to teens and adults who are highly conscientious and experience over-controlled coping. As someone who is wired that way, this modality deeply resonates with me.
I also work with folks in recovery from substance use who are learning new ways to express their emotions, trust their intuition, and build meaningful relationships.
Though I often take an eclectic approach to my work, I provide Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) to teens and adults who are highly conscientious and experience over-controlled coping. As someone who is wired that way, this modality deeply resonates with me.
We were born in this world without a brochure or set of guidelines on how to live or what to do with our existence. Each of us is navigating life as we go, often trying to make sense of our experiences and find meaning along the way. You might be feeling disconnected or uncertain. Perhaps you’re experiencing emptiness, loneliness, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, or that sense of being “stuck” and unable to move forward. You may be questioning your direction in life or struggling to make sense of a major transition.
We were born in this world without a brochure or set of guidelines on how to live or what to do with our existence. Each of us is navigating life as we go, often trying to make sense of our experiences and find meaning along the way. You might be feeling disconnected or uncertain. Perhaps you’re experiencing emptiness, loneliness, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, or that sense of being “stuck” and unable to move forward. You may be questioning your direction in life or struggling to make sense of a major transition.
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.
The current mental health landscape can be daunting and very confusing. My mission is to help my clients navigate this landscape and journey to their goals without judgement. Oftentimes my clients are looking for someone with real-world experience and relate-ability who has a diverse personal and professional background. My clients issues are wide ranging and varied but generally they are ready for change. GSG Counseling PLLC, is a veteran-owned and operated business providing counseling, consulting and coaching services focusing on the betterment of individuals and organizations.
The current mental health landscape can be daunting and very confusing. My mission is to help my clients navigate this landscape and journey to their goals without judgement. Oftentimes my clients are looking for someone with real-world experience and relate-ability who has a diverse personal and professional background. My clients issues are wide ranging and varied but generally they are ready for change. GSG Counseling PLLC, is a veteran-owned and operated business providing counseling, consulting and coaching services focusing on the betterment of individuals and organizations.
You may be curious about redefining your relationship with alcohol or substances, whether you’re exploring sobriety, just taking a break, or maintaining recovery. You might feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected and want a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your feelings and make sense of your behaviors. Together, we can work on building resilience, improving relationships, and creating healthy coping strategies. My goal is to help you feel more confident, authentic, and aligned with the life you want to live, one that’s fulfilling, joyful, and true to you.
You may be curious about redefining your relationship with alcohol or substances, whether you’re exploring sobriety, just taking a break, or maintaining recovery. You might feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected and want a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your feelings and make sense of your behaviors. Together, we can work on building resilience, improving relationships, and creating healthy coping strategies. My goal is to help you feel more confident, authentic, and aligned with the life you want to live, one that’s fulfilling, joyful, and true to you.
My approach centers around establishing a strong therapeutic alliance where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. By employing evidence-based practices, I aim to equip individuals with the necessary tools and skills to navigate life's challenges and achieve their goals. Recognizing the significance of individuality, I am committed to providing personalized treatment that respects and honors each person's unique journey. Through my extensive experience and expertise, I am adept at utilizing various therapeutic modalities to address a wide range of mental health concerns.
My approach centers around establishing a strong therapeutic alliance where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. By employing evidence-based practices, I aim to equip individuals with the necessary tools and skills to navigate life's challenges and achieve their goals. Recognizing the significance of individuality, I am committed to providing personalized treatment that respects and honors each person's unique journey. Through my extensive experience and expertise, I am adept at utilizing various therapeutic modalities to address a wide range of mental health concerns.
Are you easily triggered or activated in life? Has your childhood trauma shown up in ways you and your loved ones struggle to understand or work through. Do you have unresolved emotions from abandonment, shame, or trauma? Do you desire to implement positive changes in your day to day. Maybe you encountered traumatic experiences throughout your adulthood that you could use assistance on processing and tools to implement positive coping skills leading to healing. If so, we're here to help you through that journey.
Are you easily triggered or activated in life? Has your childhood trauma shown up in ways you and your loved ones struggle to understand or work through. Do you have unresolved emotions from abandonment, shame, or trauma? Do you desire to implement positive changes in your day to day. Maybe you encountered traumatic experiences throughout your adulthood that you could use assistance on processing and tools to implement positive coping skills leading to healing. If so, we're here to help you through that journey.
It takes courage to seek out therapy, so congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of therapeutic healing and connection to self and others. What happens in the therapeutic setting in conjunction with lifestyle enhancements can, over time, bring about lasting change. With gentle facilitation, you can increase awareness of body and mind and enhance mood, motivation, agency, and integration of skills. These self-improvements allow for a more self-directed life that can be lived more fully through consciously curated personal values and choices.
It takes courage to seek out therapy, so congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of therapeutic healing and connection to self and others. What happens in the therapeutic setting in conjunction with lifestyle enhancements can, over time, bring about lasting change. With gentle facilitation, you can increase awareness of body and mind and enhance mood, motivation, agency, and integration of skills. These self-improvements allow for a more self-directed life that can be lived more fully through consciously curated personal values and choices.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, substance use and self-esteem issues.
Therapy with me is guided by your goals and pace. I integrate mindfulness, CBT, nature-based therapy, and other approaches as needed, tailored to fit your needs. Together we’ll explore unhelpful patterns, process emotions, and gently challenge beliefs that keep you stuck so you can gain new tools to move forward with enhanced self-esteem and confidence.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, substance use and self-esteem issues.
Therapy with me is guided by your goals and pace. I integrate mindfulness, CBT, nature-based therapy, and other approaches as needed, tailored to fit your needs. Together we’ll explore unhelpful patterns, process emotions, and gently challenge beliefs that keep you stuck so you can gain new tools to move forward with enhanced self-esteem and confidence.
I’m a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) specializing in eating disorder and substance use.
Having struggled with an eating disorder and substance use from adolescence into adulthood, I have first-hand knowledge of how challenging the journey toward recovery can be. At the center of my therapeutic approach is a collaborative relationship. You are the expert of your experiences. We will work together to move towards your goals.
I’m a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) specializing in eating disorder and substance use.
Having struggled with an eating disorder and substance use from adolescence into adulthood, I have first-hand knowledge of how challenging the journey toward recovery can be. At the center of my therapeutic approach is a collaborative relationship. You are the expert of your experiences. We will work together to move towards your goals.
I’m Calvin Burns, an Austin-based therapist who works with individuals facing trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, substance use, and life transitions.
My counseling specialties include disordered eating, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, parenting support, emerging adults, and trauma counseling. I also offer counseling for other mental health needs that extend beyond this list. One of the unique gifts that I bring to the therapeutic space is my unwavering hope.
I’m Calvin Burns, an Austin-based therapist who works with individuals facing trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, substance use, and life transitions.
My counseling specialties include disordered eating, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, parenting support, emerging adults, and trauma counseling. I also offer counseling for other mental health needs that extend beyond this list. One of the unique gifts that I bring to the therapeutic space is my unwavering hope.
My experience in working with clients has taught me that I am not the perfect therapist for everyone. I use metaphors and my writing background to help clients view their worlds in a different way. I have trained with EMDR and utilize it with clients to assist in managing trauma. I have worked with clients struggling with addictions of many kinds, and I utilize ACT and narrative therapy on a regular basis.
My experience in working with clients has taught me that I am not the perfect therapist for everyone. I use metaphors and my writing background to help clients view their worlds in a different way. I have trained with EMDR and utilize it with clients to assist in managing trauma. I have worked with clients struggling with addictions of many kinds, and I utilize ACT and narrative therapy on a regular basis.
You may be experiencing symptoms that are clearly a signal that it's time for positive change in your life and I am here to help you experience that change and growth in your life. I utilize an integrative approach for counseling and relapse prevention. This includes cognitive-behavioral tools, family systems approach, and hypnotherapy as appropriate. If stress, anxiety and/or depression are all too familiar, I can help. I also work with couples who desire to improve their relationships. Where appropriate I can provide video counseling,
You may be experiencing symptoms that are clearly a signal that it's time for positive change in your life and I am here to help you experience that change and growth in your life. I utilize an integrative approach for counseling and relapse prevention. This includes cognitive-behavioral tools, family systems approach, and hypnotherapy as appropriate. If stress, anxiety and/or depression are all too familiar, I can help. I also work with couples who desire to improve their relationships. Where appropriate I can provide video counseling,
Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, finding yourself again, we can help you get your life back.
Life can be rough- full of ups, downs, twists & turns. Sometimes it can feel like a roller coaster that you cannot wait to get off of. Therapy can be the answer to getting support through these uncontrollably tough moments. This is your life and while you will always be the expert, lets work together to help relieve some of the burdens you carry so you can learn important tools to get back to the person you want to be. I am a client centered CBT therapist whose primary focus is helping you help yourself. Together we can help you regain lost control and begin again, you are not alone anymore. Let's get started, why wait another day?
Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, finding yourself again, we can help you get your life back.
Life can be rough- full of ups, downs, twists & turns. Sometimes it can feel like a roller coaster that you cannot wait to get off of. Therapy can be the answer to getting support through these uncontrollably tough moments. This is your life and while you will always be the expert, lets work together to help relieve some of the burdens you carry so you can learn important tools to get back to the person you want to be. I am a client centered CBT therapist whose primary focus is helping you help yourself. Together we can help you regain lost control and begin again, you are not alone anymore. Let's get started, why wait another day?
Are you tired of being "fine"? For many, "fine" can mean profound anxiety and unhappiness. Admitting you are not happy is an incredibly difficult act in an American culture that values strength and toughness (this can be especially true for men). Powering through emotional pain can even be seen as a virtue by some. And when the source of the unhappiness is tied to a career or long-term relationship, pride and ego can have an outsized effect on the choices we make. All these things bedeviled me as I contemplated a midlife career change. When I became open to the idea of being more than just “fine,” my perspective began to change.
Are you tired of being "fine"? For many, "fine" can mean profound anxiety and unhappiness. Admitting you are not happy is an incredibly difficult act in an American culture that values strength and toughness (this can be especially true for men). Powering through emotional pain can even be seen as a virtue by some. And when the source of the unhappiness is tied to a career or long-term relationship, pride and ego can have an outsized effect on the choices we make. All these things bedeviled me as I contemplated a midlife career change. When I became open to the idea of being more than just “fine,” my perspective began to change.
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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.