Alcohol Use Therapists in Plano, TX

I specialize in working with addictions such as Alcohol Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Sexual Addiction/Problematic Sexual Behavior. I am passionate about helping my clients find recovery. My approach is collaborative, transparent, and practical. My entire professional career has been dedicated to the study of addiction and trauma recovery. I have worked as a primary therapist in private practice, IOP, and PHP settings treating addictions. In therapy I utilize REBT, a blend of motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (certified), and am EMDR certified.

When you or your loved one is struggling with alcohol, the thing you may want most is for the pain and the disappointment to stop. But, recovery in the past has often involved many cycles of relapse/treatment/relapse. Now, a new and more effective approach to alcoholism is available: The ReNova Method. A recently published 5 year outcome study has shown that ReNova is 250% more effective than 12-step approaches at keeping people in recovery. And ReNova is far less time-consuming, leaving room for the things that are important to you beyond recovery.

"Why can't i stop drinking or using drugs? It is causing so many problems, yet i continue to use! I am obsessed with when i will get my next drink/drug and it seems that it has become about the most important part of my day!" If this sounds familiar, then you may be "normal." Many who drink or use drugs have crossed a line somewhere and lost the choice to quit. I work with clients who are desperately trying to quit but have had little success. I also work with the family members who have reached their own "bottom," I offer individual counseling, family meetings and/interventions. on line, by phone or in-person.

Life can be complicated. It can be confusing. It can just wear a person out. Sometimes, just an objective listener is all we want, all we need. As a licensed counselor, an ordained minister, and what they call an acu-detox specialist; I can offer you a listening ear, an acupuncture treatment, and a balanced view of how to navigate this thing we call life. If your experiences with religion have left you filled with guilt and shame, a more balanced and realistic view of spirituality may be helpful to you. I am supportive of abstinence, Moderation Management, S.O.S., S.M.A.R.T., MAT, & all other forms of harm reduction recovery.

Your job is to become more of yourself. -Oprah Addiction treatment is available to help. Are the pressures of maintaining sobriety preventing you from being the person you are destined to be? Do you seek to improve your quality of life and relationship by taking back your power from substances? If you answered yes, give me a call and lets do the work. Visit https://splacecounseling.wixsite.com/website.

I believe in focusing on client’s strengths, areas of need, and their life-story to create a safe space to provide therapy which focuses on their individualized treatment goals. I also believe in the value of empowering clients to reach their full potential as they see fit. I have a strong passion for what I do and encourage healing, accountability, and the ability to overcome life's struggles despite hardships that may have impacted one’s life along the way. I am passionate about working with adults and young adults as they learn to navigate through life, as well as securing healthy support with others in their network.

Among Linda’s areas of expertise are the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Adjustment Disorder, Codependency, ADHD/ADD, Disordered Eating, Trauma, PTSD, Self-Harm, Stress Management, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, LGBTAIQ+ issues, Communication Skills, Boundary Setting, Self-Confidence, Substance Use, Career Development, and Athletic Performance. Linda enjoys working with teens 16 years and older, along with individual adults.

Everyone struggles with relationship issues, anxiety/worry, work stress, substance use, or uncomfortable feelings. It can also be extremely difficult to find balance and perspective sometimes, especially within the current environment. I enjoy working with clients who are interested in collaborating with a therapist to identify creative solutions to current life issues and circumstances.

Dr. R. Scott Gornto, PHD, MDIV, LMFT, CST is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist who works with Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups, Businesses and Leaders. Dr. Gornto has developed the innovative Auxano Approach®, which emphasizes connection and growth in all types of relationships. These two fundamental concepts are the catalyst for long-term change, giving life to the best version of you in your relationships, your marriage, and your mindset. Practicing in North Texas since 1999, Dr. Gornto works with clients from Dallas and the surrounding areas.

MY GOAL: to promote mental, physical, & spiritual health for people at each developmental phase of life. Your struggles might include mood disorder or inefficient brain function. My broad-range experience: studied at Ohio State University under top-ranked professors in Counseling Psychology and brain injury. RESIDENCIES: Minneapolis VA hospital; Ohio State's brain injury rehab unit. 17+ years inpatient rehab neuropsychology experience at Baylor Rehab Dallas, Pate Rehab. 1990-95: Christian counseling & neuropsychology at Minirth-Meier Clinic. Adjunct Professor: LPC-level Counseling degree program at Dallas Theological Seminary.

My greatest strength is empathy, the ability to put myself in the shoes of my client to understand what they are feeling. Every brain is as unique as DNA, which means problems can present differently in people and can be triggered by different issues. I work with all ages, from children with ADHD to senior citizens with cognitive decline. Sometimes the client needs to build a toolbox, and other times, we can teach the brain new ways of processing information. It all depends on what issues you are dealing with in order to determine what solutions are available. I will guide you through what options are available for you to decide.

I have always been passionate about encouraging people to live their best life. Your best will not look like someone else’s and that is okay. I want to help you find what that means for you. I use various interventions including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trust Based Relational Intervention,  Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and multiple other modalities and techniques to meet each client's individual needs. I will empower you to face any obstacle you may encounter and together, we will find an approach that works for you.

I am an empathic individual who is passionate about assisting others to achieve their fullest potential. I believe that every person has the power to change and to heal. I am open and receptive to working with people of all genders, faiths, ethnic groups and sexual orientations. I am confident that together we will work to resolve any issues you bring. I specialize in treating trauma using EMDR and have seen many clients heal from traumatic events using this modality. I also love working with people impacted by depression, anxiety and family issues surrounding addictions.

New to therapy and don't know where to start? Procrastinating on scheduling your therapy appointment that's been overdue? Looking to find a new therapist with a different style? Can't afford to take time off on weekdays for therapy appointments? Would rather meet from the comfort of your home/office? I am currently accepting new clients for individual psychotherapy appointments via telehealth platform on Saturdays and weekday evenings. I work from either a brief, solution-focused approach, a longer-term, more exploratory approach, or somewhere in the middle, regardless of who you are or what life challenges you are coping with.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a principal office in Plano, TX. If you or someone you love is dealing with family conflict, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD), LGBTTQQI, transgender, gender questioning or other related issues, I can help. My "solution focused" counseling approach has proven to make a difference for adolescents, adults, children and families who may be struggling. I am available days or weekends for clients in the Celina, Prosper, Plano, Frisco and Lucas areas. The client counselor relationship I will to establish with you is geared towards focusing on positive self-esteem.

Sometimes people with the worst pasts end up creating the best futures. It is my goal as a therapist to help you reach that future. We all have struggles, failures and regrets. Acknowledging them and realizing that change is necessary is a courageous step forward. No matter what obstacles you bring to my office, you can expect to be met with non-judgment, compassion, professionalism and authenticity. I promise to provide you a safe place to examine what is causing you emotional distress and to help you explore and develop new cognitive and emotional skills to overcome the barriers that are keeping you from living your best life!

You are a wonder! You are created amazingly. There are talents and strengths hidden in you and waiting to be utilized by you! You might not see them by yourself. You might be too weary and burdened to find and use them. Whatever you are going through now, there is hope and light for you! I'd love to work with you to reveal the genuine you who can handle obstacles and challenges. You and your story will be respected, listened deeply, and understood. You will be empowered and strengthened to be able to do what you want to do.