Substance Use Therapists in Allen, TX
Sometimes life can feel like trying to climb Mount Everest without any supplies. As a fellow traveler of life, I have experienced steep climbs, low valleys, feeling disconnected, and at times hopeless. The experiences of my journey have given me an authentic wisdom to navigate the unfamiliar or challenging terrain with you. Together, we can do hard things and tread across the contours of life. My areas of focus are: trauma, personal/mental health challenges while parenting/raising children, women's mental health, peri/postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, identity development, geriatric, life transitions, and end of life.
Sometimes life can feel like trying to climb Mount Everest without any supplies. As a fellow traveler of life, I have experienced steep climbs, low valleys, feeling disconnected, and at times hopeless. The experiences of my journey have given me an authentic wisdom to navigate the unfamiliar or challenging terrain with you. Together, we can do hard things and tread across the contours of life. My areas of focus are: trauma, personal/mental health challenges while parenting/raising children, women's mental health, peri/postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, identity development, geriatric, life transitions, and end of life.
Rachel Ellington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
She specializes in disruptive disorders, anxiety, substance use, and childhood trauma.
Immediate availability! I see both adolescents and adults, in person or via telehealth. As someone in recovery myself, I understand how heavy addiction can feel. Sometimes we just need someone to sit in the pit with us while we gather the strength to climb out. In my spare time, I collect comic books, spend time with my husband and attempt to educate our two dogs on the importance of boundaries.
She specializes in disruptive disorders, anxiety, substance use, and childhood trauma.
Immediate availability! I see both adolescents and adults, in person or via telehealth. As someone in recovery myself, I understand how heavy addiction can feel. Sometimes we just need someone to sit in the pit with us while we gather the strength to climb out. In my spare time, I collect comic books, spend time with my husband and attempt to educate our two dogs on the importance of boundaries.
Does your substance use feel like it’s controlling your life? That you’re one more call out from work before losing your job, one more late night out before losing your family, or that your body is slowly giving out on you? Do you feel overwhelmed with the idea of sobriety? Anxious about how to start giving up substances? Depressed about how out of control your life feels? Being a partner to someone with an addiction can feel like an endless cycle of pain, confusion, and frustration. Your partner’s addiction is a third wheel to the relationship that won’t leave, but you don’t want to either.
Does your substance use feel like it’s controlling your life? That you’re one more call out from work before losing your job, one more late night out before losing your family, or that your body is slowly giving out on you? Do you feel overwhelmed with the idea of sobriety? Anxious about how to start giving up substances? Depressed about how out of control your life feels? Being a partner to someone with an addiction can feel like an endless cycle of pain, confusion, and frustration. Your partner’s addiction is a third wheel to the relationship that won’t leave, but you don’t want to either.
Hayley Lastovica
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
Waitlist for new clients
My passion as a therapist is supporting young adults in navigating their lives & mental health. I help with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, substance use, relationships, & life transitions. My specialties are complex trauma & working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I try to bring practicality & humor to my sessions while creating a safe & inviting space. I will also challenge you to go deeper. I want us to explore what has brought you to therapy instead of sticking to the surface. We will work together to empower you to understand patterns of behavior, let go of what no longer serves you, & cultivate your strengths.
My passion as a therapist is supporting young adults in navigating their lives & mental health. I help with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, substance use, relationships, & life transitions. My specialties are complex trauma & working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I try to bring practicality & humor to my sessions while creating a safe & inviting space. I will also challenge you to go deeper. I want us to explore what has brought you to therapy instead of sticking to the surface. We will work together to empower you to understand patterns of behavior, let go of what no longer serves you, & cultivate your strengths.
Jason Lee Daugherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75002
My experience working in a high acuity PHP and IOP setting, a substance use treatment facility, as well as treating emotionally and developmentally delayed individuals has helped me to grow as a clinician and develop my own personal tool set to be an effective and positive part of your journey.
Navigating through life we face a multitude of internal and external struggles. These can become overwhelming and lead to situations where we have difficulty regulating our emotions. During these moments, we may become stuck and be unable to move forward. Trying to find a solution one can often turn to negative coping skills. During our time together, we will explore the journey that has brought you to treatment and examine the aspects of Self that influence your reactions to triggers. Let’s work together to help you live free of the crippling effect of these maladaptive behaviors.
My experience working in a high acuity PHP and IOP setting, a substance use treatment facility, as well as treating emotionally and developmentally delayed individuals has helped me to grow as a clinician and develop my own personal tool set to be an effective and positive part of your journey.
Navigating through life we face a multitude of internal and external struggles. These can become overwhelming and lead to situations where we have difficulty regulating our emotions. During these moments, we may become stuck and be unable to move forward. Trying to find a solution one can often turn to negative coping skills. During our time together, we will explore the journey that has brought you to treatment and examine the aspects of Self that influence your reactions to triggers. Let’s work together to help you live free of the crippling effect of these maladaptive behaviors.
Dan Wichman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75013
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience treating clients who are struggling with anger management, anxiety, parenting, substance use, depression, life transition, relationships, communication, and grief and loss.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Texas. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990. I spent 20 years in sales and business before completing my Masters degree Educational Psychology-Counseling in 2010 from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. My experience in business and counseling has given me the opportunity to treat a diversified clientele including: individuals, families, couples: male or female, adolescent to adult and affluent to impoverished.
I have experience treating clients who are struggling with anger management, anxiety, parenting, substance use, depression, life transition, relationships, communication, and grief and loss.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Texas. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990. I spent 20 years in sales and business before completing my Masters degree Educational Psychology-Counseling in 2010 from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. My experience in business and counseling has given me the opportunity to treat a diversified clientele including: individuals, families, couples: male or female, adolescent to adult and affluent to impoverished.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Texas with experience working in the crisis residential, substance use, and hospital settings.
Life can be unfair and can lead to feelings of exhaustion, fear, shame, frustration, and confusion. If you are looking for a way to recover from a painful event(s) in your life, I invite you to join me on a journey to live a more expressive and creative life. I will assist you by providing a safe and compassionate space, as you gain insight into limiting beliefs and messages while learning new ways of reacting to situations.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Texas with experience working in the crisis residential, substance use, and hospital settings.
Life can be unfair and can lead to feelings of exhaustion, fear, shame, frustration, and confusion. If you are looking for a way to recover from a painful event(s) in your life, I invite you to join me on a journey to live a more expressive and creative life. I will assist you by providing a safe and compassionate space, as you gain insight into limiting beliefs and messages while learning new ways of reacting to situations.
New Perspectives LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75002
Whether addressing the complexities of mental health or the challenges of substance use, I employ a holistic perspective that considers the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, I empower individuals to overcome challenges and realize their potential. My mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, non-judgmental space. I believe in the inner strength of each person and guide them on their journey to healing and growth. With a holistic approach, I address mental health and substance use, equipping clients with the tools and resilience needed for lasting change. My goal is to make a meaningful difference in the lives I serve.
Whether addressing the complexities of mental health or the challenges of substance use, I employ a holistic perspective that considers the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, I empower individuals to overcome challenges and realize their potential. My mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, non-judgmental space. I believe in the inner strength of each person and guide them on their journey to healing and growth. With a holistic approach, I address mental health and substance use, equipping clients with the tools and resilience needed for lasting change. My goal is to make a meaningful difference in the lives I serve.
Haleigh enjoys working with clients of all ages but especially enjoys working with adolescents and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use and/or eating disorders.
Haleigh received a Bachelor’s of Social Work at Brigham Young University-Idaho and a Master’s of Social Work with a direct practice in mental health and substance abuse at The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She has experience working in substance use treatment, dual diagnosis work release and probation programs, as well as her most recent work being at an eating disorder treatment center for adolescents and adults.
Haleigh enjoys working with clients of all ages but especially enjoys working with adolescents and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use and/or eating disorders.
Haleigh received a Bachelor’s of Social Work at Brigham Young University-Idaho and a Master’s of Social Work with a direct practice in mental health and substance abuse at The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She has experience working in substance use treatment, dual diagnosis work release and probation programs, as well as her most recent work being at an eating disorder treatment center for adolescents and adults.
Through my experience, I have to come to learn that counseling is most beneficial when possibilities of hope, healing, and action are developed through meaningful conversations. I see that my role as a therapist is to help patients to explore their life's narratives such that it enables them to explore new alternatives in order to develop new meaning in theirs lives.
Through my experience, I have to come to learn that counseling is most beneficial when possibilities of hope, healing, and action are developed through meaningful conversations. I see that my role as a therapist is to help patients to explore their life's narratives such that it enables them to explore new alternatives in order to develop new meaning in theirs lives.
Lori Payne Benker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013 (Online Only)
Who am I? What happened to me? Why am I here? How do I go on? These are common questions many people pose to themselves. Where do you find your hope? I am a counselor who has a heart for meeting you where you are, instilling hope, and making counseling a positive experience. You will find nonjudgmental understanding and encouragement, as well as guidance to help you meet your goals. I believe it is important to find your joy and purpose through this journey called life. No matter where you find yourself currently, I'm excited to share this journey with you!
Who am I? What happened to me? Why am I here? How do I go on? These are common questions many people pose to themselves. Where do you find your hope? I am a counselor who has a heart for meeting you where you are, instilling hope, and making counseling a positive experience. You will find nonjudgmental understanding and encouragement, as well as guidance to help you meet your goals. I believe it is important to find your joy and purpose through this journey called life. No matter where you find yourself currently, I'm excited to share this journey with you!
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Neneh Brewah - Holistic Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75002 (Online Only)
Neneh is a licensed clinician who offers a diverse and extensive background in professional counseling services. She bring excellent experience from working in psychiatric hospitals, community clinics, and residential treatment programs in the North Texas area. She specializes in severe trauma, eating disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, and acute crisis intervention.
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Warr On Wellness LLC-Counselor Chaplain Coach
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BCC, CBC, CWC, LCDC, MAC
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75002
Addictions and Biblical Counseling are a series of powerful tools that profoundly improve relationships. Biblical Counseling utilizes the Sacred Scriptures, Conflict Resolution, and Mediation as conduits in understanding and resolving chaotic, dysfunctional, mayhem filled and toxic relationships with others as well as yourself. Addiction Counseling approaches the addicted person therapeutically with empathetic, sympathetic care, and compassion. With decades of experience as an Addictions and Biblical Counselor, I offer a variety of approaches that will assist you in succinctly eradicating present emotional and social discomforts.
Addictions and Biblical Counseling are a series of powerful tools that profoundly improve relationships. Biblical Counseling utilizes the Sacred Scriptures, Conflict Resolution, and Mediation as conduits in understanding and resolving chaotic, dysfunctional, mayhem filled and toxic relationships with others as well as yourself. Addiction Counseling approaches the addicted person therapeutically with empathetic, sympathetic care, and compassion. With decades of experience as an Addictions and Biblical Counselor, I offer a variety of approaches that will assist you in succinctly eradicating present emotional and social discomforts.
My main passion in the counseling field is relationships. It is my belief that relationships are the foundation of life. We have relationships not only with others, but with ourselves, our higher power, and the world around us. Often times, when our relationships are suffering, we are suffering. It is my goal to help you identify which relationship needs healing and to set goals to find that healing to help bring wholeness to your life.
My main passion in the counseling field is relationships. It is my belief that relationships are the foundation of life. We have relationships not only with others, but with ourselves, our higher power, and the world around us. Often times, when our relationships are suffering, we are suffering. It is my goal to help you identify which relationship needs healing and to set goals to find that healing to help bring wholeness to your life.
Elen Redford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, EMDR TR
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75002
Addiction has been a large part of my life and career, I have enjoyed helping families understand and set boundaries with their loved ones in addiction, and those working towards sobriety or reevaluating their relationship with alcohol and substances. I believe in keeping a direct, open and honest environment when working together to identify the best course of action and coping skills to help you reduce and manage depression, anxiety. Let's see if together we find the path to achieve your goals and help create boundaries in order to improve quality of life.
Addiction has been a large part of my life and career, I have enjoyed helping families understand and set boundaries with their loved ones in addiction, and those working towards sobriety or reevaluating their relationship with alcohol and substances. I believe in keeping a direct, open and honest environment when working together to identify the best course of action and coping skills to help you reduce and manage depression, anxiety. Let's see if together we find the path to achieve your goals and help create boundaries in order to improve quality of life.
Finding the right therapist/coach can be a whip for sure. How on earth do I choose who to divulge my struggles with! If you want someone to be real and honest with you but not judgemental, look no further. If you believe you are ready, let's get started and get you some relief-life is too short. I believe we ALL have a purpose and that we are all affected by choices, good and bad, we have made in our lifetime. We can change despite those choices but sometimes the consequences don't.
Finding the right therapist/coach can be a whip for sure. How on earth do I choose who to divulge my struggles with! If you want someone to be real and honest with you but not judgemental, look no further. If you believe you are ready, let's get started and get you some relief-life is too short. I believe we ALL have a purpose and that we are all affected by choices, good and bad, we have made in our lifetime. We can change despite those choices but sometimes the consequences don't.
I love working with clients from all walks of life. I have experience working with clients across the lifespan. I am especially passionate about working with children and teenagers who have experienced traumatic events or major life stressors.
I love working with clients from all walks of life. I have experience working with clients across the lifespan. I am especially passionate about working with children and teenagers who have experienced traumatic events or major life stressors.
Shannon Causey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
Grappling with depression, stuck in addiction, or home when you'd rather be independent? Living with the echoes of an unhappy or abusive childhood? Noticing you feel anxious and tired on a daily basis and can't figure out why, or can't seem to connect with others the way you'd like? Maybe you're not even sure what to call what you feel, but you'd really like to change it and find a way to feel like yourself again. None of these issues are pleasant, but we can work on them together. As a counselor working with complex combinations of addictions and mental health issues, I offer genuine caring and acceptance as you learn and heal.
Grappling with depression, stuck in addiction, or home when you'd rather be independent? Living with the echoes of an unhappy or abusive childhood? Noticing you feel anxious and tired on a daily basis and can't figure out why, or can't seem to connect with others the way you'd like? Maybe you're not even sure what to call what you feel, but you'd really like to change it and find a way to feel like yourself again. None of these issues are pleasant, but we can work on them together. As a counselor working with complex combinations of addictions and mental health issues, I offer genuine caring and acceptance as you learn and heal.
Community Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75002
Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.
Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.
New Clients Welcome! Sometimes you can be in a room full of people and feel totally alone. You tell yourself that if anyone else knew your struggles they wouldn’t understand, they'd tell you to “get over it” or worse, they would reject you completely. We often strive to prove our value as people through achievement or by doing for others, and we lose sight of who we are and what we want. You deserve a space where you can be truly seen, heard, and accepted as you are where you're at; counseling can be that place.
New Clients Welcome! Sometimes you can be in a room full of people and feel totally alone. You tell yourself that if anyone else knew your struggles they wouldn’t understand, they'd tell you to “get over it” or worse, they would reject you completely. We often strive to prove our value as people through achievement or by doing for others, and we lose sight of who we are and what we want. You deserve a space where you can be truly seen, heard, and accepted as you are where you're at; counseling can be that place.
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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.