Addiction Therapists in College Station, TX
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Christopher Le'Roy McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC, NCC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77840 (Online Only)
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Are you struggling with mental health challenges, addiction, relationship dynamics, career clarity, financial wellness, or simply seek personal growth. I enjoy helping motivated and open-minded individuals, aspiring to overcome obstacles, improve well-being, and cultivate a fulfilling life.
Are you struggling with mental health challenges, addiction, relationship dynamics, career clarity, financial wellness, or simply seek personal growth. I enjoy helping motivated and open-minded individuals, aspiring to overcome obstacles, improve well-being, and cultivate a fulfilling life.
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Mollie McKee-Burnside
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
As a medical social worker, I have worked over 15 years, primarily with persons diagnosed with both mental health disorders and addiction issues.
Thoughts, feelings and experiences can sometimes be so difficult to sift through alone! Together, we can develop a safe and nurturing space to begin exploring the intricacies of yourself and the world around you. My strength based perspective focuses on person- in- environment, taking into consideration the many facets of human exposure and environmental influences that formulate a person’s life. I have come to see that a person’s greatest power to change comes mostly from their own internal resources of reflection, motivation and realization. My main objective is to be a caring companion to this healing process.
As a medical social worker, I have worked over 15 years, primarily with persons diagnosed with both mental health disorders and addiction issues.
Thoughts, feelings and experiences can sometimes be so difficult to sift through alone! Together, we can develop a safe and nurturing space to begin exploring the intricacies of yourself and the world around you. My strength based perspective focuses on person- in- environment, taking into consideration the many facets of human exposure and environmental influences that formulate a person’s life. I have come to see that a person’s greatest power to change comes mostly from their own internal resources of reflection, motivation and realization. My main objective is to be a caring companion to this healing process.
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My areas of specialization are children, teens, anxiety, and substance use disorder.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Carolyn Harrison LPC-S. I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University (WHOOP!), and obtained my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. I work as an Elementary school teacher during the day and have experience working in the jail system as a mental health therapist.
My areas of specialization are children, teens, anxiety, and substance use disorder.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Carolyn Harrison LPC-S. I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University (WHOOP!), and obtained my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. I work as an Elementary school teacher during the day and have experience working in the jail system as a mental health therapist.
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Eliot Tymon Pozehl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77841 (Online Only)
My primary specialty is addiction and working with individuals that struggle with substance use.
Do you view yourself as a high-performer that feels lost or alone? Struggling with relationships, direction in life, or substance use? I specialize in addressing these challenges, along with anxiety, depression, and financial challenges. I also support former athletes navigating identity shifts. I work hard to form a relationship based on the needs of the client, and try to help each other quickly feel comfortable and relate. With this understanding I take a supportive and accepting stance that assist that breeds self-acceptance with my clients.
My primary specialty is addiction and working with individuals that struggle with substance use.
Do you view yourself as a high-performer that feels lost or alone? Struggling with relationships, direction in life, or substance use? I specialize in addressing these challenges, along with anxiety, depression, and financial challenges. I also support former athletes navigating identity shifts. I work hard to form a relationship based on the needs of the client, and try to help each other quickly feel comfortable and relate. With this understanding I take a supportive and accepting stance that assist that breeds self-acceptance with my clients.
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Craig Black Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77843 (Online Only)
As a solution-focused counselor, I believe my role is to help you build realistic solutions to your life problems. I have over 12 years of post-licensure clinical experience, specializing in issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, life transition issues, relationship conflicts, trauma, grief, and general stress management. I believe in providing a safe, collaborative, and client-centered therapeutic space where we can achieve your goals! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, offering online therapy throughout the State of Texas.
As a solution-focused counselor, I believe my role is to help you build realistic solutions to your life problems. I have over 12 years of post-licensure clinical experience, specializing in issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, life transition issues, relationship conflicts, trauma, grief, and general stress management. I believe in providing a safe, collaborative, and client-centered therapeutic space where we can achieve your goals! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, offering online therapy throughout the State of Texas.
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Rachel Voltz
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77843
I work with individuals to help navigate life’s challenges and gain control over their emotions. The ideal client is one who is struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, self-esteem, substance misuse, or lacking college/career direction. My goal is to ensure that what is done in therapy is personalized, collaborative, and unique to you as the client, alongside a plan of action to address the issue(s) so you leave the session feeling invested in yourself.
I work with individuals to help navigate life’s challenges and gain control over their emotions. The ideal client is one who is struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, self-esteem, substance misuse, or lacking college/career direction. My goal is to ensure that what is done in therapy is personalized, collaborative, and unique to you as the client, alongside a plan of action to address the issue(s) so you leave the session feeling invested in yourself.
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Michael Richter
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77842 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with problems associated with trauma or addiction? Addiction and trauma are difficult to navigate for anyone. As a therapist, I meet you where you are and come alongside you to help you develop new insight, bring about change, and find hope for your future. Reach out, and let's begin to navigate this journey together. I have been in practice since 2022. I am trauma and EMDR-trained and have a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health from Liberty University.
Are you struggling with problems associated with trauma or addiction? Addiction and trauma are difficult to navigate for anyone. As a therapist, I meet you where you are and come alongside you to help you develop new insight, bring about change, and find hope for your future. Reach out, and let's begin to navigate this journey together. I have been in practice since 2022. I am trauma and EMDR-trained and have a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health from Liberty University.
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I specialize in cases of anxiety, depression, grief, shame, substance addiction, sexual addiction, relationships issues, life adjustments and trauma.
If you are reading this then you have made a huge step on your path to healing and help. I am here to walk with you along that path providing comforting, challenging and helpful tools as we learn more about what you are going through. Once we identify the darkness of the past, you can then take steps now into truth and love as you live out your life as you were meant to, full of hope and peace.
I specialize in cases of anxiety, depression, grief, shame, substance addiction, sexual addiction, relationships issues, life adjustments and trauma.
If you are reading this then you have made a huge step on your path to healing and help. I am here to walk with you along that path providing comforting, challenging and helpful tools as we learn more about what you are going through. Once we identify the darkness of the past, you can then take steps now into truth and love as you live out your life as you were meant to, full of hope and peace.
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Tyler Baker-Wilkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
I work on a range of issues: stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship problems, LGBTQ identity, perfectionism, anger, self harm, leadership development, compassion fatigue, career stress, purpose, life transitions, gender identity, family conflict, addiction, trauma & self-esteem.
Relating to people in an authentic, psychological way is my favorite pastime, and lucky for me it’s also my job! I’m an eclectic therapist who is committed to delivering the best ‘You’ based therapy we can develop together, utilizing our strengths, as well as theories and techniques along the way that support the changes you desire. I work from an LGBTQ+ Affirmative lens which helps all clients to strengthen and affirm their true Self. I embrace a person-centered and solutions focused philosophy, and rely on concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy, depth psychology, sociology, self-compassion and resiliency work.
I work on a range of issues: stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship problems, LGBTQ identity, perfectionism, anger, self harm, leadership development, compassion fatigue, career stress, purpose, life transitions, gender identity, family conflict, addiction, trauma & self-esteem.
Relating to people in an authentic, psychological way is my favorite pastime, and lucky for me it’s also my job! I’m an eclectic therapist who is committed to delivering the best ‘You’ based therapy we can develop together, utilizing our strengths, as well as theories and techniques along the way that support the changes you desire. I work from an LGBTQ+ Affirmative lens which helps all clients to strengthen and affirm their true Self. I embrace a person-centered and solutions focused philosophy, and rely on concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy, depth psychology, sociology, self-compassion and resiliency work.
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Jake Pierce-Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
I provide confidential, professional therapy for a variety of issues and concerns. From resolving depression or anxiety to healing past trauma, improving relationships to ending addiction; therapy with me is about no longer managing or coping, but instead getting to the source of your issues and discovering what helps you heal. Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you're feeling ready to return, I help people from all walks of life find solutions and feel better.
I provide confidential, professional therapy for a variety of issues and concerns. From resolving depression or anxiety to healing past trauma, improving relationships to ending addiction; therapy with me is about no longer managing or coping, but instead getting to the source of your issues and discovering what helps you heal. Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you're feeling ready to return, I help people from all walks of life find solutions and feel better.
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Live Better IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, ICP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77840
It has shown to be effective with anxiety/depression, PTSD, insomnia, cravings/ addiction, anger, headaches, brain fog, ADHD, Autism, OCD, & more.
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in the same patterns of thinking, the same unhealthy habits, the same feelings of worry, distraction, anxiety, and depression. Do you wish there was a natural, non-invasive solution that could help you regain control over your life? IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback (MCN). MCN is a scientifically proven tool that allows your brain to create new patterns and responses to triggers and stressors. It's a transformative experience helping you reset your brain and regulate your nervous system. Works quickly so you feel better sooner. If you are ready to get unstuck than IASIS can help!
It has shown to be effective with anxiety/depression, PTSD, insomnia, cravings/ addiction, anger, headaches, brain fog, ADHD, Autism, OCD, & more.
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in the same patterns of thinking, the same unhealthy habits, the same feelings of worry, distraction, anxiety, and depression. Do you wish there was a natural, non-invasive solution that could help you regain control over your life? IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback (MCN). MCN is a scientifically proven tool that allows your brain to create new patterns and responses to triggers and stressors. It's a transformative experience helping you reset your brain and regulate your nervous system. Works quickly so you feel better sooner. If you are ready to get unstuck than IASIS can help!
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Ruby Adjei
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
She has over six years of experience working with adults with concerns from anger, addiction, depression, trauma, anxiety.
Ruby Adjei is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Texas at Tyler and received her Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She completed her internship and practicum at Santé Center for Healing with a focus on substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
She has over six years of experience working with adults with concerns from anger, addiction, depression, trauma, anxiety.
Ruby Adjei is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Texas at Tyler and received her Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She completed her internship and practicum at Santé Center for Healing with a focus on substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
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Lisa W Muzny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845 (Online Only)
I utilize these evidenced-based approaches to combat symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, addiction and trauma.
My experience as a special education teacher, campus administrator and counselor for almost three decades has provided me the knowledge and skills to work with your child, adolescent, and even adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, addiction or PTSD. Understanding how these challenges ultimately affect behaviors in the classroom, at home, and in the workplace environments, help fuel my passion to connect, learn, and problem solve with my clients and their families on an interpersonal level in an effort to build HOPE.
I utilize these evidenced-based approaches to combat symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, addiction and trauma.
My experience as a special education teacher, campus administrator and counselor for almost three decades has provided me the knowledge and skills to work with your child, adolescent, and even adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, addiction or PTSD. Understanding how these challenges ultimately affect behaviors in the classroom, at home, and in the workplace environments, help fuel my passion to connect, learn, and problem solve with my clients and their families on an interpersonal level in an effort to build HOPE.
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JMore Counseling - Online Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77840 (Online Only)
I am experienced in helping people work through a variety of life challenges, including: mood related disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, stress, problematic substance use, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationships, grief, marriage and family and addiction.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable, or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can share, explore, and achieve greater self-awareness. Together, we will build on the strengths you already possess to help you grow and find balance. My style of therapy is a conversational, collaborative approach aimed at helping people understand themselves better.
I am experienced in helping people work through a variety of life challenges, including: mood related disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, stress, problematic substance use, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationships, grief, marriage and family and addiction.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable, or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can share, explore, and achieve greater self-awareness. Together, we will build on the strengths you already possess to help you grow and find balance. My style of therapy is a conversational, collaborative approach aimed at helping people understand themselves better.
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I can help with specific issues such as aging, childhood abuse or neglect, grief, physical or sexual abuse, stress, and substance abuse.
I believe in the inherent capability of individuals to grow and change. I have over 25 years experience as a counselor, educator, supervisor and manager. I look forward to the opportunity to help you make the changes you want, and may even need, to be as effective as possible and meet your life or professional goals. It has been my life-long goal to help people make the changes they desire, and sometimes need, to function as effectively as possible.
I can help with specific issues such as aging, childhood abuse or neglect, grief, physical or sexual abuse, stress, and substance abuse.
I believe in the inherent capability of individuals to grow and change. I have over 25 years experience as a counselor, educator, supervisor and manager. I look forward to the opportunity to help you make the changes you want, and may even need, to be as effective as possible and meet your life or professional goals. It has been my life-long goal to help people make the changes they desire, and sometimes need, to function as effectively as possible.
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Roman Gabriel Venegas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
Therapy is one of the hardest things that anyone can do! Take it from someone who has been to therapy throughout their life. It is never easy to be completely vulnerable to someone that you just met. Therapy is about exploring your feelings, thoughts, emotions, frustrations, fear, and uncertainty that you may be experiencing. I strive hard to provide a non-judgemental and safe place for you to come and explore. I work really hard with clients to meet them where they are at, not where everyone thinks they should be. I journey with you, not ahead or behind you.
Therapy is one of the hardest things that anyone can do! Take it from someone who has been to therapy throughout their life. It is never easy to be completely vulnerable to someone that you just met. Therapy is about exploring your feelings, thoughts, emotions, frustrations, fear, and uncertainty that you may be experiencing. I strive hard to provide a non-judgemental and safe place for you to come and explore. I work really hard with clients to meet them where they are at, not where everyone thinks they should be. I journey with you, not ahead or behind you.
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Joseph E Mayberry (Addiction Treatment)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
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Hello!My name is Carlos Castillo, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I’m going to tell you a little bit about myself so that you can decide for yourself if I’m someone you’d feel comfortable working with. For over a decade, I have helped people transition out of some of the most difficult stages of their lives. As you might have guessed, I specialize in life transitions and adjustment stress. I have worked with ex-convicts, drug users, veterans, retirees, immigrants, college grads, as well as terminally ill and chronically ill populations.
Hello!My name is Carlos Castillo, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I’m going to tell you a little bit about myself so that you can decide for yourself if I’m someone you’d feel comfortable working with. For over a decade, I have helped people transition out of some of the most difficult stages of their lives. As you might have guessed, I specialize in life transitions and adjustment stress. I have worked with ex-convicts, drug users, veterans, retirees, immigrants, college grads, as well as terminally ill and chronically ill populations.
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Monica Kline
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-ASS
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845 (Online Only)
Looking for a safe space to work on "issues" that prevent you from living your best life. I desire to help you if you feel stuck and stagnant, knowing there is more to life than being weighed down with depression, anxiety, fear, shame, and or guilt.
Looking for a safe space to work on "issues" that prevent you from living your best life. I desire to help you if you feel stuck and stagnant, knowing there is more to life than being weighed down with depression, anxiety, fear, shame, and or guilt.
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Chayah Ministries, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77840
Chayah therapists strive to help each client find their path to healing through acknowledging, respecting, embracing, and creating space for you to come to understand yourself and those in your immediate support system. Each treatment plan is unique to the client and sessions are developed based on individual needs and circumstances. We specialize in helping people affected by trauma, including Veterans and their families and victims of human trafficking.
Chayah therapists strive to help each client find their path to healing through acknowledging, respecting, embracing, and creating space for you to come to understand yourself and those in your immediate support system. Each treatment plan is unique to the client and sessions are developed based on individual needs and circumstances. We specialize in helping people affected by trauma, including Veterans and their families and victims of human trafficking.
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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.