Addiction Therapists in Humble, TX
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Center for Counseling Sustance Abuse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77346
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have a substance abuse problem.
My goal as a therapist is to guide and support clients in finding the life they deserve. I enjoy working with individuals to support them in releasing limiting thoughts and beliefs and embracing a more positive understanding of themselves. Throughout one’s life, a person overcomes many challenges by being determined and having the tools of success! Gained success is provided by tailoring a personalized approach for each of my clients to reach self-actualization. My goal is to provide you the tools so one can be dependent free of all mind-altering chemicals and irrational thoughts.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have a substance abuse problem.
My goal as a therapist is to guide and support clients in finding the life they deserve. I enjoy working with individuals to support them in releasing limiting thoughts and beliefs and embracing a more positive understanding of themselves. Throughout one’s life, a person overcomes many challenges by being determined and having the tools of success! Gained success is provided by tailoring a personalized approach for each of my clients to reach self-actualization. My goal is to provide you the tools so one can be dependent free of all mind-altering chemicals and irrational thoughts.
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Dr. Edna O'Bryant
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MC, MDiv, LCDC, CART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77346
Each person has the right to make choices to heal from grief, relationships, social anxiety, and addiction that has become present in our life journey.
I have worked with families, to include married, blended and single parents. In addition to individual counseling with tweens, teens, and adults. I have worked with business professionals, adolescents in high school who suffer from anxiety, adults who are completely stressed out, as well as, adjudicated and expelled youth, state prison systems for adults and Veterans. I specialize in therapy for individuals, marriage & families, and single parents who strive to do and be better to reduce with goal to eliminate addictions, drama, and conflict.
Each person has the right to make choices to heal from grief, relationships, social anxiety, and addiction that has become present in our life journey.
I have worked with families, to include married, blended and single parents. In addition to individual counseling with tweens, teens, and adults. I have worked with business professionals, adolescents in high school who suffer from anxiety, adults who are completely stressed out, as well as, adjudicated and expelled youth, state prison systems for adults and Veterans. I specialize in therapy for individuals, marriage & families, and single parents who strive to do and be better to reduce with goal to eliminate addictions, drama, and conflict.
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Adrianne Banks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCDC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77346 (Online Only)
I have over 25yrs experience working with individuals and their families facing the challenges of addiction, blended families and various other relationship/family issues.
I have over 25yrs experience working with individuals and their families facing the challenges of addiction, blended families and various other relationship/family issues.
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Dr. Anita Vincent
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, DMin, MBA, MA, LCDC, ADC,CS
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77338
Are you having trouble coping with a particular problem, feeling, or an issue? Are you struggling to overcome a compulsion or addiction that's negatively impacting your mental or physical health? I Specialize In the Assessment And Treatment Of Alcohol And Drug-Related Dependencies Including Co-Dependency. I take an individualized approach to treatment and work to understand your hopes, fears, and thought processes.
Are you having trouble coping with a particular problem, feeling, or an issue? Are you struggling to overcome a compulsion or addiction that's negatively impacting your mental or physical health? I Specialize In the Assessment And Treatment Of Alcohol And Drug-Related Dependencies Including Co-Dependency. I take an individualized approach to treatment and work to understand your hopes, fears, and thought processes.
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Amber Torrance-Danielson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77396
Now offering in person session in Kingwood! I've been helping people with therapy for more than 15 years as both a mental health and substance abuse counselor. Therapy can enable you to identify existing problems, create a plan for change, and work toward making those desired changes. The therapeutic process can aid in working through past and present problems that may be holding you back in relationships or other important life situations. Removing obstacles can help you be the best version of yourself. Talking through changes and emotions in a non-judgmental environment often encourages the ability to make positive changes.
Now offering in person session in Kingwood! I've been helping people with therapy for more than 15 years as both a mental health and substance abuse counselor. Therapy can enable you to identify existing problems, create a plan for change, and work toward making those desired changes. The therapeutic process can aid in working through past and present problems that may be holding you back in relationships or other important life situations. Removing obstacles can help you be the best version of yourself. Talking through changes and emotions in a non-judgmental environment often encourages the ability to make positive changes.
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With over 25 years of experience working with clients in treatment for substance use, anger management and other mental health needs - I believe that growth is possible in every individual. I am a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, which supports couples toward building healthy relationships and stronger marriages. My straight forward collaborative approach incorporates a variety of therapeutic principles and philosophies in order to create the ideal treatment plan to meet the needs of each individual client or couple in areas related to grief, divorce, substance abuse, marriage, relationship concerns and life transitions.
With over 25 years of experience working with clients in treatment for substance use, anger management and other mental health needs - I believe that growth is possible in every individual. I am a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, which supports couples toward building healthy relationships and stronger marriages. My straight forward collaborative approach incorporates a variety of therapeutic principles and philosophies in order to create the ideal treatment plan to meet the needs of each individual client or couple in areas related to grief, divorce, substance abuse, marriage, relationship concerns and life transitions.
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Meghan Shaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77338
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Feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships, self-confidence, or just life in general? It's okay to need support in handling the stress and challenges of today's world. Hello, I’m Meghan Shaw, an LPC and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. With expertise in guiding clients through life transitions and challenging times, I specialize in addressing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction.
Feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships, self-confidence, or just life in general? It's okay to need support in handling the stress and challenges of today's world. Hello, I’m Meghan Shaw, an LPC and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. With expertise in guiding clients through life transitions and challenging times, I specialize in addressing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction.
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I utilize an approach of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution Focus Therapy and DBT Mindfulness skills in treating anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, relationship issues, codependency issues, low-self-esteem, Men’s issues, family problems, and substance abuse problems.
Mental Health recovery is possible and it starts with having the courage to seek help. Taking care of your mental health is an act of self-love. There is no shame in seeking help for your mental health. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, and other day-to-day challenges. It is my goal to help clients identify their strengths, help you learn coping skills, gain insight into your thought patterns and behaviors; to help you navigate life’s daily stressors and overcome the greater obstacles.
I utilize an approach of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution Focus Therapy and DBT Mindfulness skills in treating anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, relationship issues, codependency issues, low-self-esteem, Men’s issues, family problems, and substance abuse problems.
Mental Health recovery is possible and it starts with having the courage to seek help. Taking care of your mental health is an act of self-love. There is no shame in seeking help for your mental health. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, and other day-to-day challenges. It is my goal to help clients identify their strengths, help you learn coping skills, gain insight into your thought patterns and behaviors; to help you navigate life’s daily stressors and overcome the greater obstacles.
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Akilah Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77346 (Online Only)
When you look up strength on Google, you find several definitions, but one stands out: the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with situations or events that are distressing or difficult. No one can control nor predict when difficult things will happen, but it is a guarantee that challenges do occur in every life. Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; is the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. There is strength in your resilience! Every human being has been endowed with resilience.
When you look up strength on Google, you find several definitions, but one stands out: the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with situations or events that are distressing or difficult. No one can control nor predict when difficult things will happen, but it is a guarantee that challenges do occur in every life. Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; is the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. There is strength in your resilience! Every human being has been endowed with resilience.
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Krissy M Cotten
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77346
I provide counseling for individual adults, couples, families and children. I help clients to overcome obstacles and achieve healthier relationships. Some of my specialties include: couples issues, divorce, children and adolescent behavioral issues, parenting skills, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anger management, women's issues, postpartum depression, grief, loss, and addiction recovery, eating disorders, anger management, and faith based counseling. If you would like to start on a journey to make positive changes in your life, contact me now to begin on the pathway together!
I provide counseling for individual adults, couples, families and children. I help clients to overcome obstacles and achieve healthier relationships. Some of my specialties include: couples issues, divorce, children and adolescent behavioral issues, parenting skills, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anger management, women's issues, postpartum depression, grief, loss, and addiction recovery, eating disorders, anger management, and faith based counseling. If you would like to start on a journey to make positive changes in your life, contact me now to begin on the pathway together!
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Danyel Gipson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77396 (Online Only)
Specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, stress management, life problems, and addiction, I offer a tailored approach blending CBT, DBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Feeling weighed down by depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, or self-esteem issues? Perhaps stress and life's daily struggles seem overwhelming, or addiction has become a relentless battle. You’re not alone in wanting to break free and rediscover joy, peace, and fulfillment. My ideal client feels overwhelmed and seeks a path forward. You aim to navigate the complexities of your emotions and experiences, regaining control and relief for a balanced life. Together, we’ll explore root causes, develop coping strategies, and create a personalized plan. Let’s turn your goals into reality, one step at a time.
Specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, stress management, life problems, and addiction, I offer a tailored approach blending CBT, DBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Feeling weighed down by depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, or self-esteem issues? Perhaps stress and life's daily struggles seem overwhelming, or addiction has become a relentless battle. You’re not alone in wanting to break free and rediscover joy, peace, and fulfillment. My ideal client feels overwhelmed and seeks a path forward. You aim to navigate the complexities of your emotions and experiences, regaining control and relief for a balanced life. Together, we’ll explore root causes, develop coping strategies, and create a personalized plan. Let’s turn your goals into reality, one step at a time.
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Melissa E. Garrett-Moultrie
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77338 (Online Only)
I have worked with adult clients with a range of concerns: bipolar disorder, impulse control disorders, marital discord, infidelity, fertility issues, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, and grief.
I specialize in child, adolescent, and adult mental health services and have practiced in a variety of clinical settings throughout my career. These settings include inpatient acute care, outpatient community-based counseling centers, and schools. My experience also includes working with multicultural and diverse populations across all age groups. I have had the opportunity to work with families who have children on the Autism Spectrum as well as children/adolescents struggling with behavioral concerns and anger management issues. I have a passion for providing psychoeducation to individuals with mental health concerns.
I have worked with adult clients with a range of concerns: bipolar disorder, impulse control disorders, marital discord, infidelity, fertility issues, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, and grief.
I specialize in child, adolescent, and adult mental health services and have practiced in a variety of clinical settings throughout my career. These settings include inpatient acute care, outpatient community-based counseling centers, and schools. My experience also includes working with multicultural and diverse populations across all age groups. I have had the opportunity to work with families who have children on the Autism Spectrum as well as children/adolescents struggling with behavioral concerns and anger management issues. I have a passion for providing psychoeducation to individuals with mental health concerns.
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Jasmine Trachelle Groves
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77346
What an amazing day to heal! Allow me to help you achieve the life you are entitled to and deserve. We all carry baggage and experience ongoing day-to-day stressors that can make the future seem unattainable. Now is the time to put your life into perspective and get back on track. I have experience working with individuals, adolescents, and adolescent groups. Most issues presented to me in therapy include relational and vocational stressors, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger management, impulse control issues, self-harm, inattention/focusing problems, bipolar disorder, grief/loss, post traumatic stress, and substance abuse.
What an amazing day to heal! Allow me to help you achieve the life you are entitled to and deserve. We all carry baggage and experience ongoing day-to-day stressors that can make the future seem unattainable. Now is the time to put your life into perspective and get back on track. I have experience working with individuals, adolescents, and adolescent groups. Most issues presented to me in therapy include relational and vocational stressors, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger management, impulse control issues, self-harm, inattention/focusing problems, bipolar disorder, grief/loss, post traumatic stress, and substance abuse.
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Dr. Dennis Alvarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77338
Hello, I'm Dennis Alvarez. Counseling should encourage and challenge individuals to meet their fullest potential by addressing their mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. When I work with clients, I like to help them understand how and why certain behaviors or patterns of behaviors occur. I work with individuals with a history of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse issues.
Hello, I'm Dennis Alvarez. Counseling should encourage and challenge individuals to meet their fullest potential by addressing their mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. When I work with clients, I like to help them understand how and why certain behaviors or patterns of behaviors occur. I work with individuals with a history of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse issues.
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William Schmidt
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CSAT-S, LMFT, LPC-S, LSOTP-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77338
Are you afraid that things will never change? Do you avoid hurt or pain? Do you keep secrets that cause you to feel shame or guilt? Do you use alcohol or pornography to numb out? If you find yourself unable to identify your life’s purpose, it may be time to consult with a professional. Seeking help is a sign of inner strength and wisdom.
Are you afraid that things will never change? Do you avoid hurt or pain? Do you keep secrets that cause you to feel shame or guilt? Do you use alcohol or pornography to numb out? If you find yourself unable to identify your life’s purpose, it may be time to consult with a professional. Seeking help is a sign of inner strength and wisdom.
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Sarah Gasper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77346 (Online Only)
In life, we go through many seasons and some of those seasons can be extremely difficult. I would love to assist you with navigating through those challenging seasons by teaching you coping skills to help you overcome and adapt to life's challenges. Those times can be overwhelming and I can be a helping hand and a listening ear during the hard times. I can help you learn to deal with the emotions that sometimes feel like they are too much to bear.
In life, we go through many seasons and some of those seasons can be extremely difficult. I would love to assist you with navigating through those challenging seasons by teaching you coping skills to help you overcome and adapt to life's challenges. Those times can be overwhelming and I can be a helping hand and a listening ear during the hard times. I can help you learn to deal with the emotions that sometimes feel like they are too much to bear.
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Brandon S. Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77346 (Online Only)
Everyone, including me, goes through tough seasons! From feelings of fear & sadness to an overall dissatisfaction with life, we’ve all been there. Whether you're a young person trying to overcome social stressors or prepping to transition to or from college or the workforce, our care and coaching can help you achieve success from the inside-out. In addition, I can also help the entire family navigate through teen years, and strengthen family bond. Lastly, I can help to bring couples closer than ever before. Couples gain skills that garner success from the dating & pre-marital stages to the "empty-nest” stage.
Everyone, including me, goes through tough seasons! From feelings of fear & sadness to an overall dissatisfaction with life, we’ve all been there. Whether you're a young person trying to overcome social stressors or prepping to transition to or from college or the workforce, our care and coaching can help you achieve success from the inside-out. In addition, I can also help the entire family navigate through teen years, and strengthen family bond. Lastly, I can help to bring couples closer than ever before. Couples gain skills that garner success from the dating & pre-marital stages to the "empty-nest” stage.
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Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center Humble
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77346
Clearhope supports children, teens, students, adults, couples, and families. We beleive "no one hsould hurt alone." We offer help, hope, and healing. We commit to support you on your own, unique journey to wellness. You will find a diverse team of clincians who will extend unconditional positive regard as you do your very best work.
Clearhope supports children, teens, students, adults, couples, and families. We beleive "no one hsould hurt alone." We offer help, hope, and healing. We commit to support you on your own, unique journey to wellness. You will find a diverse team of clincians who will extend unconditional positive regard as you do your very best work.
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Cherish Marie Brooks
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, IP
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77346 (Online Only)
Brooks Psychology: Women's Wellness. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is a combination between Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy with an implementation of Creative Arts. My sessions are forward focused in which the treatment plan is focused on areas of growth. With that said every treatment plan created is personalized for the individual based on their needs, wants and symptoms, but is catered to female oriented issues. Therefore, additional therapies are at times added to treatment I offer only VIRTUAL services for therapy. Appointments can be scheduled online- brookspsychology.org.
Brooks Psychology: Women's Wellness. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is a combination between Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy with an implementation of Creative Arts. My sessions are forward focused in which the treatment plan is focused on areas of growth. With that said every treatment plan created is personalized for the individual based on their needs, wants and symptoms, but is catered to female oriented issues. Therefore, additional therapies are at times added to treatment I offer only VIRTUAL services for therapy. Appointments can be scheduled online- brookspsychology.org.
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Renewing The Mind Counseling Services Tx, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS- LPC, LCPC, LCDC, NCC, MPA
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77338 (Online Only)
Greetings! I, Chondra A. Perdue, am accepting new clients in the states of both TEXAS and NEVADA. Life is a journey that sometimes lands in a space where you may need someone objective or unbiased but trained to help you process thoughts and feelings. I provide counseling services to promote balanced and healthier living.
Greetings! I, Chondra A. Perdue, am accepting new clients in the states of both TEXAS and NEVADA. Life is a journey that sometimes lands in a space where you may need someone objective or unbiased but trained to help you process thoughts and feelings. I provide counseling services to promote balanced and healthier living.
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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.