Substance Use Therapists in La Vernia, TX
M. Diane Way
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LMFT, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
La Vernia, TX 78121
I love what I do! I am a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and caring individual who has gone through painful life experiences myself and have likewise experienced the freedom and peace of healing. I am an experienced, skillful clinician who treats adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing anxiety, insecurity, nightmares, depression, emotional reactions to trauma, stress, grief, guilt, and/or anger. I diagnose and treat children's' issues including ADHD, separation anxiety, divorce issues, anxiety, depressive disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, behavioral, social, school, or academic problems. I teach parents to implement structure & behavioral techniques that really work!
I love what I do! I am a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and caring individual who has gone through painful life experiences myself and have likewise experienced the freedom and peace of healing. I am an experienced, skillful clinician who treats adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing anxiety, insecurity, nightmares, depression, emotional reactions to trauma, stress, grief, guilt, and/or anger. I diagnose and treat children's' issues including ADHD, separation anxiety, divorce issues, anxiety, depressive disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, behavioral, social, school, or academic problems. I teach parents to implement structure & behavioral techniques that really work!
New Directions Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
La Vernia, TX 78121
Deciding to seek counseling is difficult, but it is the first step towards making positive changes in your life. It is a means to develop insight that can then help you grow in new, positive ways. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider, I can help guide you towards the resolution of problems of an emotional or interpersonal nature. I can assist you towards gaining empowerment over your life and your decisions in a safe, therapeutic and supportive atmosphere.
Deciding to seek counseling is difficult, but it is the first step towards making positive changes in your life. It is a means to develop insight that can then help you grow in new, positive ways. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider, I can help guide you towards the resolution of problems of an emotional or interpersonal nature. I can assist you towards gaining empowerment over your life and your decisions in a safe, therapeutic and supportive atmosphere.
Sheri Kay Colbath
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Vernia, TX 78121
As a Christian therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true God-given potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a Christian therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true God-given potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Mayra Alejandra Nieto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
La Vernia, TX 78121 (Online Only)
I will be sincere, genuine and compassionate as I listen to your needs and help guide you through the storm. I have 10 plus years of experience serving children, teens and adults who had or were suffering from trauma at all levels; daily and chronic stress; mental health disorders, spiritual warfare, anger, anxiety, grief, depression and more. I use a variety of techniques to help you navigate life and not only survive it but have growth from any challenge. I enjoy using art, play, narrative, music, spiritual and holistic techniques. interventions.
I will be sincere, genuine and compassionate as I listen to your needs and help guide you through the storm. I have 10 plus years of experience serving children, teens and adults who had or were suffering from trauma at all levels; daily and chronic stress; mental health disorders, spiritual warfare, anger, anxiety, grief, depression and more. I use a variety of techniques to help you navigate life and not only survive it but have growth from any challenge. I enjoy using art, play, narrative, music, spiritual and holistic techniques. interventions.
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April Gilchrist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Stockdale, TX 78160 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my primary obligation is to respect the integrity and to promote the welfare of my client. I see counseling as a process in which you, the client, and I, the counselor, having come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life and work in a systemic fashion toward realizing these goals. I will facilitate an atmosphere of warmth and trust in which to establish rapport between you and myself. The objective of therapy is to establish therapeutic goals and implement a planned change in your life.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my primary obligation is to respect the integrity and to promote the welfare of my client. I see counseling as a process in which you, the client, and I, the counselor, having come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life and work in a systemic fashion toward realizing these goals. I will facilitate an atmosphere of warmth and trust in which to establish rapport between you and myself. The objective of therapy is to establish therapeutic goals and implement a planned change in your life.
Jamie Panizza-Kimball
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Adkins, TX 78101
Does it feel like you are stuck? Are you sick and tired of feeling confused, lonely, worthless, lost, broken? Is it hard to even get out of bed since your loss? Does transitioning to the next phase in life seem out of reach? How determined are you to find love again? How desperate are you for a solution to feel the same way you once did? If you are reading this, then now is the time to take a new journey for yourself. You are ready to dive deep within to determine your self-worth. You can heal from your grief/loss/divorce/breakup!
Does it feel like you are stuck? Are you sick and tired of feeling confused, lonely, worthless, lost, broken? Is it hard to even get out of bed since your loss? Does transitioning to the next phase in life seem out of reach? How determined are you to find love again? How desperate are you for a solution to feel the same way you once did? If you are reading this, then now is the time to take a new journey for yourself. You are ready to dive deep within to determine your self-worth. You can heal from your grief/loss/divorce/breakup!
Online Therapists
Marilyn 'katie' Mozier
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78752
My specialty is in grief, which means I work with individuals who have experienced a loss. Perhaps that loss is due to death or illness, or is a non-death loss related to times of transitions, loss of relationships, jobs, or identity. I also work with those struggling with substance use, as well as friends and family of those managing addiction.
My specialty is in grief, which means I work with individuals who have experienced a loss. Perhaps that loss is due to death or illness, or is a non-death loss related to times of transitions, loss of relationships, jobs, or identity. I also work with those struggling with substance use, as well as friends and family of those managing addiction.
Angela Diehl
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228 (Online Only)
I am Angela Diehl, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I utilize primarily a Solution Oriented Approach to Therapy, which is essentially the process of seeking exceptions to the problems presented by clients. I have worked with Individuals, Couples, and Families from Adolescents to Adults. My focuses are Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Addiction, Infidelity, Family of Origin, Parenting, Communication, Career Related Issues.
I am Angela Diehl, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I utilize primarily a Solution Oriented Approach to Therapy, which is essentially the process of seeking exceptions to the problems presented by clients. I have worked with Individuals, Couples, and Families from Adolescents to Adults. My focuses are Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Addiction, Infidelity, Family of Origin, Parenting, Communication, Career Related Issues.
Alyssa Entzi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78245 (Online Only)
I have experience with all populations including working directly with sex workers, persons with HIV/ AIDS, all persons affected by substance use, abuse, and addiction (including pregnant women and new mothers), and persons in the criminal justice system for offenses ranging from traffic citations and misdemeanors to capital and first degree felonies.
We, as human beings, are all on a path through life dealing with our own unique conflicts (be it interior or exterior) and struggles from our lives before this point. Everyday is a new chance to devote effort in ourselves with a goal to make ourselves better than the day before. We are all striving to be the absolute best version of ourselves we can be, even if your version looks different than the next person's. Even if you are unsure of your own matters of contention and unable to see the prospects of your future, I am dedicated to starting or continuing on this journey with you.
I have experience with all populations including working directly with sex workers, persons with HIV/ AIDS, all persons affected by substance use, abuse, and addiction (including pregnant women and new mothers), and persons in the criminal justice system for offenses ranging from traffic citations and misdemeanors to capital and first degree felonies.
We, as human beings, are all on a path through life dealing with our own unique conflicts (be it interior or exterior) and struggles from our lives before this point. Everyday is a new chance to devote effort in ourselves with a goal to make ourselves better than the day before. We are all striving to be the absolute best version of ourselves we can be, even if your version looks different than the next person's. Even if you are unsure of your own matters of contention and unable to see the prospects of your future, I am dedicated to starting or continuing on this journey with you.
Bethany Frye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
My ideal client would be an individual (any identification) aged 16-42 who might struggle with relationships, in the middle of a life transition, just received a diagnoses of like depression, has a mild to moderate substance use disorder, or who has been in recovery for a while or a student who has a learning disability and wants to start advocating for themselves. I work with CBT & EMDR to work on how our brain communicates to use and at times high jacks our emotions system.
My ideal client would be an individual (any identification) aged 16-42 who might struggle with relationships, in the middle of a life transition, just received a diagnoses of like depression, has a mild to moderate substance use disorder, or who has been in recovery for a while or a student who has a learning disability and wants to start advocating for themselves. I work with CBT & EMDR to work on how our brain communicates to use and at times high jacks our emotions system.
I have experience working with the LGBTQ community, specifically trans folks (adults, children, and their families), mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, as well as family dynamics.
At times, it can feel like the world is spinning out of control. Whether it be our personal and professional lives, interpersonal relationships, navigating a series of collective and systemic traumas, or a mixture of these things. Sometimes we are looking for ways to improve our situation, other times we are looking to find acceptance and to sit with what's out of our control. Sometimes we can find ways to distract from these things, and then there are instances where we need to face them head on. How do we know what we need to do, and when?
I have experience working with the LGBTQ community, specifically trans folks (adults, children, and their families), mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, as well as family dynamics.
At times, it can feel like the world is spinning out of control. Whether it be our personal and professional lives, interpersonal relationships, navigating a series of collective and systemic traumas, or a mixture of these things. Sometimes we are looking for ways to improve our situation, other times we are looking to find acceptance and to sit with what's out of our control. Sometimes we can find ways to distract from these things, and then there are instances where we need to face them head on. How do we know what we need to do, and when?
Erin Crossley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kerrville, TX 78028
I have a background in working with individuals with Substance Use Disorder, anxiety disorders, and unresolved trauma.
Everyone can benefit from having an open space to explore and process their thoughts, feelings, and struggles. Many people live their life on an "auto-pilot," responding to their present circumstances with defense mechanisms developed from past wounds. By understanding these wounds, you can better change the behaviors that are not working for you anymore.
I have a background in working with individuals with Substance Use Disorder, anxiety disorders, and unresolved trauma.
Everyone can benefit from having an open space to explore and process their thoughts, feelings, and struggles. Many people live their life on an "auto-pilot," responding to their present circumstances with defense mechanisms developed from past wounds. By understanding these wounds, you can better change the behaviors that are not working for you anymore.
A dedicated psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma, mental health, substance use, and spiritual exploration. The therapeutic approaches are tailored to address your unique needs, all with the overarching goal of guiding you towards a state of wholeness. Drawing from a wealth of experience and expertise, you will be provided the assistance you are seeking or will be pointed towards the most suitable resources for your unique needs.
A dedicated psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma, mental health, substance use, and spiritual exploration. The therapeutic approaches are tailored to address your unique needs, all with the overarching goal of guiding you towards a state of wholeness. Drawing from a wealth of experience and expertise, you will be provided the assistance you are seeking or will be pointed towards the most suitable resources for your unique needs.
I have experience working with individuals and couples; specializing in neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ , substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
I believe the transforming power of psychotherapy begins with a connection between you and I. Our conversations create a safe space for you to explore your life and grow in the confidence of your worth, your aspirations, and your life circumstances. From this awareness comes a deeper knowing of yourself and a more effective "hands on" capacity for dealing thoughtfully and constructively with the challenges of life. Together, we define your goals for therapy, and together we create the path to make these goals your reality.
I have experience working with individuals and couples; specializing in neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ , substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
I believe the transforming power of psychotherapy begins with a connection between you and I. Our conversations create a safe space for you to explore your life and grow in the confidence of your worth, your aspirations, and your life circumstances. From this awareness comes a deeper knowing of yourself and a more effective "hands on" capacity for dealing thoughtfully and constructively with the challenges of life. Together, we define your goals for therapy, and together we create the path to make these goals your reality.
John Perry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78753 (Online Only)
Sometimes our lives can feel like an exercise in frustration. We may feel trapped, isolated and disconnected from people around us, including our families. Discordant relationships, anxiety, PTSD issues, LGBTQ issues, physical & emotional abuse, and substance use may impact us in harmful and destructive ways. Working together in a safe atmosphere, we can examine your particular struggles, find your hidden strengths, challenge outmoded habits, and develop solutions. Step by step, you will find ways to move forward out of the frustration of anxiety and depression, finding renewed hope, motivation and fulfillment: even joy!
Sometimes our lives can feel like an exercise in frustration. We may feel trapped, isolated and disconnected from people around us, including our families. Discordant relationships, anxiety, PTSD issues, LGBTQ issues, physical & emotional abuse, and substance use may impact us in harmful and destructive ways. Working together in a safe atmosphere, we can examine your particular struggles, find your hidden strengths, challenge outmoded habits, and develop solutions. Step by step, you will find ways to move forward out of the frustration of anxiety and depression, finding renewed hope, motivation and fulfillment: even joy!
I have experience in these areas: trauma, infidelity, anger, abuse, depression, anxiety, substance use, and pornography addiction.
As your therapist I have made the agreement to meet you where you are. I will not force or tell you what to do, but I will walk beside you. I will be present and provide a safe place for you to share what you feel comfortable sharing. Therapy is an investment in yourself, your future and your loved ones. I am a committed therapist that will help assist you in getting to the root of your problems, overcoming challenges and making positive changes. Life is short and the quality of your life matters, I understand the importance of feeling presence and connection.
I have experience in these areas: trauma, infidelity, anger, abuse, depression, anxiety, substance use, and pornography addiction.
As your therapist I have made the agreement to meet you where you are. I will not force or tell you what to do, but I will walk beside you. I will be present and provide a safe place for you to share what you feel comfortable sharing. Therapy is an investment in yourself, your future and your loved ones. I am a committed therapist that will help assist you in getting to the root of your problems, overcoming challenges and making positive changes. Life is short and the quality of your life matters, I understand the importance of feeling presence and connection.
Do you want to integrate your physical, emotional, and spiritual health? Trauma, chronic pain, substance use disorders (SUD) and other behavioral disorders impact all aspects of health. Many of my patients have a SUD - either active or in long term remission. Some of my patients are struggling with a physical diagnosis that is strongly connected to their emotions. It is not "all in your head", it is in your brain and your body. I can manage very complex medication regimens, but do not rely solely on medications. The goal is to support you in achieving joy and optimal function. You identify goals and I assist you in achieving them.
Do you want to integrate your physical, emotional, and spiritual health? Trauma, chronic pain, substance use disorders (SUD) and other behavioral disorders impact all aspects of health. Many of my patients have a SUD - either active or in long term remission. Some of my patients are struggling with a physical diagnosis that is strongly connected to their emotions. It is not "all in your head", it is in your brain and your body. I can manage very complex medication regimens, but do not rely solely on medications. The goal is to support you in achieving joy and optimal function. You identify goals and I assist you in achieving them.
Megan Yale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, LCDC, CCST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78754
Most of my experience since 2009 has been with groups, adults, and adolescents with self-harming behaviors, relationship issues, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.
Hello and welcome to therapy! Emotions such as anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger can keep us stuck in negative situations and from progressing in our career and relationships. The first step to change is awareness. Speaking with a compassionate and competent professional can help you unlock your potential toward a more genuine version of you. I work from a client-centered counseling perspective, meaning that I approach the therapeutic relationship warmly, genuinely, and without judgment. My approach is to team with you to identify goals and help you create meaningful techniques that will assist you in reaching your goals.
Most of my experience since 2009 has been with groups, adults, and adolescents with self-harming behaviors, relationship issues, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.
Hello and welcome to therapy! Emotions such as anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger can keep us stuck in negative situations and from progressing in our career and relationships. The first step to change is awareness. Speaking with a compassionate and competent professional can help you unlock your potential toward a more genuine version of you. I work from a client-centered counseling perspective, meaning that I approach the therapeutic relationship warmly, genuinely, and without judgment. My approach is to team with you to identify goals and help you create meaningful techniques that will assist you in reaching your goals.
Ashley Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
My background includes experience in working with children ages 7 and older, teens and adults, depression, self-harm, anxiety, stress, anger, substance use and life adjustment issues.
As of November 2023, I have availability on the weekdays. I work with children, teens, adolescents, and adults. As a counselor, I hope to work collaboratively with individuals or families to help them achieve greater self-awareness through their life experiences. This awareness leads to increased confidence, self-esteem, independence, mental health, and the capacity to navigate the complex challenges of life effectively.
My background includes experience in working with children ages 7 and older, teens and adults, depression, self-harm, anxiety, stress, anger, substance use and life adjustment issues.
As of November 2023, I have availability on the weekdays. I work with children, teens, adolescents, and adults. As a counselor, I hope to work collaboratively with individuals or families to help them achieve greater self-awareness through their life experiences. This awareness leads to increased confidence, self-esteem, independence, mental health, and the capacity to navigate the complex challenges of life effectively.
I have 10 years experience practicing DBT at all levels of mental health care with adults struggling with mood, anxiety, personality, substance use and eating disorders.
One of the most common frustrations with therapy is feeling like you gain insight during session, but that doesn’t translate into behavioral change outside of session. As an adherent DBT therapist, I am committed to helping my clients shape the intensity, frequency and duration of emotions and behaviors that are causing fall out and disrupting the quality of their daily lives. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an effective treatment for helping people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, improve interpersonal effectiveness and increase mindfulness.
I have 10 years experience practicing DBT at all levels of mental health care with adults struggling with mood, anxiety, personality, substance use and eating disorders.
One of the most common frustrations with therapy is feeling like you gain insight during session, but that doesn’t translate into behavioral change outside of session. As an adherent DBT therapist, I am committed to helping my clients shape the intensity, frequency and duration of emotions and behaviors that are causing fall out and disrupting the quality of their daily lives. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an effective treatment for helping people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, improve interpersonal effectiveness and increase mindfulness.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.