Substance Use Therapists in The Woodlands, TX
Through The Woods Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380 (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals in managing substance use and various addictions, eating disorders, anger management, first responders, anxiety, depression, adjusting to everyday life transitions, relationship issues, and coping with loss.
Sometimes when life brings challenges and unwelcome stress, we may need a little extra support and clarity. At times we may feel confused, alone, or not know which direction our life is heading. Life is full of complications in which we all can benefit from working with a compassionate, qualified, and objective professional. My first and foremost goal is to create an environment of empathy and caring where together we build upon trust and collaboration. As your therapist, I can help you cope with stress, transform your relationships, and improve your overall quality of life.
I have experience working with individuals in managing substance use and various addictions, eating disorders, anger management, first responders, anxiety, depression, adjusting to everyday life transitions, relationship issues, and coping with loss.
Sometimes when life brings challenges and unwelcome stress, we may need a little extra support and clarity. At times we may feel confused, alone, or not know which direction our life is heading. Life is full of complications in which we all can benefit from working with a compassionate, qualified, and objective professional. My first and foremost goal is to create an environment of empathy and caring where together we build upon trust and collaboration. As your therapist, I can help you cope with stress, transform your relationships, and improve your overall quality of life.
Janet Zaborowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCDC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and have helped clients overcome numerous adversities including substance use, grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties to name a few.
A traumatic event can make you feel like your world has been turned upside-down while substance use or dependence can keep you from living your full potential. Healing from trauma, grief, unhealthy relationships or substance use can happen in an environment without shame or judgment. I tailor the treatment plan for each client's needs utilizing evidenced-based practices and incorporating 12-step recovery, stage of change model and Motivational Interviewing techniques. With these strategies, adolescents and adults have been able to develop healthier coping skills and the ability to thrive.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and have helped clients overcome numerous adversities including substance use, grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties to name a few.
A traumatic event can make you feel like your world has been turned upside-down while substance use or dependence can keep you from living your full potential. Healing from trauma, grief, unhealthy relationships or substance use can happen in an environment without shame or judgment. I tailor the treatment plan for each client's needs utilizing evidenced-based practices and incorporating 12-step recovery, stage of change model and Motivational Interviewing techniques. With these strategies, adolescents and adults have been able to develop healthier coping skills and the ability to thrive.
Ali Lichty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I have worked in a variety of mental health outpatient settings, including as a Therapist at IntraCare treating Co-Occurring and Substance Use Disorders.
I believe that every individual is capable of making positive changes to improve their lives. Some changes can be more difficult than others, and I believe therapy can help individuals navigate through difficulties and other stressors. My goal as a therapist lies in working to help my clients overcome obstacles and life stressors by teaching skills to improve thoughts, overall mood, and move towards healthier behaviors in order for them to meet personal goals and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I use a variety of different methods that are individualized to meet the need of each client.
I have worked in a variety of mental health outpatient settings, including as a Therapist at IntraCare treating Co-Occurring and Substance Use Disorders.
I believe that every individual is capable of making positive changes to improve their lives. Some changes can be more difficult than others, and I believe therapy can help individuals navigate through difficulties and other stressors. My goal as a therapist lies in working to help my clients overcome obstacles and life stressors by teaching skills to improve thoughts, overall mood, and move towards healthier behaviors in order for them to meet personal goals and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I use a variety of different methods that are individualized to meet the need of each client.
I connect well with individual adult clients from diverse cultural backgrounds who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, and domestic violence.
Does anxiety, depression, or trauma interfere with living the life you imagined for yourself? Do you feel overwhelmed with competing priorities, struggling to fit it all in? Are you too focused on the needs of others while neglecting your own? Life is messy, full of ups and downs, often complicated by stressful experiences, deteriorating relationships, and major life transitions. Amid the chaos, you may have lost your sense of identity, your purpose, your confidence, your support system.
I connect well with individual adult clients from diverse cultural backgrounds who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, and domestic violence.
Does anxiety, depression, or trauma interfere with living the life you imagined for yourself? Do you feel overwhelmed with competing priorities, struggling to fit it all in? Are you too focused on the needs of others while neglecting your own? Life is messy, full of ups and downs, often complicated by stressful experiences, deteriorating relationships, and major life transitions. Amid the chaos, you may have lost your sense of identity, your purpose, your confidence, your support system.
Jennifer Doyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I have worked with adults, children, teens, and families for over 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I was originally licensed in Oklahoma in 2004 and became licensed in Texas when I moved here in 2013. At that time, I started my private practice. I am accepting adolescent clients (ages 12 and older) and adults at this time. I provide both mental health and substance use counseling (as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor).
I have worked with adults, children, teens, and families for over 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I was originally licensed in Oklahoma in 2004 and became licensed in Texas when I moved here in 2013. At that time, I started my private practice. I am accepting adolescent clients (ages 12 and older) and adults at this time. I provide both mental health and substance use counseling (as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor).
Brian Williams is a licensed professional counselor who earned his Bachelor’s degree in business management with a Minor in psychology at the University of Houston. He earned his Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Houston. As a mental health counselor, Brian has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings treating people experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and substance use. Brian is focused on a collaborative approach to therapy using an eclectic approach to therapy in order to get the best results possible. Born and raised in Houston, Brian enjoys spending time with his family.
Brian Williams is a licensed professional counselor who earned his Bachelor’s degree in business management with a Minor in psychology at the University of Houston. He earned his Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Houston. As a mental health counselor, Brian has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings treating people experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and substance use. Brian is focused on a collaborative approach to therapy using an eclectic approach to therapy in order to get the best results possible. Born and raised in Houston, Brian enjoys spending time with his family.
Nora Magnuson Mazzoni
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, LADC, MH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I have found these methods are extremely effective with post-traumatic growth, work-life balance, healthy relationships, chronic pain, substance use, and achieving the life you always wanted.
Overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, or stuck? Anxiety, stress, conflict in relationships, physical pain, and trauma can leave us feeling powerless. Often, you may feel confused, depressed, anxious, scattered, disconnected, unsafe, or hyper-focused. Are you searching for joy, work-life balance, less stress, healthy relationships, and feeling comfortable in your skin and environment? As your therapist, I support you in discovering, unlocking, and utilizing your strengths to maximize your therapeutic process. You can achieve resilience, post-traumatic growth, hope, peace, joy, happiness, and tranquility in your life!
I have found these methods are extremely effective with post-traumatic growth, work-life balance, healthy relationships, chronic pain, substance use, and achieving the life you always wanted.
Overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, or stuck? Anxiety, stress, conflict in relationships, physical pain, and trauma can leave us feeling powerless. Often, you may feel confused, depressed, anxious, scattered, disconnected, unsafe, or hyper-focused. Are you searching for joy, work-life balance, less stress, healthy relationships, and feeling comfortable in your skin and environment? As your therapist, I support you in discovering, unlocking, and utilizing your strengths to maximize your therapeutic process. You can achieve resilience, post-traumatic growth, hope, peace, joy, happiness, and tranquility in your life!
Amy Zulko
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, family of origin trauma, and substance use/co-occuring disorders.
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom” - Viktor E. Frankl Do you feel disconnected and trapped by the experiences of your past? Does life’s ups and downs have you frozen in autopilot, stuck in a cycle where you can’t find relief? Do you keep pieces of yourself hidden from those around you, carrying guilt and shame that are not your burden to bear? Oftentimes, the space between acknowledging we are struggling and finding the courage to reach out can feel overwhelming.
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, family of origin trauma, and substance use/co-occuring disorders.
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom” - Viktor E. Frankl Do you feel disconnected and trapped by the experiences of your past? Does life’s ups and downs have you frozen in autopilot, stuck in a cycle where you can’t find relief? Do you keep pieces of yourself hidden from those around you, carrying guilt and shame that are not your burden to bear? Oftentimes, the space between acknowledging we are struggling and finding the courage to reach out can feel overwhelming.
Marcia Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
My specialty is in wellness using alternative methods to medication if needed to improve depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and overall behavioral health.
I provide counseling to clients of all ages with various tha include anxiety, stress, anger,depression, substance use, sleep deprivation and behavioral nutrition concerns. I utilize health psychology, mental health education, substance use education and yoga principles within practice as I work with clients. Overall wellness is the focus for the clients I work with which includes, nutrition, sleep and exercise while working on their emotional and behavioral concerns. I implement the Strengthening Families program for those families that are in need of creating a healthy environment that promotes positive experiences in family life.
My specialty is in wellness using alternative methods to medication if needed to improve depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and overall behavioral health.
I provide counseling to clients of all ages with various tha include anxiety, stress, anger,depression, substance use, sleep deprivation and behavioral nutrition concerns. I utilize health psychology, mental health education, substance use education and yoga principles within practice as I work with clients. Overall wellness is the focus for the clients I work with which includes, nutrition, sleep and exercise while working on their emotional and behavioral concerns. I implement the Strengthening Families program for those families that are in need of creating a healthy environment that promotes positive experiences in family life.
Ian Baker Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Types of counseling offered are: Individual, Family, Couple, Stress and Anxiety Management, Executive Skills Coaching, Substance Use Disorders, High Functioning Autism, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar, and Personality Disorders.
I am a counselor and co-owner of Third Coast Counseling and Wellness. My masters degree is in Clinical Psychology and I have been working in the behavioral health field for over 10 years. I have worked in both private practice and public mental health services. I treat patients with and without health insurance using evidenced-based practices and down-to-earth sessions.
Types of counseling offered are: Individual, Family, Couple, Stress and Anxiety Management, Executive Skills Coaching, Substance Use Disorders, High Functioning Autism, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar, and Personality Disorders.
I am a counselor and co-owner of Third Coast Counseling and Wellness. My masters degree is in Clinical Psychology and I have been working in the behavioral health field for over 10 years. I have worked in both private practice and public mental health services. I treat patients with and without health insurance using evidenced-based practices and down-to-earth sessions.
Margaret Giles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
My passion resides in counseling adults struggling with substance use disorders, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
I believe in treating and facilitating the individual's psychological and emotional transformation through an integrative therapeutic approach. We all yearn for love, acceptance and the capacity to reach our utmost potential! I believe in treating the 'whole person,' as I help guide my clients towards reaching their therapeutic goals through a newfound self-awareness and confidence. With healthier actions and reactions we can move forward in life as more productive, thoughtful and self-aware beings. I believe that therapy connects us more to our authentic selves, and that you can grow, with you, in a newfound space of acceptance.
My passion resides in counseling adults struggling with substance use disorders, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
I believe in treating and facilitating the individual's psychological and emotional transformation through an integrative therapeutic approach. We all yearn for love, acceptance and the capacity to reach our utmost potential! I believe in treating the 'whole person,' as I help guide my clients towards reaching their therapeutic goals through a newfound self-awareness and confidence. With healthier actions and reactions we can move forward in life as more productive, thoughtful and self-aware beings. I believe that therapy connects us more to our authentic selves, and that you can grow, with you, in a newfound space of acceptance.
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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
From there, Cassie continued to build her expertise and now works with many couples and individuals navigating substance use, eating disorders, financial discord and many other life transitions.
For more than two decades, Cassie Menn worked for some of today’s largest, global management consulting firms helping organizations – and their senior leaders – navigate large-scale transformations. Leveraging her certification and deep training with the Mayo Clinic and long-time work in executive coaching, Cassie now brings that to a private practice setting. When making the career change to becoming a psychotherapist, Cassie immediately knew she wanted to build on her coaching career while also helping couples and individuals in ways that only an advanced degree in clinical psychology would allow.
From there, Cassie continued to build her expertise and now works with many couples and individuals navigating substance use, eating disorders, financial discord and many other life transitions.
For more than two decades, Cassie Menn worked for some of today’s largest, global management consulting firms helping organizations – and their senior leaders – navigate large-scale transformations. Leveraging her certification and deep training with the Mayo Clinic and long-time work in executive coaching, Cassie now brings that to a private practice setting. When making the career change to becoming a psychotherapist, Cassie immediately knew she wanted to build on her coaching career while also helping couples and individuals in ways that only an advanced degree in clinical psychology would allow.
Before private practice I worked for UTMB-CMC within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. I have a passion working with serious mental health issues, but working in TDCJ reinforced a desire to focus more on earlier interventions, eventually leading leaving to begin my private practice. My specialties include treating psychosis spectrum, mood, and personality disorders, however I also have experience working with adjustment, anxiety, complicated grief, trauma related, obsessive compulsive, and substance use.
Before private practice I worked for UTMB-CMC within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. I have a passion working with serious mental health issues, but working in TDCJ reinforced a desire to focus more on earlier interventions, eventually leading leaving to begin my private practice. My specialties include treating psychosis spectrum, mood, and personality disorders, however I also have experience working with adjustment, anxiety, complicated grief, trauma related, obsessive compulsive, and substance use.
Laura Marie Alper
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCDC, MAC, SAP
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Struggling with alcohol or drug addiction? End the loneliness and desperation of fighting the endless battle of addiction alone. Having recovered from my own addictions to alcohol and drugs, I am passionate about helping people find hope and a new way of living, free from the pain and isolation of addiction. Allow me to guide you on a new journey in recovery. Through strengthening your internal motivation to make positive life changes, gaining insight into your addictive patterns, increasing self-awareness, creating meaning and purpose in life, you can learn to live again.
Struggling with alcohol or drug addiction? End the loneliness and desperation of fighting the endless battle of addiction alone. Having recovered from my own addictions to alcohol and drugs, I am passionate about helping people find hope and a new way of living, free from the pain and isolation of addiction. Allow me to guide you on a new journey in recovery. Through strengthening your internal motivation to make positive life changes, gaining insight into your addictive patterns, increasing self-awareness, creating meaning and purpose in life, you can learn to live again.
Kate Funk Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LMFT, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380 (Online Only)
I work to empower clients to identify and utilize their strengths, connections, and values to challenge and overcome their personal obstacles. I believe we all have inherent gifts and attributes that are often overlooked and forgotten in times of stress and dysfunction. In therapy, we will explore what things are no longer serving you and access the things that can move you closer to your goals. By reconnecting with and utilizing our strengths and challenging and replacing unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, we can heal. I utilize human connection, humor, and upfront communication to connect with clients & create a space of healing.
I work to empower clients to identify and utilize their strengths, connections, and values to challenge and overcome their personal obstacles. I believe we all have inherent gifts and attributes that are often overlooked and forgotten in times of stress and dysfunction. In therapy, we will explore what things are no longer serving you and access the things that can move you closer to your goals. By reconnecting with and utilizing our strengths and challenging and replacing unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, we can heal. I utilize human connection, humor, and upfront communication to connect with clients & create a space of healing.
J Thomas Smith & Associates
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, PsyD, DMin, JD, LMFT
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
We provide substance abuse assessments for persons referred by the courts, non-DOT employees, and employees under the auspices of the DOT. We are DOT Qualified based on completion of Qualification Training and SAP Exam covering Part 40 and the model rules.
We provide substance abuse assessments for persons referred by the courts, non-DOT employees, and employees under the auspices of the DOT. We are DOT Qualified based on completion of Qualification Training and SAP Exam covering Part 40 and the model rules.
Positive Recovery Centers - The Woodlands
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Positive Recovery Centers - The Woodlands IOP and PHP are designed to help clients achieve a sustainable sober lifestyle by reinforcing the life skills and strategies that will prevent relapse. If you’re ready to return to work or school, IOP helps you prioritize your recovery and establish a healthy balance in your new sober routine. IOP also provides well-rounded care for co-occurring disorders, medical and psycho-social needs, as well as the development of personalized treatment goals to help instill positive changes in everyday life.
Positive Recovery Centers - The Woodlands IOP and PHP are designed to help clients achieve a sustainable sober lifestyle by reinforcing the life skills and strategies that will prevent relapse. If you’re ready to return to work or school, IOP helps you prioritize your recovery and establish a healthy balance in your new sober routine. IOP also provides well-rounded care for co-occurring disorders, medical and psycho-social needs, as well as the development of personalized treatment goals to help instill positive changes in everyday life.
Christopher M Crawford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
My client population includes, individuals seeking life balance, establishing a recovery network for long-term sobriety from addiction, including alcohol and mood altering substances. I offer services to teens and young adults transitioning to college, and career development. I will address anxiety and depression through the session as it relates to these transitions. I encourage working with families/couples to address boundaries, communication skills, and family history of addiction and mental health. I like to focus on the solutions, and less on the problems with individuals and families.
My client population includes, individuals seeking life balance, establishing a recovery network for long-term sobriety from addiction, including alcohol and mood altering substances. I offer services to teens and young adults transitioning to college, and career development. I will address anxiety and depression through the session as it relates to these transitions. I encourage working with families/couples to address boundaries, communication skills, and family history of addiction and mental health. I like to focus on the solutions, and less on the problems with individuals and families.
In addiction recovery, your biggest adversary is your own mind. Maybe you've asked yourself "why do I have such a strong intent for positive changes, but just as things start to improve I seem to change my mind?" It's the same experience for most of us in recovery; completely normal. Recovery support programs give you the tools you need to transform your life, but what's often missing are the skills needed to use those tools, and a healed nervous system that will allow it. A set of daily practices for both mind and body will change everything for you. Ask about HeartMath and the Safe and Sound Protocol for polyvagal toning!
In addiction recovery, your biggest adversary is your own mind. Maybe you've asked yourself "why do I have such a strong intent for positive changes, but just as things start to improve I seem to change my mind?" It's the same experience for most of us in recovery; completely normal. Recovery support programs give you the tools you need to transform your life, but what's often missing are the skills needed to use those tools, and a healed nervous system that will allow it. A set of daily practices for both mind and body will change everything for you. Ask about HeartMath and the Safe and Sound Protocol for polyvagal toning!
Have you been lacking the support you need, support without judgement or criticism, and the support you likely have not gotten in the past? I work with my clients using my whole heart as you are likely seeking help due to suffering from adverse childhood experiences, large or small, that continue to impact you today. Trauma rears itself in our daily lives. It becomes the template to which we experience the world. You no longer have to live that way. Let me walk with you.
Have you been lacking the support you need, support without judgement or criticism, and the support you likely have not gotten in the past? I work with my clients using my whole heart as you are likely seeking help due to suffering from adverse childhood experiences, large or small, that continue to impact you today. Trauma rears itself in our daily lives. It becomes the template to which we experience the world. You no longer have to live that way. Let me walk with you.
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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.