Addiction Counseling

Certified Sex Addiction Therapist through the Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals, with over 120 hours of specialized continuing education and over 30 supervised clinical hours in the treatment of sex addiction.

What usually begins as a means to self-soothe the discomfort of an unresolved hurt, grows into a habitual behavior which no longer satisfies, is unhealthy for you, and even worse, creates more discomfort and pain when you try to end it. I work with you to end the cycle you are caught up in, and to address the underlying unhealed wounds, or identify the negative beliefs that haunt you, now that your addiction source is no longer there to cover your discomfort.

I've been a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) since 2009. I have extensive experience helping people who are struggling with their substance use. There are many paths to recovery. My approach is holistic because all aspects of our lives need to feel fulfilled. I believe in meeting clients where they are, and that's where we start. I create a workbook for each client based on their goals and needs, to support them in their journey of recovery.

Our addictions therapists have years of experience working with substance use disorders in treatment centers and IOP.

Throughout her career, Chika has displayed a fervent dedication to assisting adults and adolescents in mental health settings, along with various drug and alcohol treatment programs encompassing detox, inpatient and outpatient care, and support within sober living homes.

My approach to addiction counseling is adjusting therapy to meet the needs of people suffering from addictions because no two people are alike. I mix several techniques using neurosciences, relapse prevention, brain associations and psychotherapy to autopsy patterns of relapse/lapse that have become problematic to evoke lifestyle changes. I also draw off personal addiction experiences as well as the freedom, peace, and integrity I've experienced in my own recovery-based lifestyle.

Working with addiction is about accepting who you are while also asking you to change. People with addictions are blamed, and yes you need to be held responsible, but you also need to find the part of yourself that knows that you didn't consciously choose this for yourself and they you want better...in spite of all of the evidence others have of you being selfish, uncaring, and irresponsible.

Micheal has provided counseling in a treatment setting for drug and alcohol since 2002 as an individual therapist to a group counselor. Micheal has worked for drug court, some of his clients will go to 12 step meetings, and Micheal will write letters to the court for proper documentation. Micheal encourages his clients to get the help and support that they need from various entities so that his client’s don’t become dependent on him as the therapist. Treatment plans are individualized.

While working in an outpatient treatment center for substance use disorders I would provide counseling for relapse prevention, education around drugs/alcohol, family support, safety planning, and sobriety management

My approach to addiction counseling is comprehensive and compassionate. I understand the complex nature of addiction and the profound impact it can have on individuals and their loved ones. Utilizing a combination of CBT and motivational interviewing, I help clients uncover the underlying causes of their substance use and develop effective strategies for recovery. My addiction counseling focuses on relapse prevention, coping skills development, and fostering a strong support network.

I view substance misuse as a coping mechanism that seems to work...until it doesn't. Maybe anonymous peer support groups such as AA/NA work for you, maybe you just don't connect with them. Either way, I am here to help you figure out what you see as the best version of you and to develop healthier coping skills that help keep you aligned with your best Self. No judgment, no shame.

To some degree, we all use behaviors to escape reality and cope with suffering. You or your loved ones may be concerned that your relationship to substances or repetitive behaviors has become a barrier to your healthy functioning. Let's explore this relationship further and gather insight into how you might learn to meet your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in ways that do not limit your potential.

Prior clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of substance and behavioral addiction disorders in outpatient and residential treatment facility settings.

I have a certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling.

To some degree, we all use behaviors to escape reality and cope with suffering. You or your loved ones may be concerned that your relationship to substances or repetitive behaviors has become a barrier to your healthy functioning. Let's explore this relationship further and gather insight into how you might learn to meet your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in ways that do not limit your potential.

I am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Texas. Approximately 2 decades of experience.

I am myself in recovery from alcohol dependence and have been an addictions therapist for many years. My approach to addictions is eclectic but the centerpiece is trauma informed cognitive-behavior therapy. I am experienced with 12-step as well as other methods of recovery such as SMART Recovery.