Addiction Therapists in Sunset Valley, TX

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Linda Elrafie
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BA, LCDC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sunset Valley, TX 78745
Families affected by addiction are also encouraged.
To move confidently into our future, we must resolve the past while remaining grounded in the present. Everyone is capable recreating their lives and expanding upon their healing, but this process often requires deeper insight into who we are, what we’ve been through, and what beliefs we’ve accumulated because of these experiences. I’m here to help you manage the challenges that come with tackling a new life in recovery, guide awareness into what initiated the destructive cycle to begin with, and support you to reach new goals beyond just getting sober.
Families affected by addiction are also encouraged.
To move confidently into our future, we must resolve the past while remaining grounded in the present. Everyone is capable recreating their lives and expanding upon their healing, but this process often requires deeper insight into who we are, what we’ve been through, and what beliefs we’ve accumulated because of these experiences. I’m here to help you manage the challenges that come with tackling a new life in recovery, guide awareness into what initiated the destructive cycle to begin with, and support you to reach new goals beyond just getting sober.
(512) 270-7051 View (512) 270-7051
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Leslie Larson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sunset Valley, TX 78735
Though I have experience with most types of problems from job stress, substance abuse, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and life transitions, my specialty is trauma work.
I believe therapy is a process helps people to fully participate in their lives. I use several therapeutic styles and a collaborative approach. Together, we identify "the problem," then explore obstacles that block the process. The goal is wholeness and healing and you, as the client, decide what that looks like. Building a safe, respectful and trusting relationship is essential for success ---- as the client defines "success." I also believe that even in the most dire of circumstances, we can find joy, hope and even laughter. I enjoy playing a part in that with my clients.
Though I have experience with most types of problems from job stress, substance abuse, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and life transitions, my specialty is trauma work.
I believe therapy is a process helps people to fully participate in their lives. I use several therapeutic styles and a collaborative approach. Together, we identify "the problem," then explore obstacles that block the process. The goal is wholeness and healing and you, as the client, decide what that looks like. Building a safe, respectful and trusting relationship is essential for success ---- as the client defines "success." I also believe that even in the most dire of circumstances, we can find joy, hope and even laughter. I enjoy playing a part in that with my clients.
(512) 540-5595 View (512) 540-5595
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Nancy Willbern
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunset Valley, TX 78735  (Online Only)
I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life crisis, women's issues, relationship issues, parenting, addiction/recovery and the mind/body/spirit connection.
'Ring the bells that still can ring; forget your perfect offering; there is a crack in everything; it's how the light gets in.' (Leonard Cohen) When clients come in with cracks in their lives, I am committed to pointing towards the light. I love my job. Although I am educated and experienced in classical psychotherapeutic theory and practice, I have a spiritual foundation to my work. I encourage my clients to connect to an inner, Loving Wisdom -- and I am committed to doing the same. It is through that connection that we both are healed.
I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life crisis, women's issues, relationship issues, parenting, addiction/recovery and the mind/body/spirit connection.
'Ring the bells that still can ring; forget your perfect offering; there is a crack in everything; it's how the light gets in.' (Leonard Cohen) When clients come in with cracks in their lives, I am committed to pointing towards the light. I love my job. Although I am educated and experienced in classical psychotherapeutic theory and practice, I have a spiritual foundation to my work. I encourage my clients to connect to an inner, Loving Wisdom -- and I am committed to doing the same. It is through that connection that we both are healed.
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Elizanda de la Sota
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Sunset Valley, TX 78745
If you want to create change in your life and prefer a therapist who is dynamic and directive, then I could be a good fit for you. Clients who do well with me want to understand themselves and are willing to be challenged and are committed to growth. I am best suited to dealing with depression, anxiety, health issues, substance abuse problems, and relationship issues. I have special training in Pain Management, Mind-Body Issues in Health, and Sexual Dysfunction
If you want to create change in your life and prefer a therapist who is dynamic and directive, then I could be a good fit for you. Clients who do well with me want to understand themselves and are willing to be challenged and are committed to growth. I am best suited to dealing with depression, anxiety, health issues, substance abuse problems, and relationship issues. I have special training in Pain Management, Mind-Body Issues in Health, and Sexual Dysfunction
(512) 379-6526 View (512) 379-6526
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Mary H Boone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Sunset Valley, TX 78735
I am experienced and skilled in working with clients who have chemical dependency, codependency, depression, bipolar, anxiety disorders, trauma, and/or relationship issues. I see individuals and couples. I also work with parents of adolescents and offer family therapy sessions. I am excited about the good results that can be achieved with EMDR and EFT. Reducing the level of emotional disturbance, can clear the way for problem solving and healing.
I am experienced and skilled in working with clients who have chemical dependency, codependency, depression, bipolar, anxiety disorders, trauma, and/or relationship issues. I see individuals and couples. I also work with parents of adolescents and offer family therapy sessions. I am excited about the good results that can be achieved with EMDR and EFT. Reducing the level of emotional disturbance, can clear the way for problem solving and healing.
(361) 437-0924 View (361) 437-0924
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Ray M Rosenbloom
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sunset Valley, TX 78735
Dr. Wilcox and I have a joint practice in both Austin and Dripping Springs. We both tend to be eclectic in orientation, offering backgrounds in traditional and alternative health care.
Dr. Wilcox and I have a joint practice in both Austin and Dripping Springs. We both tend to be eclectic in orientation, offering backgrounds in traditional and alternative health care.
(361) 444-0984 View (361) 444-0984
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Rachel Gunner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Sunset Valley, TX 78735
Psychotherapy is an art and a science. The art is the use of oneself combining the intuitive sense; the naturalness in expressing comfort and caring; the ability to relate to all people; and the comfort in self-disclosure. The science is the skills and techniques we learn and the knowing what techniques will be helpful in moving clients beyond their walls towards a healthier life Please go to my website at http://www.rachelgunner.com to read my philosophy about psychotherapy, coaching and mediation.
Psychotherapy is an art and a science. The art is the use of oneself combining the intuitive sense; the naturalness in expressing comfort and caring; the ability to relate to all people; and the comfort in self-disclosure. The science is the skills and techniques we learn and the knowing what techniques will be helpful in moving clients beyond their walls towards a healthier life Please go to my website at http://www.rachelgunner.com to read my philosophy about psychotherapy, coaching and mediation.
(512) 337-4480 View (512) 337-4480
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Janis Claflin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Sunset Valley, TX 78735
Janis Claflin is a psychotherapist in a private practice. Her practice includes individual, family and group therapy, grief and loss, business consulting, mediation, executive coaching and wealth counseling. She has over 30 years experience. Janis is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also the founder of several non-profit organizations.
Janis Claflin is a psychotherapist in a private practice. Her practice includes individual, family and group therapy, grief and loss, business consulting, mediation, executive coaching and wealth counseling. She has over 30 years experience. Janis is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also the founder of several non-profit organizations.
(512) 920-5484 View (512) 920-5484
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Robert M Seidel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Sunset Valley, TX 78735
I am an Honors graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with over 30 years experience helping people overcome anxiety & depression, resolve conflicts, deal with past hurts & traumas, improve communication and self esteem, and increase the quality of their relationships, as well as their work or school performance, in order that they may lead happier and more fulfilling lives. I also recently completed training to become a state-licensed, Clinical Social Work Supervisor for newly-graduated clinicians-in-training.
I am an Honors graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with over 30 years experience helping people overcome anxiety & depression, resolve conflicts, deal with past hurts & traumas, improve communication and self esteem, and increase the quality of their relationships, as well as their work or school performance, in order that they may lead happier and more fulfilling lives. I also recently completed training to become a state-licensed, Clinical Social Work Supervisor for newly-graduated clinicians-in-training.
(512) 957-2693 View (512) 957-2693
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Lisa C. Judge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sunset Valley, TX 78735
Emotional, psychological, and interpersonal/social growth is a continual process of self transformation and change. At points when one feels stuck or confused in that process, or when life just isn't working, it often helps to connect with a therapist. I provide a safe space where you can be, or recover/rediscover, your authentic self; deepen the emotional connection with yourself and others; clarify thoughts, beliefs, and values; consider new ways of being in the world and w/others; develop healthier adaptive strategies for relating to yourself and others; and work through past and/or present griefs and traumas.
Emotional, psychological, and interpersonal/social growth is a continual process of self transformation and change. At points when one feels stuck or confused in that process, or when life just isn't working, it often helps to connect with a therapist. I provide a safe space where you can be, or recover/rediscover, your authentic self; deepen the emotional connection with yourself and others; clarify thoughts, beliefs, and values; consider new ways of being in the world and w/others; develop healthier adaptive strategies for relating to yourself and others; and work through past and/or present griefs and traumas.
(512) 540-5531 View (512) 540-5531
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Tina Strarup
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Sunset Valley, TX 78735  (Online Only)
Counseling is a trusting relationship where someone is actively seeking help from a professional who is willing to help. My goal is to explore my client's needs for therapy. From there, I will try to find out what they might expect from therapy such as developing the mental/emotional strength necessary to relate well with others, making decisions about relationship or career issues, reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem, or decreasing depressive symptoms that make their day difficult. I will be honest and understanding. It is my hope that each and everyone finds happiness, peace, and hope.
Counseling is a trusting relationship where someone is actively seeking help from a professional who is willing to help. My goal is to explore my client's needs for therapy. From there, I will try to find out what they might expect from therapy such as developing the mental/emotional strength necessary to relate well with others, making decisions about relationship or career issues, reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem, or decreasing depressive symptoms that make their day difficult. I will be honest and understanding. It is my hope that each and everyone finds happiness, peace, and hope.
(512) 523-5644 View (512) 523-5644
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Counselor Warden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sunset Valley, TX 78745
Ready for a different kind of therapy? I handle anything from anxiety to complex, treatment-resistant issues. I've helped clients stabilize extreme mood swings and manage intense nightmares and hallucinations. Having overcome PTSD myself, I understand how dark life can feel, and I'm committed to guiding you towards a better. brighter, more fulfilling future. Together we'll play detective, unravel the mystery of your most puzzling tendencies, unearth the roots of your deepest issues, and craft personalized interventions that resonate with you. Challenging cases welcome! In-person sessions only.
Ready for a different kind of therapy? I handle anything from anxiety to complex, treatment-resistant issues. I've helped clients stabilize extreme mood swings and manage intense nightmares and hallucinations. Having overcome PTSD myself, I understand how dark life can feel, and I'm committed to guiding you towards a better. brighter, more fulfilling future. Together we'll play detective, unravel the mystery of your most puzzling tendencies, unearth the roots of your deepest issues, and craft personalized interventions that resonate with you. Challenging cases welcome! In-person sessions only.
(512) 627-5055 View (512) 627-5055
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Rachel Garner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunset Valley, TX 78745
Rachel Garner, LCSW-S, PMH-C, has over 12 years of experience supporting individuals and families through change and challenges. She has a wide range of experience, specializing in Family Systems. Rachel provides individual and family therapy and therapy for children & adolescents. Trained in various parenting models, Rachel incorporates child development, attachment models and parenting education into her work with families and parents. Rachel is also a certified perinatal mental health counselor and is passionate about supporting parents through their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Rachel Garner, LCSW-S, PMH-C, has over 12 years of experience supporting individuals and families through change and challenges. She has a wide range of experience, specializing in Family Systems. Rachel provides individual and family therapy and therapy for children & adolescents. Trained in various parenting models, Rachel incorporates child development, attachment models and parenting education into her work with families and parents. Rachel is also a certified perinatal mental health counselor and is passionate about supporting parents through their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
(512) 357-8868 View (512) 357-8868
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Amanda Frazier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sunset Valley, TX 78735
I'm Amanda Frazier, LCSW. My goal is to help people navigate life in a meaningful way. We all experience a wide range of thoughts, feelings and emotions that can be truly challenging. With some experiences more distressing than others, it can help to talk about it and gain support. I help clients to explore their inner complexities, calm the inner critic, manage behaviors and develop trust in themselves over time. I encourage clients to take small steps towards change and celebrate progress along the way. Together we consider all that contributes to their distress and establish a plan to improve their lives one step at a time.
I'm Amanda Frazier, LCSW. My goal is to help people navigate life in a meaningful way. We all experience a wide range of thoughts, feelings and emotions that can be truly challenging. With some experiences more distressing than others, it can help to talk about it and gain support. I help clients to explore their inner complexities, calm the inner critic, manage behaviors and develop trust in themselves over time. I encourage clients to take small steps towards change and celebrate progress along the way. Together we consider all that contributes to their distress and establish a plan to improve their lives one step at a time.
(737) 259-6715 View (737) 259-6715
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Mycah Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sunset Valley, TX 78745
The desire for connection and fulfilling relationships is a universal human experience, but what happens when you do not feel seen, understood, or heard? Specializing in relationship issues and trauma, I utilize attachment theory, positive psychology, and systems theories (IFS, RLT, EFT) to address your concerns. I can empower you with tools that help you foster strong and trusting relationships - not only with others, but also with yourself. Having a background in physical health, I like to incorporate mindfulness and somatic exercises into therapy, emphasizing the mind-body connection.
The desire for connection and fulfilling relationships is a universal human experience, but what happens when you do not feel seen, understood, or heard? Specializing in relationship issues and trauma, I utilize attachment theory, positive psychology, and systems theories (IFS, RLT, EFT) to address your concerns. I can empower you with tools that help you foster strong and trusting relationships - not only with others, but also with yourself. Having a background in physical health, I like to incorporate mindfulness and somatic exercises into therapy, emphasizing the mind-body connection.
(512) 729-3018 View (512) 729-3018

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Lara Dye
Psychologist, MS, PhD, CSAT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745
I have over 25 years of experience working in psychology and I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).
My work focuses on helping people struggling with addiction and/or symptoms resulting from childhood relational trauma Over 25 years of experience, I have seen that childhood experiences of neglect or emotional, physical and sexual abuse can cause serious psychological problems. 'Less than nurturing' parenting can cause adulthood anxiety, depression and addiction. Many of my clients have struggled with addictive behaviors using substances (alcohol, drugs) or processes (sex, love, work) to deal with emotional pain. There is a high correlation between painful childhood experiences and addictive behaviors.
I have over 25 years of experience working in psychology and I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).
My work focuses on helping people struggling with addiction and/or symptoms resulting from childhood relational trauma Over 25 years of experience, I have seen that childhood experiences of neglect or emotional, physical and sexual abuse can cause serious psychological problems. 'Less than nurturing' parenting can cause adulthood anxiety, depression and addiction. Many of my clients have struggled with addictive behaviors using substances (alcohol, drugs) or processes (sex, love, work) to deal with emotional pain. There is a high correlation between painful childhood experiences and addictive behaviors.
(512) 872-4585 View (512) 872-4585
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Keshawna Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745
Mental Health Advocate with 16 years’ experience engaging adolescents, teens, and parents regarding crisis intervention, trauma informed care, trust based relational intervention, solution-oriented treatment, conflict resolution, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dedicated to implementing appropriate interventions regarding domestic violence, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, and Child Protective Service cases.
Mental Health Advocate with 16 years’ experience engaging adolescents, teens, and parents regarding crisis intervention, trauma informed care, trust based relational intervention, solution-oriented treatment, conflict resolution, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dedicated to implementing appropriate interventions regarding domestic violence, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, and Child Protective Service cases.
(469) 856-1994 View (469) 856-1994
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Cori East-Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745  (Online Only)
I am Cori Jo East-Long. a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University. I have worked in the mental health field for over 8 years. I have a history of working with clients with depression and anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse issues. My other areas of expertise include foster care, adoption, parenting issues, and LGBTQ+ issues. I use approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and Adlerian therapy.
I am Cori Jo East-Long. a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University. I have worked in the mental health field for over 8 years. I have a history of working with clients with depression and anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse issues. My other areas of expertise include foster care, adoption, parenting issues, and LGBTQ+ issues. I use approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and Adlerian therapy.
(844) 721-5843 View (844) 721-5843
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Sarah Billingsley
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
I know both personally & professionally the power of addiction & the distressing effects that it has on generations of families.
Reaching out can be so hard, but it is such an important first step! We are not made to do the hard things alone. More and more research has shown that we are deeply wired for connection and support. The most fundamental human need we have is for relationships. The most overlooked relationship is the one you have with yourself. Counseling is about moving towards healing and growth as we learn to trust ourselves. Your unconscious mind determines how you relate to yourself & to others. Science has shown us how adaptive our bodies and brains are as they change to manage the stress or trauma of our lived experiences.
I know both personally & professionally the power of addiction & the distressing effects that it has on generations of families.
Reaching out can be so hard, but it is such an important first step! We are not made to do the hard things alone. More and more research has shown that we are deeply wired for connection and support. The most fundamental human need we have is for relationships. The most overlooked relationship is the one you have with yourself. Counseling is about moving towards healing and growth as we learn to trust ourselves. Your unconscious mind determines how you relate to yourself & to others. Science has shown us how adaptive our bodies and brains are as they change to manage the stress or trauma of our lived experiences.
(512) 856-1727 View (512) 856-1727
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Bob Beare
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745
I've been in the addiction field for many years, and bring a community-based recovery philosophy to the work as well.
I am experienced at helping to transform depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addictions, and other struggles through a variety of active techniques: Psychodynamic therapy with a Jungian orientation, expressive arts therapy, imago therapy for couples, action methods for groups, and mindfulness processes. With leaders and organizations, I use a dynamic set of processes that help to transform conflict and develop emotional intelligence and authenticity. I also am a licensed LPC supervisor and train facilitators to use these techniques with their clients.
I've been in the addiction field for many years, and bring a community-based recovery philosophy to the work as well.
I am experienced at helping to transform depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addictions, and other struggles through a variety of active techniques: Psychodynamic therapy with a Jungian orientation, expressive arts therapy, imago therapy for couples, action methods for groups, and mindfulness processes. With leaders and organizations, I use a dynamic set of processes that help to transform conflict and develop emotional intelligence and authenticity. I also am a licensed LPC supervisor and train facilitators to use these techniques with their clients.
(512) 561-9993 View (512) 561-9993

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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.