Top addiction therapists in 76248: Keller, TX.

As a therapist who has worked with both teens and adults with substance use disorders and addiction for years, I can say I truly enjoy being a part of the healing that takes place in recovery. Addiction is still one of the most stigmatized mental health issues, and still somehow seen as a personal flaw more so than a brain process. Healing from addiction requires someone that has the experience to know when to empathize, and when to challenge and it takes a therapist with a ton of patience and compassion to be comfortable reaching into the darkest parts. Addiction is not your fault, but recovery becomes your responsibility and it helps to have an ally willing to go there with you.

There are few things in life as frustrating and at times debilitating as dealing with the disease of addiction. I have worked in addiction treatment for almost four years, and have gained tremendous experience and training in the treatment of addiction. I have a deep understanding of the condition and an empathy for those struggling with it, who are often misunderstood by those that do not grasp the severity of this issue. Client who work with me will benefit from having someone who understands the issue and has experience in treating it, and I look forward to giving you your power back.

Addictions steal people’s lives and break apart families. An addiction can be described as any compulsive and habitual behavior that limits your freedom. This includes alcoholism, substance abuse and dependency, drug abuse, compulsive gambling, pornography and sexual addiction, and others. Addictions have several warning signs, such as increased secrecy, withdrawing from family/friends, fatigue, failure to meet responsibilities, declining health, defensiveness, mood shifts, and demanding more privacy. The addictive cycle is hard to stop, but it can but it can be broken. As professional counselors we can help you break the chains of addiction!

Sobriety is very difficult to maintain but there is hope for the damage your addiction has caused in your life. You don't have to allow your addiction to take everything from you. If your addiction already has (just like so many others) then we can help you rebuild your life one step at a time. There is more to know about addiction than people think and there are very effective treatment options for it. Counseling is a great start.

The clinicians at Underwood Counseling & Consultation, PLLC have a combined 50 years of experience in treating substance addiction & process addictions (e.g. gambling, video, & shopping). We believe that successful addiction treatment requires exploration & resolution of the underlying emotional issues. We assist clients & families in understanding the patterns of their addiction; developing healthy alternatives to addictive behavior; & establishing healthy support systems to maintain a sober life.