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Addiction and Recovery Counseling in Fort Worth, TX

Support for you, and for the family walking beside you

No one plans to struggle with chemical dependency, alcohol abuse or drug abuse, and it can happen to anyone. Counseling can be a first step toward sobriety and a life that feels like yours again. I have worked with people in recovery and their families for more than 35 years.

Who this is for

Adults and teens ages 13 and older who are struggling with alcohol, drugs or another addiction, and family members who are affected by someone else’s use.

You do not have to be sure you are ready to stop. Many people begin by talking about what is happening and what they want to change.

What to expect

We begin with a conversation about what brought you in, what your use has cost you and what you hope your life looks like in recovery. From there, sessions focus on understanding what drives the pattern and building the habits and support that help you stay on track.

I do not judge. My role is to help you understand yourself and make the changes you choose. Family members are welcome to meet with me too, together or on their own.

How I can help

Life events can lead us down a destructive path, and recovery starts with taking the first step. I offer chemical dependency counseling for the person struggling and for the family around them, including alcohol abuse counseling, drug abuse counseling and counseling for other addictions.

What I offer

  • Chemical dependency counseling
  • Alcohol abuse counseling
  • Drug abuse counseling
  • Addiction counseling
  • Individual and family counseling

Counseling is not medical care. If you need medical help to stop using, a physician can help with that, and I am glad to work alongside your care. Addiction often goes hand in hand with anxiety, depression or grief, which we can work on in individual counseling, and family counseling can help repair what addiction has strained.

If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or dial 911. The SAMHSA National Helpline is free, confidential and open all day, every day, at 1-800-662-4357.

I am based in Fort Worth, and online sessions are also available, so you can meet from home anywhere in Texas. Sessions are 60 minutes. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), licensed since 1990.

Serving Fort Worth, Keller, Grapevine & Southlake, and online across Texas

Concerns I help with

Support for worry, panic and stress that has started to run your days.

Support for low mood, loss of interest and the weight of feeling stuck.

Practical support when the pressure has become too much.

Support for self-doubt, harsh self-criticism and feeling not good enough.

Support for people who lose themselves in caring for someone else.

Practical tools for handling strong emotions and hard situations.

Approaches I draw on

Practical tools for changing thoughts and habits that keep you stuck.

Making room for hard feelings while moving toward what matters to you.

Skills for handling intense emotions and building better relationships.

Paying attention to the present moment to reduce worry and low mood.

A warm, accepting space where you set the direction.

Challenging rigid beliefs that fuel upset and unhelpful behavior.

Focusing on the choices you can make now to meet your needs.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. I offer chemical dependency counseling, including alcohol abuse counseling and drug abuse counseling, and counseling for other addictions, for the person struggling and for the family members affected. Counseling can be a first step toward recovery.

Yes. Addiction affects the whole family, and family members are welcome to come on their own or together. We can talk about boundaries, communication and how to take care of yourself while supporting someone you love.

You do not need to have everything figured out before you reach out. We start where you are and talk about what you want to change. If you need medical support, such as for withdrawal, I will help you find the right resources.

Ready when you are

You don’t have to have it all figured out to reach out. A free 15-minute call is a no-pressure way to see if we are a good fit.