I help individuals and families break free from addiction - whether it’s substance abuse, codependency, or compulsive behaviors. If you’re reading this, you may feel stuck in shame, isolation, or relapse. Recovery is possible, and you don’t have to do this alone.

Addiction isn’t a moral failing - it’s a struggle that impacts your relationships, health, and sense of self. Through evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Theory, we’ll work together to break destructive patterns, rebuild trust, and rediscover your inner resilience.

Types of Addiction Counseling Offered

1. Substance Abuse

Addiction - whether to alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit substances - can take control of your life.

- Triggers & Cravings: Identify high-risk situations and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

- Relapse Prevention: Create actionable plans to maintain sobriety during stress.

- Healing Relationships: Rebuild trust, set boundaries, and strengthen connections.

2. Behavioral Addictions

Compulsive gambling, gaming, or spending often stem from unresolved emotional pain. Together, we’ll:

- Explore underlying causes like anxiety or trauma.

- Establish boundaries to regain control.

- Rebalance priorities to align with your values.

3. Codependency

People-pleasing, fear of abandonment, and losing yourself in relationships are emotionally exhausting - just like substance addiction. We’ll work on:

- Building self-worth independent of others’ approval.

- Setting healthy emotional and physical boundaries.

- Breaking cycles of enabling or rescuing.

4. Dual Diagnosis

Many struggling with addiction also face depression, anxiety, or PTSD. We’ll address both issues holistically to ensure lasting recovery.

My Approach to Addiction Recovery

At Warner Counseling, I blend CBT with Solution-Focused Techniques to empower sustainable change:

- Cognitive Restructuring: Shift self-defeating thoughts like “I’m weak” to empowering beliefs like “I am capable of change.”

- Family Systems Work: Address how family roles (e.g., “the caretaker” or “black sheep”) contribute to patterns.

- Practical Exercises: Strengthen recovery with grounding techniques, journaling, and communication scripts.

What Clients Experience

A common question is: “Will I ever feel like myself again?” While recovery takes time, clients often experience:

- Reduced Cravings: Tools to manage urges without relapse.

- Restored Relationships: Rebuilding trust and strengthening family bonds through honest communication.

- Renewed Purpose: Rediscovering hobbies, careers, or passions sidelined by addiction.

- Self-Forgiveness: Releasing guilt and shame to embrace self-compassion.

Why Choose Warner Counseling?

- Judgment-Free Support: A safe space with empathy and practical solutions - never stigma or lectures.

- Local Resources: Referrals to Texas-based support groups and detox centers if needed.

- Holistic Healing: Addressing how trauma, relationships, or mental health fuel addiction.

- Flexible Sessions: In-person or virtual meetings to fit your schedule.

Take the First Step Toward Freedom

Addiction convinces you that change is impossible - but that’s not true. Together, we’ll cultivate the courage and skills to rebuild a life rooted in clarity, connection, and hope.