Addictions therapists in Abilene, TX
Browse Addictions therapists in Abilene, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Sugar Land Counseling Center
Counselor/Therapist
Sugar Land Counseling Center has a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who can help with your addiction or substance abuse issue.
31 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX
Ben Livesay
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The hopelessness that you feel when you are trapped in self-destructive behavior patterns can be overwhelming, and the challenge of changing those patterns can feel insurmountable. All too frequently, these problems cause alienation from the family and friends whose support you need in order to change. Schedule with me today so that I can help you evaluate and change your behaviors and thinking in order to find freedom.
7 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX (Online Only)
Brian McCormack (Connemara Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A/LMHCA
I provide assessment and treatment for substance use and addictive behaviors, utilizing an evidence-based, client-centered approach that integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. My work focuses on helping individuals develop insight into the underlying emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors contributing to addiction while building practical skills for long-term recovery. I emphasize accountability, resilience, and values-driven change, supporting clients in restoring a sense of control, improving overall functioning, and creating sustainable, meaningful lifestyles beyond substance use.
2 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX (Online Only)
Melissa Gaa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-Supervisor
I work with clients with addictions and substance abuse.
14 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
Substance use is often a coping tool for deep pain, trauma, or disconnection. We offer compassionate, non-shaming support for individuals and families affected by substance use and addiction. Whether you’re working toward harm reduction, sobriety, or recovery maintenance, we’ll walk alongside you — no judgment, just real talk and real support.
8 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX
Abilene is a West Texas city home to Dyess Air Force Base—host of a B-1 Lancer bomber wing—as well as three Christian universities: Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene Christian University, and McMurry University, giving the city a distinctive identity anchored by military service and faith-based education. The strong evangelical Christian cultural context shapes how mental health is discussed and accessed in the community, with many residents preferring faith-integrated therapy or pastoral counseling as a primary mode of support. Military and veteran mental health needs—particularly trauma, PTSD, and family stress—are a significant part of the Abilene therapy landscape, and the city's position in remote West Texas means that access to specialist care can require telehealth or significant travel. Common therapy concerns include faith and mental health, military service and transition stress, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of living in a close-knit, religiously conservative community in an isolated regional city.
Addictions therapists in Abilene, TX Statistics
Addictions therapists in Abilene, TX average 17 years of experience and charge around $191 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%), and Behavioral Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$191
Accept insurance
51%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 49% |
Male |
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| 44% |
Female |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Men |
| 52% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |
| 37% | Christian |