Addiction Therapists in Texas

The most important thing to explore when working with individuals who are struggling with addiction is the Why? Why do you use?

Located outside of Austin, TX. Since graduating from Texas State University with a Master's in Professional Counseling, I have gained over 15 years of experience in working with individuals and families with addiction issues. I have worked with both adolescents and adults. I have experience dealing with issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. My approach to counseling to be the person to help guide you on your journey and provide outside insight and observation. I used humor and laughter during session and believe it is an important tool. Most of all I believe it is about finding the right fit and I hope to be your right fit on your journey. Let's get started!!!

Compassion, knowledge, and hope is the foundation for personal healing with addiction. The stigma is great and shame from societal messages about addiction damaging. Transforming your understanding of health and self, as well as building insight into ways to live in momentum with who you are and what you value is apart of the journey. The empowerment of re-connection to who and what you love can come through addressing trauma and some of the underlying experiences that also can heal as you take steps to manage your dependency and habits differently.

You have been through so much and come so far! What keeps holding you back from experiencing all of the joy and calm you are seeking? There are protective parts of self that surface to move us through times of trauma and loss, social discord and injustice, economic and environmental crisis, and separation and isolation in our relationships...and these extremely valid coping responses might be contributing to more pain and keeping you from a full, authentic connection to all of your world. Awareness is a big step, yet also needs momentum and action to actualize and heal. Take your journey further. The time is now.

Addressing addiction involves a collaborative and supportive approach. While I don't provide therapy or counseling, I work with clients to create individualized plans, which may include medication-assisted treatment, referrals to addiction specialists, and ongoing monitoring to support recovery.

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner practicing in the state of Texas. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2017 and my master's in nursing science in 2021 both from the University of Texas at Arlington. Altogether, I have 20 years of nursing experience and am familiar with various disease conditions including ADHD and other mental illnesses. I am passionate about making healthcare easily accessible to all with an approach that is patient-centered and goal-oriented. I specialize in ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Mood Disorder. I also treat non-mental health conditions such as Sick Visits, Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, Weight Loss, Colds, Flu and more. At Bejoy Solutions, we believe in making healthcare services readily available with the utmost convenience and comfort with our telehealth appointments. Our mission is to deliver healthcare services right to the comfort of your home, removing the burden of travelling to the clinic. Our telehealth sessions are delivered in a HIPPA compliant medium in a confidential and secure environment to enable us work with as we address your healthcare concerns. I offer a complimentary 10-minute consultation session for prospective patients to assess whether my services align with their needs.

First and foremost- without judgement. I have extensive experience in working with with clients experiencing addiction. I’m a licensed chemical dependency counselor, so I have the clinical background and knowledge to work with all kinds of addictions. That being said, I myself am years in recovery, and I think that’s an important distinction. It’s one thing to know, and another thing entirely to KNOW. I find clients appreciate the genuine approach. 

Hi there! My name is Dr. Ana Alicia Potthast, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with extensive experience and training in behavioral health, diagnostics, addiction, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, maternity and fertility issues, grief and loss, hoarding, family dynamics and conflict, marital issues, sexual orientation and gender identification and expression, adjustment issues, stages in life, and many other situations that bring a client to seek counseling. I provide a collaborative and open approach therapeutic style, without any judgment to each client's unique situation. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I have a passion for assisting client's to reach their full potential and treatment goals. I obtained an Associate of Applied Science in American Sign Language from San Antonio College in San Antonio, TX, and then graduated with a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, before obtaining a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. I am an affirming ally for LGBTQIA clients, and this is a Safe Space. I am presently on the Board of Directors for Fiesta Youth, a member of PFLAG San Antonio, a Federal Club member for the Human Rights Campaign, and a former Steering Committee member for the Human Rights Campaign San Antonio. I was the first recipient of the Pride Center San Antonio Community Circle Award for my volunteer work in the community. Additionally, I work in the medical field, and I have extensive court room testimony experience regarding recommendations for contested custody situations and child welfare situations. I also have a passion for working along-side clients who are living with addiction, and the trauma and hardships they experience as they navigate towards a life of sobriety. I am a wife and mother, and I enjoy hobbies of going to concerts, volunteer work, geocaching, American Sign Language, watching documentaries, dancing, and spending time with family, friends, and my many pets.