Addiction Therapists Available in Brownsville
This page lists therapists who work with addiction and are available to clients in Brownsville. Use it if you’re comparing credentials, treatment approaches, and areas of focus for clinicians licensed in Texas. A Texas license covers the whole state, so distance inside Texas is not a barrier to finding an online therapist. Look for information on specialty areas such as substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, relapse prevention, and any therapy modalities they list to see which fit your needs.
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1. Carol Metcalfe, LPC
Compassionate Texas counselor for families
Works with Relationship · Family · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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2. Elaine Messarra, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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3. Melody Hatter, LCSW, CSW, LISW
Licensed social worker helping adults find solutions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons, LPC
Solution-focused Licensed Professional Counselor for adolescents and adults
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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5. Pallah Burdis, LCSW
Support for anxiety, relationships, and personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
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6. Fred (Frederick) Theobald, LPC, LPCC
Support for growth through life’s toughest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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7. Karina Rocha Vasquez, LPC
Support for change, confidence, and balance
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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8. Tiffany Dunnells, LPC
Compassionate Texas LPC for trauma and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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9. Jannell Taylor, LPC
Faith-informed counseling with practical CBT tools
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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10. Barbara Kirkman, LPC
Recovery-focused counselor with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Bipolar · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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11. Traci Wagner, LPC
Compassionate Texas LPC supporting recovery and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
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12. Dr. Sydney Crane, LMFT
Collaborative therapy grounded in relationships and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Grief · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Mark Flores, LCSW
Experienced LCSW focused on collaborative change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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14. Melissa Ford, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Bipolar · Depression · Compassion fatigue
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15. Lizzet Annoh, LPC
Support for stress, transitions, and family challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Parenting · Depression
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About addiction therapy for people in Brownsville
Everyone listed on this page holds a license to practice in Texas and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a license is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Texas regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Brownsville can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,011 therapists match this page, all of whom name addiction among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LPC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes into licensed therapy work. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Brownsville
Brownsville has a population of about 186,738. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
Can a therapist licensed in Texas treat substance use issues for someone in Brownsville?
Yes. A therapist licensed in Texas can provide online care to clients anywhere in the state, including Brownsville. When comparing providers, check whether they list experience with specific substances, relapse prevention, harm reduction, or medically assisted treatment coordination if those areas matter to you.
How do I compare therapists who treat addiction by their approaches?
Look for therapists who describe their treatment methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, or trauma-informed care. Also compare stated experience with co-occurring disorders, family involvement, and whether they work with medication providers, so you can choose someone whose approach matches your recovery goals.
What should I ask a therapist before starting work for addiction-related concerns?
Ask about their experience treating your specific substance or behavior, how they handle relapse, their stance on abstinence versus harm reduction, and how they coordinate with other providers. Also ask what goals and timeframes they typically use and how they involve family or support systems in treatment.
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