Addiction Therapists Available in Richardson
This page is for people in Richardson looking for online therapists who treat addiction and are licensed in Texas. Use this list to compare each therapist’s areas of focus, treatment approaches, session format (individual, group, family), and experience with substances, behavioral addictions, or co-occurring mental health issues. A Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location in Texas is not a barrier to working with you online. Look for therapists who match your needs, questions, and comfort level before reaching out for an initial contact or consultation.
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1. Otis Mann, LPC
Practical, solution-focused support for meaningful change
Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Dr. Betsy Puentes, LMFT, LPC
Seasoned Texas therapist for life challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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3. Robert Bell, LPC
Texas LPC specializing in life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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4. Mary Knight, LCSW
Compassionate Texas LCSW with 34 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Leslie Cockrell, LPC
Evidence-based support for healing and growth
Works with Addictions · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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6. Teresa Riley, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Anger
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Cynthia Himstedt, LPC
Texas LPC guiding recovery and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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8. 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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9. Sonia Ruiz, LPC
Compassionate support for change and resilience
Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes
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10. Debra Morrison-Orton, LCSW
Experienced Texas LCSW for stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Compassion fatigue
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11. Peter Cosens, LPC
Compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor for complex challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Depression · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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12. Shari Schaffer, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy
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13. Lisa Lang, LCSW
Support for anxiety, grief, relationships, and addiction recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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14. Joanne Fabrick, LPC
Client-centered support for growth and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Imago Relationship Therapy
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15. Valerie Bryan, LPC
Valerie Bryan - Warm, creative Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About addiction therapy for people in Richardson
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 Richardson 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 Richardson
Richardson has a population of about 119,469. 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 I work with a Texas-licensed therapist for addiction treatment if I live in Richardson?
Yes. A Texas license covers the whole state, so therapists listed here can work with clients in Richardson through online sessions. Make sure the therapist’s profile mentions experience with the specific substance or behavior you’re concerned about, and check their listed approaches to see what fits your goals.
What types of addiction issues do these therapists commonly treat?
Many therapists on this list work with alcohol and drug use, nicotine, gambling, and compulsive behaviors like gaming or shopping. They often address co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma that can affect recovery. Review each profile to confirm specific specialties and modalities used in treatment.
How should I compare therapists’ approaches to addiction treatment?
Compare their described modalities (for example, CBT, motivational interviewing, or relapse prevention), experience with harm reduction versus abstinence-based care, and whether they offer individual, family, or group work. Also consider experience with medication-assisted treatment coordination or collaboration with other providers if that’s important to you.
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