Addiction Therapists Available in Waco
This page lists therapists who work with addiction and are available to clients in Waco. Use it if you or a loved one are looking for online counseling focused on substance use, gambling, or related behavioral addictions. Compare each therapist’s specialties, treatment approaches, experience with relapse prevention, and whether they work with individual or group formats. All therapists here are licensed in Texas; a Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location is not a barrier to working with you in Waco.
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1. Kayla Culleton, LCSW
Support for change, insight, and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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2. Chris Goetz, LPC
Trauma-informed counseling for deeper healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Crystal Featherstone, LPC
Strengths-based support for anxiety, trauma, and depression
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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4. LaDreamer Harrison, LCSW
Supportive therapy for change and healing
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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5. Rick Fulton, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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6. Alejandra Mercado, LCSW
Compassionate therapy for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Marcos Villareal, LPC
Experienced support for relationships and emotional wellbeing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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8. Daniel Hoskins, LPC
Evidence-based support for anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
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9. SanTanna Tave, LPC
Compassionate therapy for anxiety, anger, and addiction
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Dr. & Mrs. Joy Rodriguez, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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11. Dr. Daniel Cabrera, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Lawrence Story, LMFT
Experienced LMFT focused on practical, goal-driven change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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13. Norma Deering, LCSW
Texas LCSW focused on anxiety and caregiving
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Self esteem · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Janis Edralin, LPC
Works with Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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15. Joni Rodriguez, LPC
Trauma and addiction support with personalized, integrative care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About addiction therapy for people in Waco
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 Waco 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 Waco
Waco has a population of about 138,486. 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 these therapists help with both substance use and behavioral addictions?
Yes. Many therapists on this list work with both substance-related and behavioral addictions, such as gambling or internet use. Check each profile for stated specialties like relapse prevention, dual diagnosis, or harm reduction. If you need help with co-occurring mental health issues, look for therapists who mention integrated or dual-diagnosis care.
How do I know which addiction treatment approaches each therapist uses?
Profiles typically list treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, or 12-step facilitation. Read the therapist’s summary to see which methods they use and whether they emphasize evidence-based interventions, long-term recovery planning, or short-term harm reduction strategies.
Can I work with these therapists if I’m dealing with relapse or need urgent support?
Many addiction therapists include experience with relapse prevention and crisis planning, but response times and protocols vary. Review profiles for mentions of relapse-focused care and ask a therapist directly about their approach to urgent situations and how they coordinate with local emergency services if needed.
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