Substance Use Therapists in Lantana, TX

Are you struggling to make sense of what you are experiencing & why? Maybe you are overwhelmed by your challenges (unaddressed trauma, substance use, etc.) and need help sorting out its complexities. I know that trauma can change your life in the hardest of ways AND I believe in your ability to heal from it. I believe in the importance of addressing underlying trauma that may be contributing to current difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship/codependency issues, substance use, anger, perfectionism, and more. I am trained in EMDR and use it frequently in the treatment of distressing symptoms for both teens and adults.

My purpose is to nurture hope in people by working in partnership with clients to help them obtain goals and live their best life. I specialize in working with teens and young adults from difficult backgrounds or who may sometimes be hard to love. I am skilled in working with children, teens, and adults who have substance use, addiction, or related behaviors. My clients usually want to experience emotional healing, create and maintain healthy boundaries, decrease substance use and related behaviors, improve their personal and professional relationships, and change their thinking in order to find solutions towards a better life.

My ideal client is someone who is recognizing the effect their mental health and/or substance use is having on their life and is looking for strategies to make a change. Their needs are help recognizing what the issues are and their goal is to find healthier ways to cope with their problems. They want to improve relationships and their quality of life and are willing to try new things to make that happen.

Howdy! My name is Ryan Lloyd and I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor, AAMFT Supervisor Candidate, & Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor working in North Texas. One of the mantras I live by is "we can't do better if we don't know better." I say this as I involve psychoeducation into my work with clients and view therapy as a learning experience. I value honesty in the therapeutic relationship and don't shy away from challenging clients to foster growth within themselves and their relationships. It's important to me to collaborate with my clients and I welcome you to explore growth, learning, and healing with me.

I believe everyone encounters struggles and challenges in their lives and that everyone has personal strengths and the abilities to overcome life's obstacles. I see my role as a therapist to be one that provides support, education, play, collaboration, listening, and assists with intervention toward attaining personal growth. I have extensive experience counseling those struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school problems, abuse, trauma, family conflict, divorce, self-esteem, substance use and emotional or behavioral disorders. I possess a holistic perspective to therapy that focuses on building healthy relationships and boundaries, both with self and others.

As of 4/22/24 I am accepting new clients. My approach shaped by own experiences and recovery, is grounded in harm reduction and mindfulness. Recognizing that traditional abstinence-only methods don't resonate with everyone, I've developed a practice that embraces each individual's unique path to healing. Integrating the practical framework of harm reduction with the transformative power of mindfulness. This allows clients to engage with their challenges in a non-confrontational, present-focused manner, fostering greater self awareness and acceptance.

Therapy is hard. My hope is to create a safe place with you in the therapy room! I bring my authentic self to each session and build a therapeutic relationship together to help navigate your needs for healing. Passions of mine include working with adolescents and adults, LGBTQ+ population, complex trauma, dissociation, DID, eating disorders, and substance use/abuse.

Relationships can be difficult to navigate, both with others and with oneself, and not having the right tools can make a difficult job even more challenging. Add to this day-to-day life events and unprocessed trauma, and it can be easy to feel like things will not get better, leaving you feeling empty and hopeless. I want to be there on your journey by holding the space for you, helping you process your thoughts and feelings, learning who you are and what you need, and supporting you as you learn new skills, strengthen the ones you already have, process your trauma safely, and develop and/or nurture healthy relationships.

We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health therapy they can afford. Our team of therapists offer a variety of expertise, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, faith, sexuality, boundary setting, identity exploration, and more. We offer individual, couples, and family sessions. Our goal is to match you with the therapist who is the best therapeutic, cultural and relational fit to meet your needs. We return all outreaches within one business day and match you with a therapist within one week so you don't have to wait for care. We're here for you.

As a therapist I believe the individuals I work with are the experts in their lives. I create a therapeutic space that renders mutual respect and honors personal decision-making. Regardless of the situations or life experiences that bring you to me, I believe you will find the answers within you as I help nurture and guide you. Therapy can be long-term or short-term based on your individual needs. I believe in goal-oriented therapy. I enjoy providing individuals and families concrete evidence-based tools that they can take with them, and incorporate in their lives long after their participation in therapeutic services.

Life can be unfair and can lead to feelings of exhaustion, fear, shame, frustration, and confusion. If you are looking for a way to recover from a painful event(s) in your life, I invite you to join me on a journey to live a more expressive and creative life. I will assist you by providing a safe and compassionate space, as you gain insight into limiting beliefs and messages while learning new ways of reacting to situations.

To empower our client's to live healthy lives; by providing prevention, intervention, and recovery services for juveniles and adults. Bell Counseling Services was established with the intent to provide the highest quality and most effective treatment available for those who suffer from substance use depression, grief, and other pressing issues. Our goal is to provide a high quality continuum of care for juveniles and adults. We provide services through a wide variety of funding sources, such as DSHS funds, various county funds, self pay, etc.

The world we live in is challenging, and our attention is pulled in so many different directions that it is easy to lose touch with our own inner guidance and wisdom. We can find ourselves overwhelmed, distracted, exhausted, and disconnected from what brings us a sense of stability, purpose, and contentment in our lives. It is my desire to help you reconnect, discover, and explore what is truly meaningful for you, what brings you the most peace and ease, and to make authentic changes, so that you can navigate the challenges and joys of your life with awareness, courage, and a strong sense of self.

I assist individuals, couples, partners, and families in relieving stress, anxiety, and depression. And if you are struggling in your relationships: marital conflicts, separation and divorce issues, communication difficulties, behavioral and boundary issues, anger management, substance use/abuse, or want premarital counseling, grief counseling, or specifically, men’s issues, please reach out to me so we can work together to get you where you and your family can feel comfortable and happy living your life.

I believe each individual has the capacity for change and achieve optimal personal growth that aligns with their unique set of values, strengths, interests, and motivations. I will create a safe and warm environment to verbalize your thoughts and express your feelings without judgement. Here, we can work collaboratively to explore and define goal(s) that are realistic and specifically tailored for you! I will work with you to help identify what steps to take and the tools you will need, and how you can embody the constructive change and progress towards healing you deserve and are worthy of having.

Being the best version of yourself in every situation and every relationship is exhausting when you aren't functioning at your best. I collaborate with individuals looking to discover and establish a healing environment to work through experiences that continue to impact your day-to-day life. I understand the intricacies of trauma, both significant and subtle, and I firmly believe in your ability to heal in a manner that respects your true and authentic self. If you face challenges in need of support, I want to help navigate those with you.