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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Abilene, TX


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Abilene, TX
Whether you're navigating alcohol use disorder, substance dependence, or behavioral addictions, Abilene providers on Headway specialize in 12-step facilitation, SMART Recovery, and DBT skills to support your path forward. Many providers offer free consultations and have availability within the next two weeks.
I served over 15 years in the military and had the opportunity to travel and work with remarkable individuals around the world. During my service, I was fortunate to help military members and their families through a wide range of professional and personal issues. These experiences not only enriched my life but also fueled my sense of adventure. Today, I continue to explore the outdoors and new places with my family.
My name is Marcus McCray, I served in the U.S, military for 20 years. I have provided group and trauma counseling for the last two years in the local area. My counseling style centers around motivational interviewing (MI) and finding ways to use an individuals natural abilities to fine solutions/improvements in our every day lives.
Are you ready to break free from the weight of past trauma and create lasting change? Are you feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or anger, struggling to find peace and connection? Together, we’ll work to heal emotional wounds, strengthen coping skills, and restore balance using trauma-focused, evidence-based approaches. My goal is to help you rediscover confidence, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose—empowering you to move forward with strength, self-compassion, and hope.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when shaped by trauma, mood changes, substance use, or family conflict. Through CBT, REBT, and EMDR, therapy offers space to heal, reframe negative thoughts, and release past pain. Together, we build resilience, balance, and peace through empathy, understanding, and growth.
I understand how exhausting it can feel to carry the weight of past pain. You may long for peace, balance, and connection but feel unsure where to begin. Healing is possible—you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can create a safe, supportive space to process, rebuild, and move toward the life you truly deserve.
My clinical style is warm, structured, and collaborative. I emphasize clear communication and shared decision-making with my patients. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where people feel heard and respected.
I have an AGACNP background, which supports my ability to assess medical comorbidity and understand complex medical/psychiatric overlap. I am also DOT-certified, which reflects my knowledge of safety-sensitive considerations and careful medication risk assessment.
I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not an interrogation. My role isn’t to tell you what to do—it’s to walk alongside you, helping you better understand yourself, work through life’s challenges, and build the confidence and skills to move forward. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and strengths-based techniques, but I also believe the most important part of therapy is the relationship we build together.
Every person is different, so I tailor therapy to meet your unique needs. With younger children, that may look like play-based therapy. With teens and adults, it often feels like a comfortable conversation where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. My goal is for every client to leave feeling heard, supported, and equipped with practical tools they can use in everyday life.
Blest be the life that finds joy in the journey...
If you've spent your life providing, surviving, and holding things together for everyone else, therapy can feel like one more thing to manage. I work with men and working people who are tired of feeling anxious, isolated, or stuck, and who want to feel like themselves again. As a bilingual therapist raised in San Antonio, I understand the pressures of low wages, generational trauma, and the expectation to keep pushing no matter what. Whether you're navigating relationships, identity, or stress that never fully turns off, you don't have to figure it out alone. Sessions can be held in Spanish or English. Si prefieres hablar en español, aquí estamos.
Hello! I’m Ryan Forbes, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. I hold a Bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University (2003) and a Master's degree from Asbury Theological Seminary (2008). My practice primarily focuses on working with adults and older teens, helping them navigate life’s challenges and find balance.
If you are struggling to be the best person you can be for your spouse or your family I would love to help.
Beyond my professional qualifications, I bring real-world experience to my work. I’ve been happily married for 26 years and am the proud parent of four wonderful children, which has enriched my understanding of the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth.
PMHNP | Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD | Medication Management | Virtual Texas
Providing virtual psychiatric medication management for adults across Texas with convenient telehealth appointments.
Hi, I’m Delia Patino, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience providing mental health care and more than 15 years of nursing experience. I believe mental health is an essential part of overall wellness, stability, and quality of life.
Seeking support can be a difficult first step, and I strive to provide a compassionate, respectful, and judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD, and psychotic disorders through personalized medication management and evidence-based treatment approaches.
I am 55 years old with 26 years of professional experience. My approach can be very genuine, direct, and honest and while I may not always tell you "what you want to hear," I will provide feedback based on what is best to hear to help improve your insight into your problems. My therapy style may not be for everyone. If you are ready to make changes and are seeking honesty, logic, and a solution focused approach then I may be a good fit for you.
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My name is Anna, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I understand that beginning therapy can feel intimidating, and I am committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves.
I have experience working with adults across the lifespan, including older adults and their caregivers.
We grow at our own pace, but it is my experience that with counseling support, personal evolution can happen more quickly. As a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and Life Coach, my background is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness, behavioral changes, emotional regulation, and finding solutions.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Abilene, TX



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 84%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 83%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 71%Ascension

- 99%English
- 11%Spanish
- 1%Yoruba
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Igbo

- 79%Online only
- 21%In-person or online

- 74%Woman
- 26%Man

- 54%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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