Anchor Point Counseling
Online Therapy for Adults in Recovery in Allen and throughout Texas.
Recovery Is Your Next Chapter!
You’re sober and doing the work until….
Life happens and you’re worried it’s going to jeopardize your recovery!
Work stress?
Relationship issues?
Medical issues?
Finances take a hit?
Are you someone struggling with your recovery? Have you ever felt worried that you may relapse at any moment? With all the stress in your life it can be hard to keep it together! You get tired of being asked “why don’t you drink/use anymore”. You want to reach out for help but feel ashamed that others will judge you. You feel like you have to hide your feelings. And honestly you are just tired of feeling left out of plans now that you are sober! These thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming and exhausting. You are not alone in this!
Does this sound familiar?
You deserve to feel confident in your recovery. Let’s work to get you to a place where you feel proud of who you are and the obstacles you’ve overcome. Being able to let go of the shame you’ve carried around with you can be life changing. I will help you on this journey to maintain the sobriety you’ve worked so hard for!
If you are returning to therapy, I want you to know nothing is wrong with that! Returning to therapy does not mean something is wrong with you or that you have failed. It means that you believe in yourself enough to continue the work.
If this is your first time starting therapy, I know how hard it is to make that first move, but you’ve made it this far, so please contact me with any questions you may have before your appointment. I believe therapy is a personal journey and my goal is to make this a positive experience for you!
We don’t even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward.
- Isabel Allende
Hi, I’m Denise and ready to help you on your recovery journey!
I specialize in helping my clients get back on track with their recovery and begin to heal from the pain that addiction and trauma may have caused.
My goal is to provide a compassionate space so that you can maintain balance in your life, feel heard and accepted for who you are.
In recovery, it is helpful to have a network of people that believe in you and push you to be the best version of yourself.
Contact me today if you’d like to:
Feel relief from the pressure to keep it all together
Be able to sleep at night without the constant anxious thoughts
Feel lighter from letting go of the shame of your addiction
Feeling disconnected from your partner?
Feeling a sense of disconnect within your relationship may happen. You’ve made great changes in your life, but sometimes it can be difficult for your partner to accept or see those changes. It is best to acknowledge these feelings and work together to build the connection again. Learning how to communicate this with your partner is one of the benefits of therapy.
Feeling isolated?
Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction can feel isolating. Do others really get it? Do they judge you? Are they ever going to trust you again? I’m sure these are some of the questions that you ask yourself, but with time and acceptance you will feel less alone and more confident in who you are.
Feeling embarrassed or ashamed?
These feelings can sneak up on you and try to ruin your recovery! When feelings of anxiety, shame, or embarrassment come up, pay attention to what you are telling yourself. Many times how we speak to ourselves can make all the difference. Be kind!
Is Addiction Counseling For You?
A Good Fit
You’re sober but scared that you may relapse
Your family still questions whether they can trust you
You feel like you’re walking on eggshells around people because you don’t want to slip up
You feel irritated that people don’t trust you
You want to work on deeper issues that are behind the addiction and you’ve been avoiding
You’re worried you may not know how to have fun again
You feel proud of your success but don’t know how to say it
Not So Good A Fit Right Now
You don’t want to stay sober
Your daily use of drugs/alcohol is causing chaos in your life
You believe “I can just have one”
You believe “I don’t have a problem, I can quit when I want to”
You may need inpatient treatment but are feeling scared to start
Clients have said things like:
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"I was hesitant to start therapy, but from my first session I felt heard and supported. Denise created a safe, non-judgmental space for me"
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"Working on myself in therapy has been life changing. I've learned to set boundaries and make myself a priority"
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"I've been able to work through my trauma and focus on my recovery for the first time in my life"
