Colin Alphonso Verified
LCDC-I, LPC-A, CSAT Candidate
Dallas, Texas · Remote available
- Abandonment & Neglect
- Abuse
- Alcohol
LPC-Associate, LCDC Intern, CSAT Candidate
I have a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. Through my education and training at SMU, I have clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, families, couples, and groups. By attending a CACREP accredited university and meeting rigorous standards, I am designated as a Board Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). I am currently working toward certification as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), in order to serve individuals experiencing sex and pornography or love addictions, as well as betrayal trauma experienced through being in a relationship with someone who has a sexual addiction or who committed infidelity. Prior to joining IRR, I worked as a group and individual counselor at two inpatient treatment facilities. My education and experience before becoming a licensed counselor includes earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration from SMU, before embarking on a 15-year career in Marketing and Content Direction. The experience and skills I earned on that journey directly complement the path I have chosen as a counselor.
If you’re reading this, some part of your life has worn out its welcome, and you’re ready for change. I know how uncomfortable that feeling can be and how daunting it can be to seek help. I’m glad you’re taking the first step to improving your quality of life.
Maybe you’re tired of planning your life around alcohol, another substance, or addictive behaviors that keep you stuck in a rut, preventing you from living as your most authentic self. It could be that you find it difficult to establish and enforce boundaries. Finding the motivation and drive you once had might feel too challenging. Connecting with your partner may be a constant struggle. Or, perhaps, you just want to give yourself the gift of space and confidentiality to work through the struggles of managing your career, family, and social life. Whatever your reason, you deserve the space to heal.
Five years ago, when I began my own work with a counselor, I had no idea of the impact the experience would have on my life and the direction this journey would take me. I understand what it’s like to work with a helping professional and learn to trust the process, the counselor, and finally, myself. I know the rewards of doing the hard and sometimes uncomfortable work in counseling. I believe there is power in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space for individuals to process their experiences and make positive changes.
Listing last updated June 26, 2023. Back to the directory
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