First Step Counseling Center - Plano in Plano, TX, focuses on outpatient addiction treatment, primarily for alcohol and drug dependencies. Operating since the early 2000s, it provides flexible scheduling, including morning group sessions on weekdays, serving clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Their mission is to offer individualized substance abuse counseling services. Operating with a strong reputation, they focus on both alcohol and drug addiction treatment, ensuring accessibility and tailored care for their clients.
- Outpatient Services: Offers both intensive and supportive outpatient programs designed to meet individual needs.
- Flexible Scheduling: Morning group sessions are available on weekdays for working individuals.
- Comprehensive Treatment: Includes individual counseling, group therapy, and possibly family counseling.
- Experienced Staff: Operating since the early 2000s, providing well-established services.
First Step Counseling Center specializes in treating alcohol and drug addiction, serving adults in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who seek flexible and supportive outpatient treatment options.
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- 4 Levels of Care
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Rehab centers in Texas exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like First Step Counseling Center - Plano are here to help.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
First Step Counseling Center - Plano offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.
Aftercare support refers to the follow-up care provided after the initial rehab program. The quality of aftercare support plays an important role in preventing relapses and sustains recovery. Aftercare support at First Step Counseling Center - Plano is personalized according to the needs of the patient in Texas.
Therapies & Programs
Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at First Step Counseling Center - Plano also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.
Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.
This therapy modality at First Step Counseling Center - Plano in Plano, TX strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. REBT at First Step Counseling Center - Plano in Plano, TX deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact

900 East Park Boulevard Suite 153
Plano, TX 75074
Phone Number
(214) 942-8808
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Plano, Texas Addiction and Treatment
Texas is one of the primary hubs for drug smuggling into the country. The border between Texas and Mexico is more than 1,000 miles long. More than 10 million residents use alcohol every year and more than 25% of those are minors. Alcohol and drug use has become so common in Texas that almost 15% of all deaths can be attributed to these substances.
Plano boasts a vibrant arts scene with galleries, theaters, and live music venues in its Downtown Arts District. It offers ample outdoor recreation with hiking trails and parks. Collin County saw a staggering 1,032% increase in fatal fentanyl poisonings from 2018 to 2022. The county experienced a 97% rise in fentanyl-related overdose deaths from 2018 to 2019.
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