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First Step Counseling - Plano

First Step Counseling - Plano

  • Plano, TX
  • Accredited
  • Outpatient

First Step Counseling - Plano in Plano, TX, is an outpatient addiction treatment center focused on helping adults overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Specializing in opioid addiction treatment without medication, it uses evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and offers gender-specific programs.

Licensed by the Texas State Department of Health and recognized by the State Substance Abuse Agency, First Step Counseling is compliant with federal standards. It is also listed in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) treatment locator.

  • Offers both intensive and general outpatient programs to cater to individual needs.
  • Utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
  • Provides specialized programs for young adults aged 18-35 and adults aged 36-64.
  • Features sliding scale fees based on income, making treatment financially accessible.

Treating addictions to drugs and alcohol, First Step Counseling serves men and women, young adults, and adults, focusing especially on opioid addiction treatment without medication.

  • 2+ Accreditations
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • 10 Conditions Treated
  • 3 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 9 Therapies & Programs

Accreditations

State License

SAMHSA

Conditions and Issues Treated

Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

Using both legal medications and illegal substances in order to maintain an addiction is substance abuse. Illegal substances can become addictive after a single use. If you are obtaining legal medications illegally, you may be suffering from substance abuse.

Fortunately facilities like First Step Counseling - Plano in Plano, TX are here to help.

Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

Opioid addiction treatment facilities in Texas, like First Step Counseling - Plano cover both illegal and prescription opioids abuse. Most plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction.

Levels of Care

This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

An intensive outpatient treatment program is set up for those struggling with an addiction to begin the recovery process. Patients come to Plano, TX to First Step Counseling - Plano for therapy, support, programs, and medical supervision. Intensive outpatient treatment is often very tightly scheduled and heavily structured.

An Outpatient Rehab Program is a part-time drug rehab program for treating individuals in Texas with mild addiction or mild-to-moderate drug withdrawal symptoms. It generally requires about 10 to 12 hours every week. Doctors can administer on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.

First Step Counseling - Plano‘s Therapies & Programs

Treatment programs include individual therapy for the greatest chances of success. Customized individual therapy is counseling involving you and your First Step Counseling - Plano counselor. Individual therapy leads to greater peace and understanding about your triggers for addiction.

Group therapy may occur on an inpatient or outpatient basis and involves groups of clients who have no pre-existing relationships outside the group. Group therapy differs from support groups in two primary ways: group therapy is a kind of psychotherapy and is moderated by a professional therapist at First Step Counseling - Plano in Texas.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the underlying thoughts and behaviors that caused the problem of addiction in the first place and may cause a relapse. Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders, and if not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders.

CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern by cognitive restructuring. In simple terms, it helps to remove negative thoughts and provides long-term benefits. Also, CBT promotes self-awareness, self-control, and healthy ways to respond to negative thoughts. It can be administered as a mono-therapy as well as a part of combination therapy.

Payment Options

For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
  • Location & Contact

    First Step Counseling - Plano Location and Directions
    Address
    900 E Park Blvd
    Plano, TX 75074

    Phone Number
    (972) 633-5544

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    First Step Counseling - Plano Location and Directions

    Location

    Accepts

    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Group, Individuals
    Helpful reference information for First Step Counseling - Plano, a drug treatment center in Texas located at: 900 E Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75074, including phone numbers, official website, and more. Listed briefly is an overview of Levels of Care, Therapies Offered, Issues Treated, and accepted forms of Payment Methods.

    Listed June 5, 2021

    Updated July 25, 2024

    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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