Bettina Wright, LCSW, LCDC

Welcome to our practice, where we are dedicated to supporting you in your journey towards healing, growth, and self-sufficiency. Our mission is to guide you in finding your best options, whether in individual and family therapy, addictions counseling, or Equine Somatic Psychotherapy. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment that empowers you to achieve confident self-sufficiency and independence based on a true love of self.

Our Approach

Our approach is based on the understanding that a life is not just what we see, think, or experience, but rather what we project, decide, and allow. We aim to hold up a mirror for you to see what we see, understand your motivations, and help you identify patterns that may be preventing you from living your best life. Our goal is to provide you with tools and techniques to practice until you find yourself functioning in a new way that serves you rather than creates more challenges.

Services Offered

As a licensed clinical social worker and licensed chemical dependency counselor, our founder, Bettina Wright, has extensive experience and training in trauma, abuse survivors, and addictions. Our other areas of expertise include family issues, relationship coaching, grief and loss counseling, crisis intervention, and life transitions. We are certified in Radix, a type of therapy that teaches body awareness and provides techniques to discharge emotions, which is especially helpful in working through issues of trauma and emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.

In addition, we specialize in Equine Somatic Psychotherapy, an innovative approach that combines traditional psychotherapy with the healing power of horses. This modality enables clients to deepen their awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Our Founder

Bettina Wright has been in private practice since 1996, specializing in trauma, abuse survivors, and addictions. She has a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin, with dual specializations in Child and Family Services and Addictions. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. Bettina has served on various advisory councils and boards, including the University of Texas School of Social Work, the Board of the Texas Research Society on Alcoholism, the Council on Alcohol & Drugs - Houston, Women Within International, and the American Heart Association.

Recommended Literature

We believe that reading can be a powerful tool for personal growth and understanding. Here are some recommended books that have inspired us and our clients:

• The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, M.D.
• Boundaries-When to Say YES, How to Say NO by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
• You Deserve the Best by Pat Pearson, MSSW
• Horses Never Lie by Mark Rashid
• The Tao of Equus by Linda Kohanov
• Riding Between the Worlds by Linda Kohanov
• Naked Liberty by Carolyn Resnick

In Conclusion

At our practice, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that meets your unique needs and goals. We understand that seeking help can be challenging, and we honor the opportunity to walk with you along your path to self-discovery and choice.