Welcome to Lighthouse

Director of Sober Living Operations

Frank structures and oversees our Sober Living Program. He works with House Managers and Support Staff to ensure a consistent and compassionate treatment approach. Frank also works in direct client care, speaking and coaching both clients and families. He is passionate about family systems, honest communication, and rebuilding trust. Frank brings a magnetic energy to everyone he works with. Originally from Los Angeles, CA, Frank moved to Dallas in 2021.

Program Outreach Coordinator

Bio coming soon.

Clinical Supervisor, LPC-Associate, M.S., N.C.C.

Nora, with a Master’s in Counseling, leads Group and Individual sessions at Lighthouse’s IOP. Her empathetic nature and understanding of addiction treatment empower individuals to overcome challenges and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Dedicated to client support, Nora works alongside them throughout their journey, ensuring they feel understood, supported, and empowered. Additionally, as Clinical Supervisor, Nora works closely the Lighthouse team on providing continued feedback and administrative support.

Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Therapist, LPC, LMFT-Associate, LCDC

Heather, with a strong educational background in Psychology, Sociology, and Counseling, specializes in marriage, couple, and family therapy. Recognizing the importance of support systems in substance use treatment, she addresses relational concerns and tailors PHP groups to clients’ unique needs. Heather fosters a personalized therapeutic environment, enabling deep connections and empowering clients to build a foundation for lasting change.

Group and Individual Therapist, LPC-Associate

Sam, with a Master’s in Counseling, leads Group and Individual sessions at Lighthouse’s IOP. He establishes genuine connections and displays a deep understanding of clients’ complex issues. Sam’s empathetic and knowledgeable approach guides clients through their recovery journey, addressing challenges and developing coping strategies. Dedicated to client well-being, he ensures they feel supported and understood, fostering lasting change and growth.

Group and Individual Therapist, LMFT, LPC

Sean holds a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Bachelor’s in Social Work. With experience in residential treatment settings, he specializes in substance abuse. Sean’s systemic and individualized approach has proven successful in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges. His expertise makes him an invaluable resource for those seeking support and guidance in their recovery journey.

Group and Individual Therapist, LCDC

Jose Torres has dedicated his 23-year career to enhancing the lives of individuals and families in the human services field. Utilizing personal experiences and extensive knowledge, he applies treatment principles in counseling sessions to challenge and transform clients’ attitudes towards substance use. As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Joe actively promotes a drug-free lifestyle through lectures and speaking engagements in the Dallas area.

Counseling Intern

Andy, as a Counseling Intern, is deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey to sustainable sobriety. He conducts both group and individual sessions with empathy, actively listening to clients’ struggles and aspirations to provide personalized guidance and encouragement. He is dedicated to serving clients and plays a pivotal role in contributing to the holistic care of individuals striving to achieve lasting change.

Administrative Coordinator

From a small town near Springfield in Southwest Missouri, Daniel Clinton has an extensive background in hospitality and construction. He now channels his passion and commitment to his work in the recovery field. As de-facto swiss-army knife, Daniel dedicates his time to engaging directly with residents and their families, providing support and guidance throughout their recovery journey.

Family Services

Michael has worked in the Addiction Treatment field since 2005 across numerous positions – from tech to Business Development. What he enjoys most about his role at Lighthouse is getting to working direct with clients and their families. He finds the work to be incredibly rewarding and is grateful to have the opportunity Lighthouses provides to make an impact on our clients and families and break the cycle of addiction.

Family Services

Eric began working in the Recovery field in 2018 as a Recovery Advocate for a Residential Treatment Center near Dallas, TX. Over the years, he’s worked in several different roles such as Twelve Step coordinator and Admissions Coordinator. At Lighthouse, Eric works directly with clients and family to service as an advocate, liaison, and guide throughout their recovery journey.

Senior House Manager

Joshua grew up in Allen Texas. and has worked across a diverse range of industries such as landscaping, residential maintenance, and plumbing. As a former client at Lighthouse, Joshua is our lead House Manager and oversees the Silverton house, working daily with the residents under his care.

Admissions Coordinator

Matthew found recovery at an Extended Care Facility and understands the difficulties of trying to assimilate into life as a newly sober person. His role as Admissions Coordinator is to assist families and clients in need and discuss the available treatment options be it at Lighthouse or elsewhere.

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