Steve Tryling, MS, LPC, LCDC

Offices:               Denton and Lewisville

Education:          Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling

                            University of North Texas

License:               Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

                            Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

Certifications:    Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Counselor

                            Certified Anger Resolution Therapist

Memberships:     Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

                            International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors

                            National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

                            Texas Association of Addiction Professionals

                            Texas Counseling Association

 

Clinical Interests

(in no particular order)

1. Any person or family affected by substance abuse or substance dependence.

2. Teens who can’t understand why their parents are “so uptight.”

3. Any parent who has said, “ I can’t control my teenager.”

4. Adult children of alcoholics and the people who love them.

5. Anyone who wants to know the answer to: “What is Co-dependency?”

6. Adolescents suddenly invited by the court to participate in counseling.

7. Adults who feel stuck (often describing themselves as depressed, anxious or stressed).

8. Couples who want to improve their relationships.

9. Grief and Loss Issues

10. Anyone who doesn’t want to be in counseling forever!

 

Most Frequently Recommended Reading for Clients:

 Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns, MD - for anyone who has struggled with depression or mood disorders.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach - for everyone.

Winning Cooperation From Your Child by Kenneth Wenning - for parents with oppositional children. (or teenagers)

Couple Skills Making Your Relationships Work by Mathew McKay – for anyone in a relationship that wants straightforward skills that work.

No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving The Suicide Of A Loved One by Carla Fine

Positive Parenting with a Plan (Grades K-12): F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules by Dr. Matthew A. Johnson

 

 

"Therapeutic" Movies:

On Golden Pond – for everyone old enough to appreciate the issues of growing older and for adult children trying to make peace with a parent.

Anger Management – for everyone

Shrek – a feel good movie that teaches unconditional love and acceptance. (In fact, almost anything with Mike Meyers just because he makes me laugh)